MY BIRTH STORY! EMERGENCY C-SECTION at 33 weeks!! | PREECLAMPSIA
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- Hey everyone! Grab some popcorn...this is a long one! I'm so excited to finally share my birth story! I still can't believe this is my story, but I love it and I'm so thankful we are both doing well now! Leave any questions below! I cut out so much of this video since it was already getting super long, but would definitely do a part 2 and share more details if anyone's interested! Have an amazing week! :) -Cara
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Same thing happened to me. I nearly died through the process. Yes, you feel fine that's why they call it a silent killer. Unfortunately my baby was not deemed legally viable at 23+ weeks so he passed away. That was 10 years ago. I am currently 25 weeks and 4 days pregnant with another baby boy. Finally able to enjoy this pregnancy because I've passed the first milestone. (he is viable now so if anything should happen they will assist baby medically). Everything is going smoothly. God is good❤️
That’s so scary!! Glad you are okay! Congratulations!!! Hope everything goes well for you!❤️
I’m so sorry for your loss!
Thank you for sharing… I’m sorry that happened to you I really am. One day I pray we’ll all be united with our Angel babies … God is good even in the darkness ❤️
@@alexandratewell5337 Praise God! I am 25 weeks now with my first ❤
Same thing happened to me, except I had every obstetric emergency one after another lol. I had preeclampsia, hellp syndrome, foreceps, cord prolapse, placental abruption, massive haemorrhage, in ICU in a medically induced coma for 2 days. All the blood in my body was replaced via transfusions…. Yeah, it was fun 😂
I was dilated to 9cm and fully effaced when I got to the hospital… I just thought I was constipated 😂 so yeah my twins were born at 31 weeks, Evie was born first via forceps and an episiotomy with no pain relief… it was too late 😢 and then Harry fell out butt first then the abruption happened and all hell broke loose. I was pushed to theatre and the doctor was running along side me. I ended up with a balloon inside my uterus filled with fluid, and a bunch of gauze stuffed inside me too. It wasn’t a good time lol. Evie was 2lbs and Harry was 2lbs 2oz - oh and this has just happened, I’m in NICU right now my twins were born on the 30th of April and it’s now the 25th May so we’re on day 26 of our NICU journey. Here’s to hoping they get home soon 🤞🏼
Hey Cara! I never comment on videos but just had to reach out to you…I had the same exact thing happen to me! Completely normal pregnancy (no high blood pressure or even “normal” pregnancy symptoms like you mentioned in the beginning). At 35 weeks, I went in for my normal check up and my blood pressure was raised. Again, just like you, I had no other preeclampsia symptoms. My doctor sent me to the hospital that day and I ended up getting induced and having my son about 28 hours later. What a whirlwind of emotions. He ended up staying in the NICU for 2 weeks. Thank god he’s okay and it looks like Quinn is doing great as well! So happy you’re both okay and thanks for sharing your story 💕
Hiccups lol
I love that you told your story. I’m 26 weeks with baby #2. I didn’t have any issues besides my first being breech so I’m glad I can kind of prepare myself for one possibility. I didn’t know anything bf about preeclampsia until your videos so now I’m a little more educated on what to look out for. I’m so sorry you had to go through such a scary time but Quinn is so beautiful and you seem to be doing much better. Congratulations to you both.
Congratulations! I hope you don’t have to go through any of it! Thank you so much❤️❤️
She is so adorable and beautiful and hope everything is going well for you and God bless you all and stay safe and healthy. Love you guy's so much and I wish you all the best.
Hiccups! SO glad everything turned out okay in the end 💕 beautiful baby girl!
They’re checking me for preeclampsia now. I’m 32 weeks today baby sounds good and looks good. She’s weighing about 5 pounds already
IM shots can suck. Depending on the medication being injected into the muscle, could be worse. I got an epidural. I had a pinched placenta and went two weeks early. But will never forget the experience. Love my son but the experience was horrible. They had to turn him inside me and omg... So happy everything had a happy ending. God bless.
Hiccup! So I’m 18 weeks pregnant and I have actually had hiccups the whole time. It’s not so bad because I’ll have like 5 an hour. It’s super weird though!
Oh that's interesting!! Hope everything goes well for you!
I had partial placenta abruption at 33 weeks, released from the hospital and pre eclampsia at 34 weeks vaginal birth. How long was your baby in the nicu for?
Oh wow! Hope you’re doing well now! She was in for a month!
My baby’s was in there for about as long. I don’t know anyone who has dealt with similar things although i know it happens to others.
Hiccups! Wow! So glad that you were okay! Quinn is beautiful! Probably one now lol.
Thank you! Yes she is 1 now haha ;)
"it's just high bloodpressure".... even when you are not pregnant it can be very dangerous to have such a thing...
Yes!! People shouldn't ignore it!
@Leighanntastic It was nothing at all against her. I understand she felt fine so why worry. I'm sure we've all been there. For most people it takes something happening before they really understand the dangers.
Leighanntastic that’s why they call it a silent killer
Yes, I’m so glad that I realize how serious it is now! I really had no idea before…
Christy B m
Hiccups!
I’m an RN so wanted to shed light on some stuff ❤️
The blood pressure cuff has to get right enough to cut off blood supply to get a reading. So it was really tight because your blood pressure was so high.
The blood pressure medication they gave you along with the magnesium was more than likely labetalol. The betamethasone is a steroid to develop babies lungs quickly.
The reason everything is so foggy and you don’t remember much is also from the magnesium. It makes you really fuzzy and so slow. It’s called Mag-drag.
I had a similar birth experience.. so glad you and Quinn are doing good. She is beautiful
I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks, placenta abruption, and they didn’t quite tell me how bad the magnesium can get. I felt on fire and threw up. But thankfully no fogginess afterwards. Preemies are heroes ❤️❤️
Also an RN (in L&D) and I agree with Bethmarie44! I am also a mom of 5 and at 28 weeks today with my last. I’ve been given magnesium with three (including this one) and it messes with your muscle tone and makes you feel generally wretched. The steroids help mature baby’s lungs and I am also taking labetalol daily because my blood pressure has been on the increase. I’m so glad that you are both ok!❤️
I also had labetol mine started 5 days after baby was born , bp sky. Rocket 🚀 into the 200 /110 . Was on the med for 8 weeks that med was safe for me and baby as I was breastfeeding
It's been 10 years since my son was born at 29 weeks, and when you said "what are they waiting for" I burst into tears because I still remember that feeling like it was yesterday. My story is literally identical to yours, just a few weeks earlier. Went in for routine 28 week appointment. My husband actually happened to come with me that day, opposite of yours, and when the nurse left the room I remember without saying "blood pressure is great" like she always did, telling him "I'm not worried about it, I'm sure it's fine" and just then, my doctor came in and said "well I'm worried about it, you've earned yourself a trip up to labor and delivery" No one told me I was staying either. I finally asked when they thought I'd go home and the nurse said "oh honey you aren't going anywhere until the baby is born" My back hurting was my symptom of HELLP syndrome. Three days later, by night time I was so sick. By three in the morning I remember thinking "I don't know if I can beg for a C-section but this has to stop or I'm going to die". They finally came in at 4:00 and said they were going to discuss whether they could induce me or would need to do a C-section. I couldn't barely talk at this point, but in my head I was screaming "are you kidding me??? You can't induce me, I can't even think straight, do the C-section NOW". My dad was there and I just kept repeating "I can't" over and over looking at him. He looked so helpless. They finally came in at 5:00 and said they were doing the C-section, I barely scratched out my signature on the page, I know it wasn't legible. I remember when they put in the spinal block, it felt like heaven because I felt better for the first time I'm three days. I remember my husband calling my mom and saying "it's a boy" and then I don't hardly remember anything else until a day later when the nurse asked if I needed anything and I said "my baby, I need to see my baby". 10 years goes fast. Take in every second!
Exactly 40 years ago I went to doc for reg 7 month checkup, feeling bloated, but fine, I had gained a lot, urine test and he told me I had PreEcclampsia and that the baby had to be delivered in 24 hours or I would die! Sent to hospital, they immediately induced labor, and I did have a vaginal birth 12 hours later...I was in intensive care, unconscious for 3 days...I almost died. Your husband is amazing! Your care was intense, certainly better 40 years later. Two years later, normal pregnancy and I suddenly went into labor after my husband made me so upset with his cruelty (mental cruelty, not physical). No return of PreEcclampsia, just a labor that would not stop. My two sons weighed 3 lbs 10 oz, and 3 lbs 9 oz. I got a divorce and got married to a good man. Both sons are grown today, fathers themselves, and amazing they are!
Thats crazy!! So glad you are okay!
Similar story! Except I was only 23weeks & 2days pregnant. I was extremely swollen, called the doctor and they told me to come in and get checked. My blood pressure was very high and they told me to drive myself to the hospital right way (I know, I’m mad about that now). When I got to the hospital my blood pressure was 211/112. After 2days on magnesium solfate and blood pressure medicine I had to have an emergency c-section. My baby girl Reagan was born only weighing 14.1oz. Thankfully today she is 13 days old and officially weighs 1 pound 🙏🏻 We pray everyday that she continues to do well.
Oh my goodness!! I hope she grows quickly and stays healthy! I hope you're healing well too! Congrats on your baby girl. Please keep me updated!
Hey, I know this is 2 yo but I'm 23 weeks and having a few pre-eclampsia signs. Did everyone go okay?
This is crazy to listen to because the same exact thing happened to me Monday and now I have a beautiful baby boy.
No way!! Congratulations!! Hope you’re both doing well now!
Same, Sunday 7/12! 31 weeks 3 days my liver enzymes are still 190.
Same thing just happened to me. I was almost 33 weeks with twin girls. I also had hellp syndrome and choleostasis of the liver. My liver enzymes were almost 350 and was barely functioning. My Dr. sent me to the hospital and 2 hours later I was having an emergency c section. My twins were 4 11 and 4 15 and are now two weeks old. They are still in the hospital but should be coming home in 1 week when they are 36 weeks. They have done amazingly and I can't wait for them to come home. Preeclampsia is super scary and the mag is the worst! I had to have it 3 times. After my c section I was discharged 3 days later and the next day had to be re-admitted because my blood pressure spiked really high again and I spent 4 more days in the hospital to get it down. I think that there needs to be more awareness about Preeclampsia.
I had preeclampsia with my first child I had him at 37 weeks but it’s scary and my whole body was swollen it’s was the worst back then they didn’t do much but induce me now I am having twins again and on aspirin hopefully I don’t get it again super scared for my twin girls 😔 people should be more aware about preeclampsia , as it’s something that is scary for the mom and the baby ! So happy you and the baby are safe ♥️
Nou im 28 weeks end i have high blood prsser my urine one week ago was ok nou maybe not end water in my leg hand
I also had preeclampsia with my first baby. I had him 7/19 this year! At around 33 weeks, I went to the doctor and had slightly high blood pressure. I was sent to L & D for monitoring and everything checked out fine and I was sent home. At 37 weeks, I went to a normal appointment. Before this, I had had a few headaches that went away with Tylenol, and I was pretty swollen. But it was the middle of summer, and my mom had told me she had gotten swollen when she was pregnant, so I didn’t think much of it. So at my appointment, my blood pressure was very high and I had gained 9 lbs in 10 days and my swelling was even worse. So they sent me over to L & D and my blood pressure went up from there. But still I was convinced that I’d go home later because I felt fine and my baby was fine!!! But once I got to the hospital, my doctor rounded and told me I needed to be induced because I had preeclampsia. I was SHOCKED. I called my husband and they started giving me a bunch of medicine and prepared to have me induced. Long story short, I labored for 2 days, was on magnesium as well. And ended up with a c section because I got to 4cm and stopped and it had been 24 hours since my water broke. After my son was born, I had to stay in L & D for 24 hours for monitoring for me and stay on the magnesium. I’m so thankful my baby was healthy and didn’t need any NICU time. And I had to be on BP medicine for 6 weeks post partum. When I saw my doctor 5 days later after delivery for a BP check, they weighed me in the office and I was already 27 pounds down! It was a lot of fluid gain.
Preeclampsia is so scary. Because I feel like everyone has a different story and symptoms. It’s not text book usually. And there are people like me and you who really don’t have a lot of symptoms at all who have it!!!
Wow no NICU time at 33 weeks that's great glad your ok
What a traumatic experience for first time parents...must of been alot for you both...I'm glad you both made it through that period ...
Thank you!!
She is the best.❤she's a little princess and an angel 👼🌟💜she's so pretty and precious.♥I love her name.
Thank you so much.❤stay safe with that little princess/angel and the rest.
Just finished watching this. Stayed to the end, hiccups. 😂😂😂 this is an incredible story. I am only 16 but was so interesting listening to this. U r an amazing strong woman. And both of u r amazing parents. I hope to be like u one day. 💜💜
You are so sweet, Hannah! Hope you enjoyed the video, and thank you for the nice comment!😊💕
Kudos to the doctors and nurses for saving your baby and your life!!!!
Had my baby a month ago we delivered exactly 40 weeks but I almost died I was very poorly with hellp syndrome. Alot of your symptoms sound so similar to mine! And the day I was told I wasn't leaving the hospital I only went in for a scan my babies placenta had also stopped working.. I just remember the intense pain In the top of my belly when I was waiting to get induced I thought it was anxiety. Little did I know 😂
I am 31 weeks now and a healthcare worker, and even with my knowledge I would probably keep telling people "but I feel totally fine, it'll come down". Our bodies are so bazaar! Glad I can learn from your experience, praying this little guy stays in another 8 week!
Yes! It’s so weird how you can have no idea something so serious is going on! And congratulations :-)
I had basically the same thing happen to me. I went in for my 32 week appointment on Friday 3/13/2020 and I had gained 25 lbs in two weeks (water weight) and my bp was 170s/110. They sent me to the hospital and my bp has shot up to 210/112. I at this point was 32 weeks 5 days. They finally got my blood pressure down after two hours, and they decided to do an art line in my artery on my right arm (so an Iv in my artery to monitor my blood pressure instead of a blood pressure cuff) I was also on magnesium and it was so horrible made me feel like crap. The next morning they checked me and I was dilated to a 1 and they started inducing me with a foley bulb and some other things and throughout this time I had no other symptoms of preeclampsia. No protein in my urine all my blood work came back normal etc. So they started inducing me Saturday morning and around 11pm they put this balloon thing in my cervix and filled it with liquid to dilate me more and it had to stay in for 12 hours. I vaguely remember but I started having bad contractions so during the night I had gotten my epidural and it was amazing. At 11 am they took the thing out and I was dilated to a 4 almost 5. So they broke my water and started Pitocin. I went all day and around 3 am, they had the Pitocin on the highest drip and my daughters heart rate started dipping a little. I finally fell asleep and I woke up around 11:30 am, and a nurse came in and said that since she wasn’t doing well on Pitocin they were going to do a c section. At this point I started to have a panic attack, and I started shaking uncontrollably. They brought me into the OR around 12:30 on Monday the 16th and when they got me into the operating table I felt like I couldn’t breathe due to laying flat, but they gave me oxygen and I was fine and my daughter was born at 1:39pm in 3/16/2020 at 33 weeks 1 day. After she was born my fiancé went with her to the nicu and I passed out and dont remember the rest of the surgery. They immediately took her to the nicu and she was there for 24 days. After the c section I got taken back to labor and delivery to be monitored for 7 hours and i honestly felt so amazing. After the 7 hours I got taken to mother baby, and i Insisted they let me go see my baby. They told me if I can stand up and go to the bathroom and get into the wheelchair I can go see her. So I pushed through the pain and did what they said and got to go see my baby about 10 hours after she was born. I was in the hospital for another 4 days and was able to finally go home. I definitely forgot so much just because of all of the medication but it was crazy and unexpected. My daughter Alice is now 6 weeks old, she was born 3 lbs 12 oz, and is now as of her appointment last Friday 7 lbs. 💕☺️ I’m so glad everything went okay for you guys and Quinn is healthy and happy!
God really stand for you and am so happy for you and your daughter, thanks to God almighty because everything later went well for you
I gained 15 lb within 3 weeks, is that just me being fat or water weight?
I’m 13weeks and I’m having to see a cardiologist due to mine BP being so high and I’m just so nervous now. Hearing all the crazy things that can happen I have never took eating healthy foods seriously the way I do now.
I had HELLP syndrome with my first and luckily it didn’t start til 37 weeks but it came on so suddenly. My bp didn’t go up til 37 weeks and I was having such bad pain in my abdomen that I couldn’t hold down food or water. I went to triage 3 times and they kept telling me it was acid reflux and would send me home. I couldn’t eat or drink for over a week and had bloody noses that would last over 2 hours. I went in for regular apt and barely made it since I was going in and out of consciousness driving to dr. The nurse practitioner sent me straight to ER and my levels were the worst the hospital has ever seen. Apparently I was the talk of the hospital due to my severity. Normal platelets are 150k and mine was 15k and all my organs were failing and I had to get emergency c section under general anesthesia. My husband was at work and barely made it before I delivered. I had get blood transfusion and had to stay 3-4 days in hospital. I’m 38 weeks pregnant now and I’m terrified of getting it again. They put me on aspirin since 12 weeks as precaution and my levels are fine so far but it’s possible to develop it again but it’s not guaranteed so don’t be discouraged on having more kids due to your experience. Each pregnancy is different. Your baby is beautiful btw and you are a super mom and have a great story to tell her when she is older lol
How did it go did the aspiring help?
How did the second pregnancy play out? Did you develop preeclampsia this time?
Congratulations on your bubba. She is gorgeous and you look stunning. I had twins at 34 weeks. Similar symptoms to you and didn't feel too bad at all but everything escalated quickly with pre eclampsia. That night after they were born I went downhill and had fluid on my lungs. Pretty terrifying. Our boys were born weighing 4lb11oz and 4lb1oz. We spent 2 weeks in hospital. Fully breastfed until they were 2.5years. They are now 15 years old. My husband and Mum were wonderful support.
All the best and have fun. They grow up so fast. If you have a bad day just remember that things do get better and feel better with some sleep, so rely on help from others X
Stayed till the end! Had to hear the whole story. I love birth stories but yours is one of the most unique ones I’ve heard! So glad you both are okay. 💗
My son was 4lb3oz at33weeks. My daughter was 4weeks early and she was 3lb11oz and small for dates.
My birth story is very similar! I went in for a routine check at 28 weeks and ended up going to labor and delivery. Never had high blood pressure and while I had preeclampsia I showed 0 symptoms. I had a c-section because my placenta wasn’t working too well. Baby is growing well now in the NICU. Preeclampsia is scary! Literally never heard about it until a few weeks ago when I had to deliver.
That is so early! I hope you’re both doing well!
I’m so scared for my appointment in 3 days. I’m 29 weeks . I hope my blood pressure is normal 😔
She looks like her dads mini me!! You have a beautiful family
I agree! Aww thank you!!
I had an emergency c section as well but for different reason I was almost 41 weeks pregnant and my baby didn’t want to come out. I was induced and in labor for 3 days and they tried didn’t ways to get be to go into labor finally they started pition on the second day but the pitocin was dropping my baby’s heart rate, then they stopped to give me oxygen and tried again they had to stop because again her heart rate was dropping they rushed the doctor over and they told me they had 30 mins to start cutting me to save my baby. That was the short story but before that I was in the hospital for kidney infections because of my pregnancy and I know you said you felt fine but I felt like I didn’t feel fine my whole pregnancy but I’m glad I have my baby girl. No matter how scary it was I don’t regret what happened because that’s the only way I could have my precious baby 💕 but I’m glad I just meet you and just subscribe and I’m extremely happy you and baby Quinn are doing great, such a great momma 💕
Hiccups!😊 loved that you shared this, but I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that ❤️
A friend of mine had HELLP syndrome and delivered her daughter at 23 weeks. Miraculously both of them survived, but it was touch and go. Her daughter was born weighing just under 1lb and was in the NICU for 6 months. She ended up having a hysterectomy because doctors told her another pregnancy could kill her.
That’s crazy! Definitely makes me thankful for my situation!
Quinn is so sweet! I was 33 weeks when I had preterm labor. To me, the steroid shots for baby's lungs weren't so bad, but the magnesium IV was horrible! I got insane hot flashes and an awful migraine for 2 days. My vision got super blurry and I couldn't see anything.
Same here
Hiccups ❤️ … thank you for sharing your story. Im watching from my hospital bed, trying my best to educate myself more on my diagnosis. I was hospitalized 5 days ago for severe preeclampsia and I also knew nothing about it. Super confused because I felt perfectly fine and now I’m here having to be monitored and medicated until baby can safely be delivered. Your story gives me hope that my baby and I will be okay even when he’ll arrive early. Thank you again for raising awareness and I’m so glad you and baby girl are doing well
I hope you have a safe delivery and heal quickly! It is crazy how you can feel perfectly fine with things being so wrong! There is a lot of hope for sure. So many people go through this even though it feels so lonely in the moment. You’re not alone and I’m sure you’ll be holding your perfect baby in no time!❤️
Hoping all went well fir you! I’m 28 weeks and starting to show signs of preeclampsia and I’ve been hospitalized 3 times (had kidney stent surgery and complications) and had neuromag for contractions and high bp. I hope all went well for you doll.
This story gave me chills. I'm so glad you are both okay. That's terrifying. You literally almost died. Bless you so much!
Yes definitely scary for sure!!! Thank yooou!
Hiccups😂
I'm really sorry you went through such a traumatic thing but you and baby are healthy and beautiful!!❤👶🙏
Thank you, Christy!!💕
wow it’s so crazy to actually hear how it all
happened & how crazy it all was. i’m so happy you and baby were okay! you are SO tough! 💕
This is a reminder for us pregnant women to educate ourselves.If you have pre eclampsia you could start having seizures if not treated.This is why you shouldn't drive if you've been told this.
So scary! Blood pressure is no joke that’s for sure. I developed high blood pressure just before having my daughter and still have some problems 5 years later 🤦🏼♀️
hiccups!! you guys are so down to earth and real....in a great way! Your vlog is very informative and great to share. I am so relieved to hear your recovery went well! What an ordeal! Another great thing I have observed about you Cara and Eric is that both of you seem very chill and relaxed and pretty calm which helps ALOT. I know it wasn't that way when you were experiencing the stomach pains and needles, but you dealt with it all like a champ!
Thank you, Deborah! ;)
Woah!! huge BP, great nurse and doctors!! Well done team .
Auto BP cuffs are super tight when your hypertensive.
You’re strong!!
I’m so proud of you!
😍😍😊 god bless you and your family!! ❤️
Love you 😍
Aww thanks, Karla!😊
This video just popped up for me while I’m sitting here with my son. The same thing for me and my son 33+2 emergency c section due to preeclampsia ! We’re leaving the NICU tomorrow 🩵
Hi Guys.I have 3 kids.2 boys and girl.my boys are 28 ,14 my daughter is a11.After I had my daughter now I have high blood presure. So is your blood pressure fine now?
I'd love to share my delivery story and experience but every time I try to record I feel like an idiot haha; because I don't have any followers! How does it seem so natural for you guys?
You should record it anyway! Even just for you to look back on in a few years. It eventually does fade and get fuzzy so it'll be nice to look back on. And you can share if you want but at least do it for you. ♥️
Definitely agree!
You definitely should! If anything I wish I had recorded mine sooner because I feel like there were already things that I might have forgotten about since then!
@@CaraJane I'm gunna try to build the confidence to do it haha I define toy didn't forget anything being my delivery was very traumatizing, & experience in the nicu was horrid haha
Hey there, my mom had pre aclampsia with me. I was born at 24 weeks and weighed 1 pound 12 ounces. Back in 1984, the doctors weren’t that familiar with it but she had all of the symptoms you mentioned. She gained like 10 pounds in a week. I love watching your videos and seeing your sweet girl thrive and grow!!
I had such a similar story! I got put in the hospital at 28 weeks and delivered at 34! Emergency c section and all! It was terrifying! Hiccups😂
It’s crazy how similar our stories are. It was my 3rd time to have preeclampsia but first time it was severe enough to be on the magnesium. I felt completely fine but my blood pressure was 210/115...all the meds they gave me wouldn’t work, i ended up with the worst headache I’ve ever had. You’re not lying when you say those shots hurt. I wanted to jump off the bed when she gave it to me lol. I didn’t think the second hurt as bad but maybe because I knew what to expect. My son was born at 32+3 days and was 4 pounds. They even said that was small. My stomach hurt really bad too. It was more upper right abdomen which I found out was part of the preeclampsia. When they finally decided to do the c-section, so many people came in and ripping things off the wall. I was awake for mine but I don’t remember much other than feeling like I needed to throw up. It’s so scary how fast it can come on. Praying you won’t have to go through that with any other pregnancies.
I’m in this current situation right now.. I’m only thirty weeks so they’re keeping me in the hospital until hopefully I can make it to 34 weeks and deliver. The magnesium made me feel the same way, and the betamethazone burned sooo badly! I’m on some blood thinners and bp meds to try to keep me on track! I’m so glad to hear a success story here. It makes me feel so much better!
Hi, your birth story took me back 19 years to the birth of my daughter. She was born in the 32nd week of pregnancy, because during a doctor's examination I had eclampsia. I had an emergency c-section and my daughter was born premature. I saw her a day and a half after giving birth because I was in intensive care for 24 hours after giving birth. My daughter stayed in the hospital for another three weeks, after three weeks we took her home.Thanks for sharing your story
She is so cute!! You are a very strong women, Thank you for sharing your story.....
Hiccups!!
Thank you so much, Kate!
Just went through what you did last week with my first child/daughter, it also started as a normal. But, I went through it twice cause I had another pre-eclampsia scare a couple months ago, also happened during a routine check up, the first time is when I got the betamethasone shot. I absolutely dreaded the magnesium drip, having to go through it twice was awful lol. But I did like the little leg squeezer things that they put on me, it felt like a constant massage. But, I was scheduled to be induced at 37+5 weeks, however, I ended up being induced at 36+1. The induction failed and ended up getting a C-Section. This pregnancy was filled with so many unexpectancies, but God is good, cause my baby was safely born and very healthy. So happy to have found your channel. Currently binging all your videos lol.
Hiccups this was so cutee
I had preeclampsia with my daughter my daughter came at 35 weeks she was a preemie and she only weighed 3 pounds at birth she is still tiny and still little she only weighs 16 lb and she's 2 years old
Wow! Hope you are both doing well now! Thank you for sharing!
Wow she’s only 16 lbs and two years old!!!!! Do they make her take nutrient supplements or like protein shakes
The higher your blood pressure, the tighter the cuff gets when it's taking your blood pressure.
Ohh that makes sense now!
Yes! I was going to say the same thing. Previously you always had low BP so the cuff didn’t have to get tight. That whole time you were in the hospital your BP was so high it would squeeze a lot tighter to get the reading.
The two painful shots that you had before delivery were more than likely steroids, to strengthen your babies lungs.
Yes it was steroids! Lol I was yelling at the screen when she was explaining 😂 I had my son at 30 weeks and 2 days. I started bleeding from Vesa previa. I had an emergency c section and we were in the hospital for a month. That was a little over 3 months ago! Glad to hear you guys are great 🧡
I went in at 40w and my bp was over 170/120 or something crazy (this was back in sept). I think the top number got to 199 at some point 💀 diagnosed with severe preeclampsia, I was on magnesium, fluids, pitocin, etc. and 30 hours later, and after pushing for 1.5 hours, our son finally came. There were about 6 moments where they were like “if you don’t hit x centimeters by whatever time, you’re getting a c-section.” So happy for you and your healthy baby! ♥️
That’s crazy! So glad you and your baby are okay! Thank you so much!
I had high blood pressure when I was 10, I went on a med for it when I was 14. My blood pressure was 150/85 which for a kid is totally not normal. It’s very dangerous for blood pressure to be high. It can cause blood vessels to break down and just so many other things that are not good. My mom had preeclampsia and helps syndrome with my brother at 28 weeks and her blood pressure while being on bed rest was 212/110. She and my brother could’ve died if my brother wasn’t born.
Same thing just happened to me. I was almost 33 weeks with twin girls. I also had hellp syndrome and choleostasis of the liver. My liver enzymes were almost 350 to start and was barely functioning. I did have symptoms though. I felt so sick for days leading up to my drs appointment when I had labs done and they tested my liver function. I literally felt like I was dying. My Dr. sent me to the hospital and 2 hours later I was having an emergency c section. My twins were 4 11 and 4 15 and are now two weeks old. They are still in the hospital but should be coming home in 1 week when they are 36 weeks. They have done amazingly and I can't wait for them to come home. Preeclampsia is super scary and the mag is the worst! I had to have it 3 times. After my c section I was discharged 3 days later and the next day had to be re-admitted because my blood pressure spiked really high again and I spent 4 more days in the hospital to get it down and I am still on 2 diffetent blood pressure meds. I think that there needs to be more awareness about Preeclampsia. It is really hard to process everything that happened and work through it emotionally. I just kept hoping that I wouldn't die and leave my husband to raise our now 6 children alone.
Hi Cara! Watching your video now. I delivered my baby at week # 32 the past September 23rd after having preeclampsia. I was diagnosed the week 31 with no symptoms but high blood pressure and some protein in the urine. I passed 1 week in hospital feeling myself pretty good, I had before a dream pregnancy as you did. My boy is still at NICU , possibly will be discharged this week if no bradys. Thanks for sharing your story!
You are so fortunate to be healthy and have a healthy baby!! Your angels and doctors worked hard that morning!! Your innocence is endearing; enjoy your beautiful Quinn!
Thank yoooou!!
Wow sweetie your a little miracle God had sent some special Angel's for you to get through all that! I'm so glad everything turned out so nice and I know you went through such a hard time but the end result is your gorgeous Angel Quinn Congratulations to you both..sending big hugs and lots of love all the way from Florida....God Bless..😘💜👶
Thank you so much!😊
Hiccups 😂. I'm currently 18 and a half weeks pregnant with our second baby. With our first, I was induced at 39 weeks. It was such an easy pregnancy. I'm hoping this pregnancy goes ok too but anything can happen obviously. Y'all are so strong and such great parents and Quinn is absolutely adorable ❤. Thank you for sharing your story!!
Aww congratulations!! I hope everything continues to go well for you! And thank you so much!💕
Hiccups lol Glad you're okay. Scary situation. My daughter just had her baby, 1 month ago, because of Preeclampsia. Kinda of the same situation, she went to the doctor, thinking everything was fine and was sent to the hospital and she had an emergency c-section, about 2 hours later. Scary stuff.. Glad everyone is okay!
Oh wow!! Hope she’s doing well now! And thank you!!
Hiccups! I’m so glad you and Quinn ended up being healthy at the end of that all Cara! I was praying for you and her when you first told me you were at the hospital! Such a crazy story!!!
Aww cayley!!!! Thank you so much!! I still can’t believe I missed our lunch day haha!😂
Hiccups. That sounds so scary. Glad you are both safe and well
Hiccups! What a crazy story, I’m happy you’re both healthy!!! everything happens for a reason, if she was born on her due date it might’ve been around the time when corona became a thing
Yes we’ve said that so many times! We got out of the hospital just in time!
This was literally my birth story just a few months ago. Thank you so much for sharing. I resonated with so many parts of your experience and hearing your story helped normalize my own and bring some validation to what we went through. My daughter was born at 34 weeks at 4 pounds 4 ounces. I had severe preeclampsia and felt totally fine other than some blinking spots in my vision. I went in just to check my blood pressure and thought we’d be going home that night. She was born just a few hours later because my BP was climbing and I wasn’t responding to the meds. I also had protein in my urine. We spent 9 days in the NICU. Whew 😅 it was a rollercoaster but we’re all doing well now praise God.
Hiccups!! Lol 😜 I’m 29 weeks pregnant, and I’ve had somewhat high blood pressure the entire time... like 140/90 but never higher and my doc has never seemed concerned. But, sorry you had to go through that, but also glad you and Quinn are doing so good! ❤️💕
Hiccups.. What a beautiful baby..in the end she is worth it.
I don’t understand why they gave you stool softeners as they depleted the moisture in your bowels! A suppository would be a better choice. I’m happy all ended well and you have a beautiful, little girl.👼🎊🥰
My daughter had HELLP AFTER she had her first baby. It was soooooo scary! Glad you're good and your baby is beautiful.
Hiccups!!
Hiccups! I also had preeclampsia and delivered at 33 weeks. I was induced with petosin and be glad you didn’t get that. My baby was also 3lbs.
This may be my first comment on RUclips ever! I am so glad I found your video! I search for similar stories to mine every now and then to sort of help with the grief over the whole experience. My little guy was born at 33+2 weighing 2 lb 13 oz. I went into the hospital because I thought I had really bad indigestion that wasn't going away. They diagnosed me with HELLP (I was the opposite, they never actually diagnosed me with preeclampsia...). They tried to induce me but my baby's heart rate started dropping with contractions. Because of the low platelets with HELLP I had to be put under for a c section as well. Thank you so much for sharing your story, it helped me to know that I'm not alone in the world and I know it will help others! My little boy is now almost 8 months old, and though he's still small, he's perfectly healthy and so happy!
Wow! Thank you for sharing your story! T really does help to hear from others who have gone through similar experiences... you’re definitely not alone!💕
I got really bad with my daughter preeclampsia ...went to the dr that morning....by lunch went to be monitored at the hospital...was admittedat 2pm by 6pm was alot worse..when my husband got there around 6 pm... I was having nausea and throwing up...then by 7pm had hyperreflexia(shaking all over especially feet and legs)...emergency c-section 35 weeks...beautiful daughter...both ok...oh and she had a knot in her cord which is also rare....so glad ya'll are ok...bless his hiccups
My first c section almost 12 years ago was an emergency. My 2nd c section was almost 10 years ago. Now preparing for my 3rd c section March 9th 2021. I've been trying to mentally prepare myself due to past complications and the complications I'm having now and I'm also 10 years older than my last surgery. I have high amniotic fluid and baby is growing fast. They also found protein in my urine my last visit so getting worried about everything. I am 35 weeks, I am however excited and anxious to finally meet our baby girl Charlee Mae. C sections are no joke and are a major surgery. To all the C section moms out there I feel your pain and anxiety. You are strong and you should be proud of yourself
Oh wow!! I hope it all goes well for you! That's definitely a scary situation! I love her name❤️
I pray everything goes well and that you and your baby are healthy and safe!💜
Hiccups😂
What an amazing story. I watched all of the vlogs, but it was amazing how many more details there were in this one.
Aww thank youuu!💕💕
I LOVED watching this video! You are so brave and strong for having to go through this! Quinn has an awesome mama and she is so lucky! you are so pretty!!
Thank you so much, Madison!😊❤️
Hiccups! I never watch videos this long! But it kept me intrigued.
I just keep thinking of the cost of all this in the US. Here in Canada we are covered for the majority of things once we enter the hospital. But i cannot imagine if someone did not have medical coverage or work insurance .. to have to not only process what has happened, and learn to care for a premie, but then to also have to manage an insane medical bill ... heartbreaking.
I’m so glad you liked it!
I am so glad you are all ok. I have a history of high blood pressure and I am 30 weeks now so this is on my radar to look for. I hope all moms deliver safely.
Mera beta bhi 33 week me howa
Thank you for sharing your story... I know you guys were super scared. God bless your family. I’m 30 weeks pregnant also with preeclampsia. Praying to god every day for a safe pregnancy and that I can soon have a healthy baby boy. God bless all pregnant women.
I hope you are able to make it to full-term! Keep me updated!
Did she get induced? Or just start labour naturally?
So interesting to watch a different but similar experience. My son was born at 33 weeks and 3 days, I had a partial placental abruption due to a blood pressure spike (apparently) was bedridden for a week on bp meds until I stopped responding to them.. before the c section I was 180 over 120 after birth I was 210 over 120... my son had a true knot in his cord, a two vessel cord and it was wrapped around his neck 3lbs 5oz was his weight and he was in the NICU for almost 6 weeks.. he’s now 7 years old, 15 lbs over the average weight and 4 inches taller than the average height, things get so much better hang tight mama. 7 years later I’m now 29 weeks and 3 days with my second and final child.
God Bless!
You're so incredibly strong!! 😍I legit did not want to wake up from my nap (i'm back home in India so that's why it's daytime) but I saw you uploaded and quickly got to watching your video haha 😂😂😂 (&& hiccups!!!)
Aww that’s so sweet! Hope it was worth waking up haha!
Cara Jane it 100% was!! 🥰🥰
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Hiccups! I’m glad everything worked out for you! How scary! About 1/3 of the way through, i was thinking this doesn’t sound like classic preeclampsia! I agree with the nurses about HELLP. So, I had postpartum hypertension after I had my son. My body just would not let go of fluid after I gave birth, and I stared having massive headaches which prompted me to go to the ER. I did not have protein in my urine, but I did have deep tendon reflexes plus the headaches plus the swelling and very high blood pressure! I received Magnesium and in 24 hours I was good to go. This was 3.5 years ago. I’m pregnant again, 37 weeks, and I’m so worried it’s going to happen again, but I’m so glad I know what to look for ahead of time.
That’s definitely scary! Hope you’re both doing well now! And yes... so glad I know what to look for in the future too!
Hiccups!!! I love the video, so happy seeing her eating and big 🥰 she will be a beautiful girl with a awesome story
Thank you so much!! :)
Hiccips.... i was waiting to hear your full birth story. I had pre exclamisa with my first 9 years ago my second bundle is 8 months old he was a preemie too. But i was on aload of medcation from early pregancy to prevent it the second time. I never got it my blood pressure was stable the whole except the day i went bat crazy at the doctor... thats a whole other story!.... but your princess is so beauitful xxxx
The intro is SOOOOO AESTHETIC!!! Quinn is sooooooo beautiful, just like you! I loveee your sweater soooo much! You are such a STRONG woman, and I’m so happy for you and Eric!! 💖 Hope you and your family are healthy and safe!! 😊
Aww thank you, hayleigh!!!! You’re the best!💕😊
Ekg is the leads stuck to the chest, echo is an ultrasound of the heart
Ohhh Thank you!
Hiccups lmao Loved to hear it all
This same happened to me I’m so scared cuz the the medicine of the preeclampsia is like going to kill me my baby that time was 38 weeks so they try me be normal delivery but can’t make it so I have C-section😞
It’s seriously the worst experience to go through. My baby was 31 weeks. And listening you go through it just brought back all these memories and emotions. My baby was born May 2nd. During this crazy time. I’m glad you and baby are doing fine.
So sorry you had to go through it all too!
Wow! Thank you for telling your birth story! I also had preeclampsia, and was induced at 35 weeks. My little girl was 5lbs and didn’t have to have to go to the NICU. It was scary, and magnesium was no fun lol but I’m so thankful for doctors who took care of me. Also, HICCUPS! Lol
that's awesome she didn't need the NICU!! My midwife has asked me to start taking magnesium and i haven't yet... will probably out and buy some today after watching this.
Hope you enjoyed it! Wow! Thank you for sharing!! And yesss the magnesium is no joke!
Hiccups lol great video and glad everything turned out ok. I had an emergency csection with my daughter and she crashed from a severe low blood sugar and they down played that to me since I could not be by her side. I didn’t find it til later how bad it was and am glad I didn’t know at first.
That’s so scary! Definitely wouldn’t have wanted to know either!