I’m reaching out to ask for help for my sister, who is going through a difficult and unexpected pregnancy complication.

At just 26 weeks pregnant, she was admitted to the hospital with a pregnancy complication and has been told she will need to remain hospitalized for monitoring until 34 weeks, when she will deliver her baby.

That means weeks away from home, away from her fiancé and her son, while carrying the constant worry about her health and her baby’s health.

Unfortunately, despite being unable to work and having a growing family to support, she does not qualify for financial assistance because, in their words, “all her needs are being met” while she is inside the hospital. But the bills at home don’t stop. And financially, this is only part of the burden. The emotional and mental toll of being hospitalized for weeks, separated from your child and family, is something no mother should have to carry alone.

Once the baby arrives, there will still be a long road ahead. Because of how early the baby will be born, a NICU stay is expected, meaning more time apart and even more uncertainty for their family.

We are asking for help so my sister can focus on what matters most right now: keeping herself and her baby as healthy as possible. Any amount donated will help ease the financial pressure and allow her to spend these weeks focusing on her health and her baby instead of worrying about how the bills will get paid.

If you are able to donate, please know that it means more than we can put into words. If you aren’t able to donate, simply sharing this GoFundMe can make a huge difference. Thank you for supporting my sister and her family during this time.

If you have Emily’s number, shoot her a text or visit her. I know she’s lonely in there ❤️❤️