She Underwent An Emergency C-Section 3 Weeks Early So That Her Dying Husband Could Meet Their Baby Before He Passed Away
Hartford, Connecticut. On December 2nd, Haley’s son was born. But this was the same day she lost her husband, Jb.
Jb went to the hospital in Hartford because of complications from cancer. His six-month prognosis then turned into only a few days.
Haley was three weeks away from her due date but was desperate for her husband to meet his second son before he passed.
ICU doctors told her there was a high risk of labor complications, but Haley knew she had to be induced if there was any hope for her husband to meet their child.
“I kissed my sweet husband goodbye and told him to be strong and hold on for me and the baby – he said he would,” she said.
Doctors induced Haley hoping that she could deliver on her own, but ICU doctors came with urgent news; Jb was fading fast.
“It was either a c-section right at that moment, or Jb would not have the opportunity to meet our son.” Haley shared in her Facebook post.
Doctors immediately moved her to the ER, and 20 minutes later, she became a mom for the second time.
But they were still racing against the clock. “He was given to me for a quick kiss, and then a team of doctors and nurses ran him up 2 floors, and he was placed on his daddy’s chest.”
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Miraculously, Jb’s vitals improved. He could make small movements and sounds, and Haley knew that he was thrilled to meet their son.
“After stitching me up, doctors and nurses made room for my bed to be wheeled in right next to my husband’s,” Haley explained.
“I spent my recovery time gazing at my husband. I was gazing at him in sadness but in awe of his strength.”
Jb passed peacefully with his son still on his chest and holding his wife’s hand.
The baby could potentially have faced complications from being delivered three weeks early. But, thankfully, his lungs were fully developed, and he came out at a healthy weight.
Doctors and nurses praised Haley’s act of selflessness, but she knew that she had only acted out of love and faith.
The couple hadn’t picked out a name, but she knew she was meant to honor her late husband.
She shared, “It is my pleasure to announce the birth of our brave, amazing son, John Beeson Parke (Jb). Welcome to the world baby Jb. Your story is truly a miracle.”
If you’d like to support Haley on her journey going forward, the family organized a GoFundMe page which has received an outpouring of love.
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