Dads of the NICU

Instagram & Facebook @dadsofthenicu. A podcast created by Dads, for Dads, that are spending time in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or Special Care Unit. These episodes will describe raw and authentic experiences of Dads who spent time in the NICU with their precious premature babies. Designed to share stories, compare stories, and provide an insight in to the life of a Dad with a premature baby or sick baby in the NICU. A journey through mental health, emotions, stress, being overwhelmed, feeling helpless and confused.

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S1E8: Scott Merrick - Living Away From Home

March 26, 2020 • Matt Bialkowski • Season 1 • Episode 8

0:00 | 11:58

Living away from home to spend time with your family in a NICU can be a really tough adjustment. The further away from your family and friends you are, the harder the whole journey can be for you.

In this Episode, I am joined by Scott Merrick, a father that I met on my NICU journey. Scott will take us through what it was like to be so far from home, and how he adjusted to his new life living away from home.

There are some fantastic organisations our there that help families in need, and the following story shared by Scott will dive in to the life of a family residing at a Ronald McDonald house.

For more information about Ronald McDonald House Charities please visit http://www.rmhc.org.au/