I have given it some time before posting about this, but three weeks ago my entire world came close to being upended. I am thankful and feel fortunate to be able to post with good news instead of being in mourning.

My wife was 36 weeks pregnant with our son when she came down with a bad case of COVID. She had had a very easy pregnancy to that point, but things went downhill quickly. She began to have random blood pressure spikes and shortness of breath. She (thankfully) went to get checked out at the hospital and they kept her overnight. Her doctors decided to induce labor that night when her blood work and vitals were off.

I had dropped my other children off with some relatives and was headed to the hospital when I got a call that I needed to hurry. When I got there and stepped into the maternity suite, I saw right away that things were really wrong. My wife's water had broken and there was a LOT of bright red blood on her and more oozing out.

The hospitalist arrived around the same time along with a team to transport my wife back for surgery. I got to hold her hand for a second and tell my wife that I loved her and that it would be ok. By that point she had lost a lot of blood and she was going into shock. I told her that I'd be there with her the whole time.

In surgery they discovered a placental abruption, but they had moved quickly enough and were able to save both my wife and my son. He was 20.5" long and 7.3 lbs, but needed a week in the NICU to clear his lungs and keep his oxygen up. I am thankful that he's doing great now and eating like he's playing catch up.

I am sure other members have been through something similar, or know someone who has. I now make sure to give my wife and kids a hug when I can, because each moment with them is precious.

Wow, I can’t even imagine. I’m glad to hear everyone is ok! Hold them close

Very good to read of things improving for you and the family. May you enjoy each day and continued success

Thank you for the reminder, and I’m thankful that things turned out OK for y’all! Blessings!

So glad the bad situation worked out and that you can share hugs another day. Saying a prayer of thanksgiving for your family.

Wow, quite a tale. I'm so glad that things are on the right path for you and the family. Congrats on the new arrival.

Glad your family is doing better and prayers for a full recovery of your wife and son.

I have no words to convey how I feel. I am so grateful that your family is blessed with a new chapter. Yes, hugs.

Thank God your child and wife got the care she needed.

Great news that everything turned out okay, but I'd have been scared spitless the whole time!

Oh praise God! What a ordeal. So glad for you guys.
What a beautiful son you have.

Bless all those people that cared for them. Docs, nurses and support staff.

Thanks for the update.

Scary story! Glad everyone is going to be ok!

The title of your OP is sage advice we should all embrace. My mother used to add that you should never have to regret missing an opportunity to have done so.

I was so saddened to read about the ordeal you all had to experience. But I am also so happy to read about the wonderful outcome.

That's terrifying, I'm so glad they both made it through and are doing well now. Great reminder to appreciate every day that God gives us!

So glad that everything has turned out well. You are so right tell your loved ones how much you love them and adore them. We never know what’s around the next corner waiting for us.

I’m very happy to hear they are both doing well. That has to be a very terrifying experience.

Again, glad this is a positive thread of life.

Congratulations on the newborn son!

Very glad it turned out well. It’s a fine line you were on. Good skills by the medical team.

Congrats dad

Thank you God, you're all okay! Time is precious!

Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. I forgot to add in my original post that we decided to name our son Michael after a prayer that has served us well over the years.

I am still unpacking all that happened, but the thing that has stuck with me was that I felt no fear or uncertainty at the time. I believed and still believe that the Lord can move through us in times of crisis and help us rise to the occasion.

So glad and thankful that everyone is doing well!

Congratulations on your new son!