Stephanie Cartin | Navigating the Ups and Downs of Loss and Joy in the NICU

On this episode, we will speak with Stephanie Cartin, fellow NICU mom, CEO of SocialFly and, Co-host of The Entreprenista Podcast. You will hear Stephanie discuss her journey, reflecting on years of struggling to conceive, learning that she and her husband were expecting twins, and how they navigated the ups and downs of loss and joy in the NICU. Stephanie will share her biggest lessons learned and how to best advocate for yourself in the medical setting. We’ll also discuss how family and friends can support someone through different stages of the journey to become pregnant, loss, and a NICU stay.On this episode you will hear:- How Stephanie managed her expectations v. reality with honoring Emmy and taking care of Mollie- Through all of Stephanie's experiences, the advice she has for family and friends to support someone going through a similar NICU journey- How Stephanie dealt with knowing that Emmy had passed away in the womb and navigating the unknowns of delivering Emmy- Stephanie's suggestions for other families going through infertility- How Stephanie would encourage others to speak up and advocate for themselves- Stephanie's advice for walking the path with your spouse, and the impact experience had on her spouse- How Stephanie developed her birth plan for her girls and how you can work with your medical teamPlease subscribe to NICU Today: A podcast by TODAY is a Good Day Podcast, wherever you enjoy your podcasts, or on our YouTube channel.