Born at just 21 0/7 weeks and weighing only 285 grams, Nash Keen entered the world with odds that were essentially nonexistent. Yet from his very first breath, he showed a will to live that defied every expectation.<br /><br />Refusing to give up on their son, Mollie Keen and her husband, Randall, made a life-changing decision to transfer to University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital—where an extraordinary team, rooted in a steadfast belief and culture of giving infants at his gestation a chance at life, stood ready to fight alongside them.<br /><br />What followed was nothing short of remarkable. Against relentless setbacks, fragile moments, and months of intensive care, Nash’s determination only grew stronger. Mollie watched in awe as her tiny son—born smaller than a can of soda—met every challenge with quiet, unwavering strength. Today, Nash has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the most premature baby to survive.<br /><br />In this special episode for NICU Awareness Month, Nicole Nyberg sits down with Mollie as she shares their family’s extraordinary journey—the heartbreak that came before, the terrifying and traumatic moments in the NICU, the small but mighty victories, and the resilience that continues to inspire everyone who meets him. This is more than a story about survival—it’s a powerful testament to hope, love, and the belief that even the smallest beginnings can rise into something extraordinary.<br /><br />Dr. Brown’s Medical: <a href="https://www.drbrownsmedical.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.drbrownsmedical.com</a>  <br /><br />The Infant-Driven Feeding™ (IDF) Program: <a href="https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.infantdrivenfeeding.com/</a><br /> <br />Our NICU Roadmap: A Comprehensive NICU Journal: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicujournal/</a>  <br /><br />NICU Mama Hats: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/hats/</a>  <br /><br />NICU Milestone Cards: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/nicuproducts/</a>  <br /><br />Newborn Holiday Cards: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shop/</a>  <br /><br />Empowering NICU Parents Show Notes: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/shownotes/</a>  <br /><br />Episode 74 Show Notes: <a href="https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode71" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://empoweringnicuparents.com/episode74</a>  <br /><br />Empowering NICU Parents Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/empoweringnicuparents/</a>  <br /><br />Empowering NICU Parents FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweringnicuparents</a>  <br /><br />Pinterest Page: <a href="https://pin.it/36MJjmH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pin.it/36MJjmH</a><br /><br />Thank you for listening to the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review—it helps other families find us. We’re grateful to be part of this incredible community. Visit www.empoweringnicuparents.com for resources and support.