10/05/2026
Yesterday was one of those days that quietly changes you.
I came to spend the weekend catching up with friends including Ami and her little family. Yesterday, her three-month-old baby girl cried almost nonstop. Unable to settle, clearly uncomfortable. Very out of the ordinary for this little girl. We ended up at the hospital, where things quickly felt very real.
We were rushed in as a Category 2. Everything moved quickly around us. Her heart rate reached 240. Watching that number, I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. There was a rash across her tiny body, her breathing was fast, and for hours, we didn’t have clear answers. We sat there waiting, watching, hoping.
While being triaged, I noticed we were in resus room 4; my angel number. In the middle of all that fear, I felt this quiet calm. Like things were going to be okay. A small reassurance in a moment that felt so uncertain. We were supported. Protected. Keep going.
And Ami stayed calm.
Grounded, present. Asking the right questions, advocating for her baby, holding and soothing her, while carrying what I can only imagine was fear and exhaustion beneath the surface. It hit me in a way I didn’t expect. Just how vulnerable and terrifying motherhood can be.
After hours of monitoring, doctors reassured us everything appears okay, likely reaction to some antibiotics and an overstimulated little nervous system. We’re home now. She’s safe. But the emotional weight of the day is still sitting.
I want to acknowledge Beau, Ami’s husband, working away saving lives as a firefighter. Even from a distance, he showed up in every way; steady, supportive, present. Just as a father should. You can feel the strength of their partnership.
Ami, you are an incredible mother. The way you show up with patience, intuition, strength, and love is something I deeply admire. You make the scary days feel held and safe. And you do it all, with a great big smile on your face! This Mother’s Day (and every day), you are extraordinary.
To all the mums doing the unseen, emotional, relentless work, especially on the hard days, we see you. We honour you. We NEED you!
And Ami… I love you. 🤍