✨Raised as an only child, I always longed for the kind of sibling bond I never had. So for me, the most rewarding part of motherhood is watching my children become each other’s best friends. Even on those 🗣️loud, chaotic days, I see moments that stop me in my tracks. Like when my youngest needed help with his shoe ,and his older brother stepped in without hesitation. In that small act, I saw love, patience, and connection. Knowing they’ll always have each other to lean on brings me peace.

The day 👦🏽 Austen (3) and 👦🏾 Avery (6) met their baby sister Aliyah in the NICU is the core memory I’ll never forget. From the day we told them we were having a baby they were certain we were having a girl. Born at just 26 weeks, she was so tiny her fingers looked like little doll hands. When they finally saw her, standing side by side with their backs to me they stared in complete awe. Their love was instant, pure, & unshakable. 📸(See Black & White pic from that day in gallery)

My beautiful daughter 👶🏽spent the first 5 months of her life in the NICU. I missed her first smiles, simply holding her when she cried. That pain led to purpose. I created the NICU Navigator, a supportive guide filled with practical resources and tools for parents like me. ✨Winning $20,000 would help me reclaim time with Aliyah without the added stress of paying bills help build the guide, and ensure that other families have the resources they need to navigate the NICU without feeling alone.