I feel so close to you, right now! When you teared up, my eyes let loose too. I'm so glad you're almost back to normal. Henry is a keeper! I loved the shot with Sebastian and Henry. ❤❤❤❤❤
Whitney, your video brought back so many memories of my youngest daughter’s first pregnancy! She had all kinds of blood pressure issues and was also working at the time! One day while at work during a meeting one of her coworkers looked at her and said ‘Jill you don’t look good you should go home’! She called her best friend and she followed her home! When her husband got home he said I’m taking you to the hospital! Well, the next few hours the whole family waited in the hospital to hear how she was doing and my son in law came and would update us! She was 36 weeks pregnant! The last time he came you could see the anguish on his face and said ‘they’re doing an emergency C-section immediately! No one could talk we were all so scared! We could’ve lost her if not for the amazing doctors who rushed to get my grandson out! I was the only one allowed in the recovery besides my son in law and it was a scary site to see how bad she looked! She had preeclampsia and remained in the hospital for a few days…. I thank God she made it and my grandson is almost 12 now! ❤ Thank you for bringing this to the attention of all the ladies that are pregnant or may become pregnant and need to hear it! It broke my heart to see you cry and how scared you must’ve been….. God bless you! Henry is precious and so is Finn!
God bless you , God gives you the signs from the person that’s past but it’s all through our creator and if you don’t give the credit and All the glory to the Lord then you won’t keep getting signs❤
Girl Ive never seen you more beautiful than sitting and telling this story of what you went through. No make up, hair down and curly and your face is just BEAMING! God bless you & your new, sweet boy...& the rest of the family of coarse.
Oh girl I was on magnesium my blood pressure was 230/180… my husband was so terrified….they thought I would stroke out during delivery…God, is amazing my son and I were both ok!!! He’s now 39 ♥️♥️♥️
Oh my goodness, YOU and your Baby (cause no matter how old they are, they are our Babies) are an absolute Miracle! Wow, God is so good, Them, Now and in our Tomorrows!
Congratulations on your sweet baby! My daughter-in-law ended up with postpartum preeclampsia and was in the hospital with high blood pressure. So glad you returned to the hospital and got the care you needed. The relief shows in your face back at home. Enjoy some peace with your family.
Whitney, thank you for taking the time to update your craft buddies. We care as much about you as you do about us! Give Henry and Finn a hug and a BIG thank you to your husband and mom from me. I also had pre-eclampsia but while I was pregnant. My choice was a hospital stay until the baby was born or my daughter [2 1/2 yo] had to have someone else take care of her. My mother came and took my daughter home with her while I was on home bed rest. Pre-eclampsia is very scary and I am so glad that you did get the help you needed and that you are on the road to recovery. All the raging hormones after birth plus the holidays, plus a hospital stay. Good grief girl, it's a miracle you are not a pile of goo!
Oh, Whitney, what a beautiful baby boy! I'm so thankful that you got help when you needed it. I know God was taking care of you and your family. I will keep praying as you recover and enjoy your baby boy.
My heart swelled a little when you started crying about what could have happened if you didn’t go to the hospital 🥺 As someone who wants to be a mom in the future, I’m thankful for you spreading awareness. There’s a lot of medical conditions that aren’t known and if they are known they’re not talked about enough bc they are rare. I’m happy you and your baby are okay as well! ❤️❤️❤️
Aww. Tears with you. What a lot to deal with! So glad you came through this. Thank you for trusting us with your story. Thank God for answered prayer for you.
Oh my heart goes out to you. My youngest son had a similar situation when he was born with the cord around his neck. He is now 19 going into the military in Feb. I'm so thankful you had people surrounding you to support you. God took such good care of you. Thank you for sharing your story
I know I only know u from YT but watching a channel week after week for years you “get to know” a person! Hearing that sweet baby cry MADE ME CRY! Congrats to your family
Firstly, congratulations to you’re family. You have two beautiful little boys. I am so happy to hear that you are on the mend. Mom guilt is a real thing! Try to focus on you’re health and rest. Take the time to just be with you’re family and shut out everything else for a beat. We will all still be here when you’re rested and ready to diy.
I'm so glad you're okay! Women tend to think "I just get pregnant and have a healthy baby." There are so many things that can go wrong with both baby and mother. I worry about my grand daughters while they're pregnant. I don't want to tell horror stories, but sometimes some really scary things happen. I had a friend who was pregnant with twins, lost one of them and then lost the other baby and she died in the process. I'm so thankful that you shared your story so that other young moms will pay close attention to how they feel. Again, thank goodness you're okay and welcome to the world, Henry! Take good care of yourself -- and Alex, Finn, Henry and Sebastian. Best wishes to you and your family.
I am so thankful your mom was there to take you to the hospital. My son took care of his daughter after she was born, mom got a terrible infection from a uterine tear. That little girl adores her daddy!! Prayers for your quick recovery.
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'd never heard of postpartum preeclampsia until seeing this video. I knew about preeclampsia during pregnancy. That had to be so hard being away from your newborn and family for two days. So sorry for the pain you went through on top of being away from your family. Glad you are doing better. Glad you are taking time to be with your boys, it's a precious time. My son was 5 when my daughter was born. I was very thankful I had time with them. I remember when people would ask me "won't you be thankful when they are past this stage" my answer was always no. I treasured every stage, they only go through it once. I asked several older moms if there was anything they would have done differently, pretty much all of them stated " they would have spent more time with them. Some stating "play/give them attention when they ask" another one was "the housework will always be there, your children won't, they will become adults. My house was clean enough to be healthy, but messy or cluttered sometimes. My son is 23 and my daughter is 18. My son moved out not long after he turned 18 (that was rough, but probably tough at any age). My daughter still lives at home and most likely will for a bit. I prayed for your continued healing and blessings for you and your family. Congratulations 🎉
Dearest Whitney, please accept my heartfelt hugs and prayers. It must be frightening to face the unknown. I'm so relieved you sought medical attention. Henry is absolutely adorable, and Finn's gentle touch on the baby's foot was incredibly sweet. Your eyes and smile radiate such joy and blessings. Congratulations to you and your boys! Much love, Jo
Oh yes, that first meeting! I cried too remembering when my 3 year old daughter, now 30, met her baby sister who is now 27. To this day its one of my very favorite pictures. She said, MAMA, this is my baby! and promptly settled in a rocking chair to hold her baby! Precious angels, all the children!
I had three children by vaginal delivery, all in their mid to late 30's. The first was 9lb 11oz, the second 10lb 1oz and my last was 8lb 12oz. My last was delivered with the cord around the neck and the wait to hear a cry was excrutiating! As the years go by these terrifying moments will fade, and it will be just a small sentence in their lifes beginnings. Congratulations on your Joyous blessing!
I was having a knee replacement and recovering while you were going through this and am just now seeing this. I am so grateful for you that you are doing better and that you listened to the promptings of your grandfather to get help. Remember, you still need to be careful and take care of yourself! I want you to have a long life and raise those beautiful boys, that’s more important than any of these wonderful videos you could ever share with us of your talents! Take care, from a loyal follower ❤️🩹
Oh Whitney, I'm so sorry you went through so much. Gosh, that Mom guilt is a force to be reckoned with even when you know it's not yours to own. It's so heartwarming to see your beautiful family and seeing you getting stronger. You're looking so good! A big shout out to your divine guidance. We are thankful for them for keeping you and Henry safe! ❤
You should be very proud of yourself for sharing!!! I am a 60 plus mother of four with several grandchildren and I had never heard of postpartum Preeclampsia. It is very kind of you to reach out and share your experience so more people can be aware of it. Thank you so much. You are a very special person. I agree with you that you got the help from above when you needed it. I have seen that so many times over my life that I just don't get those who don't believe. I am so glad you are OK. Take good care of yourself while you work through this incredible (tiring) next few months. :) You rock!
Congrats on the baby!! I am praying for you to get well soon. Just remember that you have over 281K subscribers plus family here for you. We will be here for you whenever you need us. You got this girl!
I had postpartum preeclampsia too back in 2018. It’s so scary, and I’m thankful my doctor was keeping a close watch to my symptoms after I delivered (I gained 8lbs of water weight after delivery and needed Lasix to help with this as outpatient). More people need to know about postpartum preeclampsia!!!! I had a C-section and my symptoms presented 8 days after delivery, and like you, I was in the ER with high blood pressure, and I was readmitted to the L&D floor. It’s a journey getting weaned off the BP medications (like months long). Be watchful of lows in your BP in the coming weeks as your hormones slowly normalize. I had many reductions in my medication dosages because you don’t want to get too low either. So glad you’re doing better. 🙏🏻
You are awesome for sharing your journey! Ur proof... not all pics / videos have to be all made up perfect ! We ladies are beautiful as we are ! I'm so glad to be a part of this group!
Dec 20 was my mom's birthday. Glad L&D went well and you have another healthy baby boy. We are so thankful you headed some warning signs and called a nurse. So thankful you are safe and on tge mend. Take care of yourself. That is, first and foremost, the most important part! This community will wait for you! Be well mama!
As a Paramedic I've seen what full eclampsia looks like and it is terrifying! I'm so glad you didn't have to do that. And it being the holidays it's sooo easy to overlook those symptoms! Heal quickly!!
“The mom-guilt was high” noooo no no, sweet mommy! ☝🏻 Guilt: feeling shame for something done ON PURPOSE! You felt SAD for being away after telling Finn you’d be right back that evening, and that’s perfectly normal to feel sad. It all turned into totally happiness when you got home🥰🥰 I’m so glad you listened to your body, the guardian angels, etc. and that you’re okay. Happy for you and your family. ❤
Wow glad Henry’s arrived and well glad God watched over both of you my mom lost our baby sister because of the biblical cord around her neck she was baby 3 full term. And now I will be praying extra for my daughter for the same thing because of all the swelling who is pregnant with baby no.3
Labor & delivery nurse here. The stuff with the delivery is normal. So many babies born with the cord around the neck. But I’m so glad he is ok. As for you wow! I’m so glad you listened to your body! Many women don’t! I know before we discharge a patient we go over the risk of this happening & they have to sign it saying we went over it.! So glad you’re ok & home!
OMG! WHITNEY! I've had kids and grandkids and never have I heard of this! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing and getting this out there! This will save lives! I'm so thankful you and Henry being safe and healthy.
Congratulations Whitney!!! Henry is adorable! Finn looked sooo cute holding him. I also went through hell n back with my first child, Ethan. I was 17, my blood pressure was 150/100 at my last OB appointment so Dr. sent me to Labor n Delivery to be induced. Nothing progressed on first day so they stopped pitocin n said he would break my water in morning. Next morning, mind you I was 3 cms for 3 weeks at that point at 37 weeks, Dr. came in broke my water. I had epidural, made it to 9 1/2 cms n pushed a few times and after 11 hrs of being in labor n no luck with pushing, Dr. decided c-section. I felt them cutting me n screamed so they put me out. My son had complications as well after. Spent a week in hospital n tons of crying n postpartum after. I feel your pain. God bless! You will get through this. Ethan will be 25 in March. Enjoy your bundle of joy! ❤
Thank you, Lord, for making sure Whitney got the medical care she needed to ensure she can take care of her beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story. Henry is beautiful! I’m so glad you’re doing better. Enjoy this special time and take care of yourself. Continued prayers for you and your sweet family.
“God wink” ……love that…….i have never heard of this before. I had 5 babies…..so glad you are home and healing.Henry is beautiful! So glad you had your Mom, I lost my Mom when I was nine….i still remember crying out for her when I delivered everyone of my babies….❤
I’m so glad you’re feeling better and doing better. That’s scary for sure. Henry is absolutely gorgeous and I know Finn must be excited to have a little brother. Congratulations to you and Alex! Love 💕 and hugs 🤗 God bless
I've never heard of postpartum preeclampsia. I had it before my first baby and had a doctor that didn't diagnose it. His partner came into the room, took the original OB into a room across the hall. You could see a lot of yelling and hand waving from both of them. The second doctor came back, took over my case, and took me for an emergency C-section. I was out in a private room and was in the hospital for 5 days. The first OB lost his license a few years later with no explanation, but he obviously had other serious issues. Second baby, new doctor, no issues. I'm glad your doctor explained everything thoroughly and everything worked out well. Henry is a handsome little boy.❤
We had a local first mother that had been sick and went to her OB! He told her that her BP was a little high and she was too early for labor and to go home and rest in bed! She got sicker and her husband called the OB and was told he was on vacation! He carried her into the ER! The ER doctor was furious and got the on call doctor and he said she has the flu, she was told to rest! Through all of the time her BP was getting life threatening The ER doctor was so upset that no one was coming! Her OB said he wasn't worried! The ER doctor called around and got an anesthesiologist, two nurses with OB experience and told her husband and his family they have no time or both would die! He did his first C-section with the help of the nurses! The young mother was in a coma until they removed her from support and the baby survived! The OB's were sued and lost their licenses to practice! They were not allowed to discuss the suit but her father said no money would ever bring her back!
I had preeclampsia with my first pregnancy. I was put on a magnesium drip... I wouldn't want my worst enemy to have it. They warn you about all the "fun".. but nothing can really prepare you for it. Preeclampsia is scary enough, but postpartum preeclampsia. No bueno! I'm so glad you are doing better! People definitely need to know about postpartum preeclampsia!
So so glad you got the help you needed! That is so scary! I will be praying you continue on a healing path to full postpartum recovery. Welcome sweet little Henry. 🙏
Oh Whitney! What a roller coaster you’ve been on! Lows, highs, lows and highs. I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that. I could empathize as I related to some of your story, and sympathize with parts I couldn’t directly relate to but could see how hard that had to be given the circumstances so I teared up throughout most of this vlog. I’m so thankful for you that your husband was able to be there and hold down the home front even though it was very much less than ideal. And I’m equally thankful that your sweet momma was there by your side the whole time. 🙏🏻I pray God continues to bring healing both physically and mentally to you.🙏🏻 You are a blessing to many. And you may very well save someone else’s life by sharing your story! Precious little Henry is adorable! I loved that little smile at the very end!🥰 Finn giving Henry his pacifier was so sweet! I’m sure they’re going to be the best of friends! 🙏🏻🩵🤗 Hugs and Prayers 🤗🩵🙏🏻
Welcome baby Henry and I am so glad that you went to the hospital when you did and I am so happy to see you doing a little better and we’re gonna keep praying that you get 100% better and I’m praying for you. Love you.
First, congratulations on the birth of another beautiful angel!! Second, I am sooooo glad you listened to your Grandpa because your boys need you, your hubby needs you, AND WE NEED YOU!!!! Enjoy your time with your boys 😊❤
Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your life. I was on a mag drip while I was pregnant with both of my kids they were both preemies. It was the worst thing to be on! Glad you are ok and getting stronger everyday!
Whitney, first of all let me say congratulations!!! You have two adorable sons!! Secondly, I'm so thankful you realized something wasn't right and listened to your body. Thirdly, thank you so very much for sharing your story My daughter-in-law is expecting our first grandchild and was so sick for the first 3 months then seemed to level out. Now at almost 34 weeks she's having signs of pre-eclampsia. She'll now see her doctor twice a week for BP checks and ultrasounds with the goal of making it to at least 37 weeks. I've told her she should also document everything she's experienced because as a first time mom things can be very scary if you don't know what to expect and so many things just don't get talked about. Even as a mom that has been pregnant before there's still new things that can be encountered, as you talked about here. Once again, congratulations and thank you again for sharing your story!
What a miracle. Thankful God had his hand on you and baby boy. You are definitely a ray of sunshine on TH-cam. Praying you continue to heal and enjoy all the baby love.
Thank God that you are OK! And thank you for the update. Our youngest daughter had pre eclampsia prior to the birth of her first child. He was born premature at 1 lb 8 oz. He is now 20 years old. Our prayers continue for you and your family.
Oh Whit, Henry is such a handsome little guy!❤. I’m sorry to hear about your whole ordeal! How scary. I’m so glad everything turned out. Will be praying for you.
I'm not crying....YOU'RE CRYING! In all seriousness though, Whitney, I'm so happy that you and your little man are safe and healthy and back at home! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
My 35 yo daughter is pregnant for the first time. They are watching her carefully due to. LEEP several yrs ago. Thank you for this post so I can try to remember to watch her for signs after the birth. I’m glad you’re doing better.
Oh Whitney, so happy to hear that everyone is home, happy, and healthy. I had a similar experience: my baby boy didn't cry when he came out and I briefly held him (like 20 seconds) before they took him for about an hour to get him in the clear. I had no idea postpartum preeclampsia was thing until it happened to me either. Six days after delivery I went to the ER with high blood pressure. The only reason I went to the ER is because after I had my son, they stressed if you are experiencing certain symptoms, get to the hospital; but, they didn't say WHY. Thank you for sharing for others. You have a beautiful family. Enjoy this season, as you know, it goes by too quickly
First off, Henry has the absolute best birthday, December 20th. That is my birthday as well! Unfortunately, i am very familiar with your story as the same thing happened to me 14 years ago with my first son. It is scary, and magnesium is no joke! They brought fans into my hospital room because i was burning up! I remember being so swollen that it hurt to even walk. I ended up having to be on blood pressure medicine for almost 2 months, but everything worked out in the end. Jyst know that you are doing everything you need to do and soon things will all be good. Congratulations! I, too, have 2 boys and it is the absolute best!
Whitney, so glad you paid attention and went to the hospital, my blood pressure spiked after my first son, so they kept me in labor and delivery for almost day. I was only 19 and not at all educated about possible problems after the baby, thank goodness the doctors and nurses knew what to do. So glad Henry, love the family name, is doing well and now take care of yourself and your little ones. Kudos to Alex for being such a good Dad🤗
That is so scary! I had pre-eclampsia and had an emergency C-section to have my son 4 weeks early. He did great. My recovery was longer. I have never heard of postpartum pre-eclampsia either but will be letting women know about it now. So glad you and Henry are OK and the family is together now!
Congratulations to the whole family. So very grateful everything turned out okay. I had covid over Christmas too and could NOT be with my grandson William on his first Christmas! Today is his first birthday and this Nana is going to be there!!🎉🩵
So sorry that you had to go through this. My daughter had pre eclampsia and had to deliver at 37 weeks. When she checked into the hospital her Blood pressure was 196/102. They tried everything to bring it down before doing the magnesium. She has fibromyalgia and was in sooo much pain! After 24 hours labor she hadn’t progressed passed 3 centimeters. She ended up delivering C-section and by that time she was so out of it and throwing up that she couldn’t even be cognizant of the baby’s birth. I hope that everything is well with you now ❤
So glad you listened to your grandpa and your body! I had preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome when pregnant with my first baby and had to have an emergency C-section at 34 weeks. I was on magnesium for two days and it was honestly the worst thing ever. You are so right that it’s awful! Thank God you and your baby are both safe and healthy! ❤
Thank God, for HIS taking care n watching over u, during this trying time! Idk if u remember me, I met u at the pinners conference, in Fort Worth. I had magnesium with my first pregnancy, that was a terrible med to have, I had for premature labor. It made me hot, n I felt like I couldn’t breathe, comfortably. Horrible drug but gets the job done that needs to do! Over Christmas, I kept thinking about u n your new son, but was wondering how y’all were doing. I really believe God was telling me to pray for y’all! So happy to hear u are doing all better! I will continue to pray!
I am so glad to meet Henry! He is a beautiful little boy. Finn must be loving on his little brother. I am so glad that you are on the mend and can spend these shiny winter days nesting and hopefully resting.
Praise God you got the care you needed. I was on magnesium during my first delivery. I had become very swollen at the end of my third trimester and wasn’t treated until my the beginning of my delivery. Between the magnesium and my epidural my labor practically stopped and they stopped my epidural and gave me petosin to restart my labor. It had already been 22 hours since my water broke so I was exhausted. Finally 15 minutes shy of 24 hours our baby girl was born.
Henry is so cute, Finn is the BEST big brother and, what can we say about Alex jumping in to take care of the boys?? He wins The Best Dad of 2024 AND 2025 award!! And you. . .well, you survived a very scary adventure as a new mom with thanks for your mom’s TLC!! As “they” say, “It takes a village” and yours included Grandpa and all of your other guardian angels! So HAPPY you are now on this side of the trials and tribulations. Now you can settle in for some nesting and bonding with all 4 of your boys (can’t leave out Sebastian❣️❣️). Enjoy yourself and we’ll be waiting for you when YOU feel up to it and not before!! Blessings❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
What an ordeal you went through!! But what a beautiful final outcome! Henry is adorable! And looks like Finn will be a great big brother! So glad you are home and can figure out your new normal as a family of 4 in short order. Rest as much as you can with a newborn and enjoy getting to know little Henry! What a blessing children are! God bless you and your sweet family! Kudos to your hero husband too!
oh my gosh!!! Prayers for you all. My granddaughter had a baby girl in Aug and she too had Preeclampsia and her BP was so very high. She too had to spend time in the hospital away from her newborn baby, that was really hard on her. The doctor told her she could still get thrown back into Preeclampsia for 6 months, that was new news to me. I am thanking God that my granddaughter and great granddaughter are doing fine. I am thankful that God gave you that nudge and that you two are doing fine
I love his name! Congrats!! I was 3 mos pregnant with my youngest when my dad passed, and let me tell u, he is so much like his Papaw, Papaw was my oldest son's favorite person so he and the rest of us made sure he knew him. My boys have amazing guardian angels and yours do too 💙💙
Whitney!!! Thank you for sharing this. I will pass this to my son. My DIL is pregnant. I am so thankful you are OK. CONGRATULATIONS on Henry. Yeah for Alex and Finn. Two is a joy. Rest girl!!! Well done 😊❤!
Wow Whitney you went through a lot. Thanks for sharing your joy and your low point. You are a wonderful person, take care of you and your family! Hugs from Texas.
I'm so thankful that you caught it in time and got the help you needed. I know Alex is amazing and he had things at home well in hand. I'm so happy you too are home with your boys. You have been incredibly brave through all of your trials, I'm proud of you. Take time to relax and enjoy the boys. I'm sure Finn is over the moon with his new brother. Gifts coming your way.
Thanks for sharing!! I am 30 years old and 23 weeks pregnant with baby girl #2! I too had a SCH that thankfully went away before my 20 week anatomy scan. Your story resonates with me right now bc this pregnancy has been different from my last (also around 5 years ago) My blood pressure has been teetering on high at my last couple appointments and the shortness of breath is real! I appreciate you sharing your story so now I know what to look out for and tell my Dr in case things escalate!❤❤❤
Congratulations!! I'm so glad you are both ok. My son was 6 weeks premature and had the cord wrapped around his neck. I heard the doctor telling the nurses and I was freaking out. Thankfully he was ok and only spend 11 days in the NICU. He's now 22!
Whitney I am so happy for you and your family with arrival of Henry. Hearing what happened to you after was like hearing my own story but with a twist. I had severe preeclampsia at 25 weeks gestation. About a week or two prior my feet had started to swell, but my face and hands were normal. I called my doctor's office and was told to watch my salt and keep my feet elevated. It got to the point I could not fit into my normal shoes and had to get bigger shoes and take out the laces. One morning I woke up and the swelling had gone to my knee and I couldn't walk. I got in to see the doctor and they told me I had protein in my urine so I was admitted to my hospital, but then transferred to Evanston. I spent 1 week in the hospital and they informed me they were going to have to do a c-section. I understand what you mean about being in a state of oblivion. I believe God was protecting me. My daughter was born at 26 weeks at 1.5 lbs. I was put on magnesium right after and I was in such a fog. My daughter came home 2.5 months later weighting 3lbs 12oz. It was scary time, but we got through it and my daughter is now a thriving 28 yo. I'm so glad everything turned out ok. You are a great mom, so don't feel guilty you had to take care of yourself. Isn't that what they tell us on airplanes with the oxygen masks? Wishing you all the best. Praying that you all stay in good health.
Congratulations! I'm so glad you and Henry are healthy now. Thank you for sharing. My daughter is due, any day now. with her first baby. It's a girl. I really appreciate the information. God bless❤
So grateful you, Henry Finn and the rest of the family ate found great. So excited...Henry was on the same day my dad was born 90 years later. 20 Dec 1935.
My daughter’s birthday is also 12/20, and I know the terror you felt when Henry didn’t cry, because my girl was the same. She didn’t cry for almost 20 minutes while the NICU provider worked on her to get her breathing. The WORST 20 minutes of my life. Keep resting, keep healing, and remind yourself to slow down and just enjoy the newborn scrunch snuggles and the preschool love! The rest can wait. ❤
I was eclamptic with both of my kids, (super long story). Anyway, I got much sicker right after delivery. My doc told me it always gets worse post delivery, before you start to get better. Sounds like what you went through. Glad it's all behind you.
Omg Whitney what a whirlwind of an experience that you went through bringing Henry into this world. As a woman who could never have children I can't imagine how scary it was for you and leaving both of your children at home while you went through what you did. I'm grateful that you listened to your body and went to the hospital when you did and that you are on the mend. I am also a believer in signs and thankfully you are too! Both of your boys are very lucky to have you as their momma and I'm sure they are happy that you are back home loving on them. Henry is a adorable little man and Congrats on being a momma to two beautiful boys.
Oh Whitney I'm so glad they figured that out , how scary. I truly believe in those who have passed are watching over us. God bless you and your family you are truly blessed 😊❤
I laughed and cried!!! I’m so glad you are ok. He’s perfect!!! Can’t wait to see more pictures. You are so welcome for checking in on you and your prayers. ❤🙏🏻
Whitney, so thankful your Henry made it into world. Girl, I cannot believe all that you went through. Well God sent you an angel to help you not your grandfather because he isn't alive now until the return of Christ. I'm so glad you stayed alive. What a guy Henry! Hugs and love, Janet ❄️☃️🌨🌡🌡🌬🍼🍼
THANK YOU for all the love and support, Craft Buddies! I'm so thankful fo you and happy to share our new bundle of joy with you!
I’m so glad you and baby Henry are doing fine. May God bless you and your family always .
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I feel so close to you, right now! When you teared up, my eyes let loose too. I'm so glad you're almost back to normal.
Henry is a keeper! I loved the shot with Sebastian and Henry. ❤❤❤❤❤
Oh girl I am so happy that everything is behind you now. May God bless you
What a precious gift God has given you. Whit God hand picked YOU to be Finn and Henry’s mom what a blessing
Those guardian angels are real.
Kids are tough, Finn is just glad to have you home.
Whitney, your video brought back so many memories of my youngest daughter’s first pregnancy! She had all kinds of blood pressure issues and was also working at the time! One day while at work during a meeting one of her coworkers looked at her and said ‘Jill you don’t look good you should go home’! She called her best friend and she followed her home! When her husband got home he said I’m taking you to the hospital! Well, the next few hours the whole family waited in the hospital to hear how she was doing and my son in law came and would update us! She was 36 weeks pregnant! The last time he came you could see the anguish on his face and said ‘they’re doing an emergency C-section immediately! No one could talk we were all so scared! We could’ve lost her if not for the amazing doctors who rushed to get my grandson out! I was the only one allowed in the recovery besides my son in law and it was a scary site to see how bad she looked! She had preeclampsia and remained in the hospital for a few days…. I thank God she made it and my grandson is almost 12 now! ❤
Thank you for bringing this to the attention of all the ladies that are pregnant or may become pregnant and need to hear it! It broke my heart to see you cry and how scared you must’ve been…..
God bless you! Henry is precious and so is Finn!
God bless you , God gives you the signs from the person that’s past but it’s all through our creator and if you don’t give the credit and All the glory to the Lord then you won’t keep getting signs❤
Girl Ive never seen you more beautiful than sitting and telling this story of what you went through. No make up, hair down and curly and your face is just BEAMING! God bless you & your new, sweet boy...& the rest of the family of coarse.
Oh girl
I was on magnesium my blood pressure was 230/180… my husband was so terrified….they thought I would stroke out during delivery…God, is amazing my son and I were both ok!!! He’s now 39 ♥️♥️♥️
Oh my goodness, YOU and your Baby (cause no matter how old they are, they are our Babies) are an absolute Miracle!
Wow, God is so good, Them, Now and in our Tomorrows!
😬😲 WOW.
Magnesium is wicked and I agree it’s better than stroke
Congratulations on your sweet baby! My daughter-in-law ended up with postpartum preeclampsia and was in the hospital with high blood pressure. So glad you returned to the hospital and got the care you needed. The relief shows in your face back at home. Enjoy some peace with your family.
Whitney, thank you for taking the time to update your craft buddies. We care as much about you as you do about us! Give Henry and Finn a hug and a BIG thank you to your husband and mom from me.
I also had pre-eclampsia but while I was pregnant. My choice was a hospital stay until the baby was born or my daughter [2 1/2 yo] had to have someone else take care of her. My mother came and took my daughter home with her while I was on home bed rest. Pre-eclampsia is very scary and I am so glad that you did get the help you needed and that you are on the road to recovery. All the raging hormones after birth plus the holidays, plus a hospital stay. Good grief girl, it's a miracle you are not a pile of goo!
Oh, Whitney, what a beautiful baby boy! I'm so thankful that you got help when you needed it. I know God was taking care of you and your family. I will keep praying as you recover and enjoy your baby boy.
So thankful that Henry is here and you are safe.❤I will keep praying for you all.
My heart swelled a little when you started crying about what could have happened if you didn’t go to the hospital 🥺 As someone who wants to be a mom in the future, I’m thankful for you spreading awareness. There’s a lot of medical conditions that aren’t known and if they are known they’re not talked about enough bc they are rare. I’m happy you and your baby are okay as well!
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Aww. Tears with you. What a lot to deal with! So glad you came through this. Thank you for trusting us with your story. Thank God for answered prayer for you.
I am so glad you and Henry are both okay and I'm so sorry that you went through so much❤
Agreed, perfectly said!
And we cried too 🥹. Congratulations angel, he’s beautiful like his mama 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Oh my heart goes out to you. My youngest son had a similar situation when he was born with the cord around his neck. He is now 19 going into the military in Feb. I'm so thankful you had people surrounding you to support you. God took such good care of you. Thank you for sharing your story
I know I only know u from YT but watching a channel week after week for years you “get to know” a person! Hearing that sweet baby cry MADE ME CRY! Congrats to your family
Praise The Lord!! Prayers for your family. Hope Finn is enjoying being a big brother.
Firstly, congratulations to you’re family. You have two beautiful little boys. I am so happy to hear that you are on the mend. Mom guilt is a real thing! Try to focus on you’re health and rest. Take the time to just be with you’re family and shut out everything else for a beat. We will all still be here when you’re rested and ready to diy.
Oh my goodness! You certainly had devine intervention from Grandpa! Such a beautiful family❤ Blessed!💞🙏💞
I went through this with my last two pregnancies. So scary! I’m glad you are bringing awareness to this. You could save another mom’s life. 🙏❤️
I'm so glad you're okay! Women tend to think "I just get pregnant and have a healthy baby." There are so many things that can go wrong with both baby and mother. I worry about my grand daughters while they're pregnant. I don't want to tell horror stories, but sometimes some really scary things happen. I had a friend who was pregnant with twins, lost one of them and then lost the other baby and she died in the process. I'm so thankful that you shared your story so that other young moms will pay close attention to how they feel. Again, thank goodness you're okay and welcome to the world, Henry! Take good care of yourself -- and Alex, Finn, Henry and Sebastian. Best wishes to you and your family.
Who's peeling onions in here? Congratulations! He is one beautiful boy!! Praying that all goes well from now on for your health and all your family!
I am so thankful your mom was there to take you to the hospital. My son took care of his daughter after she was born, mom got a terrible infection from a uterine tear. That little girl adores her daddy!! Prayers for your quick recovery.
So crazy! First congrats and welcome Henry! I’m so glad you are both home safe and recovering!
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I'd never heard of postpartum preeclampsia until seeing this video. I knew about preeclampsia during pregnancy. That had to be so hard being away from your newborn and family for two days. So sorry for the pain you went through on top of being away from your family. Glad you are doing better.
Glad you are taking time to be with your boys, it's a precious time. My son was 5 when my daughter was born. I was very thankful I had time with them. I remember when people would ask me "won't you be thankful when they are past this stage" my answer was always no. I treasured every stage, they only go through it once.
I asked several older moms if there was anything they would have done differently, pretty much all of them stated " they would have spent more time with them. Some stating "play/give them attention when they ask" another one was "the housework will always be there, your children won't, they will become adults. My house was clean enough to be healthy, but messy or cluttered sometimes. My son is 23 and my daughter is 18. My son moved out not long after he turned 18 (that was rough, but probably tough at any age). My daughter still lives at home and most likely will for a bit. I prayed for your continued healing and blessings for you and your family.
Congratulations 🎉
Dearest Whitney, please accept my heartfelt hugs and prayers. It must be frightening to face the unknown. I'm so relieved you sought medical attention. Henry is absolutely adorable, and Finn's gentle touch on the baby's foot was incredibly sweet. Your eyes and smile radiate such joy and blessings. Congratulations to you and your boys!
Much love, Jo
Congratulations! Henry is beautiful baby boy. I cried too. Seeing Finn meet Henry for first time. Awe so precious.
Oh yes, that first meeting! I cried too remembering when my 3 year old daughter, now 30, met her baby sister who is now 27. To this day its one of my very favorite pictures. She said, MAMA, this is my baby! and promptly settled in a rocking chair to hold her baby! Precious angels, all the children!
I had three children by vaginal delivery, all in their mid to late 30's. The first was 9lb 11oz, the second 10lb 1oz and my last was 8lb 12oz. My last was delivered with the cord around the neck and the wait to hear a cry was excrutiating! As the years go by these terrifying moments will fade, and it will be just a small sentence in their lifes beginnings. Congratulations on your Joyous blessing!
I’m so glad you had your guardian angel watching over you!! Being a new mom is already a lot!! I’ll be praying you mend quickly.
Henry is beautiful! So glad you are home from your second hospital visit. Prayers for continued healing!!!💕💕💕
I was having a knee replacement and recovering while you were going through this and am just now seeing this. I am so grateful for you that you are doing better and that you listened to the promptings of your grandfather to get help. Remember, you still need to be careful and take care of yourself! I want you to have a long life and raise those beautiful boys, that’s more important than any of these wonderful videos you could ever share with us of your talents! Take care,
from a loyal follower ❤️🩹
Oh Whitney, I'm so sorry you went through so much. Gosh, that Mom guilt is a force to be reckoned with even when you know it's not yours to own. It's so heartwarming to see your beautiful family and seeing you getting stronger. You're looking so good! A big shout out to your divine guidance. We are thankful for them for keeping you and Henry safe! ❤
You should be very proud of yourself for sharing!!! I am a 60 plus mother of four with several grandchildren and I had never heard of postpartum Preeclampsia. It is very kind of you to reach out and share your experience so more people can be aware of it. Thank you so much. You are a very special person. I agree with you that you got the help from above when you needed it. I have seen that so many times over my life that I just don't get those who don't believe. I am so glad you are OK. Take good care of yourself while you work through this incredible (tiring) next few months. :) You rock!
Congrats on the baby!! I am praying for you to get well soon. Just remember that you have over 281K subscribers plus family here for you. We will be here for you whenever you need us. You got this girl!
I had postpartum preeclampsia too back in 2018. It’s so scary, and I’m thankful my doctor was keeping a close watch to my symptoms after I delivered (I gained 8lbs of water weight after delivery and needed Lasix to help with this as outpatient). More people need to know about postpartum preeclampsia!!!! I had a C-section and my symptoms presented 8 days after delivery, and like you, I was in the ER with high blood pressure, and I was readmitted to the L&D floor. It’s a journey getting weaned off the BP medications (like months long). Be watchful of lows in your BP in the coming weeks as your hormones slowly normalize. I had many reductions in my medication dosages because you don’t want to get too low either. So glad you’re doing better. 🙏🏻
Im a retired L&D nurse. So glad you‘re ok. Wish I could give you a hug. You are a good mom & so is your mom!
You are awesome for sharing your journey! Ur proof... not all pics / videos have to be all made up perfect ! We ladies are beautiful as we are ! I'm so glad to be a part of this group!
Dec 20 was my mom's birthday. Glad L&D went well and you have another healthy baby boy.
We are so thankful you headed some warning signs and called a nurse. So thankful you are safe and on tge mend. Take care of yourself. That is, first and foremost, the most important part! This community will wait for you! Be well mama!
As a Paramedic I've seen what full eclampsia looks like and it is terrifying! I'm so glad you didn't have to do that. And it being the holidays it's sooo easy to overlook those symptoms! Heal quickly!!
“The mom-guilt was high” noooo no no, sweet mommy! ☝🏻
Guilt: feeling shame for something done ON PURPOSE!
You felt SAD for being away after telling Finn you’d be right back that evening, and that’s perfectly normal to feel sad.
It all turned into totally happiness when you got home🥰🥰
I’m so glad you listened to your body, the guardian angels, etc. and that you’re okay.
Happy for you and your family. ❤
So happy and thanking God you and Henry are home and healthy! Continued prayers for complete healing and a perfect future with Finn and Henry.
Wow glad Henry’s arrived and well glad God watched over both of you my mom lost our baby sister because of the biblical cord around her neck she was baby 3 full term. And now I will be praying extra for my daughter for the same thing because of all the swelling who is pregnant with baby no.3
Labor & delivery nurse here. The stuff with the delivery is normal. So many babies born with the cord around the neck. But I’m so glad he is ok. As for you wow! I’m so glad you listened to your body! Many women don’t! I know before we discharge a patient we go over the risk of this happening & they have to sign it saying we went over it.! So glad you’re ok & home!
OMG! WHITNEY! I've had kids and grandkids and never have I heard of this! THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing and getting this out there! This will save lives! I'm so thankful you and Henry being safe and healthy.
Congratulations Whitney!!! Henry is adorable! Finn looked sooo cute holding him. I also went through hell n back with my first child, Ethan. I was 17, my blood pressure was 150/100 at my last OB appointment so Dr. sent me to Labor n Delivery to be induced. Nothing progressed on first day so they stopped pitocin n said he would break my water in morning. Next morning, mind you I was 3 cms for 3 weeks at that point at 37 weeks, Dr. came in broke my water. I had epidural, made it to 9 1/2 cms n pushed a few times and after 11 hrs of being in labor n no luck with pushing, Dr. decided c-section. I felt them cutting me n screamed so they put me out. My son had complications as well after. Spent a week in hospital n tons of crying n postpartum after. I feel your pain. God bless! You will get through this. Ethan will be 25 in March. Enjoy your bundle of joy! ❤
Thank you, Lord, for making sure Whitney got the medical care she needed to ensure she can take care of her beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your story. Henry is beautiful! I’m so glad you’re doing better. Enjoy this special time and take care of yourself. Continued prayers for you and your sweet family.
I'm not crying, you're crying!! Beautiful baby boy.. precious, Congratulations
Angels are always around us! Prayers for your continued recovery! Henry is precious. Stay Blessed!
“God wink” ……love that…….i have never heard of this before. I had 5 babies…..so glad you are home and healing.Henry is beautiful! So glad you had your Mom, I lost my Mom when I was nine….i still remember crying out for her when I delivered everyone of my babies….❤
I’m so glad you’re feeling better and doing better. That’s scary for sure. Henry is absolutely gorgeous and I know Finn must be excited to have a little brother. Congratulations to you and Alex! Love 💕 and hugs 🤗 God bless
I've never heard of postpartum preeclampsia. I had it before my first baby and had a doctor that didn't diagnose it. His partner came into the room, took the original OB into a room across the hall. You could see a lot of yelling and hand waving from both of them. The second doctor came back, took over my case, and took me for an emergency C-section. I was out in a private room and was in the hospital for 5 days. The first OB lost his license a few years later with no explanation, but he obviously had other serious issues. Second baby, new doctor, no issues. I'm glad your doctor explained everything thoroughly and everything worked out well. Henry is a handsome little boy.❤
We had a local first mother that had been sick and went to her OB! He told her that her BP was a little high and she was too early for labor and to go home and rest in bed! She got sicker and her husband called the OB and was told he was on vacation! He carried her into the ER! The ER doctor was furious and got the on call doctor and he said she has the flu, she was told to rest! Through all of the time her BP was getting life threatening The ER doctor was so upset that no one was coming! Her OB said he wasn't worried! The ER doctor called around and got an anesthesiologist, two nurses with OB experience and told her husband and his family they have no time or both would die! He did his first C-section with the help of the nurses! The young mother was in a coma until they removed her from support and the baby survived! The OB's were sued and lost their licenses to practice! They were not allowed to discuss the suit but her father said no money would ever bring her back!
I had preeclampsia with my first pregnancy. I was put on a magnesium drip... I wouldn't want my worst enemy to have it. They warn you about all the "fun".. but nothing can really prepare you for it. Preeclampsia is scary enough, but postpartum preeclampsia. No bueno!
I'm so glad you are doing better! People definitely need to know about postpartum preeclampsia!
So so glad you got the help you needed! That is so scary! I will be praying you continue on a healing path to full postpartum recovery. Welcome sweet little Henry. 🙏
Oh Whitney! What a roller coaster you’ve been on! Lows, highs, lows and highs. I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that. I could empathize as I related to some of your story, and sympathize with parts I couldn’t directly relate to but could see how hard that had to be given the circumstances so I teared up throughout most of this vlog. I’m so thankful for you that your husband was able to be there and hold down the home front even though it was very much less than ideal. And I’m equally thankful that your sweet momma was there by your side the whole time. 🙏🏻I pray God continues to bring healing both physically and mentally to you.🙏🏻 You are a blessing to many. And you may very well save someone else’s life by sharing your story! Precious little Henry is adorable! I loved that little smile at the very end!🥰 Finn giving Henry his pacifier was so sweet! I’m sure they’re going to be the best of friends! 🙏🏻🩵🤗 Hugs and Prayers 🤗🩵🙏🏻
Blessings over you, baby Henry and your beautiful family. I’m so thankful you “listened” and got the help you needed! God is so good!
Welcome baby Henry and I am so glad that you went to the hospital when you did and I am so happy to see you doing a little better and we’re gonna keep praying that you get 100% better and I’m praying for you. Love you.
I don't know how I missed everything, but I am so happy to hear that you and Henry are home and safe now ❤️. He is adorable!
First, congratulations on the birth of another beautiful angel!! Second, I am sooooo glad you listened to your Grandpa because your boys need you, your hubby needs you, AND WE NEED YOU!!!! Enjoy your time with your boys 😊❤
Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your life. I was on a mag drip while I was pregnant with both of my kids they were both preemies. It was the worst thing to be on! Glad you are ok and getting stronger everyday!
Whitney, first of all let me say congratulations!!! You have two adorable sons!! Secondly, I'm so thankful you realized something wasn't right and listened to your body. Thirdly, thank you so very much for sharing your story My daughter-in-law is expecting our first grandchild and was so sick for the first 3 months then seemed to level out. Now at almost 34 weeks she's having signs of pre-eclampsia. She'll now see her doctor twice a week for BP checks and ultrasounds with the goal of making it to at least 37 weeks. I've told her she should also document everything she's experienced because as a first time mom things can be very scary if you don't know what to expect and so many things just don't get talked about. Even as a mom that has been pregnant before there's still new things that can be encountered, as you talked about here. Once again, congratulations and thank you again for sharing your story!
What a miracle. Thankful God had his hand on you and baby boy. You are definitely a ray of sunshine on TH-cam. Praying you continue to heal and enjoy all the baby love.
Thank God that you are OK! And thank you for the update. Our youngest daughter had pre eclampsia prior to the birth of her first child. He was born premature at 1 lb 8 oz. He is now 20 years old. Our prayers continue for you and your family.
Oh Whit, Henry is such a handsome little guy!❤. I’m sorry to hear about your whole ordeal! How scary. I’m so glad everything turned out. Will be praying for you.
I'm not crying....YOU'RE CRYING! In all seriousness though, Whitney, I'm so happy that you and your little man are safe and healthy and back at home! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜
My 35 yo daughter is pregnant for the first time. They are watching her carefully due to. LEEP several yrs ago. Thank you for this post so I can try to remember to watch her for signs after the birth. I’m glad you’re doing better.
Oh Whitney, so happy to hear that everyone is home, happy, and healthy. I had a similar experience: my baby boy didn't cry when he came out and I briefly held him (like 20 seconds) before they took him for about an hour to get him in the clear. I had no idea postpartum preeclampsia was thing until it happened to me either. Six days after delivery I went to the ER with high blood pressure. The only reason I went to the ER is because after I had my son, they stressed if you are experiencing certain symptoms, get to the hospital; but, they didn't say WHY. Thank you for sharing for others. You have a beautiful family. Enjoy this season, as you know, it goes by too quickly
First off, Henry has the absolute best birthday, December 20th. That is my birthday as well! Unfortunately, i am very familiar with your story as the same thing happened to me 14 years ago with my first son. It is scary, and magnesium is no joke! They brought fans into my hospital room because i was burning up! I remember being so swollen that it hurt to even walk. I ended up having to be on blood pressure medicine for almost 2 months, but everything worked out in the end. Jyst know that you are doing everything you need to do and soon things will all be good. Congratulations! I, too, have 2 boys and it is the absolute best!
Whitney, so glad you paid attention and went to the hospital, my blood pressure spiked after my first son, so they kept me in labor and delivery for almost day. I was only 19 and not at all educated about possible problems after the baby, thank goodness the doctors and nurses knew what to do. So glad Henry, love the family name, is doing well and now take care of yourself and your little ones. Kudos to Alex for being such a good Dad🤗
That is so scary! I had pre-eclampsia and had an emergency C-section to have my son 4 weeks early. He did great. My recovery was longer. I have never heard of postpartum pre-eclampsia either but will be letting women know about it now. So glad you and Henry are OK and the family is together now!
Congratulations to the whole family. So very grateful everything turned out okay. I had covid over Christmas too and could NOT be with my grandson William on his first Christmas! Today is his first birthday and this Nana is going to be there!!🎉🩵
So sorry that you had to go through this. My daughter had pre eclampsia and had to deliver at 37 weeks. When she checked into the hospital her Blood pressure was 196/102. They tried everything to bring it down before doing the magnesium. She has fibromyalgia and was in sooo much pain! After 24 hours labor she hadn’t progressed passed 3 centimeters. She ended up delivering C-section and by that time she was so out of it and throwing up that she couldn’t even be cognizant of the baby’s birth.
I hope that everything is well with you now ❤
Henry is adorable. I will continue to pray for you as you adjust to a family of 4, and your recovery. Please take care of you. 🙏
So glad you listened to your grandpa and your body! I had preeclampsia and HELLP syndrome when pregnant with my first baby and had to have an emergency C-section at 34 weeks. I was on magnesium for two days and it was honestly the worst thing ever. You are so right that it’s awful! Thank God you and your baby are both safe and healthy! ❤
Thank God, for HIS taking care n watching over u, during this trying time! Idk if u remember me, I met u at the pinners conference, in Fort Worth. I had magnesium with my first pregnancy, that was a terrible med to have, I had for premature labor. It made me hot, n I felt like I couldn’t breathe, comfortably. Horrible drug but gets the job done that needs to do!
Over Christmas, I kept thinking about u n your new son, but was wondering how y’all were doing. I really believe God was telling me to pray for y’all!
So happy to hear u are doing all better! I will continue to pray!
I am so glad to meet Henry! He is a beautiful little boy. Finn must be loving on his little brother. I am so glad that you are on the mend and can spend these shiny winter days nesting and hopefully resting.
Wow I‘ve heard of that while pregnant but not after. It so good that you went to the hospital. God bless that your family is doing well now.
Praise God you got the care you needed. I was on magnesium during my first delivery. I had become very swollen at the end of my third trimester and wasn’t treated until my the beginning of my delivery. Between the magnesium and my epidural my labor practically stopped and they stopped my epidural and gave me petosin to restart my labor. It had already been 22 hours since my water broke so I was exhausted. Finally 15 minutes shy of 24 hours our baby girl was born.
Henry is so cute, Finn is the BEST big brother and, what can we say about Alex jumping in to take care of the boys?? He wins The Best Dad of 2024 AND 2025 award!! And you. . .well, you survived a very scary adventure as a new mom with thanks for your mom’s TLC!! As “they” say, “It takes a village” and yours included Grandpa and all of your other guardian angels! So HAPPY you are now on this side of the trials and tribulations. Now you can settle in for some nesting and bonding with all 4 of your boys (can’t leave out Sebastian❣️❣️). Enjoy yourself and we’ll be waiting for you when YOU feel up to it and not before!! Blessings❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️
What an ordeal you went through!! But what a beautiful final outcome! Henry is adorable! And looks like Finn will be a great big brother! So glad you are home and can figure out your new normal as a family of 4 in short order. Rest as much as you can with a newborn and enjoy getting to know little Henry! What a blessing children are! God bless you and your sweet family! Kudos to your hero husband too!
So Happy to See Henry, Thnk You for Sharing. I had a daughter on the 20 of December She is now 40 Praise the Lord 😊❤God Bless Y'all.
oh my gosh!!! Prayers for you all. My granddaughter had a baby girl in Aug and she too had Preeclampsia and her BP was so very high. She too had to spend time in the hospital away from her newborn baby, that was really hard on her. The doctor told her she could still get thrown back into Preeclampsia for 6 months, that was new news to me.
I am thanking God that my granddaughter and great granddaughter are doing fine. I am thankful that God gave you that nudge and that you two are doing fine
I love his name! Congrats!! I was 3 mos pregnant with my youngest when my dad passed, and let me tell u, he is so much like his Papaw, Papaw was my oldest son's favorite person so he and the rest of us made sure he knew him. My boys have amazing guardian angels and yours do too 💙💙
Whitney!!! Thank you for sharing this. I will pass this to my son. My DIL is pregnant. I am so thankful you are OK. CONGRATULATIONS on Henry. Yeah for Alex and Finn. Two is a joy. Rest girl!!! Well done 😊❤!
Wow Whitney you went through a lot.
Thanks for sharing your joy and your low point.
You are a wonderful person, take care of you and your family!
Hugs from Texas.
I'm so thankful that you caught it in time and got the help you needed. I know Alex is amazing and he had things at home well in hand. I'm so happy you too are home with your boys. You have been incredibly brave through all of your trials, I'm proud of you. Take time to relax and enjoy the boys. I'm sure Finn is over the moon with his new brother. Gifts coming your way.
Thanks for sharing!!
I am 30 years old and 23 weeks pregnant with baby girl #2!
I too had a SCH that thankfully went away before my 20 week anatomy scan. Your story resonates with me right now bc this pregnancy has been different from my last (also around 5 years ago)
My blood pressure has been teetering on high at my last couple appointments and the shortness of breath is real!
I appreciate you sharing your story so now I know what to look out for and tell my Dr in case things escalate!❤❤❤
Congratulations!! I'm so glad you are both ok. My son was 6 weeks premature and had the cord wrapped around his neck. I heard the doctor telling the nurses and I was freaking out. Thankfully he was ok and only spend 11 days in the NICU. He's now 22!
Whitney I am so happy for you and your family with arrival of Henry. Hearing what happened to you after was like hearing my own story but with a twist. I had severe preeclampsia at 25 weeks gestation. About a week or two prior my feet had started to swell, but my face and hands were normal. I called my doctor's office and was told to watch my salt and keep my feet elevated. It got to the point I could not fit into my normal shoes and had to get bigger shoes and take out the laces. One morning I woke up and the swelling had gone to my knee and I couldn't walk. I got in to see the doctor and they told me I had protein in my urine so I was admitted to my hospital, but then transferred to Evanston. I spent 1 week in the hospital and they informed me they were going to have to do a c-section. I understand what you mean about being in a state of oblivion. I believe God was protecting me. My daughter was born at 26 weeks at 1.5 lbs. I was put on magnesium right after and I was in such a fog. My daughter came home 2.5 months later weighting 3lbs 12oz. It was scary time, but we got through it and my daughter is now a thriving 28 yo. I'm so glad everything turned out ok. You are a great mom, so don't feel guilty you had to take care of yourself. Isn't that what they tell us on airplanes with the oxygen masks? Wishing you all the best. Praying that you all stay in good health.
Congratulations! I'm so glad you and Henry are healthy now. Thank you for sharing. My daughter is due, any day now. with her first baby. It's a girl. I really appreciate the information. God bless❤
So grateful you, Henry Finn and the rest of the family ate found great. So excited...Henry was on the same day my dad was born 90 years later. 20 Dec 1935.
Praise God for your nurses and doctors that took such good care of you and Henry!
Congratulations on your precious baby boy!
My daughter’s birthday is also 12/20, and I know the terror you felt when Henry didn’t cry, because my girl was the same. She didn’t cry for almost 20 minutes while the NICU provider worked on her to get her breathing. The WORST 20 minutes of my life. Keep resting, keep healing, and remind yourself to slow down and just enjoy the newborn scrunch snuggles and the preschool love! The rest can wait. ❤
I was eclamptic with both of my kids, (super long story). Anyway, I got much sicker right after delivery. My doc told me it always gets worse post delivery, before you start to get better. Sounds like what you went through. Glad it's all behind you.
Omg Whitney what a whirlwind of an experience that you went through bringing Henry into this world. As a woman who could never have children I can't imagine how scary it was for you and leaving both of your children at home while you went through what you did. I'm grateful that you listened to your body and went to the hospital when you did and that you are on the mend. I am also a believer in signs and thankfully you are too! Both of your boys are very lucky to have you as their momma and I'm sure they are happy that you are back home loving on them. Henry is a adorable little man and Congrats on being a momma to two beautiful boys.
Oh Whitney I'm so glad they figured that out , how scary. I truly believe in those who have passed are watching over us. God bless you and your family you are truly blessed 😊❤
I am so happy that you are home with your boys!! Praying for continued healing and strength! God bless you, MAMA!!
Prayer for you , hubby and your boys. I’m glad you are back home and feeling better.
I laughed and cried!!! I’m so glad you are ok. He’s perfect!!! Can’t wait to see more pictures. You are so welcome for checking in on you and your prayers. ❤🙏🏻
Sweet Whitney, you’ve had many miracles through all this. May God continue your bless you & your precious family. 🙏🏼🙌🏼
Whitney, so thankful your Henry made it into world. Girl, I cannot believe all that you went through. Well God sent you an angel to help you not your grandfather because he isn't alive now until the return of Christ. I'm so glad you stayed alive.
What a guy Henry!
Hugs and love, Janet
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I am so happy that Henry is healthy and you are doing better. Prayers for your recovery.
Congratulations to you and your family and welcome to the world Henry you look just like your daddy. God bless you all.