In this week’s incredibly honest and profound episode, we sit down with Jeff Loving, a husband, proud NICU dad, and the author of Holding Onto the Light: A Father’s Journey Through Loss and Healing. Jeff shares the deeply personal, often unspoken, side of grief: the...
Alex Ortega’s Story – A son’s traumatic brain injury at birth and another born at 28 weeks
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This episode features Alexandra Ortega, mom of three. She shares the stories of her two son’s Theo and Noah. First, we talk about her second-born, Noah, who suffered a traumatic brain injury during his birth at 35 weeks. Next, we talk about her third-born, Noah, who was born at 28 weeks. Alex talks about their NICU experiences, the ups and downs of having children with special needs, and how she copes herself. Alex’s words in this episode will resonate with anyone who has a child or loved one who needs medical care. She is inspiring and it’s an honor to share her story with you.
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