<div>Hi everyone ♥️ my name is Daisy Davis-Marcelo, and I’m the owner of Daisy Baked It, a small home-based bakery in the DMV. If you’ve ever ordered a cake, attended one of my Cake + Sip experiences, or followed my journey online, you know how much love and care I pour into everything I do.
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<div>But right now, I’m facing one of the hardest seasons of my life.
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<div>I’m currently hospitalized long-term due to preterm labor and other pregnancy complications. On Wednesday, October 29, I was admitted to the hospital after discovering that I was 5 cm dilated at 24 weeks + 6 days into my pregnancy. Because of the high risk of premature delivery, I have been placed on strict bed rest. That means that I am confined to the hospital indefinitely, unable to go home until our daughter arrives - whenever that may be. Once she’s born, she will likely need to spend significant time in the NICU. Our baby girl is doing well and being monitored closely, but our goal is to give her the best possible outcome by keeping her safe inside for as long as possible.
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<div>Because of this, I’ve had to pause all business operations. I can’t bake, host Cake + Sip events, or take on new orders. My income has completely stopped, while our family’s expenses have increased dramatically.
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<div>Your donations will go toward helping us manage:
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<li>Existing and unforeseen expenses during this extended hospital stay
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<li>Housing near the NICU (Airbnb or hotel) once our baby is born so I can remain close to her while she’s in the hospital
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<li>Travel costs, since the hospital is nearly an hour away from our home
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<li>Support for our three children at home; childcare, meals, school needs, and transportation
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<li>Loss of income while I’m unable to run my business and fulfill orders
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<div>This pregnancy has tested my faith and strength in ways I never imagined. Every day is uncertain, but I’m holding on to hope that God will see us through this, and that our baby girl will arrive safely and grow stronger each day.
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<div>If you’ve ever supported Daisy Baked It, attended one of my events, or simply believe in community helping one another, I would be so deeply grateful for your support. Whether you donate, share this page, or lift us up in prayer, please know that it means the world to me and my family.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping me stay close to my baby girl, care for my boys at home, and keep faith through this difficult time.
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<div>With love,
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<div>Daisy Davis-Marcelo
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<div>Owner of Daisy Baked It, LLC
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From Cakes to Courage: Daisy’s Fight for Her Baby Girl

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