Kelsey’s Story

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After battling Covid-19 at home for over one week, while 39 weeks pregnant with her and Derek's fourth child, Kelsey was taken to the ER on Wednesday, Nov. 4th after she began having much difficulty breathing. Upon arrival at the hospital, she was found to have oxygen levels in the 40s. She was admitted to the ICU where she was sedated and put on a ventilator. Once her breathing was controlled, it was decided baby needed to be delivered via c-section.  Kelsey remains intubated and in critical condition, and has received convalescent plasma from a donor who has recovered from Covid-19. The antibodies will potentially help Kelsey fight off the virus.

Please pray for Kelsey and the entire family that she continues to fight this fight so she can get home to her babies!

Newest Update

February 3, 2022

Journal entry by Janel Hellenbrand —

Our "Miracle Mom" has been back home with her family for just over a year now and continues to heal! 

In case you missed the news story (featuring Kelsey!), or want to rewatch, here's the link 

Read More of the journal titled "February 3, 2022"
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