On this episode, we discuss why our family founded TODAY is a Good Day and the life-long friendship that sparked a fire to help others during their NICU Experience. In 2010, Rachel Marzario and Martha Sharkey (Co-founder of TODAY is a Good Day and host of the podcast) were on bedrest at the same time. They did not know each other, but they were both pregnant with twin girls. Their daughters were born just 8 days apart. Little did they know how their lives would intertwine developing a lifelong friendship for their families. This important friendship is the foundation for one of Today is a Good Day’s most important pillars: Fostering a connection among parents.

On this episode you will hear:

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• Martha and Paul Sharkey’s journey and why they founded TODAY is a Good Day
  
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  The experiences that stood out most to Rachel, about her pregnancy journey and welcoming her baby girls

  
  
  
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  How Rachel dealt with saying goodbye to her baby girl, Jenna, and how she continued to stay strong for her baby girl, Samantha

  
  
  
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  How Samantha is doing today

  
  
  
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  Advice for other families navigating the NICU

  
  
  
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  How Rachel's experience as a PICU nurse impacted her personal journey through the NICU

  
  
  
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  The importance of Rachel and Martha's friendship - what Rachel remembers the most about their friendship during the NICU

  
  
  

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This episode was produced and directed by Tony Lopes, of SoftStix Productions LLC (www.softstixproductions.com), in collaboration with co-producer and director of photography Michael Leary, of One Fifteen Films LLC (www.onefifteenfilms.com).  Copyright 2020, SoftStix Productions LLC.