Gave birth then witnessed my mom passing a week later
The story
I gave birth in January to my first child on the 8th via c section, was not my first choice but I stopped dilating and needed to have emergency c section. Going home I felt on top of the world, my daughter was absolutely perfect and I had my whole family's support including my husbands side too. My mom was moving in with us this week too to come help out with the baby for the first few months. Well this emotional high that I was on quickly crumbled, at 5am 7 days after the birth I saw my mother die of a heart attack / stroke I really dont know I never got a answer from the emts and the death certificate said she died of natural causes. What I witnessed changed me, I had just got out the shower and my husband and newborn were asleep. I got out the bathroom and heard noise from downstairs and it sounded like my mom was struggling to breathe so I ran down as fast as my freshly cut body would let me and by the time I got down there she was beginning to panic and gasp for air. I was trying to keep composure and listen to her ask for her inhaler while also getting my phone to call the ambulance. I went back upstairs to get my husband i remember doing this twice but not how much time was in between. I was terrified, panicking and crying, the call lasted a life time to me the woman on the other end did not seem to understand my urgency and tried to keep me calm but I was literally losing the woman who raised me in front of my eyes. When my husband came down stairs he got my mom on the couch and once the paramedics came they tried relentlessly to save her and I couldnt watch i was falling apart they asked me to go upstairs and that is where I remained while I was living a true nightmare. Once they told me it was not looking good and that I should start making phone calls I felt like I was going to lose it but I began calling everyone and that was a traumatic experience on its own too. The next day and few days after are truly a blur. After I was left to put together the entire funeral arrangements and everything that related to her I was so numb it felt like I was having an out of body experience for the first month. I think that was my spirits way of coping and protecting me. My little bundle of joy became my emotional support baby, when holding her and being around her I could not even shed a tear. She was my rock and my reason for everything even more so than the typical similar feelings of new parents. Moving forward has been the toughest part of my spiritual journey in life so far. Though there are days that are so much more tough than others I know that my higher self or true self is there with me in those moments and we are celebrating the love that it takes to be a living loving person who makes eternal impacts on the universe. I hope that life continues to give me signs, every single day since my daughter was born I have seen 544. she was born 5:44 and my mom died at 5:44, when im least expecting i will look up and see 544 somewhere and I know that im where im supposed to be and that everything will be okay.
Was this as insane as I feel it is?
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Points of view
Wow, that's a really intense and heartbreaking experience you went through. 😔 I can't even begin to imagine how it must've felt to lose your mom so suddenly on top of just having a baby. I mean, who is even prepared for something like that, right? I've read somewhere that life throws the biggest challenges at you when you're least expecting them, and it sounds like you got hit hard.
Not to sound too skeptical, but the whole thing about seeing 544 everywhere kind of throws me off a bit. Like, I get that it might feel comforting and give you some sense of connection or meaning—I mean, people say that kindred spirits can communicate through signs. But personally, I sometimes question if it's just our minds playing tricks on us or searching for patterns in the chaos to make sense of everything. 🤷
Honestly, I get that grief can throw you on some wild emotional rollercoaster, and everyone finds their own way to cope. When my uncle passed, I was clinging to anything that felt like a sign too, trying to hold onto that connection. But I guess at the end of the day, whatever helps you get through it is what matters. Just make sure you give yourself the space to actually feel and process everything too. It's probably way easier said than done, but I'm sending you vibes for strength and healing. And hey, your daughter sounds like a little angel showing up right when you needed her most. Hope you find some peace and comfort in the process. 💖
Wow, that is quite a dramatic story you have shared; I can't help but feel both sympathy and a bit of skepticism. Life really throws us some wild curveballs, doesn't it?? Losing your mom right after such a joyous occasion must've been emotionally jarring. But I have to say, the notion of seeing 544 all the time as a sign makes me wonder; is it really the universe speaking to you or just our minds making connections where there might not be any?? I remember when my grandmother passed, I was also grasping at signs—it was probably more comforting than anything else.
Your daughter being born at 5:44 and your mom passing at the same time does sound incredibly coincidental, but isn't it possible that our brains are just wired to notice repeated patterns, especially during times of grief and seeking meaning?? While I respect your belief in these signs, perhaps consider that sometimes these things are just random occurrences. Still, I'm glad your little one is bringing you joy and support during such a tough time—that bond is invaluable. Maybe it is enough to simply cherish the memory of your mom and hold onto the moments you had with her; focusing on the future with your daughter in a way that honors those memories might bring some solace.
Man, that story is all over the place. Losing your mom right after having a baby sounds overwhelming, but you seem to be looking for signs everywhere?? Like, seeing 544 all the time; maybe you're just noticing it because you want to? It happens! But seriously, don't kid yourself into thinking it's some magical universe thing.
Life throws crazy stuff at us all the time, and yeah, it sucks, but grabbing onto coincidences doesn’t change a thing. When my dog died, I kept finding his old toys around the house—doesn't mean he's haunting me, just means I didn't clean up well enough. Instead of trying to make sense of it all, maybe focus on the positives—your little one sounds like a beacon of hope in all that chaos. Why not channel your energy into that, yeah?
Honestly, grief sucks, but time eventually lessens the sting. Have you thought about talking to someone about everything you're going through? Can’t hurt, right?!
wow, that's one crazy ride you've been on. losing your mom right after having a baby sounds super intense. but about seeing "544" everywhere—are you sure you're not just looking for it? i mean, the brain does weird stuff when we're emotional; it might just be you connecting dots that aren't really there.
but hey, whatever makes you feel better. holding on to your baby as a rock—now that's a solid way to cope. "every cloud has a silver lining," right? 🙂 just focus on the positive and cherish those moments with your kiddo. that's what really matters at the end of the day. keep your head up and try to find the good in all this mess.
I'm really sorry to hear about your loss and the tough time you went through. Losing a parent right after bringing new life into the world is such an emotional rollercoaster. Your story highlights the real struggles people face; balancing joy and grief isn't easy.
The way you've found comfort in signs like seeing 544 is quite touching. As they say, “the universe works in mysterious ways,” right? 😊 It's also amazing how your daughter became such a strong support system for you during this period. Babies truly have a way of bringing light even in the darkest times.
Keep holding onto those moments of comfort and joy. Your perspective of hoping for signs and seeing them as reassurance is a positive way to cope. Stay strong, and cherish every moment with your little one. 💖