This was the WORST PART of my wife’s birth story!

[@LaurYoga]

y’all deserved more transparency and attentiveness

[@rainygray249]

but also if they were to tell her they lost a sponge inside her body without thoroughly looking for it, they could be freaking her out for no reason.

[@tsukiyomijewel]

​@rainygray249 they're already freaking them out by how frantic they're looking for that sponge 😂

[@sydneyharp1989]

This is why they count in the first place so they can fix any unfortunate mistakes

[@kittycaruso50]

Right, they should have freaked her out when she had been visibly shaking from nerves through the birth. They should have freaked her out before confirming their suspicions. 😮

[@Thebeezzkneezz.]

Imagine they told her right away, shed freak out tell them to cut her open... cant find it and then they find it chilling on the side table

[@abigailpeck5788]

Oh my gosh that’s so scary! I’m so glad everything worked out well in the end! ❤

[@optimusmike8680]

It’s not really scary, these two are privileged af just to be able to have a baby

[@optimusmike8680]

@@thehobbyisttriesTF dose the origin of fear have anything to do with this dude, like fr fr an it’s sad u have to judge someone u don’t even know bro, like grow up fr fr little one, cause I’m coming from a perspective, you could never fathom going through urself youngin !

[@optimusmike8680]

@@thehobbyisttries an I’m not sure what’s wrong with u, WHERE TF did I judge them bud because I said their privileged I’m judging them like grow tf up buddy, some people in this life, have circumstances an situations better then others an that’s being privileged, that’s not judging them dude, especially if u actually understand the word, mr do u know the origins of shit

[@optimusmike8680]

@@thehobbyisttries an it’s sad a person like u has to act like a whole 5 year old on a KZbin comment section

[@Crochetjay]

⁠​⁠@@optimusmike8680”sad you have to judge someone you don’t know” *says that cam and mal are privileged just to have a baby and tries to devalue the experience they went through when he doesn’t know them*

[@Goddess2018]

And this is why the count is supposed to be complete before they finish closing. Glad everything worked out great!

[@honestlyno4240]

When I worked in L&D we did counts before each closure but for sure before the skin closure. That last count would mean someone either tossed it or it fell in the run off pouches on the side. That is why you watch and while the scrub tech counts each one. The nurses also had to scrub so I always kept a watch on everything. I will say the good thing is they could be fairly certain it wasn’t inside if they counted correctly. Eye contact very important to watch it being counted. I was lucky we had to learn how to scrub in and those scrub techs were tough. I mean we didn’t have one all the time we were tested and quizzed on all the surgeries in L&D. Very grateful for that I always knew the instruments and where we were in each count. When I was scrubbed in it was the same thing I kept an eye on everything even in an emergency. If it was urgent usually we could get a count done quickly prior to starting since we knew what was going on if not we had a portable scan prior to leaving the OR, or if the count was off. I kept track on my scrubs or paper as well. Yes in the old days I wrote VS or a quick note no Identifying information. If you decide to have a repeat C/S next time it is so much smoother. You already are hurting and exhausted and after that long then a C/S the recovery is so much harder. Straight going in you get a spinal, feel some pressure getting baby out which is uncomfortable but no where near like labor and your done. Recovery is also so much better.

[@Goddess2018]

@honestlyno4240 absolutely. From a legal standpoint, it's not "retained" if the counts aren't finished. You shouldn't have to put a person back under because you can't find something. It's traumatic to say the least. They even said it was the worse part of their birth story! The surgical team obviously wasn't 100% sure because they called the anesthesiologist back. It was a policy where I used to work because of the legal implications and it's just best practice. We're supposed to treat the whole patient. Protecting them from added emotional trauma is part of that.

[@Goddess2018]

@honestlyno4240 One more thing, nurses that can scrub are always better circulators! It's great that you got the knowledge and get to work on both sides of the drapes. Just more fun to be had!

[@kiraragner6049]

They would have. They must have just counted it again to make sure and counted one less cause they got stuck together or one fell somewhere, literally anything. You count the amount multiple times because of how big the health risk is if you don’t ensure all the sponges, tools, anything in the patient are out.

[@Goddess2018]

@kiraragner6049 they obviously didn't or they would not need have a need to call back anesthesia. Opening count, closing count and final count. Final should be complete before last stich or staple. They probably had a good closing count and just assumed final would be fine, until they couldn't find the sponge. They more than likely didn't believe it was retained and didn't want to open her back up, but you do what's best for the patients if you can't find it. All this is alleviated by having counts be complete before they finish closing.

[@hattiepurtill]

That’s awful! I hope you have a fast recovery ❤❤

[@lifegoesonuntilitdoesnt]

I hope Mal feels better. Addie is so beautiful and I bet it was all worth it in the end!

[@ArielShapira-vo4tk]

Mail?

[@whoasked4299]

​@@ArielShapira-vo4tk😂😂😂

[@whoasked4299]

Mal*

[@lifegoesonuntilitdoesnt]

Lol yes I meant Mal it autocorrected

[@milliondollargoldrose]

Mal was and is so strong to go thru all that. God bless her

[@katharinewhits]

Omgosh! Iam glad they found it! I love how you tell the good and the bad. You guys are so relatable. Love it.

[@madorefamily608]

Gosh that must scary!! I’m happy that they found it and everything worked out well❤

[@karinaleo2247]

The cutest part about watching you guys is seeing how much more in love you’ve become through your experience and and the act of sharing it. So lovely to see

[@HufflepuffOnThree123]

Awww. I’m so sorry. My sister went through the same thing. I’m happy you and baby are okay.

[@leoshep123]

I feel for you. I had something similar happen with my first child. They couldn't account for a a cotton swab. After i had been sewn back up down there, the doctor had to search inside me to check that it wasn't in there. That pain was worst than the labour.

[@SecularPeculiar]

Omg I could only imagine the pain n horror 😮

[@leoshep123]

It wasn't pleasant!

[@halleyoshiro]

You're both so brave to go through that and to still have a positive outlook on the situation is amazing ❤

[@MAYLA...]

That just made me anxious thinking about it, but I can’t believe how stressed you would be! I’m glad everything okay now though! ❤️

[@samanthabroaddrick2529]

They probably didn't say anything to y'all about the missing sponge until they had to, trying not to stress Mal anymore than she already was. She had already been through so much! Thank God they found ot ehen they did and they didn't have to cut her open again!!!!

[@rokkenrobyn9767]

I definitely understand the fear of hospitals after this, Mal. But stay strong and remember all your physicals still that seem to be less invasive than ever before, and you have another go at trying a home birth next time so you can avoid the hospital as much as POSSIBLE 🖤 always hope. I know it’s cheesy but you do GOT THIS! 🖤

[@Elle_C.]

What a nightmare you went through! 😱 But how amazing you look, Mal! 😍 And congratulations both of you with your precious new born baby girl! 💝

[@Astrid-cr7cb]

Omg early!!! Also, Mal you're so brave for not freaking out and screaming! You're a great mother and Cam you're an amazing husband always supporting Mal!!

[@CairynJay]

I had a traumatic birth experience too - I’m so sorry that you went through all that 😢

[@parkerzeigler431]

Im just glad they owned up to the mistake and were going to make it right and make sure you were safe I know its not what anyone whats to happen but humans make mistakes sometimes but the fact that they were going to fix it instead of leave it and hope for the best I give props to them it takes a big person to say "I messed up " im so thankful your healthy and healing well

[@twinks2.]

Stay strong..a traumatic birth can cause pnd ..please after yourself and take the positives...I was angry at my body n it really didn't help xx

[@jasandraholmes5157]

I appreciate the honesty. 100%%%

[@laura897001]

The search and successfully recovery of that sponge was the best outcome. It shows they were actually present and not just moving through the motions. Shoutout to the scrub nurses in L&D!

[@blueheaven1323]

If they were “actually present” don’t you think they would have noticed or checked *before* they sewed her back up? Their behavior as described and subsequent failure to communicate was highly unprofessional.

[@dove.9833]

I’m so happy she’s here and you guys are healthy and happy ❤❤

[@TheTreehouseGoats]

I’m glad everything worked out well in the end ❤❤

[@addisonfriedman]

Addy is a beautiful girl with strong and amazing parents and she will be loved by us and you guys very much!

[@surayadavis7436]

I’m a nurse in the operating room!! This is quite common and why we have to do a lot of counting to hopefully prevent retaining any foreign objects! The sponges that we use have an X-ray detectable strip so we can find them if all else fails.

[@hadilayyad6147]

So this IS why they had an x-ray done on me as soon as they closed me up after an emergency c-section! I remember thinking ‘what if y’all did find something that’s not supposed to be in me? They would have to cut me open again?!’ I remember bordering a panic attack but thankfully they said it was all clear and they rolled me out to recovery.

[@BriBorgersen]

Omg! That should never, ever happen! I’m so sorry to hear this!

[@cheristump9404]

Bless your heart. You truly have a mommy’s heart. ❤️

[@fenixleber373]

Omg, my grandma had something similar happen and she ended up with no belly button. I’m sorry it was a hard delivery but it’s amazing to see such great parents ❤I hope you’re doing great today

[@alaina5607]

Omg my jaw dropped when I heard that 😭 congratulations though! 🫶

[@FSW02]

Hey, look on the bright side! One bad time at something makes a good story, one more good story makes you even more interesting! You also got your daughter that day too, and one day, she may crack up with that story! You guys make such a cute family! 😊 ❤

[@lisagonzalez8272]

Wow I’m so glad everything was Okay 💓🥰🙏🏻

[@aafiyabinthahmad9022]

Oml, so scary. I heard this happened to a young woman in the town I visited on holiday. A woman gave birth to her child via c section, but they left something in there and sewed her up and they were so rushed for the next birth or something that they didn't bother looking for the missing item on their checklist that they couldn't find(cuz in her country most hospitals encourage for mother's to get C-section births as it brings in more money). She ended up having really bad abdominal pain that didn't go away 5 days after birth and only got unbearable - at which point after multiple visits they decided to believe her and scan her and found that the surgeon had left something in her(I forgot if it was a cotton swab or glove) and she had to go for a follow up surgery and take meds for it. And the worst thing - court cases against big hospitals like that don't end well for the person that sues where she's from, so she got a small amount of settlement money (her hospital fee and both surgery paid for and a bit left over) and the doctor got disciplinary training r something.

[@lavayaaulner7135]

So they almost knocked Mal out just to find the sponge soon after 😂😂😂

[@chrimsonevans2016]

No they almost knocked her back out but found it right before they did 😳😅

[@ReneeWright69]

No. They found the sponge right before knocking her out, not right after. Must pay attention to get the correct information. 😬👍

[@lavayaaulner7135]

@@ReneeWright69 thank you for informing me it was a mistake so you shouldn't tell other people to pay attention when anyone could make that mistake thank you no hate

[@lavayaaulner7135]

@@chrimsonevans2016 thank you

[@honestlyno4240]

Usually we call for a portable scan prior to digging in to see if it is in there while we are looking. You should have already had at least 2 counts prior to the skin closure so If the last one was off you could be fairly sure it wasn’t in there. Anesthesia come in to see what the heck was taking so long. Probably went to recovery and wondered what was up. When I worked L&D anesthesia didn’t leave until the pt was in recovery.

[@TheGoddessRises]

So I’m single, and you both have been keeping me company this whole 4 months of pregnancy, I’m 5 now. So the whole 5 months, thank you both so so much

[@raynalise4591]

Omg I could not imagine! I'm glad my epidural worked well. Helped me get a good nap before pushing for almost 2 hours. I was in labor for about 40hrs. Didn't get the epidural until the second day

[@kellieann_]

My sister got her gallbladder removed and like 3 years later she kept having pain on one of the scars and then it like was pushing out and she never went to the hospital (because she was bad on drugs 😞) & anyways she sent me a picture one day of a piece of glove that was sewed or left inside of her. It was crazy scary I told her to go to the ER immediately and make sure there is nomore inside of her but she never did and she’s okay now this was like 2 years ago. But just shows how incredible the body is and will reject a foreign object. & I’m sorry you went through that I bet that was scary! I have 3 kids and have had 3 c sections so I would be so nervous and scared lol! Glad your okay ❤

[@izzykidman]

I’m so sorry that h had to happen to you now u have a beautiful daughter to look forward to ❤❤❤❤

[@sharonxaudaro4192]

Holy shiii so glad everyone is good💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@cassies5501]

I had a failed epidural before my emergency c-section. Was a crazy experience, hope your birth experience doesn’t discourage you from having more children if you want them

[@sheliadrennan653]

Mel is haveing panic attacks now from her nitemare delivery

[@jadaalicea918]

oh my goodness, i’ve never been this early!! i’m not sure if i am bc yt it barely working for me. but i’m so sorry mal that you had to go through that:((

[@bluebird1951]

Thank God , they found it. ❤

[@jessodaire7253]

You are both doing a wonderful job as parents, learning and growing together with your relationship with the Lord! So proud of you and I live thousands of miles away ❤ stay strong!! Prayers for you and baby Adeline (sorry of spelled wrong!)

[@melanienelson5305]

That is crazy!! Talk about TRAUMA 😢.

[@stella6576]

Yiiiikes Mal!!! But your so strong girl!!!

[@nicolemh]

I’m so sorry that happened to you!

[@SanguineVulpes1996]

I have a c section for my little girl in two days! I’m so excited and nervous at the same time. My last day of work is today, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m so glad they found the Sponge!

[@beckyklepper315]

That is wild!!!😂 😮 Sooooooo glad they found it BEFORE they cut poor Mal open.

[@MsSpktrout]

Omg. This happened to me - sort of. I had an emergency C-section & it was so rushed that the doctor and nurses forgot to count the surgical tools prior to the surgery. They didn’t realize this until AFTER I was sewn back up so there was chaos for about 20 minutes while they ran to go get the portable X-ray machine to X-ray me and make sure they didn’t leave any tools in my body. The thought of them having to open me back up to get out a tool or a sponge if it was left behind had me panicking so much the anesthesiologist gave me a good dose of something that chilled me wayyyyyy out. In the meantime, my husband had gone to be with our baby, and my in-laws and older daughter all held my baby before me because it took so long for them to take me to recovery. 🥺 I’m absolutely grateful that there wasn’t anything left inside of me, but the negligence was mind boggling.

[@noelle5869]

How horrible! Glad your on your way to recovery now!

[@vildhonung3]

All of these things tou mention can cause ptsd, so keep track of any signs that can come for months afterwards. You guys are awesome! ❤

[@katmancilla5777]

Oh my gosh!! That is so scary. No wonder you were so traumatized with everything going on. I’m so sorry that happened to you but I’m also so happy that you have your beautiful baby.

[@ellealesyeuxbruns3211]

Thank you for sharing your experience!!!

[@cassharrisn9699]

Not informing you right away is malpractice and I truly hope you never experience this kind of mistreatment again

[@blueheaven1323]

If you decide to have a second child in the future I would highly recommend going with a midwife instead of the hospital route. They have much better bedside manner, and in my experience actually listened to my concerns and took their time to help me with all of my symptoms and communicate to me what was going on at all times. I also only had myself, my husband, and my midwives in the birthing suite so I felt much more safe and comfortable not having to worry about men I didn’t know being around me in such a vulnerable position. I’m so sorry you had that experience, it was extremely unprofessional of them to behave that way and I hope it wasn’t too traumatic for you guys and sweet baby girl ❤

[@LC05]

My OB only delivers at one hospital in town among many many options. A good friend of mine also works at this same hospital and have heard great things. After giving birth here I 1000% understand why she only delivers there. Everyone is amazing. They communicated with us every step of the way. Not only what the plan was but why that was the plan. They asked if I understood and if I had any questions. Once I asked my questions or said I didn't have any, they made sure to ask if I was good to move forward. I was so lucky to have such a great experience. It sucks that it is so bad for so many.

[@baileysmith7214]

Oh my goodness that’s a lot of bad stuff but I hope it was worth it for you’re beautiful wonderful baby girl! Also mal is so stunning! ❤

[@Kat22783]

Oh my gosh you poor things. Happy everything worked out!❤

[@1987best]

Oh man. That's not good!!! Cam said it right. Mal, hang in there. You both are doing a great job! ❤

[@heavenlyrutledge236]

Congrats 🍾🎉🎈🎊 guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@heavenlyxgurl]

I feel your pain Mal. I had a bad experience too. 2 month later, I still have flash back. I was induced with balloon overnight with baby having irregular heart beats. Then next day I was induced more with medicine(baby still having up and down heart beats) and was told I won't be in labor till night time. So I sent my husband away to run errands. The medicine got my blood pressure super high and baby still unstable) Once he left not too long, I was in active labor(water broke, 7 cm dilated) and I was in so much pain alone and scared. Roughly 2 hr later I called him back. Got epidural twice(1 failed), cervical check(baby still high and 7cm dilated still). Another 2 hrs passed, still 7cm and baby still high up with no changes. My blood pressure and baby heartbeat have no improvement. We had an emergency c section. During surgery, the doctor was about to stitch me back up, till the anesthesiologist saw blood coming out from my urine bag. They found out they accidentally cut my bladder. During that time the painkiller worn off and I was feeling everything. I hear everyone running around and the doctor was talking to a urologist. Stitched me up 40 mins later, had to keep my urine bag for 7 days, get a CT scan on the bladder.... but my baby girl is healthy and I survived the whole experience. But I have a bad postpartum depression now.

[@klolive2369]

Oh my gosh!!! As a mom that’s my worst fear after 3 c-sections! As a Nurse I understand there is over sight but HOT DAMN that’s ridiculous!

[@chosen9758]

Thankfully the 2 of you are positive people because nothing about that story is beautiful. It's all scary, really scary and traumatic

[@sunshinecrochets]

I'd be so frightened if I was one of the attendants there, thank God you're safe❤

[@zuriii]

That’s so scary!! I just finished up a rotation at a hospital, and here’s a new fear unlocked: one of the nights a woman went to the hospital in labor and wanted an epidural, but the pharmacy didn’t have any made so the doctors were trying to call the graveyard pharmacist to make some, but she had stepped out of the pharmacy to do something and no one could get ahold of her for a bit. Imagine being scared and in labor and they literally cannot give you an epidural because they just don’t have any 😬

[@1HoneyBee69]

I had 3 failed epidural 42 hours of labor and then during my cesarean the epidural wore off and I can't even explain how much pain I felt, anastioligist came in and I seen this like 1-2 foot long needle then don't remember to much after that. That was one of my fears is that they left something inside of me.... I can't even imagine that. I am so happy you guys are happy and healthy

[@Alli_luvs_pink_palm_puff]

I feel bad for u bc u had to handle pain that long I would’ve past out :(((

[@SydneyFIR]

Glad everything worked out my mom had a sponge left in her when she had her hysterectomy and it nearly killed her I’m glad your doctors cared to make sure you were good ❤❤

[@sharonxaudaro4192]

So strong and beautiful 💜💜💜💜

[@Reniebeanie87]

Oh heck no... I'd freak. I have a story... but I don't think it would help with the anxiety. I'm glad your lil one is here safely ❤

[@kj66991]

You poor thing! I can’t believe they still do episiotomies. Thank god they found the sponge and I’m glad you’re recovering ❤️‍🩹

[@RMGrmgryfry1024479]

THANK GOD they noticed!!! 😮 my moon experienced something similar with me 24 years ago and it messed her upp

[@suzannechristenson9164]

Omg leaving something behind in a patient during surgery is am incredibly rare chance....but can happen....Lord is good and had your back but my goodness! 😅 glad everyone is healthy and happy ❤

[@ashleyolney3092]

I was in active labor for three days having my son (first child ever) and i demanded a cesarean at that point. During the cesarean my bowel was perforated and they closed me up and sent me on my way a few days later with obvious signs of infection. Exactly one week later i was taken to the ER by ambulance. They found several large abscesses in my abdomen as well as blood clots in my lungs. It took 3 surgery and about 2.5 months to recover before i was able to bond with and care for my son. It was truly awful and ill never do it again. Im glad yours wasn't as bad but childbirth is scary!

[@Tobeattoheat]

The way she looks at you 🥺👑👑

[@janetherrera3424]

I'm happy you had an amazing circulating nurse. Some are not that responsible!

[@cristinab2263]

I circulate in L&D and I have done some serious sponge and needle searching. I couldn't live with myself if i thought something was left behind.

[@Murraysmom2318]

Sorry that happened to you. My mom ended up laboring for 26 hours even though they knew she couldn't have a baby vaginally. The on call doctor said they'd try even though it was impossible. Ending up, causing her a horrific amount of unnecessary pain. Then they kept refusing to let my mom see me because it was nighttime. So she snuck me out of the nursery and caused a lockdown. When a nurse found me with my mother and yelled at her, she said she was done listening to stupid people who couldn't even read her chart. She said the first part sucked but her sneaking me out and sleeping in her arms that night made it a wonderful adventure.

[@morganbixby2562]

Glad they found it while you were still there. A family member had a sponge left inside during surgery (almost 20 years ago), got an infection and almost died and then "passed" the sponge nearly two months later.

[@JohnniesBiggestFan]

Your daughter is so lucky to have parents like you😊☺️

[@samanthabroaddrick2529]

Thats one of my wordt nightmares... Having some clamps or scissors or sponges left inside me during surgeries!!! Ive had several major surgeries and thankfully so far so good!

[@jennifervazquez7553]

It's so good that they took it seriously. Because if they had shown it in you and left it. That would have been very bad. I'm glad they were on it

[@starfish3156]

Poor Mallory ❤ God Bless

[@clayrobins4740]

you two have incredible patience because other folks would flipout

[@katybat6483]

Shes so beautiful!

[@sunshinejones1775]

I feel ya honey.... after the birth of my first child, I had the worst odor and was clueless thinking it was normal after a birth after I went back to my 6 week post birth appointment the doctor found a bunch of gauze sutured in me from my episiotomy and birth. Was so disgusting. So blessed I didn't get an infection. He did put me on antibiotics to be cautious.

[@mixingwithmandy9414]

This happened to me exactly the same way so scary and they eventually found it after looking inside in the bin in the theatre miss count and they count that bin so many times before they reopen ❤❤❤❤❤I feel her trauma that was scary I wish o could hug ya Mel xxx

[@castmemberadventures]

I labored for 22 hours!! Half of that time I didn’t even realize I was having real contractions! I thought it was another false labor moment lol

[@kotlcdaydreamer]

Oh my goodness! That must have been terrifying! I can understand how bad it is if they lose a sponge, since my dog died because they left one in after surgery.

[@AllTheButtons87]

Worst part for me for my first birth - the massage to my lower abdomen to induce clotting since nothing else made me clot after the placenta was removed. Worst part of my second birth - getting stuck at 7cm dilated with intense labor and sitting up for the epidural. Ended up with spinal headaches because a small amount of the spinal fluid leaked out during. I wasn't able to be completely still and bent forward as far as they wanted at the time because um labor.

[@Evers-16]

Omg that’s terrifying! I remember this happened to a lady in greys anatomy!

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Yes, that is protocol in any surgery, they know how many sponges going in, count and count and count again. With the little suturing they did, probably not there, but they had to find it. They were following protocol, not asking you in on the search is also protocol. It was not in you that was the outcome. Having the bases covered is normal(calling the dr back ahead of time is also protocol.)

[@jasmine6802]

I was completely screaming Lawsuit in my head.

[@Geckosareaamazing]

Thats wild also mal your hair looks really good in this video and I love your earrings! Where’d you get them?

[@kimletstalkaboutit2795]

Smh malpractice is very common in starting to realize an that’s not ok at all

[@heatherrr016]

Omg poor Mal!! That’s crazy 😮so traumatic!!!

[@lolenehoffer6332]

You went through the exact same thing as me with my first child I felt the cuts!

[@AbbyBanana]

That was a close call!

[@SnapszDuhh]

That’s horrifying. I’m happy it worked out

[@TheGoAudio]

When I was born, they sewed a surgical towel to my mom

[@dixiievictoriiaa2064]

That's horrible , thank Goodness they found it 😭🤦🏼‍♀️ I would have had a heart attack 😓,I'm so glad you are okay though and congrats on the beautiful baby 🎀❤️🎀she got blessed with two amazing parents ,I absolutely love your videos and so do so many other people 🫶🏼

[@Hellokitty_420]

Awwwwww I’m so happy for y’all