A mother's love: Utah mom steps in to carry baby after daughter no longer can

One year ago, Sadie Harris almost died from a serious infection she got following the birth of her first baby, now her mom is carrying her next baby.
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[@nicolad8822]

Clostridium sordellii in case anyone needs to look it up. This young lady looks to have survived only because her Dad is an ER Doctor and frantically started researching.

[@justawaitress8421]

Kinda surprised, not surprised, that absolutely nothing was mentioned, or even seems to be considered, on how that bacteria got introduced into her dilated cervix in a hospital birth setting with constant demanded “cervical checks” via hospital staff.

[@healthyhomefairy]

@@justawaitress8421 When a woman gives birth she almost always poops - there's just so much pressure in that region, pushing etc. Fecal matter most likely contains this bacteria, it sounds like she was saying it is a probiotic in the gut (but not elsewhere). My guess is that it was introduced that way, possibly due to tearing (3rd and 4th degree tears go into the rectum) - in this circumstance the bacterium could easily transfer through fluids in the tear wound and up to the cervix.

[@julievanderleest]

She is a living miracle indeed. What a scary time for them.

[@traciehart4470]

Oh and I just want to say, or actually ask, WHAT on Earth is wrong with some people? Some of the comments on here are absolutely disgusting. This lady almost died. Her husband almost lost his wife. Their baby boy almost lost his Mummy. Her parents almost lost their daughter and it goes on. So to those people being nasty and/or negative, you probably should have another think about what you’ve said because after everything is said and done, this beautiful young lady, wife, Mumma, daughter, sister, friend etc, has fought for her life and WON❣️ She actually lives, thank goodness, and another beautiful human being is coming into this world because she is alive. So PLEASE be kind and thoughtful. If nothing else, remember, if you don’t have anything nice to say, say nothing at all.

[@Listen4HisVoice-g1t]

Most people dont understand how strong the longing to have children is. Not matter what we have been through as moms 🥰 God bless this family

[@itsallgravy7]

❤

[@hresciniti3870]

@@Listen4HisVoice-g1t a doctor blessed this family 😂😂😂 she didn’t magically conceive and neither did her mother. God wants y’all to adopt and help the children already here but I’ve only read the book so what do I know. 😂😂😂

[@roseannecarratkinson4271]

How devastating, but such a great ending or new beginning.

[@MyBizOnlu]

Offered this to my daughter as well. She had surgery on her ovaries every year since 8th grade, des stated she may have problems even getting pregnant. After she married I told her I would be happy to carry a child for you. She had first baby almost 5 yrs after marriage and 2nd baby 5 yrs later on her own. Motherhood is the most awesome thing, and to share that with a family member .

[@Weatheredstorms1]

That’s the sweetest thing ever. Thank you for what you’re willing to do for your daughter. I’ve been in your daughter’s shoes. I’ve been pregnant twice but both babies were lost in still birth. We started when cars was in theaters. We’ve tried adoption but the moms decided to parent.

[@tonpross]

​@@Weatheredstorms1keep trying. Don't give up. I really pray that your dreams come true. You make me wish I wasn't going to be 50 in December. I would love to be a surrogate.

[@liftedbodhisattva]

Now there are two survivors 🫂 Continued prayers for you and your family for good health, clean air and many children as you move forward through life .All things are possible 💝

[@todayslist37737]

Pretty sure her symptoms would be ignored if her Dad wasn't in the picture. Women die because their complaints get ignored and dismissed.

[@vickiegibson2920]

She was so sick she had to be put in ICU.

[@brandip77]

What a beautiful gift to give your daughter.

[@BookAndLace]

They are with Grandview!!!? I LOVE and miss my drs there. They are the best in the state. Grateful to them for helping with my own kids over the years. Bless the family and all the staff helping out.

[@distilledfreedom1840]

God bless her. She was so close. Dang!

[@DesertNurse2297]

Such a phenomenal & loving family. I am truly glad that she survived & is having more babies by way of her mother. That is a extremely special bond. I know God was watching this beautiful young family. This outcome gladdens my heart. ❤️ ❤️

[@genellmorris4759]

BLESS HER DOCTORS 😮😮😊😊😊🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@susanmcconnell6041]

What a HUGE BLESSING AND MIRACLE!!! 🥰🥰

[@korilazarus6652]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@kimt1054]

Great reporting Eliza. Best wishes!

[@LetsFocusOnChrist]

Saddest part is that she could have picked up the infection in the hospital.

[@brera2434]

Likely so. And maybe even due to repeated cervical checks by her doctors.

[@sandramorey2529]

What a wonderful story. Your om is a trooper. I was born at dinner time on Thanksgiving. My mom had cooked dinner, cleaned and then the water broke. The doctor was home having his Thanksgiving din, so my dad and a nurse delivered me.

[@cynthiaholland13]

My kids joke that I'm going to have my own grandbaby 😂

[@jenniferdunn5811]

Wow. Pregnancy and delivery can be dangerous!! She took a risk, and so now is her mom, any surrogate for that matter. The infection and recovery both being incredibly rare deserves more inquiry.

[@brera2434]

@@jenniferdunn5811 Yes, a risk also taken by doctors who insist on constant cervical checks inserting their hands repeatedly into a woman without need, while her system is wide open for infection.

[@vj8406]

Amazing. Thank you to all of the amazing hospital staff that studied and worked so hard to be prepared for this case. ❤

[@PatriotafVenise]

Awesome! I had my last baby at 46 🎉

[@juanitaproctor1938]

🙂🙃 Wow! God's mercy, compassion and love was certainly with you! It still is! And a mother's love can be that pure! 💙🙏💙 Thank you for sharing this.

[@homeworshipwithmartyandamy7754]

God isn't finished with you yet! To Him goes all the praise!

[@michellestevens2454]

I would have a lot of questions about how she acquired the infection. It seems that the hospital might have a serious issue with infection control. To doctors, nurses and other medical personnel, “Wash your hands! It saves lives.”

[@ceebee8255]

I thought the same thing!

[@brera2434]

And refrain from internal checks as much as possible on women in labor anyway!!

[@LoriWolfeRealtor]

So special 💗

[@pattih7]

God’s Grace is sufficient, and His Mercies are new every morning. So happy you survived and that your seeet Mother is helping in carrying your new baby! God bless you all! 🙏🦋🙏🦋🙏

[@30lindam]

Amen!

[@nicolad8822]

Not God, medical specialists, her own strength and luck.

[@traciehart4470]

How incredibly scary for them both. Thank goodness she survived and now thrives. I became teary throughout this story, but by the end, I found myself smiling. Such a beautiful ending. I hope and pray that everything goes extremely well and smoothly, for your beautiful new addition to your family. So incredibly special having your Mum carry, and grow your beautiful baby girl. So very precious. Thank you so much for sharing. Sending much love and blessings from Melbourne, Australia♥️♥️♥️

[@Jean-us6ow]

This story should be made into a lifetime movie.

[@elliesouza717]

@middlemarie2 living in Utah and talking of God doesn't automatically make them members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints... There are many different faiths there...and there's only one God, just different views of Him

[@temi-twistedzones]

God bless 🙌

[@pinecone1321]

So cool they get to expand the fam. Thank god for concerned medical parents. My mom a retired nurse diagnosed my MERSA day 3 of a cesarean birth. Daytime I felt fine my fever would spike at night.

[@yolandaaguilar3652]

Blessings to this Beautiful Family. God Bless All 🙏 ❤❤❤from SO CA 🙏 🙌 ❤️ ✨️

[@donnawarmouth9329]

Oh my goodness. So much love in that amazing family!!

[@SandKayaker]

Bless you and your mother!

[@angelasieg5099]

I wonderful story I wish them all the best and many blessings

[@annevanderlaan6441]

What a blessing! God bless your family!

[@audraarndt1824]

❤❤❤❤

[@jilldowding-walker8066]

Bless that beautiful family! 🙏

[@loloca]

So awesome 😊

[@bronwyn117]

What a beautiful story! It’s so amazing that she survived!

[@ravenwanger1706]

❤❤❤

[@egancheez]

If the mother of this woman is doing gestational surrogacy, then they are doing IVF (in vitro fertilization), where the daughter donates her eggs and the son-in-law donates his sperm, which makes sense. Because if they did traditional surrogacy, which it most likely isn't because doctors said the woman's ovaries are still healthy, the grandmother would be the baby's biological mother, which would be so weird (the grandmother would be her granddaughter's "mother," and the baby would be her "mom's" sister. Essentially whack stuff if it was traditional surrogacy). Also weird that this news station doesn't mention IVF, as if that is a forbidden thing to say because of the news station's demographic. There is nothing wrong with IVF, people. Good grief.

[@mariabunch3541]

Mormons don’t have any problem with IVF. Your assumption is off base. I thought it was pretty clear from the report that it was the daughter’s biological baby.

[@rhondaphillips432]

PRAISE THE LORD FOR GRANTING LIFE FOR THIS FAMILY ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@YlvaBjarnson]

I don't believe that you are ready physically or emotionally for another baby yet!😢 Your son is a baby😢

[@vickiegibson2920]

@@YlvaBjarnson my children were close together. There is nothing wrong with having children close in age to each other. Sounds like her parents live close so she will have family back up. This gal wanted more children and was able to have this child now.

[@ChrisJericho-yf4db]

I guess everyone's different. I kind of agree as some people dont understand what being a parent is all about and how much of your life you have to give up but that's just me. I find you should get through the first year or 2 before you decide you want a big family.

[@kimmiecat420]

Wowsers!!

[@nancylowe2692]

Such a great story! Thanks!❤❤❤

[@patriciadumont7059]

A beautiful story!!

[@maraleefoster4354]

A story that would not be possible if project 2025 is put into place.

[@triciabrooks2520]

Glory to God. ❤💞

[@karencole8136]

He's beautiful

[@elliesouza717]

@rev.elsiecompo4542 Thankfully, you aren't God and this isn't your job. I'd be a little more concerned with your behavior and how completely opposite it is to anything Christ taught

[@elliesouza717]

@rev.elsiecompo4542 Thankfully, you aren't God and this isn't your job. I'd be a little more concerned with your behavior and how completely opposite it is to anything Christ taught

[@taj3925]

🙏

[@elliesouza717]

@veg2489 It's not for you or about you... Even if you are a girl

[@1AthenaStorm]

Their voices... I'm unable to watch it thru.

[@justawaitress8421]

Kinda surprised, not surprised, that absolutely nothing was mentioned, or even seems to be considered, on how that bacteria got introduced into her dilated cervix in a hospital birth setting with constant demanded “cervical checks” via hospital staff.

[@elliesouza717]

@jeangemmel7895 smh 🙄

[@nmtumbleweed5320]

The PoweOOORRRRRofpf ppaaye!

[@mariabunch3541]

Her mother is an angel.

[@moniemaker27]

What the sigma

[@Inquisitor2024]

Gross.

[@elliesouza717]

@slsmith5267 just because you have an opinion doesn't make you right

[@elliesouza717]

@azureavocado5195 neither are you, sweetie. Your opinion doesn't matter

[@elliesouza717]

@lorig4871 only those who think it's their place to judge

[@elliesouza717]

@thewordistruth399 I think I'll stick to what God says and not your twisted version

[@agarcia8571]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@elliesouza717]

@slimthickaz it was an infection, genius

[@lacey6800]

Thank you God for saving her! God is so good! 🤍✝️

[@stonecrestquilt]

Lovely story and could you please ask that young lady where she got that beautiful white shirt she is wearing?

[@jenbell9823]

Really?

[@mm-ln9sw]

😂😂😂

[@cynthiaholland13]

Oh my goodness. I know!!! Modest but sooo lovely

[@JFKismyhusband_]

Its so beautiful

[@nicolad8822]

🙄

[@jerig2820]

What an inspiring story!! God is sooooooo good, isnt he?? You can't beat, the POWER of PRAYER!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️✝️❤❤❤❤

[@h.b16]

The vocal fry is so bad. Speak normally.

[@Kellbell00]

She was recently intubated. She literally had tubes in her lungs, that’s going to irritate the esophagus. Think before you speak.

[@Harlow_Khmer]

​@@Kellbell00what about her husband? He is doing he vocal fry thing also 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lienbijs1205]

Great story, but what happened to the voices of both? Her voice has this problem more serious so I thought her vocal cord is damaged, but he is talking the same way but less serious like they can't use their voice anymore in the second half of their sentences, like they are on drugs or ill or having a throath desease? Sorry for my English.

[@scottishmamalivingingodslight]

@lienbijs1205 Its emotion, their voices change the more emotional they are, thus the common phrase ‘she/he got choked up’. They are discussing an incredibly traumatic time in their lives! I pray that they have been receiving counselling as it would be totally understandable if they both had ptsd and I would imagine that the Mama is at risk of Post partum depression. I can see the sadness even as she says that she is so grateful that her baby gets to hear her Mums voice - there is deep sadness that this is necessary and that she is missing out on the bond and connection with her baby girl in the womb.

[@lindabratsch9091]

After the emergency hysterectomy, her lungs filled with fluid in another health issue and she had to be intubated, but kind of a judgmental to remark about folks’ voices…js

[@TShirtAndReeboks]

I have noticed that a lot of people from Utah talk like this. This would be a normal accent and way of talking for them.

[@pianowoman5468]

@@lienbijs1205 Sounds like vocal fry, to me. It’s a learned way of talking that eventually damages vocal cords. Both of these people are doing it very badly.

[@Psychiatricnerd]

@@lienbijs1205 it’s normal 🤷🏼‍♀️ it’s west coast style of talking. The voice trails off. They do it in Washington state and Oregon and California too.

[@Bowiefan4ever]

That voice tho

[@Harlow_Khmer]

Good or bad? 😂

[@Harlow_Khmer]

Vocal fry or some crap like that

[@kimberlytousley3450]

❤

[@bettybelongia7213]

❤❤🎉😊

[@diytwoincollege7079]

Find out where the husband was during her pregnancy

[@Harlow_Khmer]

😱😂

[@momsterzz]

I really hard to listen to them with their very strong vocal fry

[@3doodlz]

Same

[@tammiep9628]

I feel bad but I feel the same way they keep bringing down their voices. My daughter does this also and when I’ve said something to her, she just gets upset.

[@nicolad8822]

Trivial and pathetic reason, Americans all round have weird vocal patterns.

[@nuwon8154]

Why are they both talking like Darth Vader as a valley girl? 🤔

[@kellibryant707]

God is so good all the time. ❤ please share your story to all will listen. Share the good word. God bless you all.

[@reginarassi4169]

God has plans for you! So happy you are ok!

[@cdelane3335]

Amazing story and definitely a miracle.

[@carliecollette7165]

Miracle! 🙏

[@lorig4871]

People playing God

[@askew9976]

People pretending “god” is real. 😂😂😂😂

[@vioig1449]

@@askew9976 you born in 9976

[@Psychiatricnerd]

@@askew9976what’s funny about making fun of people’s beliefs?

[@Jax52reg]

This is not playing God……this was a gift from one mother to another mother!

[@ChrisJericho-yf4db]

Its just a saying doesnt mean the person is religious or not. Ok how about "messing with nature". Is that better for you all?

[@joeybobbie1]

God did perform a Miracle. I’m really glad she will be able to be there to see her Children grow up, and be the Mom she wants to be. Praise God she is ok.😁❤️

[@Calvin.rx1l]

Her mom was 40... ok so she was relatively youngish when she carried her daughters baby.. her daughter looks 30.. her mother must of had her very young which is not the case for most people. Still a good story nonetheless but usually its the sister to carry their infertile siblings' baby, not the mom due to the age of the mom alone but since the mom was also young the mother carried her baby

[@jackee1054]

Her mom is 48....not 40. She said it fast but listen again.

[@cynthiaholland13]

Mom is almost 50 like me. Because I've already had multiple children, I could easily carry more. My grandma naturally conceived at almost 50.

[@ERNIE555]

This world is sick

[@cynthiaholland13]

What do you mean? Because she got an infection?

[@ERNIE555]

@@cynthiaholland13 no, you wouldn’t understand

[@Psychiatricnerd]

@@ERNIE555you mean surrogacy? Because they didn’t adopt? You can’t just make a statement and then say you wouldn’t understand.

[@ERNIE555]

@@Psychiatricnerd the world we live in is sick and it gets worse every minute and yes there are thousands of children without loving parents

[@hresciniti3870]

This is so weird. Y’all could have just adopted but clearly just don’t posses the capacity to love anything more than yourself. 😂😂😂

[@nicolad8822]

Really?

[@Harlow_Khmer]

​@@nicolad8822yes, it makes sense when you actually think about it. It may sound harsh but the OP has a good point. 😂🤷🏽‍♀️

[@vickiegibson2920]

There is no sin in wanting a biological child.

[@hresciniti3870]

@@vickiegibson2920 literally don’t talk to me about sin. Lol lol y’all wouldn’t recognize Jesus if he was shitting on your shoe. 😂😂😂😂😂 Jesus would want you to adopt a baby that needs a home, not be selfish and create another one that will need help later in life. No one said you couldn’t be selfish, I’m just not gonna let anyone pretend like it isn’t selfish.

[@ChrisJericho-yf4db]

All we need more of on this earth. But once they have kids and realize it sacrifices their life maybe they wont want their big family lol

[@donnakearse2503]

Like,like,like,like😤

[@veg2489]

Too creepy for me. It's a no. I'm a girl lol

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

This is wrong on so many levels... 🙄

[@leahtv7778]

1 n c 3 5 t

[@Harlow_Khmer]

What? Why? 😂🤦🏽‍♀️

[@middlemarie2]

The Mormon god disapproves

[@Psychiatricnerd]

We don’t know definitively that they’re Mormon.

[@middlemarie2]

@@Psychiatricnerd Utah and they talk about god. Mormon

[@edw8889]

In the new America trump wants this won’t be legal. If you want to stop loving families with fertile issues from not having a much wanted baby vote for the orange one

[@cocoemrick1903]

Delusional much?

[@mysticalbeeson]

Y'all are crazy! You act like he hasn't been president before! Our country was in a much better place under his direction and care! Anyone that thinks it's better NOW is an idiot and not a realist!

[@Harlow_Khmer]

Your TDS is showing. It's pathetic how brainwashed you are. We were doing great under Trump. He didn't do any of the things leftist liberals claimed he would do.. And now you guys are doing it again.. Spewing lies.. Evidence speaks for itself.. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@thewordistruth399]

I'm sorry, but I do not think this is praiseworthy at all. I think it is a gross violation of her own marriage and the marriage of her daughter and son-in-law. She is carrying the child of another man in her womb and so giving the appearance of impropriety, which a woman pregnant with a baby that is not her husband does make it seem like she engaged in behavior which is contrary to the Word of God.

[@LS-eo5hg]

in the Bible when Naomi’s sons both die and Ruth the daughter in law married Boaz and had a baby she gave the child to Naomi as her own son. This way is fine but I’m not sure about the medical intervention side of things tho if ur gona say it’s playing God then any medical intervention is also.

[@saltcitysunshine]

I think it’s a gross violation of Matthew 7:1-29, Romans 14:10-13, Luke 6:37, and James 4:12 for you to post this comment.

[@LS-eo5hg]

@saltcitysunshine Whose comment?

[@saltcitysunshine]

@@LS-eo5hg not yours, the OPs 😅

[@nicolad8822]

Weird religious double speak.

[@rev.elsiecompo4542]

And the spawn of satan is born. If you can't see what's wrong with this story then it's already to late for your salvation.

[@nicolad8822]

Cray cray.

[@tracycrider7778]

You’re wayyyyyy off base on this one cray cray

[@22SweetTeaRexes]

That’s truly terrifying. 🫣😱 Thank goodness you’re ok, miss. 😰

[@elliesouza717]

@Soli_Deo_Gloria_ maybe to you

[@22SweetTeaRexes]

Yeesh. 🫣😱

[@slimthickaz.]

This is awkward, I bet she took the safe and effective.