For many parents, the NICU is an initiation into the medically complex world. Medical terminology is thrown around with assumed understanding, and tubes and cords protrude their precious infant.

Beyond that, the emotional rollercoaster endured pushes many parents past their limits—and yet here we are.

In this solo episode, I share a bit about what Kimball’s NICU experience was for us, with memories that are relatable for my fellow parents of NICU babes, and eye-opening for the less experienced.

This is a rebroadcast of Ep. 26 of Season 2.

Links:

Listen to Anna’s story episode, that released immediately after this one.

Listen to the Preface Episode here:

https://therarelifepodcast.com/show-notes/preface

Ep. 13: Feeding Tube Adventures:

https://therarelifepodcast.com/show-notes/ep-13-feeding-tube-adventures

Ep. 5: A List of Diagnoses:

https://therarelifepodcast.com/show-notes/ep-5-list-diagnoses-solo-episode

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