Episode
A Full-Circle Diagnosis: Oakley’s NICU Story | Part 1
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- Dear NICU Mama
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- Mar 4, 2026
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- 2422
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Summary
In this week’s podcast episode, Emilee shares Part 1 of her son Oakley’s unexpected NICU journey, a story marked by emergency decisions, a rare genetic diagnosis, and a powerful full-circle moment within her own family. After a healthy pregnancy, Emilee delivered Oakley six weeks early via emergency C-section when she noticed decreased movement in the middle of the night. What began as low blood sugar and a short NICU stay in their small Colorado town quickly turned into a transfer to Childre...