Our story

In 2021, our daughter was born at 34 weeks, due to Severe HELLP Syndrome. I participate in the 140/90 run to raise awareness and funds for the Preeclampsia Foundation so that future moms and babies do not experience what we went through. You can read more about our story and follow along on Instagram as we continue to walk, run, and bike for better heart health and to reach our 140 miles!

Missed Preeclampsia Diagnosis Leads To Severe HELLP Syndrome

I had a relatively normal pregnancy, with some minor issues of fainting and a racing heart, and high blood pressure throughout that were all waved away as normal and common. Around 32 weeks, I started experiencing intense pain in my right upper quadrant (RUQ) and shoulder at night. The pain was so intense that I couldn’t sleep during the episodes and would vomit. The pain would go away in the morning and during the day so I assumed it was the baby hitting a nerve, or something similar and not a big deal. When the pain got too intense (almost a week after it started) I called my doctor who said it was probably just heartburn and I needed to start taking a stronger heartburn medication and let it work. I dealt with the pain for another few days and when the medication and diet changes did nothing to help the pain I went into my doctor. She thought for sure I had gallstones so she ran some blood work and sent me for an ultrasound of my gall bladder. ... Read more >