Her Son Lived 16 Days in the NICU—Now She's Helping Other Families Stay Together | Jenna Laws

What happens when the worst day of your life becomes the beginning of someone else's hope? In this powerful episode of Moms Like Me , Jenna Laws shares the story of her son Benny, whose unexpected diagnosis led to a 16-day NICU journey that changed her family forever. Jenna opens up about the shock of late-pregnancy complications, the heartbreak of difficult medical decisions, and the sacred memories they made with Benny during his short but deeply meaningful life. Out of that pain, Jenna and her husband created 16 Days, a nonprofit that helps NICU families stay close to their babies when financial barriers would otherwise keep them apart. This is a moving conversation about grief, motherhood, advocacy, and turning unimaginable loss into lasting purpose. If you've ever experienced the NICU, loved someone who has, or want to hear a story of heartbreak transformed into hope, this episode is for you.