Support for a Healthy Future for Mother and Baby

Hey everyone, this is kind of hard for me to put out there but here it goes.

I found out on February 15, 2025, I was expecting my second baby after 10 years. I was so excited. Skip to the end of February, I went in for all my tests and to get a sneak peek at the baby, not knowing what the next couple of months would have in store.

In March, I found out I have Stage 1 cervical cancer cells growing. There is absolutely nothing that can be done until after the baby is delivered. I have come to terms with that and am working through it. My maternal grandmother died of Stage 4 Cervical Cancer, and I believe I have a good chance of coming out on top. Due to the pregnancy, my symptoms have become very debilitating, and some days it’s hard to even drive my son to school or go to work more than 2-3 days a week.

Fast forward to late March, I met with a cardiologist for chronic chest pains that I have had over the years and FINALLY got a referral. I was sent in for an echocardiogram in early April. Due to the previous health concerns, I was referred to a high-risk OB specialist where I was told on May 27, that I’m in non-preserved or systolic heart failure with 30-35% ejection rate.

Finding out at nearly 24 weeks pregnant and that I have a high maternal mortality rate for this pregnancy was not the best news. All it takes is for me to get winded and not be able to catch my breath or spike a high blood pressure and wind up in the hospital or worse.. I had a 2 week event monitor placed (6/2).

On 6/11 for a routine OB appt I was sent to Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola Perinatal Specialty Unit for observation due to elevated blood pressure, lower left back pain, and lower extremity swelling. I was being tested for everything under the sun to find out I have an extreme high risk preeclampsia that can affect my heart failure. I was also informed that I will never be able to carry anymore children and that I will be on a lifetime of medications to improve my heart muscles.

I had recently been down to working 1-2 days a week and now 6/11, have been told no more work because it’s too much stress.

Tbh, I have kept my emotions in check this far with all the news and but when I was told that, I broke down. I love my job as an RBT in the ABA therapy field providing guidance to Autistic children. The company I work for is beyond amazing and understanding. For those that are wondering, when all of this is over and I’m healthy yes I will have a job to go back to. I cannot thank the company I work for enough for the support they have given to me!

I have been told that depending on my heart function (and tests) in the next few weeks will determine the need to deliver my baby early or a better time frame.

I am only asking for donations to help cover the gap until I can get things with insurance, program sign ups, and to cover a few things for the baby and of course the travel costs to Pensacola. Program signups are moving slowly for me since I’m very young and they are needing additional paperwork and proof of everything..

As of this far, I have been told my baby is strong and healthy and right on track for growth. I am an extremely high risk case and Maternal Heart Failure is the #1 reason for mortality in pregnancy. I have a 9 year old son to live for and take care of, please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he doesn’t fully understand what this all means.

The MFM & Cardiologist I have is beyond amazing and they want to see me after the birth of this baby and do everything to get me healthy. We are hoping for no birth complications that could cause any more damage and that maybe one day I will be able to have normal heart function.

I greatly appreciate anything you’re able to give even if it’s donated items for the baby, something from our registry, or prayers for our family. I do have Cashapp and Apply Pay as well.