Miracle Babies
- Dec 19, 2025
- 3 min read
By Kimberly Nelson LMFT
Have you ever hoped and prayed for something that seemed impossible to get? Maybe finding that dream job, buying the house you love or getting accepted to that perfect school? In 1995, I got married to my wonderful husband. We got connected, started working and developed community. Life was good. Then we decided to start a family.
It was not as easy to get pregnant as we had hoped. After trying for 5 years and watching friends have babies with ease, I was feeling sad, anxious, and frustrated. I longed to be a mother but it just was not happening for me. We ended up going to see Dr Werlin, a fertility specialist.
With Dr Werlin’s help, I got pregnant with twins! We were so excited to be expecting after 5 years of trying. However, our joy was short-lived. In my second trimester, I started spotting. I called my OBGYN and she did not take it seriously. My husband encouraged me to change doctors. I am so thankful I did! At 20 weeks in my pregnancy, I went to Dr Vera Berile. She did an exam and sent me straight to the hospital where I had emergency surgery to try and keep my babies. There was a 50/50 chance the surgery would be successful. If it was not, I would give birth and in 2002 babies did not survive that early in pregnancy. I remember the night I had gone to the hospital and through surgery. It was midnight and I was all alone.
The nurse came into my room and said something indicated that the surgery did not work. I was devastated as that meant my children would not survive. That night all I could do was pray and cry out to God. I surrendered my children to my Creator and prayed that He would save them but I knew I had to be willing to let them go, as painful as that was.
Amazingly, the nurse was wrong. I stayed in the hospital 2 months. My husband and mom visited everyday which I so appreciated. Limited bedrest was prescribed at home. We were so excited to have made it so far. We scheduled a C-section at 38.5 wks. (full term for twins). My son Caleb was nearly 8 lbs. and my daughter Isabella (Bella) was 5.5lbs (he was stealing her food in the womb!) We called our kids the miracle babies.
I am so incredibly grateful for my wonderful children. I realize I could have easily lost them and grieve with mothers that have lost their children. The most stressful loss a parent can face. I am thankful for the journey I went on. As challenging as it was, it made me appreciate what I have. I value the experience and needing to give up control and surrendering my children to God.
My kids are now healthy and happy adults. My role as their mom is something I am so thankful for. They both graduated from college this year.
During that challenging time of their pregnancy in my life, I prayed and expressed gratitude daily. It is a habit I continue to this day. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I believe focusing on what you are thankful and grateful for even in the most challenging seasons can make a huge difference in mindset and physical, medical, and mental health. Whatever you have been hoping and longing for, remember to show gratitude for your blessings today, let go and surrender the things you cannot control.
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