Team Talley: A Parental Pilgrimage with a Micro Preemie

by Mike and Stephanie Kerklin

A podcast discussing and documenting the challenges and successes we've had, as parents of a micro preemie. Our daughter, Talley, was born 15 weeks early and spent 89 days in the NICU. Nobody can be prepared for a premature arrival, and we were no exception. We're here to discuss our experiences, answer questions, and share success stories and setbacks as well. Welcome! Please subscribe and like, and share if you're so incline ...   ...  Read more
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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • New Year, New Talley!

    New Year, New Talley!

    S01 E11
    15:25

    Mike and Stephanie chat about Talley's Christmas and New Year's fun. Lots of presents, lots of fun, a visit from Santa, and lots of family! 2023 is going to be a big year for Talley, watch and see! #TeamTalley

  • A Very Talley Christmas!

    A Very Talley Christmas!

    S01 E10
    18:09

    Mike and Stephanie discuss this year's Christmas holiday season. They compare this year with Talley, seeing lights, opening presents, visiting relatives, and enjoying what is basically her first, with her actual first and baby's first Christmases in general. Download the video to watch from YouTube using this link: https://youtu.be/z6ndOdEFY2M

  • She's Got Personality

    She's Got Personality

    S01 E09
    35:23

    Mike and Stephanie discuss Talley's personality development, her sense of humor, and other unique things about her. This episode is a break from the usual physical development challenges and stresses, and we look at the things that aren't necessarily on the adjusted age timeline.

  • Physical Therapy and Never Skipping Leg Day

    Physical Therapy and Never Skipping Leg Day

    S01 E08
    36:59

    Mike and Stephanie discuss Talley's efforts to build her leg strength and learn to walk, and talk about physical therapy as a whole for preemies, micro preemies, and even carried to term babies.

  • Talley Crawls!

    Talley Crawls!

    S01 E07
    23:09

    Stephanie and Mike discuss the joy and excitement of Talley crawling for the first time, how her physical therapy helped, and the emotional roller coaster of facing delays with a for micro preemie and former NICU baby. Prayers and shares, guys!