09/14/2024
Been trying to find the words, or even the strength and will to accept all that has happened since Aug 29th. But here it is.. and this is the very short version of events.
I initially started to experience an intense burning pain in my lower right abdomen, hours later becoming unbearable, so we rushed to Atrium Pineville Maternity. The pain was as excruciating as labor pain, & fentanyl etc barely touched it. Worst of all, the stress of it had started to kick me into pre-term labor. They took measures to stop any contractions & prepare if baby did come early though.
Regardless of normal CT, lab work etc, while trying to rule out appendicitis, kidney stones, you name it, & me insisting over & over something was very wrong in a very specific area... it took 6 days & a transfer to CMC Main, MFM, to determine I had right ovarian torsion.
Weighing benefits vs risks, they decided I needed emergency surgery for it's removal as it was dying/dead. It had twisted 3 times on itself, it was apparently a rare case because pregnancy leaves little room for torsion.
Afterward, the pain changed a bit, but never really went away. I often felt like my abdomen was going to explode. So I was still unable to discharge from the hospital. Fast forward 3 days, the pain & stress of it all suddenly put us back into pre-term labor.
Contractions radiating across a fresh 6in surgical incision... Yeah.. I highly do not recommend.
This time it unfortunately would not slow down.
In less than an hour, all natural,
Chase and I welcomed our Baby Boy McCall earthside at 1:52pm, on September 6th, 2024, 3lbs, 2.9oz, early at 30 weeks💙🫶🏼💙🫶🏼💙 He is absolutely perfect 🥰
He did very well that first afternoon, but has since had some respiratory setbacks, so his medical team has had him on a ventilator to give his lungs a break while he grows stronger. He will likely have to live in the NICU for a good while. But they are truly taking incredible care of him.
Any prayers, support, positive thoughts & energy are so appreciated.
We're really just still in shock, trying to process everything. It was all so fast and unexpected, so we are still deciding on his name.
I am also putting all of this out there to encourage all, but especially women, to advocate for yourself and your healthcare, NO one else will as effectively as YOU will.
Ladies, have them check them ovaries!
I am trying hard to re-acclimate at home & recover, emotionally & physically. A wonderful part of all this, while I was away, Chase and Lena had a special time to bond, without me, before little brother is home. I am so proud of both of them and how beautiful their relationship has become. 🫶🏼💗 Daddy did an amazing job caring for his little girl. And Lena is becoming so independent 🫶🏼
I am grateful to be alive. For baby boy being here & his progress, those are blessings.
I am SO thankful to be back with my Chase and Lena. SO happy to be there as Lena needs again. That long away from her hurt my mama heart so much.
It's just all alot right now.
It's simply heart wrenching to be away from our new baby 😞🫶🏼💙
🎉 I big thank you to my and Chase's wonderful and understanding clients as we have been navigating this difficult season.
Your patience, support, and continued business is beyond appreciated 🫶🏼🏡
