3 years ago when I had this child... It was nothing planned.

Was it Beautiful? Shocking? Scary? I don't even know... I was fading and someone needed to be saved.

With BP of 283 at 33 weeks, I was wheeled into the theatre for an emergency c.section because of preeclampsia.

Right at that moment, I looked into my doctor's eye and affirmed to him 'I am coming out with my child' and strangely I believed it.

I have promised her to love and live for her and I intend to keep that promise till the end.

When she finally came out, she was only 1.5kg.

Was I Happy, or sad? I don't know.

I am relieved she lives.

I was tidied up and wheeled into a ward, Then a specialist was invited for her... A woman

When she saw how strong she is and the way she cries... She said she doesn't need to be in an incubator.

She ordered for her glucose test to be taken and stuff on how to care for her was discussed.

She was placed under the UV light though and during the night, she would scream and cry... While i hold her hands and cry with her

A day after I was finally able to stand, I started expressing milk for her.... Feeding with a syringe.

From 5mls... To 10mls, to 15mls and sometimes 20mls.

During those times, I was drained, I needed care, I needed home cooked food, And I needed my man to pet me and say sorry for going through this.... But I had none.

Falling into depression while pregnant was my crime.

The top of the cherry? I was broke.

So I have to accept what I am given.

I was drained, I was hopeless...

Those kinds of feelings are something I will never wish for an enemy.


On the 5th day, we were discharged by the request of my hubby... Our bills calls for that decision, almost N2m in 5 days.

That Day, they tried collecting sample of her blood for tests and I had to hold her while the doctor poke through her veins

We went home,and the next day, we tried to arrange some stuff.

That night, I kept getting calls from this unknown number but I didn't pick cos I have be warned not to touch phone or pick calls

Then, around 2pm the next day, I got a call from the hospital line... It was my baby specialist.

She was begging me to bring the baby back to the hospital

Her jaundice level was high and they are afraid for her since almost 48hours she's been taken out of the light.

That was at her naming ceremony... guests are outside, caterers doing their job...

But we have to leave...

When we got back to the hospital, they needed to get her blood sample for EBT.

At that point, I feel what it means to be in pain... I was in pain!


I had to hold her hand while the doctor struggled to get 5mls of blood sample.

The baby was yellow, screaming but the blood sample is needed to get a blood for her EBT


2 days later, they got a match and the EBT was successful.

We were there for over 8 days trying to fight off jaundice under UV light.

During those nights, I remember crying along with my child... I remember giving up several times, I remember promising myself to be strong, I remember telling myself that I will make it and be successful.

And I remember an old man in the late 90s climbing up the hospital stairs just to come pacify me... My cry always reaches them at night.... He said to me, 'the young shall grow'

He is right, the young are truly growing.

During those nights, Another woman told me her story... She has been married for 12 years, gets multiple pregnancies but always loses them at birth.

She gave me the best motivation of my life…'No matter what you are going through, make money because makes life easier'

She was in her 8months of pregnancy back then... I pray you get whatever you want ma'am.

3 years today and I have grown from that scared, broke-hopeless lady I used to be.

I have had another baby with VBAC which was successful.

Looking at this girl, I see someone who never gives up no matter the pain.

Giving up is never an option.

My story doesn't end here… And this took me a lot of courage to put out here.

Today is for you, Azeezah.

I thank God for giving me the courage to tell this story... I hope this gives hope to someone out there going through it all.

I pray you never give up no matter what you are going through.

And, I thank God for giving my grandma to me, she was there...Like she has always been, I love you, Grandma

And,

I hope I will be courageous to tell my story another day.

I love you, Zizy.

Happy birthday to my bubbly pack of energy.❣️

So cute and sweet happy baby. Wishing you all the very best in this life dear

Thank you,sir.

mardis:
So cute and sweet happy baby. Wishing you all the very best in this life dear

I read it all. Happy birthday to her. She's a warrior and winner

Wow! That exactly my story but my son was 3.2kg and i carried him with multiple fibroids that almost took my life ,today will make him1yr and 3months. Motherhood is priceless.
Happy birthday beautiful angel. You ahaqll grow to be greater than your equals . Much love.

Cute and lovely joy to the world happy birthday and many more






God say go and fill the world thank you ,you play your part

We thank Almighty God who didn't allow your pain to be in vain. And to Azeezah, happy birthday to her!!! May your presence continue to be such joy and blessings to your parents.

Thank you, sir.❣️

michlins:
I read it all. Happy birthday to her. She's a warrior and winner

You are priceless, ma'am.

Thanks for the prayers, I am glad you pull through, More wins to you and your baby.❣️

TinaG:
Wow! That exactly my story but my son was 3.2kg and i carried him with multiple fibroids that almost took my life ,today will make him1yr and 3months. Motherhood is priceless.
Happy birthday beautiful angel. You ahaqll grow to be greater than your equals . Much love.

Thanks for the wishes, sir.
❣️❣️

bewla:
Cute and lovely joy to the world happy birthday and many more






God say go and fill the world thank you ,you play your part

tolufase:
We thank Almighty God who didn't allow your pain to be in vain. And to Azeezah, happy birthday to her!!! May your presence continue to be such joy and blessings to your parents.

All thanks To God.

Ameen, thanks for the prayers sir❣️

birthday blessings to your baby girl!

Thanks �

Uyi168:
birthday blessings to your baby girl!

during the night, she would scream and cry... While i hold her hands and cry with her

That made me cry...

All Praise belongs to The Most High.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. May Allah give you and your beautiful daughter many more happy, blessed, and guided years together. Amen

Happy birthday baby Azeezah your light shall never go dim.

Happy birthday to your little girl.May she continue to grow well.

On the 5th day, we were discharged by the request of my hubby...

This is very important.Please always listen to the doctor's advise and not discharge yourself against medical advise.
Your child could have ended up with cerebral palsy due to the high bilirubin levels if you didn't take the child back immediately and the expertise of the doctors.

Ameen, thank you for the prayers

Double0h7:
during the night, she would scream and cry... While i hold her hands and cry with her

That made me cry...

All Praise belongs to The Most High.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. May Allah give you and your beautiful daughter many more happy, blessed, and guided years together. Amen

Ameen, thanks for the prayers

waistbead:
Happy birthday baby Azeezah your light shall never go dim.

Ameen, thanks.

You're right, our bills calls for that decision... It was a private hospital, Almost N2m in 5 days.

It doubles at the end, We just thank God for being merciful to Us

thorpido:
Happy birthday to your little girl.May she continue to grow well.

This is very important.Please always listen to the doctor's advise and not discharge yourself against medical advise.
Your child could have ended up with cerebral palsy due to the high bilirubin levels if you didn't take the child back immediately and the expertise of the doctors.

Ayoshewa12:
Ameen, thanks.

You're right, our bills calls for that decision... It was a private hospital, Almost N2m in 5 days.

It doubles at the end, We just thank God for being merciful to Us

Oh, that's huge.
You might need to consider a good teaching hospital next time.If you're in Lagos I'll suggest you use Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.

Kudos to the specialist for calling you right away. Happy, happy birthday, little one. I wish you all the best.

Aawww!! So cute!!

Motherhood is sweet. The journey to motherhood is sweeter. The sweetest of all is the fruits of motherhood.

Stay blessed

Thanks, lessons well learned

thorpido:
Oh, that's huge.
You might need to consider a good teaching hospital next time.If you're in Lagos I'll suggest you use Lagos Island Maternity Hospital.

Thanks ma'am ❣️

InTheCloudySky:
Kudos to the specialist for calling you right away. Happy, happy birthday, little one. I wish you all the best.

You are right, ma'am.

Thanks ❣️

Beremx:
Aawww!! So cute!!

Motherhood is sweet. The journey to motherhood is sweeter. The sweetest of all is the fruits of motherhood.

Stay blessed

Very touching.

Happy birthday little one.

I would have loved to ask but would rather not.

I am very glad everything turned out alright.

Thanks ❣️❣️

Hmm, ask.

lucro:
Very touching.

Happy birthday little one.

I would have loved to ask but would rather not.

I am very glad everything turned out alright.

Very cute, may she continue to grow in wisdom

Amen, Thanks ma'am ❣️❣️

Modupetemmy1:
Very cute, may she continue to grow in wisdom

Ayoshewa12:
Thanks ❣️❣️

Hmm, ask.

Okay.

Is the little one we celebrate today the same as the beautiful and strong baby you mentioned earlier? The one born at 1.5kg? If not, I hope she is okay and doing very well?

Please feel free not to answer if the subject is touchy.

For all that it is worth, I think you are very strong. I was with my wife at the labour room for our two boys and I know first hand that the process is never easy. I cannot believe how she would have done it all alone. You did and came here to tell your story. I cannot begin to imagine all that you went through. My respect ma.

Yes o, the little premature is the strong and smart baby up there.

And each and each day, she keeps reminding me how Mighty God is.

lucro:


Okay.

Is the little one we celebrate today the same as the beautiful and strong baby you mentioned earlier? The one born at 1.5kg? If not, I hope she is okay and doing very well?

Please feel free not to answer if the subject is touchy.

For all that it is worth, I think you are very strong. I was with my wife at the labour room for our two boys and I know first hand that the process is never easy. I cannot believe how she would have done it all alone. You did and came here to tell your story. I cannot begin to imagine all that you went through. My respect ma.

Ayoshewa12:
Yes o, the little premature is the strong and smart baby up there.

And each and each day, she keeps reminding me how Mighty God is.

Wow.

Your post just made my day.

I join you in thanking God.