Power Play: A NICU Memoir When the Odds Were Shorthanded

When twins Louis and Estelle were born dangerously premature, Theresa Roma and her husband were thrown into a world no parent is ever prepared for: ventilators, sleepless nights, impossible decisions, and the emotional rollercoaster of life inside the NICU. Every day became a battle of hope versus fear as their tiny babies fought for survival one milestone at a time.

In Power Play: A NICU Memoir When the Odds Were Short-Handed, Theresa shares the raw and deeply personal story of navigating the chaos of premature birth while clinging to faith, family, and the unwavering support of an extraordinary NICU community. Told with honesty and heart, the memoir captures the triumphs, setbacks, guilt, gratitude, and resilience that defined their journey from hospital incubators to the lives their children now live thirteen years later, including a shared love of hockey that inspired the book’s title and theme.

More than a medical memoir, Power Play is a story about endurance, caregiving, emotional strain, and the unexpected bonds formed during life’s hardest seasons. It is a tribute to the nurses, doctors, families, and tiny fighters who prove that even when life leaves you short-handed, hope can still find a way to win.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, NICU families, healthcare professionals, and anyone who has ever faced overwhelming odds, Power Play offers comfort, perspective, and a reminder that m