Ep. 2: Preterm Birth, NICU Challenges & Parenting Struggles: A Mom’s Story

Welcome to Unmasking Motherhood, where we share unfiltered motherhood stories! In this episode, I talk with Rebecca, a mom who’s been through it all—losing her dad at 13, a preterm birth with her son Max, and the ups and downs of raising him to 26. From bed rest and NICU days to navigating parenting struggles like toddler tantrums and schoolyard drama, Rebecca opens up about the raw reality and hard-won wisdom of motherhood. If you’re a mom in the trenches or seeking perspective, this real mom story will resonate.

What You’ll Hear:

• Rebecca’s journey: from loss to marrying young and deciding on kids at 33. Surviving a preterm birth—bed rest, NICU, and new mom fears.
• Parenting struggles: sleep deprivation, empathy lessons, and letting kids fail.
• Wisdom for moms: why it’s okay to struggle and how it all works out.

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