Monique Lisbon Releases Children's Book About NICU Experience

Palmetto Publishing has announced the release of *Jaxon's Stay in the NICU*, a children's picture book by Monique Lisbon. This illustrated story, rooted in the author's personal experiences, follows a premature baby named Jaxon over a week in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and highlights the healthcare professionals who support him. The book is now available to readers.

The narrative, presented in gentle first-person rhyme, begins with Jaxon's introduction: "Hello there, I'm Jaxon! A preemie, that's me." Jaxon, who arrived earlier than anticipated, shares his journey of recovery in a bright, cozy environment filled with beeps and affection. Each day showcases his progress, with Monday featuring a doctor's visit, Tuesday dedicated to stretching, and Wednesday bringing music from the NICU staff.

Jaxon's aspirations are simple yet significant: he dreams of going home to a nursery filled with toys and his two dogs, Luther and Bella, who have yet to meet him. Throughout the week, he experiences various activities, including kicking along to "Twinkle, Twinkle" on Thursday, practicing with a bottle on Friday, and enjoying stories from grandparents on Saturday. Sundays are reserved for quiet moments with his parents, who visit nightly.

Lisbon explained that her book aims to support siblings of premature infants, helping them understand the NICU experience while maintaining a connection with their vulnerable family members. "Some heroes wear capes. Others wear scrubs," she noted, emphasizing the role of the healthcare team. The book also features dinosaur characters, a nod to Jaxon’s baby shower and personal touches from his nursery.

*Jaxon's Stay in the NICU* is aimed at children aged three to eight and is particularly designed for siblings of NICU patients. It is available for purchase on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

Monique Lisbon, in addition to being an author, is a wife and entrepreneur who crafts stories based on her real-life experiences in the NICU with her son, Jaxon. More about her work can be found at her website, mlstoryhouse.com.

For more details about the book, the ISBN-13 is 9798318833380.