Ep 23: How Did Faith and Advocacy Carry the Vassells Through the NICU Twice
Amber and Andrew Vassell navigated two NICU stays with faith, advocacy, and what they call bubbling. From Austin, born at 25 weeks and one pound one ounce, to Aaliyah at … Read More
Ep 22: What Happens When Nobody Tells You What to Expect in the NICU
Victoria Varela-Hefty, director of programs at ICU Baby and mother of James, a 28-weeker born in 2024, shares her NICU journey with honesty and grace. From a high-risk pregnancy complicated … Read More
In this special double episode of Beyond the Beeps, we’re marking ROP Awareness Week with a full look at Retinopathy of Prematurity — from the medical side to the deeply … Read More
During Temple Beth Sholom’s annual Mitzvah Day, families came together to support NICU families through a donation drive and service project. 40 volunteers assembled Valentine’s-themed gift bags that were later … Read More
ICU baby Parent Mentor, Pascale Van Kipnis, recently took the TEDx stage at the Delphi Neonatal Innovation Conference, hosted by Incubator Neonatal Network. The conference brought together some of the … Read More
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah MG Jayanetti discusses the unique challenges faced by families in the NICU during the holiday season. Joined by Alena Costume, a two-time … Read More
Hope, strength, and community were on full display at Zoo Miami as NICU families joined us for the 5th Annual Hope Parade. The morning featured performances, family activities, and a … Read More
Ep 19: Keira’s journey from the NICU to the NICU Parent Network
In this episode, Leah Jayanetti speaks with Keira Sorrells, founder of the NICU Parent Network, about her personal journey through the NICU experience with her triplets and the advocacy work … Read More
Give Miami Day on November 20th is Greater Miami’s largest annual online fundraising event, supporting over 1,000 local nonprofits, including ICU Baby. Every donation is 100% unrestricted, giving organizations the … Read More
This November 17th, ICU baby will celebrate two very special milestones: World Prematurity Day and our 10-year anniversary. Ten years ago, we delivered our first NICU Pack to a family … Read More
Ep 18: A Memoir of Hope A Conversation with Jennifer Bernardo
In this episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah interviews Jennifer Bernardo, a passionate advocate and author of ‘Week 26’, who shares her journey through the NICU with her twins, Luke … Read More
In this heartfelt episode of Beyond the Beeps, Leah and Christina discuss the emotional journey of navigating the NICU as a parent. Christina shares her experiences from the moment she … Read More
