Ounces in Miracles: Stories & Life After Miracles

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Ounces in Miracles: Life After Miracles with Traci & Bruce Ounces in Miracles began as a podcast created by NICU moms, for NICU families — and it’s grown into a space where stories of survival, healing, and hope continue long after the hospital doors close. 💜 Join Traci and Bruce as they share the real, raw experiences of life after the NICU — from milestones and therapies to marriage, parenting, advocacy, and laughter in the chaos. Through heartfelt interviews and honest conversations, Ounces in Miracles: Life After Miracles brings both inspiration and connection to families of micropreemies, preemies, and medically fragile children. 🎙 Episodes feature: NICU mom & dad perspectives Life after the NICU — milestones, therapies & advocacy Rare diagnosis journeys Tips from medical professionals & specialists Mental health, relationships, and family resilience Because no one should walk the NICU journey alone — and the miracles don’t stop when you come home. 💫

Episodes

  1. 11/07/2025

    Pregnancy: The Truth Beyond the Glow

    Behind the bump and baby showers, there’s a side of pregnancy that doesn’t get talked about enough. We’re diving into real facts, backed by experience and honesty, about what happens to our bodies and minds during pregnancy.

    35 min

  2. 11/07/2025

    Talks After Dark

    When the day finally quiets down, the real conversations begin. Tune in for our most laid-back episode yet, where we talk about everything and nothing all at once.

    36 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    Raven’s Story: Strength, Surrender, and the NICU Journey That Changed Everything

    In this episode of Ounces in Miracles, we sit down with Raven — a fellow NICU mom whose journey is filled with strength, faith, and transformation. Raven opens up about her pregnancy, her baby’s NICU stay, and how those early days reshaped everything she knew about motherhood, hope, and resilience. Through challenges and miracles, she shares how she found purpose in the pain — and the strength to keep showing up, one day at a time. This episode covers: Raven’s pregnancy and NICU experience The emotional and mental toll of having a baby in the NICU The role of faith, family, and inner strength in her healing Life after the NICU and the milestones that remind her how far they’ve come Encouragement for parents walking through the NICU right now 💜 Raven’s story is a reminder that even in uncertainty, love and faith can light the way. 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @ouncesinmiracles #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #FaithAfterNICU #MotherhoodJourney #Podcast

    49 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    Brianna: How Faith, Friendship, and Intuition Carried Us Through the NICU

    In this episode of Ounces in Miracles, we sit down with Brianna, a dear friend who played a powerful role in Traci’s NICU journey. Before Kairi’s birth, Brianna intuitively knew she would arrive early... and over time, she became a guiding light through the storm. From faith and intuition to the deep connection that helped Traci find peace during one of life’s hardest seasons, this episode explores how spirituality and friendship can help NICU parents find strength in the unseen. This episode covers: The spiritual connection that began before the NICU journey How faith, intuition, and prayer brought peace during uncertainty Finding purpose and meaning through friendship and loss How the NICU changed the way we view life, motherhood, and miracles 💜 Brianna’s story reminds us that healing isn’t only medical — sometimes it’s deeply spiritual, too. 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @ouncesinmiracles #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #FaithAfterNICU #SpiritualHealing #Podcast

    49 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    Lindsey & Berman Part 2: Life After Loss — Healing, Hope, and Honoring Their Twins

    In Part 2 of Lindsey & Berman’s Story, we continue the conversation about their journey through multiple NICU stays, twin loss, and the strength it takes to rebuild life after heartbreak. Lindsey and Berman open up about how they’ve learned to navigate grief while celebrating the milestones of their surviving twin, the support systems that helped them through, and how they continue to honor the memory of the baby they lost. This heartfelt episode offers comfort, understanding, and hope to every family who has faced both NICU survival and loss. This episode covers: Life after the NICU: rebuilding routines, relationships, and faith Balancing grief and gratitude while raising a surviving twin How to honor a baby’s memory in everyday life Finding purpose and healing after multiple NICU journeys The importance of community and support in the aftermath of loss 💜 Lindsey and Berman’s continued story reminds us that healing isn’t linear — it’s love carried forward. 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @ouncesinmiracles #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #TwinLoss #PreemieStrong #InfantLossAwareness #Podcast

    58 min

  6. 10/28/2025

    Ashley & Koi’s Story: Twin Loss, Strength, and Surviving the NICU at 22 Weeks

    In this episode of Ounces in Miracles, Ashley shares her emotional and inspiring story of giving birth to twins at just 22 weeks and 3 days — a moment that changed everything. While one of her babies passed away, her son Koi fought for his life in the NICU, showing a strength that continues to inspire everyone around him. Ashley opens up about navigating the NICU while grieving, finding hope in small victories, and learning to celebrate Koi’s milestones while honoring his twin’s memory. Her story is a powerful reminder of resilience, love, and the courage it takes to hold both heartbreak and healing at once. This episode covers: Giving birth to twins at 22 weeks and 3 days Coping with loss and NICU survival at the same time Moments of hope and strength during Koi’s NICU stay Life after the NICU: therapies, milestones, and memories How Ashley keeps both twins’ legacies alive 💜 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @ouncesinmiracles #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #InfantLossAwareness #TwinLoss #Podcast

    35 min

  7. 10/28/2025

    Lindsey's Story: Part 1 Multiple NICU Journeys, Twins, and Resilience After Loss

    In this episode of Ounces in Miracles, Lindsey shares their family’s powerful story of walking through the NICU more than once. After their first NICU baby, they later welcomed twins who arrived even earlier — a journey filled with both love and heartbreak as they lost one of their babies while fighting alongside the other. Through honesty and courage, they open up about the challenges of multiple NICU stays, the raw reality of grief, and the resilience it takes to keep moving forward. Their story shines a light on what it means to hold both loss and hope at the same time — and how their surviving twin continues to inspire them. This episode covers: Lindsey’s pregnancies and multiple NICU journeys The unique challenges of caring for twins born extremely early Navigating the grief of infant loss while celebrating milestones Life after the NICU: specialists, therapies, and healing as a family Advice for parents facing both NICU survival and loss 💜 Lindsey’s story is a reminder that even in the hardest chapters, families can find strength, hope, and connection. 🔗 Listen & connect: ⁠https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles⁠ 🔗 Connect with Traci: @tracikatherine_ 🔗 Connect with Lindsey: @cutitoutcreations20 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @ouncesinmiracles #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #InfantLossAwareness #Podcast

    1h 38m

  8. 10/28/2025

    Jennifer & Jaxson’s Story: Life in the NICU with 22Q13 Duplication

    In this episode of Ounces in Miracles, we sit down with Jennifer, a NICU mom whose son Jaxson was born with a rare genetic condition called 22Q13 duplication. Jennifer opens up about her pregnancy, Jaxson’s NICU journey, the challenges of navigating a rare diagnosis, and the many specialists and therapies that have supported him along the way. She also shares the lessons she’s learned as an advocate and what she wishes more people understood about raising a child with unique medical needs. This episode covers: Jennifer’s pregnancy and Jaxson’s birth story Navigating the NICU and finding moments of hope Understanding 22Q13 duplication in parent-friendly terms Life after the NICU: therapies, specialists, and milestones Advocacy, resilience, and support for families with rare diagnoses 💜 Jennifer’s story is a powerful reminder that while the NICU journey is never easy, families don’t have to walk it alone. 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook: @ouncesinmiracles #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #RareDisease #Podcast

    1h 2m

  9. 10/28/2025

    Destany’s Story: Strength, Heartbreak, and Hope in the NICU

    In this episode of Ounces in Miracles, Destany shares her journey as a NICU mom — from the unexpected challenges of pregnancy, to the raw reality of life in the NICU, to the miracles and milestones that came after. Through heartbreak and hope, she opens up about the hardest moments, the victories that kept her going, and the lessons she’s carried forward. Her story is a reminder that even in the most fragile beginnings, strength and love can shine through. 💜 This episode covers: Destany’s pregnancy and her daughter’s birth story The challenges and turning points of their NICU stay Moments of hope that made all the difference Life after the NICU: healing, resilience, and milestones worth celebrating 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles 💜 Follow Ounces in Miracles: Instagram: @ouncesinmiracles TikTok: @ouncesinmiracles Facebook:   / ouncesinmiracles   👍 If this story encouraged you, please like this episode, subscribe, and share it with another NICU parent who needs hope today. #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #Podcast

    1 hr

  10. 10/28/2025

    Traci’s NICU Journey: tiny beginnings, fierce love, real hope

    This episode dives into Traci’s pregnancy, the moment she learned her daughter would be born early, and the emotional rollercoaster of NICU life. We talk about the hardest moments, the milestones worth celebrating, and what life looked like after discharge. 🔗 Listen & connect: https://linktr.ee/OuncesInMiracles 💜 Follow Ounces in Miracles: Instagram: @ouncesinmiracles TikTok: @ouncesinmiracles Facebook:   / ouncesinmiracles   👍 If you found hope in this episode, please like this video, subscribe, and share it with another NICU parent who needs encouragement. #OuncesInMiracles #NICU #PreemieStrong #Podcast

    57 min
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Ounces in Miracles: Life After Miracles with Traci & Bruce Ounces in Miracles began as a podcast created by NICU moms, for NICU families — and it’s grown into a space where stories of survival, healing, and hope continue long after the hospital doors close. 💜 Join Traci and Bruce as they share the real, raw experiences of life after the NICU — from milestones and therapies to marriage, parenting, advocacy, and laughter in the chaos. Through heartfelt interviews and honest conversations, Ounces in Miracles: Life After Miracles brings both inspiration and connection to families of micropreemies, preemies, and medically fragile children. 🎙 Episodes feature: NICU mom & dad perspectives Life after the NICU — milestones, therapies & advocacy Rare diagnosis journeys Tips from medical professionals & specialists Mental health, relationships, and family resilience Because no one should walk the NICU journey alone — and the miracles don’t stop when you come home. 💫

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