NICU Secrets: A Safe Place for Families and Providers

Welcome to NICU Secrets — a space I’ve created from both my heart and experience. As a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, author, and NICU mom, I know how overwhelming this journey can be. I also know how important it is to have a place where you can feel safe, supported, and truly understood.

This blog isn’t just about sharing medical information, it’s about building a community. A place where families and healthcare providers come together with openness, respect, and empathy to explore the emotional and educational sides of the NICU. Whether you’re a parent trying to make sense of your child’s care, a sibling trying to understand what’s happening, or a provider who wants to connect more deeply with the families you serve, this space is for you.

I’ve walked in your shoes. I’ve sat in NICU rooms, faced sleepless nights, asked endless questions, and held on tight through the highs and lows of premature birth. I’ve also stood at the bedside as a provider, guiding families through their darkest and brightest moments. That dual perspective has shaped everything I write and share here.

My promise to you is that NICU Secrets will always be a place grounded in kindness and compassion. It’s a space for real conversations, shared experiences, and learning from one another. But just as importantly, it’s a space that will be protected. Disrespect, judgment, or any form of harm will not be tolerated. Everyone who joins this community is expected to treat each other with dignity and empathy. If those expectations are not met, individuals will be removed, because safety, emotional well-being, and trust matter here.

Through this platform, I’ll continue to share blog posts, educational resources, and real-life stories that help bridge the gap between families and providers. Together, we’ll explore the medical side of NICU care in ways that make it easier to understand, while also honoring the emotional journey that often goes unspoken.

You’ll also find updates on my NICU Adventures children’s book series, stories created to help siblings (and even adults) understand what’s happening in the NICU. Each book tackles a different topic from ventilators and IVs to feeding milestones and even grief, always with a message of love, resilience, and hope.

Looking ahead, I hope to host events and conversations that bring NICU families and providers together, not just to educate, but to truly listen and learn from one another. Because when we work side by side, we create care that’s not only medically excellent, but emotionally supportive and deeply human.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. Whether you’re a NICU parent, grandparent, a nurse, a physician, a therapist, or a sibling, I’m so glad you’re here. This is your space too. Let’s grow, share, and heal...together.