The NICU Waiting Game: NICU Awareness Month

Continuing NICU Awareness Month, in this week's episode, Katie is talking to Emily Rosen, the author of Waiting for Max: A NICU Story. Emily is a mom to 2 children, Max and Eva. Emily's book is about her experience being a parent in the NICU, with the hopes that the book can help communicate with other NICU families that they aren't alone in this journey.

Throughout the episode, Emily details the emotions she went though as a parent, along with giving advice as to how to navigate new and possibly frightening feelings that came be brought on. Together, Emily and Katie walk through the different treks of healing that parents/families go through after being in the NICU, and how not all journeys follow the same path.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to Emily

1:39 - Meet Emily Rosen

4:09 - Emily's Journey to Motherhood

7:48 - The NICU Experience

13:42 - The Emotional Toll of the NICU

19:51 - Creating a Children's Book for NICU Families

23:27 - The Decision to Expand the Family

28:05 - Healing through Storytelling

Resources Mentioned

Emily's Book

Emily's Instagram

Medical information shared in this episode is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your healthcare team for guidance specific to your child and family.