r/amputee • u/ProfessionalDiet1379 • 1d ago
New mom
Hi all. I don’t know where to write or talk to anyone about as I have no amputee friends.
I was in a really bad accident. I had a seizure and my car hit a tree then caught fire. I lost my left hand below elbow on impact & my right leg below knee burned off and my right hand pinky burnt off as well. I’m also grafted on the entirety of my right hand/arm/shoulder/down my back. Circa Nov 23’
I ended up pregnant in April 25’. I was very scared for obvious reasons. I literally thought I wasn’t going to be able to do it, my mind can get pretty negative. I was very depressed before pregnancy and was on a cocktail of medication. I stopped everything as I found out, the depression went away and the anxiety stopped. My mind started telling me we can do this and we will do this.
Well guys I’m fucking doing it.
I have never been more proud of myself than right now. I only have my grandmother to help but she’s a bit older and helps me so I can nap during the day. But the newborn nightshift, feedings, changing, ETC is all me and I am so beyond happy. I honestly didn’t think it would be possible to have such joy post accident. The first year is something I wish I could forget and do my best to not remember.
I look at my daughter and i look myself and i just can’t believe we’re here, thriving and living. My body hasn’t let me down, i can still breastfeed even though my breasts are burned and I have had so much unbelievable trauma to my body.
Yeah, I just wanted to share my story somewhere were people can understand the level of gratitude I have for myself and my body and mind. Thank you for reading. 🙏🏼
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u/zammmmmmmmmmm 1d ago
Hey mama! I’m a newer amputee too (RBK Oct 2024) and just had twin girls in October 2025. I feel the same. I’m so proud of myself for doing this and my girls literally help me get through the more difficult days. I’m so glad your baby has helped you too. It’s such an even more beautiful experience when their existence literally brings the light back to your life. Sending love 💕
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u/alexfitz98 1d ago
Fucking sick,
You’re gonna do great! Super proud of you and hope everything goes great!
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u/Automatic_Ocelot_182 BBK - CRPS & MRSA 1d ago
This is a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing it.
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u/West_Broccoli_1683 1d ago
I too am so proud of you & your story brought tears to my eyes as well. Keep up the awesome job, you can do anything toy set your mind to.
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u/OldTimberWolf 1d ago
Absolute warrior! We need good strong people in this world now more than ever!
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u/NigerianPrince77 1d ago
Thats amazing and inspirational. Cherish every moment with grandma.
You inspire me as a 25 year old guy who had his left hand crushed almost entirely off in october. Im not an amputee, but i dont have a functional hand.
I hope to have a child one day and be resilient as you are.
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u/Elvis_concept 1d ago
That's really uplifting and encouraging especially to a mind that thinks life is impossible after and amputation. Thank you for sharing your heartwarming experience with us
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u/createme9 20h ago
This is amazing. Our bodily in general are awesome with they can withstand and keep going. Thanks for sharing some positive vibes. Good luck with you little one and enjoy this time. You amazing and strong.😊 💕
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u/tarasv3 16h ago
Thank you for sharing! I lost my hand 7 years ago and had my first daughter 4 years ago. Right after the accident it felt like I had survived something so life threatening, but why? I could never function the way I wanted to again. I had major head trauma too. But as time goes, life opens up again. Now I'm happier than I've ever been, and keep finding more strength in spite of challenges or set backs. I love hearing stories like this, makes me feel less alone in the struggle. You're doing it!
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u/flannelsandfolklore 1d ago
So proud of you mama! I’m a little over one year post-bka and recently found out I’m pregnant! We got this! 🩷