One week ago, we woke up early and headed to the hospital for my planned C-section. This picture shows that beautiful moment of us with our daughter as they were wrapping up my almost perfect surgery (truly the best one to date). Everything was fine.
We were happy. We were in love with our beautiful bundle. In recovery, Stella latched right away, and all seemed well. I thought, This is it. Our best and shortest hospital stay yet.
But life can change in an instant.
The Moment Everything Shifted
Not long after, I started feeling dizzy and nauseous. My blood pressure was bottoming out. Roger took the baby in his arms, a nurse pulled out a pad full of blood, and suddenly alarms were being pushed. Doctors and nurses swarmed the room. My head spun with the reality that something was very wrong.
I was told I needed to return to the OR immediately. A D&C was necessary. There was even a chance I’d need a hysterectomy.
I glanced at my husband, who was holding our baby with fear in his eyes. He told me, “Don’t you die. You fight.” And I promised him I would.
Back in the OR, nurses held my hand as the anesthesia pulled me into darkness. All I could do was pray.
“When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.” – Psalm 56:3 (ESV)
God’s Presence in the Chaos
When I opened my eyes, I was surrounded by nurses — and my daddy was there too. I was alive. But weak, unstable, and far from out of danger.
Doctors explained that I wasn’t stable enough to stay. I needed to transfer hospitals. My heart sank. I just wanted to be with my baby and my husband.
I rode alone in an EMS ambulance, while Stella was loaded into another a few hours later. That separation was one of the hardest moments of my life.
At Greenville Memorial, I spent an hour in the ER as they poked, tested, and monitored me. Would I be sent to ICU or could I go under the care of Maternal Fetal Medicine? Finally, I was stable enough to get a room. A few hours later, our family was together again.
Every single moment felt like a miracle — evidence of God’s hand and His mercy.
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped.” – Psalm 28:7 (ESV)
Praising God in the Aftermath
Now, one week later, I sit here in awe of how God worked. To even say the words “I almost died” feels so surreal. But it’s true.
And yet here I am — alive. Breathing. Writing these words. Caring for my daughter.
I praise God for every nurse who stayed calm and held my hand. For every doctor who acted quickly and wisely. For the staff who transferred us safely. For family who prayed without ceasing.
Most of all, I praise Him for His presence. I felt Him in the chaos. I felt Him in the ambulance. I feel Him even now in the waiting.
Still Waiting, Still Trusting
I thought by now we’d be home, settling in as a family of five. But we’re not. Stella is still in the hospital. She is still being monitored and cared for. It may be many more days before we’re all under one roof.
It’s not what I imagined. It’s not what I hoped for. But I am learning to trust God in the in-between.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” – Lamentations 3:22–23 (ESV)
A Call to Prayer
As we continue this journey, the biggest gift you can give us is prayer. 💛
Please pray:
For Stella’s strength, that her feeding improves and her body continues to grow.
For wisdom and endurance for the doctors and nurses caring for her.
For peace and healing in my own body as I recover.
For Roger as he balances work, home, and hospital visits.
For our other children, as they adjust and wait for us to all be home under one roof.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6–7 (ESV)
Other Ways to Support Our Family
So many of you have asked how you can help, and we are humbled by your love and generosity. Beyond prayer, here are a few tangible ways to support us during this difficult season:
🍴 Meals – Having meals provided takes such a weight off our shoulders and ensures our family at home is cared for while we’re juggling hospital life.
🎁 Gift Cards – Gift cards for gas, groceries, or restaurants are a huge blessing right now, especially as we’re driving back and forth and trying to keep things simple.
💌 Donations – We have a Meal Train link set up where you can sign up to bring a meal or give toward expenses. Every bit helps as we navigate these unexpected days.
👉Meal Train Link
Final Thoughts
This past week has been the hardest of my life — and yet, it has also been filled with miracles. From surviving a hemorrhage, to the gift of skilled medical teams, to every moment I get to hold Stella, God’s fingerprints are all over our story.
We don’t know how many more days we’ll be in the hospital. But we do know this: God is faithful. He has carried us this far, and He will carry us through.
Thank you for walking with us — through your prayers, your encouragement, your meals, and your generosity. We feel so loved, and we are forever grateful.
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18 (ESV)
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