Tubes, Tears and Triumphs

By Ebony Peluso

One moment brings tears, the next brings a smile and unexpected laughter.

When Mia, my second-born, entered the world, all of my expectations were turned completely upside down and thrown out the window. Overnight, our new reality became oxygen tanks, feeding tubes, and a complex medical world no parent ever expects to enter. I am not a doctor or a medical expert I'm just a mum. This book is an invitation to step into my shoes, walk a mile through "tubie" life, and gain a deeper understanding of what it truly takes to raise a tubie baby.

Inside these pages, you will experience raw emotions, shared experiences, and no sugar-coating.

The Reality: The huge adjustments of raising a medically complex baby, navigating the weight of postnatal depression, and dealing with awkward or insensitive encounters with strangers.Hope & Healing: Discovering the unexpected beauty that blossoms in the middle of chaos, and learning the true power of a strong support network.Empowerment: Learning how to fiercely advocate for your child, trusting your maternal instincts, and knowing without a doubt that your voice deserves to be heard.

This is not a medical "doom-and-gloom" story, nor is it a cold, clinical guide. It is an insider's story shared from one mother's heart to other parents, written to offer comfort, connection and honesty so families on this path feel truly seen, heard, and supported. When we first started our tube-feeding journey, I desperately searched for a book like this: one that validated my whirlwind of emotions, celebrated the small wins, and offered the hard truths about daily challenges. I couldn't find it, so I decided to write it.

Whether you are deep in the newborn trenches, currently sitting in a hospital ward, navigating a complex medical diagnosis, working as a healthcare professional, or simply looking to understand life with a tubie baby, this book was written for you. Remember: you are not alone. I see you, I hear you, and I'm holding my hand out to walk beside you.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764893026
• ISBN13: 9781764893022
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Stopped at Two
• Length: 138 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"