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26: The NICU Experience | An Initiation into Medically-Complex Parenting

26: The NICU Experience | An Initiation into Medically-Complex Parenting

FromThe Rare Life


26: The NICU Experience | An Initiation into Medically-Complex Parenting

FromThe Rare Life

ratings:
Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Dec 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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.
Links:
Donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities here: https://secure2.convio.net/rmhci/site/SPageNavigator/pw/Donation_Landing.html
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
Released:
Dec 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

This is the real, raw, and all the feels of loving a child with disabilities. Episodes feature parent-guests, professionals, and solo episodes with host Madeline Cheney. Their authentic conversations don’t shy away from the strong and mixed emotions that often accompany medically-complex parenting. Parents listen in to feel seen, validated, and receive much-needed solidarity. Professionals working with disabled people listen in to better understand what is often going on under the surface for a family living with disabilities.