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Why I Left The Hospital Without My Baby
- 2025/05/06
- 再生時間： 13 分
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What does it mean to become a mother when the birth stories you imagined shatter into chaos and fear? In this heartfelt episode of Fiercely Unfiltered, Kelly Renee shares the deeply personal and emotional journeys of bringing her two sons into the world, both fighting for their lives in the NICU. With Mother’s Day approaching and her youngest son turning 22, Kelly reflects on the terrifying, beautiful, and transformative moments that shaped her into the mother and woman she is today. From the trauma of childbirth complications to celebrating her son’s resilience, faith, and personal growth, this episode captures the raw essence of what it truly means to love unconditionally. Kelly doesn’t shy away from the hard truths: the pain of being separated from her newborns, the guilt, the strength it took to walk away when necessary, and the ongoing journey of letting go as children grow up. Whether you're a mother, a child of a strong woman, or someone navigating your own healing journey, this episode will move you and inspire you. Key Takeaways The raw realities of childbirth complications and NICU experiences The emotional weight of leaving a baby in the hospital to heal Honoring the strength it takes to become a mother under imperfect circumstances The bittersweet nature of watching your children grow into adults Rejecting judgment around birth choices like epidurals and C-sections Redefining what it means to be a “good mother” through love, support, and guidance In This Episode [00:30] Reflections on Mother's Day and the emotions it brings [00:56] The birth story of Kelly's first son: fear, NICU, and recovery [02:38] Processing the trauma of not seeing her newborn for hours [03:21] The birth of her second son: another NICU journey, more severe complications [04:48] Heartbreak: Being told her presence was too much for her newborn [05:18] Facing the terrifying possibility of loss and the fragility of life [06:46] Looking back with pride on her son's survival and strength [07:15] A son’s journey to faith, healing, and personal growth [09:31] Debunking judgment about birth choices: epidurals, C-sections, and strength [11:00] Embracing the motherhood journey regardless of how it started [12:08] The beauty of evolving relationships with adult children Notable Quotes [05:42] "You don't understand how precious life is until you're fighting for a life that just began." — Kelly Renee [07:43] "He leaned into his faith when I couldn't be there for him. That gives me hope that I did something right." — Kelly Renee [09:49] "I don't need to go through pain to have a badge to be a mother. I'm a mother whether I had an epidural or not." — Kelly Renee [11:37] "Being a mom is about loving someone unconditionally and making their time on this earth the best it can be." — Kelly Renee Resources and Links Fiercely Unfiltered Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee Kelly Renee Instagram Facebook Website