by Celia Lisset Alvarez ICU baby Bereavement Supporter “I’m in labor,” I said to my husband. He had practically just gone home. It was near midnight. I was crying as … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight | Naomi Rosenkranz
Naomi Rosenkranz joined ICU baby this spring with a big heart and a very special set of training and skills. Naomi is a family and marriage therapist who specializes in … Read More
Nourishing Our Heroes
ICU baby honored over a hundred NICU healthcare heroes by providing meals in October as a way of saying thank you for continuing to be on the ‘front lines’ for … Read More
Milestones & Miracles | August 2021
A Family’s Miracle Do you believe in miracles? ICU baby volunteers see countless miracles in the NICU. One emotional story of perseverance and love is that of miracle baby Elijah. … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight | Adriane Rodriguez
Adriane Rodriguez has been an ICU baby volunteer since October 2019. Her daughter was a NICU baby and she joined the team to help other parents experiencing similar journeys. Before … Read More
Meet the Hernandez-Zelaya Family
“There were days that I fell down crying seeing all of the things he was going through.” No mother wants to see her baby fighting for his life. It was … Read More
Milestones & Miracles | June 2021
A Father’s Emotional NICU Journey Written by Parent Support Volunteer Celeste Bared Greek mythology depicts Mother Earth as giving life and nourishment to our bodies and Father Sky as giving … Read More
Volunteer Spotlight | Ila Urquidi
Ila Urquidi was born at 32 weeks weighing only 3 lbs 14 oz. After spending 6 long weeks in the NICU, Ila finally reached 5 lbs and was able to … Read More
A Father’s Emotional NICU Journey
Written by Parent Support Volunteer Celeste Bared — Greek mythology depicts Mother Earth as giving life and nourishment to our bodies and Father Sky as giving light and air to … Read More
The Youth Ambassador “Socks of Support” Sale
ICU baby’s Inaugural Youth Ambassador Class organized the first Socks of Support Fundraiser, a project led by youth ambassador, Ila Urquidi, and her mother. Not only did this project raise … Read More