The Ultimate Act Of Kindness Of NICU Nurse Who Adopted 14-Year-Old Mother And Her Triplets
Having a child can be a scary experience. Throw in being a first-time mom, being 14, alone and having premature triplets. Not everyone could handle it. But luckily, we live on planet Earth that hosts beautiful people with big hearts who are ready to help face the challenges. For a single teen mom, that person was a NICU nurse.
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When this 14-year-old mom gave birth, she never imagined that soon she would get adopted by her nurse
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Imagine having premature triplets and going through that experience alone
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Shariya Small, 14, delivered three adorable babies. Unfortunately, the triples were premature, born at 26 weeks and were fighting for their lives in NICU.
Serenitee, Samari and Sarayah had to stay in the NICU for more than five months. Their mom would spend long hours sitting by them. Katrina Mullen, a nurse at NICU, noticed that Shariya was always alone and it broke her heart.
The two women got to know each other and slowly formed a bond. Reserved at first, Shariya opened up after Katrina shared her own experience of having a baby at 16 and giving it up for adoption. Soon, Mullen began helping the young mom to care for her babies, advising her on all the matters regarding the infants.
Luckily, the teen mom received help from a kind-hearted NICU nurse
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Before the babies were discharged, Katrina gave Shariya her number in case she had any questions or concerns. Soon, the young mom was blowing up the nurse’s phone asking for advice – it was evident that she didn’t have a support system.
Eventually, Samari had to be admitted to the hospital and it caught CPS’ attention. They determined that the teen mom and her triplets would need foster care. Shariya gave the social worker Katrina’s information and number, hoping things would get better. Well, the stars must’ve aligned perfectly, because they did!
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When things got hard, she knew who would come to her and her children’s aid
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‘Without a moment’s hesitation I said yes’: NICU nurse Katrina recalled the life-changing moment
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“I knew it would be hard, but we’d figure it out,” the NICU nurse shared her feelings on adopting. She was already raising five kids, so it wasn’t an easy decision. She admired Shariya’s resilience and believed that with love and support, she would be able to change her life.
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Now that Shariya has a strong and loving support system, she can work on building a better future for her family. She has earned a high school diploma and was accepted into college on academic scholarship.
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“I love her. I’m her mom — and I’m never going anywhere”
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It’s not an easy task caring for a teenager and her three kids, but Katrina wouldn’t have it any other way. She admits that Shariya ‘pushes her limits like any teenager would’ but she loves her and will be there for her.
Having children can be challenging, but it doesn’t stop you from achieving your dreams. Despite early life trials, Shariya is determined to become a social worker and help others, and her mom, Katrina, will be there every step of the way.
What do you think of this story? Or maybe you have someone special in your life who helped you at your loneliest moments?
People in the comments were showering Katrina and Shariya with love
It's a sad story. Where is the father who made pregnant a child?!
FYI there is a gofundme for them (search Katrina Mullen nurse gofundme) though they say they are doing fine the fundraising is to create a financial cushion for all of their futures. They are already at 100k of their 20k goal, but I chipped in a bit anyway. Would encourage anyone who can to do the same.
Yes! Do you have a link? EDIT: nvm, I found it!
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she’s not a mother, she’s literally a child. she’s around my age, and she never should have had to go through that. im glad the nurse adopted her and the babies so they would all have better lives but this never should have happened.
Exactly, everyone’s like aww so cute what a great mom and grandma hooray, but this is not a happy story. What happened to that poor girl? Why was she in that position in the first place? This is not a wholesome feel-good story. This is a tragedy.
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This shouldn't have been necessary. She wanted am abortion and was denied it DESPITE being assaulted by family. She and those three babies will struggle even with the help of such a caring nurse. We, as a society, failed this young woman in a major way. How was CPS only involved AFTER one of the babies was RE hospitalized. The mom was 14 so it seems like CPS should have stepped in long ago.
So sad, we did completely fail her, now that her life can improve hopefully she can have a good relationship with the babies. Her kids will now be her siblings, hopefully nothing is wrong with them because of the incest.
Load More Replies... Being the Mommy of a Preemie, I understand the stress you go through. I can not IMAGINE how this 14 year old must've felt. And then being ADOPTED too?! Wow, what an incredibly beautiful story. I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying. <3
Adoption is a beautiful way to expand a family, especially if you have the open heart for it. And, when babies are having babies, something has gone wrong with that girl's life and she will need love,strength, and a supportive family to work through it. This is a beautiful outcome for all involved.
Katrina, you are a truly beautiful and kindhearted human. Thank you for adopting Shariya and her beautiful babies. I cannot imagine the sadness, loneliness, fear, and desperation that Shariya must have felt before you came into her life. Wishing this family all the very best.
After reading all those horrible parent stories to reading this! This is so lovely. What a wonderful person this nurse is! I'm so happy everything is going well. Such love! 💕
WOW just wow. What an amazing heart this woman has. She really is an angel.
I wish with all my heart I had a house, I would be taking in kids left right and center
Katrina Mullen is awesome. That's it. Lots of love, Scotland 🏴😬
How about teaching her father not to be a fvck1ng r@pist!! Go to h3ll
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It's a sad story. Where is the father who made pregnant a child?!
FYI there is a gofundme for them (search Katrina Mullen nurse gofundme) though they say they are doing fine the fundraising is to create a financial cushion for all of their futures. They are already at 100k of their 20k goal, but I chipped in a bit anyway. Would encourage anyone who can to do the same.
Yes! Do you have a link? EDIT: nvm, I found it!
Load More Replies... she’s not a mother, she’s literally a child. she’s around my age, and she never should have had to go through that. im glad the nurse adopted her and the babies so they would all have better lives but this never should have happened.
Exactly, everyone’s like aww so cute what a great mom and grandma hooray, but this is not a happy story. What happened to that poor girl? Why was she in that position in the first place? This is not a wholesome feel-good story. This is a tragedy.
Load More Replies... This shouldn't have been necessary. She wanted am abortion and was denied it DESPITE being assaulted by family. She and those three babies will struggle even with the help of such a caring nurse. We, as a society, failed this young woman in a major way. How was CPS only involved AFTER one of the babies was RE hospitalized. The mom was 14 so it seems like CPS should have stepped in long ago.
So sad, we did completely fail her, now that her life can improve hopefully she can have a good relationship with the babies. Her kids will now be her siblings, hopefully nothing is wrong with them because of the incest.
Load More Replies... Being the Mommy of a Preemie, I understand the stress you go through. I can not IMAGINE how this 14 year old must've felt. And then being ADOPTED too?! Wow, what an incredibly beautiful story. I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying. <3
Adoption is a beautiful way to expand a family, especially if you have the open heart for it. And, when babies are having babies, something has gone wrong with that girl's life and she will need love,strength, and a supportive family to work through it. This is a beautiful outcome for all involved.
Katrina, you are a truly beautiful and kindhearted human. Thank you for adopting Shariya and her beautiful babies. I cannot imagine the sadness, loneliness, fear, and desperation that Shariya must have felt before you came into her life. Wishing this family all the very best.
After reading all those horrible parent stories to reading this! This is so lovely. What a wonderful person this nurse is! I'm so happy everything is going well. Such love! 💕
WOW just wow. What an amazing heart this woman has. She really is an angel.
I wish with all my heart I had a house, I would be taking in kids left right and center
Katrina Mullen is awesome. That's it. Lots of love, Scotland 🏴😬
How about teaching her father not to be a fvck1ng r@pist!! Go to h3ll
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