Birth Story
Mikaia Mae
We are so happy to announce the arrival of our precious baby girl. She arrived on a Sunday evening. Her delivery was a little hectic to say the least, but God was with us through it all. We are so grateful for His protection over me, Mikaia and our family.
After going home, I was readmitted in the hospital 8 days later for a suspected uterus infection. I had a high fever, chills, excruciating pain all over my belly/abdomen plus my milk never fully came in making it very hard to feed a very hungry newborn. We’re so thankful to the health care team and doctors who acted promptly in getting me checked out. Turns out I had an accessory lobe placenta or what they call a “sister placenta.” An extra placenta that was not attached to the one I delivered with Mikaia. This was causing an infection that also appeared in my blood. My doctor said when this happens the theory is a twin tried forming but never made it. We’ll never know if we had another little baby until that day in heaven but I’m so grateful for the prompt responsiveness of the doctors involved.
Once I recovered from my second stay at the hospital I felt so much better. I could walk again without each step hurting. I wasn’t so delirious anymore or weak. The difference was dramatic. The first time I came home from the hospital with Mikaia I was so worried about both babies waking each other up in the night, and how I would manage caring for 2 under 2. The second time I came home after my infection I was instead just so thankful to God that I felt better enough to care for both my babies.
Please pray for us as we continue to navigate through this season. Pray that the Lord gives us the patience, strength, and grace each day to care for these little ones.
