Title: Nurse’s Heroic Recovery from Covid to Cherish Daughter’s Development
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A committed nurse from Scunthorpe, who confronted the life-altering effects of Covid-19 during her pregnancy, has recounted how her will to witness her daughter’s growth fueled her recovery. Rose, a mother of four, was hospitalised for 18 days in the intensive care unit of Scunthorpe General Hospital in December 2020. Her state was so severe that she wasn’t able to meet her newly born daughter, Catherine, for more than two weeks. Despite enduring the long-term lung damage and ‘long Covid’, which has kept her from working for over two years, Rose’s determination to be present in her daughter’s future never faltered.
Beginning her maternity leave early at 28 weeks, Rose fell severely ill to Covid-19 soon after leaving work. She narrated how she suffered from spiked body temperature, body aches, and agonising headaches, all leading to her admission to the hospital. In a significant poignant moment, being unable to communicate verbally, she signalled her family by tracing ‘999’ in the air.
While in the intense care unit, Rose met with the harsh reality of her condition as her colleagues took care of her. The serious choice was made to deliver her baby prematurely at 28 weeks, a decision that Rose initially resisted, wishing to nurture her unborn child. However, her husband, Jimmi, aided in convincing her to consent to the life-securing procedure. Catherine was brought into this world 12 weeks early, and it was only after Rose’s condition was stabilized that she could finally hold her daughter.
This touching tale underlines the sacrifice and resilience exhibited by individuals and families affected by the pandemic. Moreover, Rose’s story stands as a concrete example of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity.
This story was reported by The Lincoln Post and adapted from the original reporting by www.bbc.com.
