Meet Our Team

Nicole- Board Member

Hi! My name is Nicole and I am the founder of Nestled in the NICU.  I was born and raised in Colorado.  I live in Colorado with my husband, Matt, our two daughters, Nathalia and Leila, and our son Liam.  Liam was born premature at 34 weeks.  We dealt with an unexpected and traumatic delivery while also having a toddler and a child with special needs at home.   I was dealing with preeclampsia side effects after delivery, postpartum hormones and a NICU stay with our son.  Did I mention this was at the beginning of the pandemic?  Over the summer in quarantine, I researched and engaged in conversations with other NICU moms about things they felt were beneficial during their stay and low and behold, Nestled in the NICU (formerly known as Love From Liam) was born.  I am so thrilled it has now grown to be just one of many programs we offer under Nestled in the NICU!

Abbey- Board Member

I was born and raised in Colorado, and currently a CO resident with my husband and two sons. Before having babies, I was a third grade teacher, but that career was cut short due to issues with my first pregnancy forcing me on medical leave. My first born, Rourke, arrived very unexpectedly at 34 weeks, with an immediate emergency c-section. That started our journey with the NICU. Being a first time mother, I knew nothing about neonatal intensive care units, and can say it was the hardest thing I’ve ever dealt with. Rourke spent just under a month, including his first Easter in the NICU.  About 19 months later, after following all precautions and taking additional extra steps, his little brother Kelly was also born prematurely at 36 weeks, who luckily was able to go home after just 3 days. 

Since having my boys, I have become a stay at home mom, but feel passionately about reaching out and supporting other mamas going through their own NICU journey. 

Nathan- Board Member

Nathan has been a board member for the last two years.  He joins us as a NICU dad! It is great to have the perspective of a dad who experienced the NICU as well.

Dyani- Board Member

Cara- Board Member

Hello! My name is Cara and I live in northern Colorado with my husband, our daughter, and our two dogs. Our NICU journey began when my daughter was born at 30 weeks after a 2.5 week hospitalized stay due to preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). Nothing could prepare us for the complete life-altering experience that was watching our newborn struggle and fight every day. We were there every moment we could of her 68-day stay; celebrating Christmas, New Year’s, and Valentine’s Day in the hospital. The moment we finally got to hold her without wires and cords connecting her to machines is a memory that will stay with me forever.

While navigating the ins and outs of a NICU trauma, we were lucky enough to receive a Nestled in the NICU bag. It brought connection and a gentle reminder that we were not alone in a time that felt the most isolating. Since then, I have joined the board of Nestled in the NICU to repay the kindness we were offered and to continue the work of offering that support to other caregivers in the thick of their NICU experience. 

Kae- Board Member

Hi there! My name is Kae. I’m a new member of Nestled in the NICU, though I’m not new to the company. As a NICU mom myself, I received one of Nestled in the NICU’s thoughtful bags during my son’s stay. He was hospitalized for a month and went home on oxygen for another month and a half. During some of our darkest days, that simple gesture meant more than I can express. It reminded me that we weren’t alone and that someone truly understood the journey we were walking.

I am so incredibly thankful for the support we received during such a vulnerable time in our lives, and it is an absolute honor to now be part of bringing that same comfort and encouragement to others. I can’t wait to give back to new NICU moms who are in the position I was once in, hoping to be even a small light during a season that can feel so heavy.