My birth story

Last week was one of the most traumatic, scary, painful, difficult, emotionally draining, mentally exhausting experiences I have ever had. It was also full of blessings, unconditional love, gratitude, family, and the most incredible support system one could ever ask for. My heart has grown ten sizes and I never knew I could love someone so much so instantly.

On Monday, October 15th my life changed forever. What was just some routine labs at the hospital turned into me not leaving and staying for a week. I ended up having an emergency c-section due to extreme preeclampsia, my BP was so high they were worried I would start convulsing which would then mean that baby wouldn’t get air and my life and his would be in grave danger. I lost a lot of blood after a bleeding/clotting issue, had collapsed veins and blew out over 5 IV’s (it took almost 10 tries to find a decent vein that worked with IV, both my arms are completely sore and covered in bruises), ended up having not one, but two blood transfusions due to my hemoglobin being so low due to loss of blood, had severe side effects to medication, and vomited every single thing I put in my body for 2 days in a row (even water). It was complication after complication, the most extreme pain I have ever felt, and even though I am still healing from all of this and find myself having extreme PTSD over what happened, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat...for my son. He is my entire world now and I would go through all kinds of hell for him. He is the biggest gift Mike and I have ever received and we are the most in love we have ever been. I have never been in a position where I have had to question my health or my life before, and this has definitely changed me forever...my husband and my son kept me going and they continue to give me strength as I get better day by day. Mike and I want to thank everyone who gave us their love, support and prayers during this time...we needed every single bit of it. Now I’m looking forward to feeling better and enjoying my amazing little family.  

After every harsh and brutal storm, there lies a rainbow.  Our rainbow’s name is Drago.

Photo taken October 15th at 9pm.