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A new Minnesota mom saved her husband’s life earlier this month, just days before giving birth to their first child, the family says.
Ashley quickly called 911.
“The dispatcher walked me through CPR, ’cause I am not trained,” Ashley, of West Saint Paul, toldWCCO. “They wanted me to get him down to a hard surface but I explained to them that I am 39 weeks pregnant.”
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Andrew was rushed to St. Paul’s United Hospital, where doctors confirmed that he had gone into cardiac arrest, WCCO reported. He was sedated and tests showed that he may have suffered a “catastrophic brain injury,” according to the GoFundMe page.
The next day a “miracle” happened. Andrew’s health began to improve.
Ashley’s induction was delayed for a day, as she remained at her husband’s side. And when she was set to give birth on Oct. 18, Andrew was moved into her laboring room so he could witness the delivery, despite needing constant monitoring.
“As if they hadn’t faced enough challenges already, the induction process for Ashley stalled for her at five [centimeters],” the GoFundMe page reads. “The doctors informed her a C-section would be required. Because of limitations in the [operating room], Andrew would have to watch via FaceTime in the next room.”
So he did. Their son, Lennon Andrew Goette, was born last Friday weighing 6 lbs. and 14 ounces. And on Monday, Andrew underwent surgery to resolve his heart arrhythmia.
Although the birth story is not what the couple had planned, Ashley told WCCO said she’s grateful that all has ended well.
“All of that is nothing,” she told the station. “He is coming home and that is all that matters.”
source: people.com
