#5: You Weren't Expecting to Have a Micropreemie in the NICU: with Tori

Send us Fan MailEpisode Title: You Weren’t Expecting to Have a Micropreemie in the NICUIn this episode, Tori and I share our personal stories of navigating the NICU with a micropreemie—complete with some comedic relief! We talk about how to face the NICU with grace (even though we didn’t always get it right 😆), common preemie complications like ROP, NEC, and brain bleeds, and the emotional rollercoaster of intubation and reintubation.Tori shares what those early days were like and gives advice on coping, taking breaks, and the power of journaling. We also discuss how we showed up for our babies every day, even when it felt impossible.This episode is for anyone who needs understanding and encouragement through the toughest moments of parenthood. We aren’t trying to scare you—just sharing the realities of having a preemie in the NICU. We all wish we had been better prepared, and that’s our goal with this episode. But you and your baby are stronger than you know—never lose hope.