I Wasn’t Just a Mom Anymore: I Became a Medical One

In this deeply moving episode of ItMom, I’m joined by Alana Kayfetz, a mother of four, business coach, and medical mom, who shares her honest and vulnerable journey through a version of motherhood few are prepared for. Alana opens up about becoming a medicalized mom when her third child, Henry, was born with a rare genetic condition. She takes us behind the scenes of navigating hospital stays, therapies, and constant uncertainty, while still showing up for her other children, her marriage, and herself. We talk about what it means to raise a large family while caring for a medically fragile child, the emotional weight of everyday decisions, and the deeply personal choice to welcome a fourth baby in the midst of it all. This conversation is about grief and joy coexisting, about strength that isn’t loud, and about redefining what it means to be a “good mother” when the rules no longer apply. This episode is for any mom who has ever felt stretched between love and fear, responsibility and longing—and who needs to hear that she is not alone. ✨ Here, it’s all about you. 👉 If this episode resonates, please follow the show, leave a review, and share it with a mom who needs to hear it. Join the It Mom Club: - YouTube: @itmomclub - Instagram: @itmomclub @polinaparry - TikTok: @itmomclub