UK Health Radio Podcast

UK Health Radio Podcast

UK Health Radio Podcast

  • 23: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 23

23: The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard - Episode 23

Tuesday 11th February 2025

Join Lexi as she shares her journey of navigating her son Crew's Hirschsprung’s diagnosis with strength, love, and unwavering positivity.
39 minutes
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A Mother's Journey: Navigating Hirschsprung’s with Strength and Love

Episode Overview

  • Lexi shares her journey from a high-risk pregnancy to her son's Hirschsprung’s diagnosis.
  • Crew's early days in the NICU and the challenges of managing an ileostomy bag.
  • The importance of family support and resilience in facing medical challenges.
  • Breaking the stigma surrounding medical conditions like Hirschsprung’s.
  • Raising awareness and maintaining a positive outlook despite difficulties.
You really don't know what anyone's going through too.
In this heartwarming episode of The Hirschsprung’s Hour with Tom Richard, you'll meet Lexi, a resilient mother whose nine-month-old son, Crew, was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease. Lexi shares her emotional journey from a high-risk pregnancy to the life-changing diagnosis of her son. The episode dives into the ups and downs of Crew's early days, including his time in the NICU, the challenges of having an ileostomy bag, and the emotional rollercoaster that followed.
Lexi's story is one of strength, determination, and love, as she navigates the complexities of her son's condition with unwavering positivity. You'll hear about the incredible support from her family, especially her four-year-old daughter who has embraced Crew's condition wholeheartedly. Lexi's candid reflections on the stigma surrounding medical conditions and the importance of awareness are both moving and inspiring.
This episode is a testament to the resilience of families facing medical challenges and offers hope and encouragement to others in similar situations. Don't miss out on this touching story that highlights the power of love and perseverance.