HELLP

HELLP Syndrome is what the Doctor said I had during the last few weeks of pregnancy with Cole (which is why I was sent straight to the hospital and a reason for all of the health issues that I endured during and after the birth).

A website stated that "HELLP syndrome is a rare but serious illness in pregnancy. This illness can start quickly, most often in the last 3 months of pregnancy (the third trimester). It can also start soon after you have your baby. HELLP stands for Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzyme levels and a Low Platelet count. These are problems that can occur in women with this syndrome. Women with HELLP syndrome may have bleeding problems, liver problems and blood pressure problems that can hurt both the mother and the baby."

The purpose of us telling you about HELLP is so that we can ask for your help. Please pray for us as we seek the wisest next step. The Doctor says that there is over a 70% chance that this may occur for me in a second pregnancy.

May God's Will be done in this.