The Books

Nicu Mamahood: The Musings of a NICU Mama

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Book One

Jes’ son Liam was born prematurely at 28 weeks gestation. Liam was in the neonatal intensive care unit from birth until 68 days of life. Throughout her son’s NICU stay Jes experienced a range of emotions and decided to write them all down.

Now, Jes invites you to look back at her journey with her. The heartache and pain of having a kiddo in the NICU is like no other feeling in the world. Jes puts into words the hard, raw emotion that a NICU mama goes through. From preterm birth trauma to having her son at home with her, Jes writes each moment out in hopes that another NICU mama will read it and feel a little less lonely.

Nicu Mamahood: What Came After

Book Two

Ever wonder what life is like after you bring baby home from the NICU? Jes writes open and honestly about her experience of being in Nicu Mamahood long after discharge.

“It’s something that never really leaves you. It continues to live in your heart. How much room it takes up is up to you, but it still is always there.”

Nicu Mamahood: What Came After is a beautiful collection of writings about what life looks like after NICU. Believe it or not, life after NICU does exist if you’re willing to work on it and make it your own. The NICU changes the perspective on what having a newborn means but it doesn’t always have to be in a negative way. Jes tells her story of PTSD, PPD and more. While she’s realistic, she’s also optimistic about the future.

Nicu Mamahood: The Musings of a NICU Mama – Extended Edition

All of Book One and some of Book Two

Jes’ son Liam was born prematurely at 28 weeks gestation. Liam was in the neonatal intensive care unit from birth until 68 days of life. Throughout her son’s NICU stay Jes experienced a range of emotions and decided to write them all down.

Now, Jes invites you to look back at her journey with her. The heartache and pain of having a kiddo in the NICU is like no other feeling in the world. Jes puts into words the hard, raw emotion that a NICU mama goes through. From preterm birth trauma to having her son at home with her, Jes writes each moment out in hopes that another NICU mama will read it and feel a little less lonely.

In this Extended Edition, Jes continues the conversation of what life looks like after NICU. From the struggles, to the happy moments, life after NICU is hard. But you got this, mama. You are never alone.