028: Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of the NICU with Kelley Thompson
NICU doctors and nurses work tirelessly and passionately to keep babies safe and their families informed. But the experience and uncertainty that comes with it is never easy.
Thankfully, there are truly amazing nurses out there that help soften the blow of the experience. And today’s guest is Kelley Thompson, and she is a ray of sunshine to anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting her.
Kelley has been a neonatal nurse for the past 10 years and has experienced the NICU on a much more personal level when her own little girl, Isabella, had to be airlifted to a different hospital shortly after being born and spent 15 days in the NICU.
She talks about how her experiences motivate her to help others through the emotional roller coaster that is the NICU. She also shares some great advice on how to manage emotions in tender moments, dealing with the feelings of grief after a diagnosis, and how to make the most of what life sends our way.
Kelley is helping other parents find joy in their journey by being able to relate, encourage, and empathize during NICU stays, and I think you’ll truly get a lot of value from listening to her story.
Key Takeaways with Kelley Thompson
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