Story
Name
Elliot Bedell
Injury/Illness
Premature Birth
What was a “normal & healthy” pregnancy changed in an instant. After months of trying we finally were pregnant with baby #2 in our family and things were going very well, no complications or reasons to be worried. Little did we know that sometime around week 27, the placenta supporting our babes life stopped growing. This happened with no indication where my wife could tell soothing was happening. At an ultra sound on week 32 of our pregnancy we learned that our son’s life was in a dangerous territory. To add to the stress, my wife’s vitals started to increase into equally dangerous place. As a result of these complications our beautiful boy arrived 2 months early. My wife was hospitalized for several weeks following the birth to deal and heal from complications post-delivery. These sudden and unexpected complications not only have made an impact on our family mentally but financially as well. We are grateful to have wonderful families and employers but no-one can ever be fully prepared for the challenges that medical emergencies present.
