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!
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❤️
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 ❤️
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 🤞🏼
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
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.
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!!!
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 ♥️
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!
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!
@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.
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 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.
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
My preeclampsia started the same way! Just a routine doctors appointment and no symptoms except high blood pressure. I was 34 weeks and they told me I’d have to be in the hospital until delivery at 37 weeks. Luckily I was able to make it to 36 and 6 days before delivering. But I spent 3 weeks in the hospital angry because I felt fine, and they kept spacing out when my blood pressure was taken since everything remained stable for those 3 weeks. My daughter was born 6 lbs 2 oz and luckily did not have to spend time in the NICU. I’m glad I found your videos, since I’ve spent the last 8 months not knowing anyone who had the issues I did, and kind of feeling alone because of that.
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 💕
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!!
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 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!
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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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! ♥️
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
I watched all of these live back last year when you posted them. Not knowing that tomorrow I’ll be 34 weeks and In a weird way living this. I was 33 weeks & 3 days and had a dr appt JUST LIKE YOU, and because of my BP’s they sent me to the hospital for monitoring. Luckily everything was fine & I go to my appt tomorrow morning to recheck everything. Watching these tonight for reassurance that everything will be okay no matter what happens!! Blows my mind sweet Quinn is so big now!
Hi Cara! Well, update! I ended up having to have an emergency csection. We got admitted on Tuesday & had him Friday. I was 36 weeks exactly the day he was born. He’s in the NICU but fighting hard! Thanks for always being so inspiring, I’ve rewatched several vlogs while crying having to leave him in the NICU. ❤️
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.
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.
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 💕
Had preeclampsia and toxemia. I actually had a natural birth but everything went down hill. I had 2 blood transfusions. My head hurt so bad they took out my phone and had no visitors, they had me so drugged up for two days...I don’t remember anything. My son was born 2 weeks early. That was 26 years ago...Im glad they got you in right away! You are an amazing mother! And Quinn is so precious and beautiful. Eric you are an amazing Dad! 💕
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you are all doing well. I am 36 weeks pregnant and just received my urine test results from last week and it shows that my protein and creatinine are abnormal. Apart from that I have no other symptoms. I’m seeing my doctor tomorrow but I’m so concerned and sacred. So far my tests and everything have been good. My baby girl is slightly bigger than the normal. It’s just so scary I’m trying not to let anxiety get into me but it’s so hard. I just have to wait for tomorrow and pray 🙏
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.
So glad everything ended up so well for you all. I had my youngest son at 33 weeks. He was 3lbs 13 oz. it was super scary. My placenta ruptured so we were lucky to have him. Thankfully he had no lasting health issues. He’s 17 now and healthy as a horse.
I had 2 of my 5 at 33 weeks and your son and mine weighed the same! Mine is healthy and happy as well and in 28 weeks today with our last (a girl) and I’m hoping all goes well until at least 34 weeks.
Hiccups! Appreciate you sharing your story. Currently 22 weeks with second baby. Have had higher than normal BP for the first time ever this pregnancy. No other symptoms or medication needed but trying to educate myself as much as possible just in case. Trusting God that everything will be okay though. Glad you and baby Quinn are healthy and safe. She’s so precious💕
I’m 30+2 today & this is my biggest worry, plus I didn’t do my glucose test I’ve just been pricking my finger at home everyday & watching what I eat. I haven’t even seen a dr in Nov because my midwife is floppy so I had to look for another OB out of town & pray I can get in on Monday. I just keep reminding myself that me & “baby are healthy & I will deliver a healthy baby full term or to at least 38weeks”. Congratulations on babygirl! She’s so precious! 💖
I've had pre e twice, with my first and fifth. (my preemie was actually just a spontaneous PROM and came at 33 weeks too!). I'm expecting baby 6 now, and I'm so nervous about my appointments because my last two have been over the phone 🤦🏾♀️, so I'm not getting my BP checked regularly or anything right now. I don't see my midwife in person again until 28 weeks. I'm 21 now. Trying not to worry, but this story sounds so similar to my last pregnancy, which I didmake it to 38 weeks (praise God). I came in and it was 160/120 (which I felt nothing!), and I was induced about 8 hours later. Pre e is SNEAKY, and I'm glad they caught it early in your pregnancy, and that baby girl appears healthy and okay, and you also are recovering. Be well!
Hiccups! Loved hearing your story and love you two together, you are a beautiful team/family. I had my 37 weeks appointment thinking all was well too and from there I was admitted and induced and delivered my baby at 1am. He was fine and more ready than I was! I also had no clue about anything that was happening. Now I’m almost 27 weeks and constantly monitoring my BP seeing it be okay, then spike. I’m drinking dandelion tea and it’s bringing it down. Praying I can deliver a full term baby at home. Pray for me. Due May 27th 2022 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Hiccups! I stayed to the end! Your birth story was so interesting to me. When I had my first child in 1976 I went into preterm labor at 7 months. At the hospital they gave me intravenous alcohol (I know...strange) to try and stop my labor. I think I dilated to 2cm. They decided the alcohol wasn't working and stopped giving to me. Luckily I quit dilating on my own. I was sent home on complete bed rest. Ugh! At 8 months I was diagnosed with pre eclampsia and was back in the hospital for a few days. Obviously it wasn't a bad case. I was still on complete bed rest and delivered him at 39 weeks and he was a healthy 5 lb. 3 oz. boy! I went on to have two more children and didn't have any issues during my pregnancies. So next time you might be just fine. Quinn is beautiful and you two are so blessed to have her and so happy to hear Cara is fine. It's truly amazing what our bodies go through to bring life into this world. Prayers and hugs to your little family.
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.
I had HELLP Syndrome at 37 weeks this past April and actually had watched this video when I was about 32 weeks and admitted to L&D for BP spike. We managed to make it further along but I also got pretty sick. It is nice to connect with others on this topic, Instagram hashtags and a Facebook support group have been so helpful! I have considered filming my own story with preeclampsia and hellp syndrome because there is just not a lot on RUclips about it! Seeing that you are pregnant again now gives me so much hope!
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!
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.
Hiccups 😉 I am so thankful everyone is okay! I had severe preeclampsia for both of my babies that resulted in preemies and emergency c sections, too. We are praying that God will open up the door for more kids in the future. I feel in my heart that our family is not complete yet, but there's also a big risk involved. It sounds like you definitely had a severe case and I'm so glad you were able to come through it all okay! I know preeclampsia can take a toll on you mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally, but God doesn't make mistakes and your sweet Quinn was meant to be here when she arrived! I hope you have comfort and peace in the road ahead. I met with a mfm to talk about options for another pregnancy, and there are definitely ways to minimize the severity or delay the onset if you also hope for more. Congratulations to your precious family! I'm a new sub, but happy to follow your channel! Thanks for sharing your story!! ❤
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your story! It’s definitely something I’m scared of for the future... I try not to think about it too much because I’m excited to have more kids eventually and don’t want that to kill my excitement
Hypertension is very scary. I was diagnosed at 8 years old with kidney atrophy. My left kidney was atrophic and the excess renin caused sever hypertension. I ended up having surgery - 6 days after vigerous testing at St Christopher's Hospital in Philly. When they found the atrophic kidney, this was at 8 years old. I am 24 now and I still have hypertension. I've been on BP medication for many many years and I have a very high chance of getting preeclampsia during pregnancy. Hypertension is a serious issue that SO MANY people have. I am glad that you are healthy and baby is okay. It's always funny to hear people talk about high blood pressure like it's no big deal, and they have no idea what it is and how dangerous it can be. At no point where any of the doctors being rash or overreacting. The reason they did not want you to drive is because hypertension that severe can cause you to have a stroke.
Hiccups. So glad you all are better. I'm sure it was very scary. My sister had the same thing and the blood pressure meds made her angry, got and she had a really bad headache. So bad that she was tested for a brain bleed. Happy to say she is fine now and my niece is now a mother herself. Both of my nieces deliveries were unmedicated and so smooth. I told my sister had to been God's way of making up for her awful delivery. Stay safe and congrats on a beautiful baby girl.
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 niece lost her baby at 29 weeks with HELLP Syndrome which is a severe form of Preeclampsia. We almost lost her too. It’s too dangerous for her to have children now....she now has a 9 month old, Caroline who they adopted right at birth. You were in a very scary situation. I’m so happy your story ended better!!! 🥰. Oh my gosh! I just got to the part about HELLP Syndrome!! My Lord, you are blessed!!!
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.
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!
Literally made me cry when you talked about baby blanket that they put on you instead of your baby. I really hope what I’m going thru right now is not preeclampsia. But watching your videos makes me just want to have my baby no matter what as long as everything is good and in Gods hands.
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 😂
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.
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. 💜💜
I am so glad you shared your story. My youngest was born at 36 weeks (but i went into preterm labor at 33 weeks). I have heart problems so they wanted me to have a c section early but my water broke at home 2 days before the scheduled csection. I had to be put under as well and my husband wasn't allowed in there either. I was put on the cardiac floor while my daughter went to NICU because she was holding her breath and couldn't hold her temp. My husband had to split time between the two of us. I didn't see her until 19 hours after she was born. I would have loved something like the nurses gave you. I was wanting to hold my baby so bad. I actually ended up with postpartum preeclampsia. I ended up in the hospital for 5 days.
Hi guys, I did stay until the video was finished. 😅 I happen to me at my first time pregnant. Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure complication that if is not treated it can be fatal. In my case the doctor find out that I was experiencing it cause one of my fingers in my right hand was numb and also I was gaining weight. He put me on diet and I lose almost 10 pounds , so my oldest son came in right at 39 weeks. So glad everything is just fine with Quinn and you. Sending all my love and blessings. You’re a beautiful and loved couple. Stay safe, strong and always blessed ❤️🙏🏻🌹
My daughter has undiagnosed HEELP with first pregnancy. Complained of right upper abdominal pain for last 6 weeks and severe swelling, no hypertension. Had full term stillborn. Placenta abruption. That's when liver enzymes were found to be elevated and decreased platelets . So glad that staff was alert eventhough you did not present typically.
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.
You are so so so fortunate, two women I know in their early 20s lost their first sons to preeclampsia. Neither had signs or health conditions that could’ve warned them, their little boys just stopped moving due to the high blood pressure cutting off their oxygen. One of these women is my aunt and she went on to have three girls, with the last preeclampsia almost killed them both despite all the interventions and monitoring. It is no joke. High blood pressure can kill your baby in under 60s.
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!! 😊
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.
Hiccups. Hi cara! I have a similar story. I actually had preclampsia 2 times and my first baby was 3 pounds 11 oz. And I actually had a seizure from the preclampsia and they rushed me by ambulance to have emergency c section. He is now almost 12 years old and doing great . My second and last baby was 2 pounds 1 oz. We were told she was not going to make it, and were rushed to have emergency c section once agin with pre eclampsia and super super high blood pressure. Anyhow she was born and sent to the NICU right away She had so so many issues and was in nicu for 3 months almost . I had to go home with out her. But when I did get to bring her home i took her home on oxygen and monitors etc.. she had alot of issues almost every week we had to call ambulance for her . She had trouble breathing on oxygen. She was allway readmitted. It was a rough road. She is still very small and petite. She is 9 almost 10 now . Just developmentally delayed. But doing great. Ur baby girl is precious and congrats Ur welcome to email me anytime and we can share storys!! My email is Lacyamy13@gmail.com Cant wait to hear from ya
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 🩵
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 was diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia at 30 weeks and had to be induced at 31 weeks and 1 day. It was seriously the longest hospital stay in have ever had to endure. My son stayed in NICU almost 7 weeks before he was able to come home. That was back in 2018. I'm currently 18 weeks and I'm praying that I do not develop pre-eclampsia again
congrats you made it! quinn is so adorable and i bet you are glad everything happened in order to finally be able to enjoy this angel for the rest of her life
Hiccup! 🥰 You poor thing! I’ve never have pre eclampsia but I have had HELP syndrome and I’m so thankful to God that you survived this! Praise God! Congrats on your beautiful miracle baby Quinn! 💕
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 🤦🏼♀️
I know this was a while ago for you but I had this EXACT stuff happen to me !! I just had my daughter august 16,2023 at 33 weeks for the exact same things happening !!! My baby girl is still in the NICU. ❤
Thank you for your videos. Im currently in the hospital rightnow for monitoring until I have my baby as well. Im currently 28 weeks and 5 days. I have a 7 year old at home, who i really.miss and its just so hard to be away from especially during this time with the virus. Only my husband is allowed to visit. Your videos make it more easier for me day by day even if I have to rewatch another to keep me going and being positive like how you guys handled it. Baby Quinn is just the sweetest 🥰 Hope you guys are doing well. 💕
Hello Katy I hope everything turn out good for you. Im currently in a bed pf a hospital currently 25 weeks and very scare. Hiccups story gave me hope a little bit.
@@yessietoreblanca1769 Hello Yessie. Everything came out perfectly. I had my baby at 29wks and 4 days. It was scary but you just remind yourself that in the end it'll be all worth it when you see your baby! Hope everything goes smoothly for you and baby 💕
Hiccups! Hi Cara! Thank you for sharing your incredible birth story. So many parts had me want to cry, especially the part about the cloth baby and not being able to see Quinn right away. It is so crazy how babies can enter the world. As I said in a previous comment, I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks and had my son on February 16th when my due date was April 6th. He spent a month in the NICU and nothing at all happened as I thought it would. When I think of my birth story I think of shock, surprise, trauma, happiness, so many emotions as I'm sure you do too. I am so happy that Quinn is healthy and you are okay. Looking forward to more videos! -Clarissa
@@CaraJane I am doing great, just spending this quarantine snuggling my little Leo nonstop. But, somehow I always find myself thinking about that whole experience. Craziness!
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!!!
I'm glad they caught yours right away. My doctors kept pushing mine off and telling me to drink water. Kept telling me I was fine even when I knew I wasn't. I was on my death bed when they delivered my baby 3 weeks early with my bp at 188/112. Almost lost both of us becuz they waited so long to help me
I teetered on the edge or pre-e for a couple of months before having my first. I never actually got diagnosed with it though because I always only had two markers. In the end, the two that I had were severe swelling and high bp. I got induced due to gestational hypertension on my due date. I'm so glad to hear that you and Quinn are okay.
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!!
With both my pregnancies (2nd pregnancy was twins, got pregnant with them while I was on Yasmin, I guess it was a good thing to get me off Yasmin, since it was such an horrible bc pill!) I had high blood pressure (hypertension) starting at 19, but so did my Dad, it ran in my family. With your next pregnancy, they will have you as "High Risk," since you had preeclampsia with Quinn. They will schedule you for at least 2 ultrasounds, and more appointments with your next little one. Oh, and with the twins, I had to have that shot that you are talking about. They were worried I was going to have them at 33 weeks, and gave me two of those injections. I can't remember the name, but it's a steroid injection to help develop the lungs. It still stung like a bee sting for quite awhile afterward! What most hospitals do, if a patient is in the condition that you are in, will ask the patient, if they are alert, if you want to sign a paper for your spouse to sign the paperwork. Considering, that you were in that much pain, and wouldn't have been able to comprehend any of the paperwork. Let's say that they had you sign that you want blood, but normally, for whatever reason (since I know some people do this) would refuse to have blood given. But, when having a c-section, that is one of the papers you sign, because a lot of women lose too much blood. My husband just recently had to sign over paperwork for me to be his DPOA (Durable Power of Attorney) we haven't had a very good 2 1/2 months. We found out on 2/14 he had brain metastasis. Meaning, he had brain cancer, but it didn't originate in the brain. He also has liver metastasis, it took until a month ago, to find the origin of lower esophageal cancer. He started chemo 4/1. 2020 is definitely not our year! Oh, and you were so close when you said "IV Stick," they are called IV Polls, so you know for your future reference. Sorry, if my comment seemed to jump around, in long vlogs, if it looks like I'm going to want to comment more than just once, I end up just writing, as I watch. I'm SO HAPPY that you are ALL Happy, Safe, and Healthy now! Quinn will catch up, I promise! My twins were born at 36 weeks, term for twins, Caleb was 4 lbs 7 oz, and Hailey was 5 lbs 6 oz. They always weighed within an ounce of each other. They think that Caleb's placenta stopped feeding him the amount of nutrients needed, so he shot me into labor. I ended up having to have an emergency c-section, because I was timing the contractions all day, knowing I had a doctor visit, and when I did go in, I wouldn't be coming back home without 2 more little ones. But, they were 15 minutes apart, but by the time we got to the hospital, and they got me hooked up, I was 5 min. apart. I almost ended up having Caleb naturally, and would have had to go to the operating room to have Hailey by c-section. I was awake during my c-section. They did the spinal, and had my arms strapped down, then my husband was allowed in the operating room. I was in the non-stop shiver for over 30 minutes, while I was in the recovery room, all alone. It was just the body being in shock. After about 45 minutes, I was being pushed into the labor/delivery room. They didn't have different ones, after you gave birth. I teared up then, so happy to be in there, and finally see, and hold the twins! :) Also, see my 2 1/2 y/o. She seemed so BIG then! Take care of yourselves!!! Can't wait for your next vlog! (((HUGS))) and Loves!!!
Hiccups! I love her name. My second daughter was 4 lbs 6oz at birth because I had preeclampsia too. I totally agree that I felt fine and taking a bed in the hospital was wrong because other sick moms might need it. I guess the whole thing was just surreal. Happy to say mine will be 22 this year and perfectly healthy. She was tiny most of her life but caught up to her big sister. (By the way that outfit on Quinn is adorable).
Hiccups 😂 you’re such a trooper! I also had an emergency csection like you did but for a very very diff reason. Still scary. And I cannot believe the outcome of that day till this day. My baby will be 1 month old on May the 16th. I just recently started following you on here and I’m so glad I did because before I even knew what it was like to have a baby in the NICU I loved it through your vlogs since my baby wasn’t born yet! Seeing your beautiful baby girl come home so soon have me sooo much hope! Nothing but good vibes being sent your way!
I was so swollen in my face I didn't realize till later. I didn't even know I was having full blown contractions. I had a feeling I did tho because I could feel it get tight around my catheter. My water broke and I just thought I peed my bed and I said it was impossible because I had a cath in. I never saw the numbers of my bp and I'm so glad. our stories are similar but so different. Although I knew something was wrong earlier that day because it felt like I was having a heart attack. I insisted to drive home to get my husband before we got to the hospital. Oh and I was life flighted from my Obgyn's hospital to one with a NICU. My first ever helicopter ride and I took pics as I went lol. Only 10 min flight.
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.
Cara, it’s so relieving you sharing you story because I had the same things happen with me. HELLP syndrome. Elevated liver enzymes, low platelets. High blood pressure everything. Except mine got worse AFTER delivery and I had to be readmitted. I’m so sorry you went thru this. It’s definitely traumatizing. I’m terrified to ever have another baby because I’m scared it’ll happen again
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 for sharing your story! It is good that the docs ran all the necessary tests. Such a blessing that everything turned out well! I had preeclampsia too...I was at my 38 week appt...the doc told me to have a light lunch before going to the hospital. I had all the blood tests done and the doc was going to send me home, but then found out that I had high levels of protein. The next morning, I had a C-section because my son and I were having a bad reaction to the pain medicine. Hiccups!
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Hiccups:) I love hearing this story. I dont have any pre eclampsia right now but I am 33 weeks pregnant with identical twins who share a placenta and they are teeny, too, like Quinn...anyway, they will be delivered at 36 weeks and will have to go to the NICU. It is so nice watching your vlogs to get a better idea of what is to come for our family💕
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!
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 🤞🏼
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
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?
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
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 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 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!
"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…
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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 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.
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!💜
My preeclampsia started the same way! Just a routine doctors appointment and no symptoms except high blood pressure. I was 34 weeks and they told me I’d have to be in the hospital until delivery at 37 weeks. Luckily I was able to make it to 36 and 6 days before delivering. But I spent 3 weeks in the hospital angry because I felt fine, and they kept spacing out when my blood pressure was taken since everything remained stable for those 3 weeks. My daughter was born 6 lbs 2 oz and luckily did not have to spend time in the NICU. I’m glad I found your videos, since I’ve spent the last 8 months not knowing anyone who had the issues I did, and kind of feeling alone because of that.
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 💕
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!!
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 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 :-)
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.
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
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?
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
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! ;)
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.
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!
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!
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
I watched all of these live back last year when you posted them. Not knowing that tomorrow I’ll be 34 weeks and In a weird way living this. I was 33 weeks & 3 days and had a dr appt JUST LIKE YOU, and because of my BP’s they sent me to the hospital for monitoring. Luckily everything was fine & I go to my appt tomorrow morning to recheck everything. Watching these tonight for reassurance that everything will be okay no matter what happens!! Blows my mind sweet Quinn is so big now!
No way!! I hope it all goes well for you!! Keep me updated!
Hi Cara! Well, update! I ended up having to have an emergency csection. We got admitted on Tuesday & had him Friday. I was 36 weeks exactly the day he was born. He’s in the NICU but fighting hard! Thanks for always being so inspiring, I’ve rewatched several vlogs while crying having to leave him in the NICU. ❤️
Kudos to the doctors and nurses for saving your baby and your life!!!!
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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 💕
Had preeclampsia and toxemia. I actually had a natural birth but everything went down hill. I had 2 blood transfusions. My head hurt so bad they took out my phone and had no visitors, they had me so drugged up for two days...I don’t remember anything. My son was born 2 weeks early. That was 26 years ago...Im glad they got you in right away! You are an amazing mother! And Quinn is so precious and beautiful. Eric you are an amazing Dad! 💕
Thank you so much, Teresa! That sounds awful… Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you are all doing well. I am 36 weeks pregnant and just received my urine test results from last week and it shows that my protein and creatinine are abnormal. Apart from that I have no other symptoms. I’m seeing my doctor tomorrow but I’m so concerned and sacred. So far my tests and everything have been good. My baby girl is slightly bigger than the normal. It’s just so scary I’m trying not to let anxiety get into me but it’s so hard. I just have to wait for tomorrow and pray 🙏
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!
So glad everything ended up so well for you all. I had my youngest son at 33 weeks. He was 3lbs 13 oz. it was super scary. My placenta ruptured so we were lucky to have him. Thankfully he had no lasting health issues. He’s 17 now and healthy as a horse.
I had 2 of my 5 at 33 weeks and your son and mine weighed the same! Mine is healthy and happy as well and in 28 weeks today with our last (a girl) and I’m hoping all goes well until at least 34 weeks.
@@pinupdoll97 hope and pray everything goes well for you both!
Hiccups! Appreciate you sharing your story. Currently 22 weeks with second baby. Have had higher than normal BP for the first time ever this pregnancy. No other symptoms or medication needed but trying to educate myself as much as possible just in case. Trusting God that everything will be okay though. Glad you and baby Quinn are healthy and safe. She’s so precious💕
Aww congratulations!! I hope everything is fine, and goes perfectly for you! Definitely smart to be educated tho! I wish I had known more!
I’m 30+2 today & this is my biggest worry, plus I didn’t do my glucose test I’ve just been pricking my finger at home everyday & watching what I eat. I haven’t even seen a dr in Nov because my midwife is floppy so I had to look for another OB out of town & pray I can get in on Monday. I just keep reminding myself that me & “baby are healthy & I will deliver a healthy baby full term or to at least 38weeks”.
Congratulations on babygirl! She’s so precious! 💖
I've had pre e twice, with my first and fifth. (my preemie was actually just a spontaneous PROM and came at 33 weeks too!). I'm expecting baby 6 now, and I'm so nervous about my appointments because my last two have been over the phone 🤦🏾♀️, so I'm not getting my BP checked regularly or anything right now. I don't see my midwife in person again until 28 weeks. I'm 21 now. Trying not to worry, but this story sounds so similar to my last pregnancy, which I didmake it to 38 weeks (praise God). I came in and it was 160/120 (which I felt nothing!), and I was induced about 8 hours later. Pre e is SNEAKY, and I'm glad they caught it early in your pregnancy, and that baby girl appears healthy and okay, and you also are recovering. Be well!
Hiccups!
Loved hearing your story and love you two together, you are a beautiful team/family.
I had my 37 weeks appointment thinking all was well too and from there I was admitted and induced and delivered my baby at 1am. He was fine and more ready than I was! I also had no clue about anything that was happening.
Now I’m almost 27 weeks and constantly monitoring my BP seeing it be okay, then spike. I’m drinking dandelion tea and it’s bringing it down. Praying I can deliver a full term baby at home. Pray for me. Due May 27th 2022 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼
Hiccups! I stayed to the end! Your birth story was so interesting to me. When I had my first child in 1976 I went into preterm labor at 7 months. At the hospital they gave me intravenous alcohol (I know...strange) to try and stop my labor. I think I dilated to 2cm. They decided the alcohol wasn't working and stopped giving to me. Luckily I quit dilating on my own. I was sent home on complete bed rest. Ugh! At 8 months I was diagnosed with pre eclampsia and was back in the hospital for a few days. Obviously it wasn't a bad case. I was still on complete bed rest and delivered him at 39 weeks and he was a healthy 5 lb. 3 oz. boy! I went on to have two more children and didn't have any issues during my pregnancies. So next time you might be just fine. Quinn is beautiful and you two are so blessed to have her and so happy to hear Cara is fine. It's truly amazing what our bodies go through to bring life into this world. Prayers and hugs to your little family.
Oh wow!!! So crazy how these things happen out of nowhere! Glad you’re doing well!! Thanks for sharing your story!!❤️❤️
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 had HELLP Syndrome at 37 weeks this past April and actually had watched this video when I was about 32 weeks and admitted to L&D for BP spike. We managed to make it further along but I also got pretty sick. It is nice to connect with others on this topic, Instagram hashtags and a Facebook support group have been so helpful! I have considered filming my own story with preeclampsia and hellp syndrome because there is just not a lot on RUclips about it! Seeing that you are pregnant again now gives me so much hope!
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!
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!
Hiccups 😉 I am so thankful everyone is okay! I had severe preeclampsia for both of my babies that resulted in preemies and emergency c sections, too. We are praying that God will open up the door for more kids in the future. I feel in my heart that our family is not complete yet, but there's also a big risk involved. It sounds like you definitely had a severe case and I'm so glad you were able to come through it all okay! I know preeclampsia can take a toll on you mentally, spiritually, physically, and emotionally, but God doesn't make mistakes and your sweet Quinn was meant to be here when she arrived! I hope you have comfort and peace in the road ahead. I met with a mfm to talk about options for another pregnancy, and there are definitely ways to minimize the severity or delay the onset if you also hope for more. Congratulations to your precious family! I'm a new sub, but happy to follow your channel! Thanks for sharing your story!! ❤
Oh wow! Thanks for sharing your story! It’s definitely something I’m scared of for the future... I try not to think about it too much because I’m excited to have more kids eventually and don’t want that to kill my excitement
Hypertension is very scary. I was diagnosed at 8 years old with kidney atrophy. My left kidney was atrophic and the excess renin caused sever hypertension. I ended up having surgery - 6 days after vigerous testing at St Christopher's Hospital in Philly. When they found the atrophic kidney, this was at 8 years old. I am 24 now and I still have hypertension. I've been on BP medication for many many years and I have a very high chance of getting preeclampsia during pregnancy. Hypertension is a serious issue that SO MANY people have. I am glad that you are healthy and baby is okay. It's always funny to hear people talk about high blood pressure like it's no big deal, and they have no idea what it is and how dangerous it can be. At no point where any of the doctors being rash or overreacting. The reason they did not want you to drive is because hypertension that severe can cause you to have a stroke.
Yes, I definitely realize now that she did exactly what she should have! Extra thankful for her!😊
Hiccups. So glad you all are better. I'm sure it was very scary. My sister had the same thing and the blood pressure meds made her angry, got and she had a really bad headache. So bad that she was tested for a brain bleed. Happy to say she is fine now and my niece is now a mother herself. Both of my nieces deliveries were unmedicated and so smooth. I told my sister had to been God's way of making up for her awful delivery. Stay safe and congrats on a beautiful baby girl.
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 niece lost her baby at 29 weeks with HELLP Syndrome which is a severe form of Preeclampsia. We almost lost her too. It’s too dangerous for her to have children now....she now has a 9 month old, Caroline who they adopted right at birth. You were in a very scary situation. I’m so happy your story ended better!!! 🥰. Oh my gosh! I just got to the part about HELLP Syndrome!! My Lord, you are blessed!!!
Do you have to take baby aspirin everyday? Hiccups😉
That is so sad! I’m so sorry to hear that! Yes, I definitely feel so blessed, especially after hearing stories like that!💔
I don’t have to take it now, but they told me if I ever get pregnant again that I will probably need to take it every day during the pregnancy👍🏻
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
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!!
I had pre eclampsia with my first born and was very blessed I and our son survived. I'm so glad you both are healthy!
Literally made me cry when you talked about baby blanket that they put on you instead of your baby. I really hope what I’m going thru right now is not preeclampsia. But watching your videos makes me just want to have my baby no matter what as long as everything is good and in Gods hands.
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 😂
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!
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!😊💕
I am so glad you shared your story. My youngest was born at 36 weeks (but i went into preterm labor at 33 weeks). I have heart problems so they wanted me to have a c section early but my water broke at home 2 days before the scheduled csection. I had to be put under as well and my husband wasn't allowed in there either. I was put on the cardiac floor while my daughter went to NICU because she was holding her breath and couldn't hold her temp. My husband had to split time between the two of us. I didn't see her until 19 hours after she was born. I would have loved something like the nurses gave you. I was wanting to hold my baby so bad.
I actually ended up with postpartum preeclampsia. I ended up in the hospital for 5 days.
Hi guys, I did stay until the video was finished. 😅 I happen to me at my first time pregnant. Preeclampsia is a high blood pressure complication that if is not treated it can be fatal. In my case the doctor find out that I was experiencing it cause one of my fingers in my right hand was numb and also I was gaining weight. He put me on diet and I lose almost 10 pounds , so my oldest son came in right at 39 weeks. So glad everything is just fine with Quinn and you. Sending all my love and blessings. You’re a beautiful and loved couple. Stay safe, strong and always blessed ❤️🙏🏻🌹
My daughter has undiagnosed HEELP with first pregnancy. Complained of right upper abdominal pain for last 6 weeks and severe swelling, no hypertension. Had full term stillborn. Placenta abruption. That's when liver enzymes were found to be elevated and decreased platelets . So glad that staff was alert eventhough you did not present typically.
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.
You are so so so fortunate, two women I know in their early 20s lost their first sons to preeclampsia. Neither had signs or health conditions that could’ve warned them, their little boys just stopped moving due to the high blood pressure cutting off their oxygen. One of these women is my aunt and she went on to have three girls, with the last preeclampsia almost killed them both despite all the interventions and monitoring. It is no joke. High blood pressure can kill your baby in under 60s.
That is so sad!! I’m definitely very fortunate and I realize it more every day!!❤️
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!💕😊
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.
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.
Hi cara!
I have a similar story. I actually had preclampsia 2 times and my first baby was 3 pounds 11 oz. And I actually had a seizure from the preclampsia and they rushed me by ambulance to have emergency c section. He is now almost 12 years old and doing great . My second and last baby was 2 pounds 1 oz. We were told she was not going to make it, and were rushed to have emergency c section once agin with pre eclampsia and super super high blood pressure. Anyhow she was born and sent to the NICU right away
She had so so many issues and was in nicu for 3 months almost . I had to go home with out her. But when I did get to bring her home i took her home on oxygen and monitors etc.. she had alot of issues almost every week we had to call ambulance for her . She had trouble breathing on oxygen. She was allway readmitted. It was a rough road. She is still very small and petite. She is 9 almost 10 now . Just developmentally delayed. But doing great. Ur baby girl is precious and congrats
Ur welcome to email me anytime and we can share storys!! My email is
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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 🩵
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! 💕
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 was diagnosed with severe pre-eclampsia at 30 weeks and had to be induced at 31 weeks and 1 day. It was seriously the longest hospital stay in have ever had to endure. My son stayed in NICU almost 7 weeks before he was able to come home. That was back in 2018.
I'm currently 18 weeks and I'm praying that I do not develop pre-eclampsia again
congrats you made it! quinn is so adorable and i bet you are glad everything happened in order to finally be able to enjoy this angel for the rest of her life
Thank you so much, liv!❤️
@@CaraJane how is Quinn doing?
She’s doing so well! Thank you for asking :-)
@@CaraJane Glad to hear it! ❤
Woah!! huge BP, great nurse and doctors!! Well done team .
Auto BP cuffs are super tight when your hypertensive.
Hiccup! 🥰 You poor thing! I’ve never have pre eclampsia but I have had HELP syndrome and I’m so thankful to God that you survived this! Praise God! Congrats on your beautiful miracle baby Quinn! 💕
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 🤦🏼♀️
I know this was a while ago for you but I had this EXACT stuff happen to me !! I just had my daughter august 16,2023 at 33 weeks for the exact same things happening !!! My baby girl is still in the NICU. ❤
Thank you for your videos. Im currently in the hospital rightnow for monitoring until I have my baby as well. Im currently 28 weeks and 5 days. I have a 7 year old at home, who i really.miss and its just so hard to be away from especially during this time with the virus. Only my husband is allowed to visit. Your videos make it more easier for me day by day even if I have to rewatch another to keep me going and being positive like how you guys handled it. Baby Quinn is just the sweetest 🥰 Hope you guys are doing well. 💕
Hello Katy I hope everything turn out good for you.
Im currently in a bed pf a hospital currently 25 weeks and very scare. Hiccups story gave me hope a little bit.
@@yessietoreblanca1769 Hello Yessie. Everything came out perfectly. I had my baby at 29wks and 4 days. It was scary but you just remind yourself that in the end it'll be all worth it when you see your baby! Hope everything goes smoothly for you and baby 💕
Hiccups!
Hi Cara!
Thank you for sharing your incredible birth story. So many parts had me want to cry, especially the part about the cloth baby and not being able to see Quinn right away. It is so crazy how babies can enter the world. As I said in a previous comment, I went into preterm labor at 32 weeks and had my son on February 16th when my due date was April 6th. He spent a month in the NICU and nothing at all happened as I thought it would. When I think of my birth story I think of shock, surprise, trauma, happiness, so many emotions as I'm sure you do too. I am so happy that Quinn is healthy and you are okay. Looking forward to more videos! -Clarissa
Wow! I hope you are doing well now! It’s also scary! And yes, definitely relate with all of those emotions! Thank you so much :-)
@@CaraJane I am doing great, just spending this quarantine snuggling my little Leo nonstop. But, somehow I always find myself thinking about that whole experience. Craziness!
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!😂
I'm glad they caught yours right away. My doctors kept pushing mine off and telling me to drink water. Kept telling me I was fine even when I knew I wasn't. I was on my death bed when they delivered my baby 3 weeks early with my bp at 188/112. Almost lost both of us becuz they waited so long to help me
You’re strong!!
I’m so proud of you!
😍😍😊 god bless you and your family!! ❤️
Love you 😍
Aww thanks, Karla!😊
I teetered on the edge or pre-e for a couple of months before having my first. I never actually got diagnosed with it though because I always only had two markers. In the end, the two that I had were severe swelling and high bp. I got induced due to gestational hypertension on my due date. I'm so glad to hear that you and Quinn are okay.
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!💕
With both my pregnancies (2nd pregnancy was twins, got pregnant with them while I was on Yasmin, I guess it was a good thing to get me off Yasmin, since it was such an horrible bc pill!) I had high blood pressure (hypertension) starting at 19, but so did my Dad, it ran in my family. With your next pregnancy, they will have you as "High Risk," since you had preeclampsia with Quinn. They will schedule you for at least 2 ultrasounds, and more appointments with your next little one. Oh, and with the twins, I had to have that shot that you are talking about. They were worried I was going to have them at 33 weeks, and gave me two of those injections. I can't remember the name, but it's a steroid injection to help develop the lungs. It still stung like a bee sting for quite awhile afterward! What most hospitals do, if a patient is in the condition that you are in, will ask the patient, if they are alert, if you want to sign a paper for your spouse to sign the paperwork. Considering, that you were in that much pain, and wouldn't have been able to comprehend any of the paperwork. Let's say that they had you sign that you want blood, but normally, for whatever reason (since I know some people do this) would refuse to have blood given. But, when having a c-section, that is one of the papers you sign, because a lot of women lose too much blood. My husband just recently had to sign over paperwork for me to be his DPOA (Durable Power of Attorney) we haven't had a very good 2 1/2 months. We found out on 2/14 he had brain metastasis. Meaning, he had brain cancer, but it didn't originate in the brain. He also has liver metastasis, it took until a month ago, to find the origin of lower esophageal cancer. He started chemo 4/1. 2020 is definitely not our year! Oh, and you were so close when you said "IV Stick," they are called IV Polls, so you know for your future reference. Sorry, if my comment seemed to jump around, in long vlogs, if it looks like I'm going to want to comment more than just once, I end up just writing, as I watch. I'm SO HAPPY that you are ALL Happy, Safe, and Healthy now! Quinn will catch up, I promise! My twins were born at 36 weeks, term for twins, Caleb was 4 lbs 7 oz, and Hailey was 5 lbs 6 oz. They always weighed within an ounce of each other. They think that Caleb's placenta stopped feeding him the amount of nutrients needed, so he shot me into labor. I ended up having to have an emergency c-section, because I was timing the contractions all day, knowing I had a doctor visit, and when I did go in, I wouldn't be coming back home without 2 more little ones. But, they were 15 minutes apart, but by the time we got to the hospital, and they got me hooked up, I was 5 min. apart. I almost ended up having Caleb naturally, and would have had to go to the operating room to have Hailey by c-section. I was awake during my c-section. They did the spinal, and had my arms strapped down, then my husband was allowed in the operating room. I was in the non-stop shiver for over 30 minutes, while I was in the recovery room, all alone. It was just the body being in shock. After about 45 minutes, I was being pushed into the labor/delivery room. They didn't have different ones, after you gave birth. I teared up then, so happy to be in there, and finally see, and hold the twins! :) Also, see my 2 1/2 y/o. She seemed so BIG then! Take care of yourselves!!! Can't wait for your next vlog! (((HUGS))) and Loves!!!
Hiccups! I love her name. My second daughter was 4 lbs 6oz at birth because I had preeclampsia too. I totally agree that I felt fine and taking a bed in the hospital was wrong because other sick moms might need it. I guess the whole thing was just surreal. Happy to say mine will be 22 this year and perfectly healthy. She was tiny most of her life but caught up to her big sister. (By the way that outfit on Quinn is adorable).
Hiccups 😂 you’re such a trooper! I also had an emergency csection like you did but for a very very diff reason. Still scary. And I cannot believe the outcome of that day till this day. My baby will be 1 month old on May the 16th. I just recently started following you on here and I’m so glad I did because before I even knew what it was like to have a baby in the NICU I loved it through your vlogs since my baby wasn’t born yet! Seeing your beautiful baby girl come home so soon have me sooo much hope! Nothing but good vibes being sent your way!
Totally agree... I still can’t believe that’s my birth story! Aww I hope everything goes well for you and that you both stay healthy!❤️
Cara Jane thank you so much for your kind words and I hope your little family including Ace stay healthy as well! ❤️
I’m most definitely interested in a second part with the extra deets!!
I’ll definitely plan to film it soon! :)
I was so swollen in my face I didn't realize till later.
I didn't even know I was having full blown contractions. I had a feeling I did tho because I could feel it get tight around my catheter.
My water broke and I just thought I peed my bed and I said it was impossible because I had a cath in.
I never saw the numbers of my bp and I'm so glad.
our stories are similar but so different.
Although I knew something was wrong earlier that day because it felt like I was having a heart attack. I insisted to drive home to get my husband before we got to the hospital.
Oh and I was life flighted from my Obgyn's hospital to one with a NICU. My first ever helicopter ride and I took pics as I went lol. Only 10 min flight.
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.
Cara, it’s so relieving you sharing you story because I had the same things happen with me. HELLP syndrome. Elevated liver enzymes, low platelets. High blood pressure everything. Except mine got worse AFTER delivery and I had to be readmitted. I’m so sorry you went thru this. It’s definitely traumatizing. I’m terrified to ever have another baby because I’m scared it’ll happen again
Oh wow!!! That’s sad! So glad I didn’t have to deal with it after delivery! It definitely makes future pregnancies more scary!
Cara Jane yes ma’am. 2 years later I’m STILL on a low dose of blood pressure medicine too. Have you been taken off yours ?
Yes, thankfully I’m not on it anymore! That was awful!
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!😊❤️
I first found your channel because of your puppy, Ace. I have now grown to love y’all and you guys are such a sweet family. Literally goals!
Thank you for sharing your story! It is good that the docs ran all the necessary tests. Such a blessing that everything turned out well! I had preeclampsia too...I was at my 38 week appt...the doc told me to have a light lunch before going to the hospital. I had all the blood tests done and the doc was going to send me home, but then found out that I had high levels of protein. The next morning, I had a C-section because my son and I were having a bad reaction to the pain medicine.
Hiccups!
Yes, definitely extra thankful for my doctor! That’s crazy! Hope you are both doing well now!
@@CaraJane thanks! He is a healthy 10 year old boy 😁
Wow! That’s great!
thanks for sharing your story. you both are great parents already.
Hiccups!😊 loved that you shared this, but I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that ❤️
My daughter had HELLP AFTER she had her first baby. It was soooooo scary! Glad you're good and your baby is beautiful.
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She looks like her dads mini me!! You have a beautiful family
I agree! Aww thank you!!
Hiccups:) I love hearing this story. I dont have any pre eclampsia right now but I am 33 weeks pregnant with identical twins who share a placenta and they are teeny, too, like Quinn...anyway, they will be delivered at 36 weeks and will have to go to the NICU. It is so nice watching your vlogs to get a better idea of what is to come for our family💕