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Gabe Tigerman and family...

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As many of you know, the joyous birth of baby Alice delivered tremendous heartache as well...

After a long labor and emergency C-section, baby and mom were in trouble. While Alice, struggling to breathe, was rushed to the NICU, Kathryn fought for her life. A uterine hemorrhage necessitated replacing over 2 liters of blood. Intubation was required to restore her own breathing. Kathryn then went into septic shock and complete organ failure: her heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver stopped functioning while clotting threatened her limbs. The odds were stacked heavily against her.

But while Kathryn remained unconscious, the ICU doctors worked desperately to save her. Why all of this happened remains a mystery. Some factors suspected are a rare blood disease called HUS that can be triggered by pregnancy and surgery. Another possibility: amniotic fluid embolism, which is almost always fatal to the mother. Most doctors go their whole careers without encountering one.

While there was tremendous fear, there was also incredible strength. Friends and family provided physical, emotional and financial support. The sleepless new dad, Gabriel, ran back and forth between the NICU and ICU, making crucial decisions and providing boundless love.

Full story here and link to donate to help cover medical bills:

https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/qmg2/kathryn-and-alice-support-fund?

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[identity profile] jennygeee.livejournal.com 2013-06-16 03:56 am (UTC)(link)
What a sad story, hopefully with a happy ending. Things like this so rarely happen it's scary when they do.
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[identity profile] billysgirl5.livejournal.com 2013-06-17 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
It's very scary. I hope things turn out for the best with them.

[identity profile] jessm78.livejournal.com 2013-06-16 03:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Just heard about this last night. That is absolutely horrible. :( Poor Gabe, I saw him at cons a few times and he always seemed like such a sweet guy. I can't imagine what he's going through now. From what I've read, though, it seems that the baby is home now and that his wife is improving. Sounds like they've got a long haul, though. My heart goes out to all of them.
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[identity profile] billysgirl5.livejournal.com 2013-06-17 03:30 am (UTC)(link)
It's such a horrible thing for anyone to go through. I hope it all turns out well for the family.
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