When you are navigating the NICU, many of us look to Facebook groups to connect with families who are experiencing similar journeys. I love how making a comment on a Facebook post can bring new people into your life. Our guests today are a part of a Micro-Preemie Support Network on Facebook, a group I have personally been a part of for many years. Nadine Bussie reached out to me to share her story and I’m thrilled to have her and her husband, Mark, here with us today from Baltimore to share their family’s personal journey. We’ll touch on topics including the comparison trap, advocating for yourself, and the NICU’s impact on marriage. Nadine and Mark - thank you for joining us today. 

On this podcast episode you will hear:

• Nadine and Mark share a little bit about their family’s journey with you. 
• Nadine and Mark will provide advice on how they advocated for themselves when they felt as though their medical provider was not helping them in the ways they needed.
• You will hear advice on how to speak up for yourself.
• Mark will share with you how he felt after his daughter was born, and provide advice for other dads.
• Mark will share how he navigated the NICU journey.
• Nadine and Mark share advice for other couples navigating a similar journey.
• You will hear about Facebook groups that may be helpful in navigating your own personal experience.
• You will get advice on how to navigate through the "comparison trap" that many of us can fall into with our preemies.

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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), and editor David DeLizza.

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