November is World Prematurity Month — a reminder of the incredible medical teams and advances that help so many tiny fighters survive. But it’s also a month to acknowledge the trauma carried by parents, couples, and the babies who start life in the NICU. Some families walk out with their miracle, and some walk out with empty arms and unimaginable courage. This journey is complex, layered, and far too big to fit into a single post — but this is my small attempt to honour it. As an ex-NICU mom and