Valerie Bertinelli, Tara Lipinski
Friday, May 10, 2024
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Actress and best-selling author Valerie Bertinelli visits to discuss her new cookbook, “Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share.”
Olympic figure skater, actress, and TV commentator Tara Lipinski also stops by.
Jennifer welcomes NICU nurses Taylor and Drew Deras from Omaha, Nebraska, to the show. The married couple recently made headlines by adopting 3-year-old Ella, a patient they cared for at work as her primary nurses. Born prematurely in May 2021, Ella faced numerous health challenges. When Ella became a ward of the state in December 2021, the couple stepped in as her foster parents, eventually adopting her in November 2023. Now a happy and thriving toddler, Ella has overcome significant health issues. Taylor and Drew describe their unexpected journey to parenthood as the greatest joy of their lives.
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May 03, 2024
Jennifer Hudson’s Surprise Gift for NICU Nurses Who Adopted Patient
Jennifer welcomes married couple Taylor and Drew Deras to the show – NICU nurses who recently made headlines by adopting 3-year-old Ella, a patient they cared for at work. Taylor and Drew describe their unexpected journey to parenthood after Ella became a ward of the state in 2021, prompting the couple to step in as her foster parents and eventually adopt her in 2023. After overcoming significant health issues, Ella is now a happy and thriving toddler.
