Every woman has a tale to tell about the day she became a mother. Some are funny and others, not so much, but all are 100 per cent raw and inspirational.
For Fareena Ismail, her baby girl Ariana Aaleeyah Binte Arif almost didn’t make it into the world.
Mum Shares Birth Story
Taking to theAsianparent app on 29 September 2020 to share her birth story, Fareena said she woke up to a continuous “gush of fluid” on 28 September morning.
That prompted her to call her husband, Arif who was working at that time to return home. They proceeded to the hospital thereafter.
“Gynae came to see me at 12PM and told me I was not dilated yet but [it was] confirmed [that the] waterbag broke. She asked me if I would like to speed up the process (something like induced) or go home and wait for contractions, otherwise to come back at 7AM the next day (sic),” wrote Fareena, who then chose the latter.
Towards the evening on the same day, Fareena was once again rushed to the hospital after her contractions grew consistent. Still, she was only 2cm dilated according to her gynae.
As Fareena’s contractions intensified, so did her fever which she said had reached a high of 39.7 degree celsius.
“Contractions [were] 2 mins apart and I started groaning in pain. Laughing gas was given but I got too high and nauseous. I asked for epidural,” she wrote.
“They kept checking my cervix and I was only 3 CM dilated then. Tried to sleep but kept [getting] woken up every hour to be sponged and given all sorts of medicine. By drip, by pill in the bum, by mouth.”
On top of that, both Fareena and Ariana were recorded having a high heartbeat rate. When morning arrived, Ariana’s heartbeat fluctuated, once returning to a normal rate before plunging to a low.
Furthermore, with no progress in her cervix, Fareena said she was told to be “prepared for an emergency [C-section] but the gynae will make the call”.
“They kept checking me every 30 mins and kept changing my position, gave me [an] oxygen mask to ensure baby’s heartbeat goes back to normal but nothing improved,” lamented Fareena.
However, a couple of hours later, Ariana’s “heartbeat stopped” and Fareena had to undergo an emergency C-section.
Birth Of Miracle Baby Who Was Brought Back To Life
“[Ariana] came out with no heartbeat and [was] not breathing but was resuscitated by the PD,” wrote Fareena who shares that her baby girl was born at 3.5 KG on 29 September 2020.
When a Newborn Fights Back: A Mother’s Heart‑Bumping Tale
Picture this: a team of nurses, emotional and tear‑streaked, insists that this tiny bundle of joy is nothing short of a miracle who’s been breathed back into life. And right beside them, her husband is cracking up, holding a ticket for a very special arrival.
Lost the “Skin‑to‑Skin” Moment
While the baby’s lungs were giving their all, Fareena found herself on the sidelines—no bedside cuddle, no first feeding, and the harshest of blanks: no one to hold her darling little one.
She turned the hospital hallway into a personal grief‑zone, murmuring softly: “I can’t imagine the easiest thing in the world, yet here I am, wishing I could wrap her in my arms.” The truth is, the pain of not feeling that tiny heartbeat close was almost unbearable. Every library‑mountain of grief felt ubiquitous whenever the baby’s cries resonated through the corridor.
Support Is the Nuance That Makes It Work
- Neighbors, friends, and hand‑shakers kept tripping into the ICU side door, offering warm words and gentle hugs over the windows. A symphony of love that made that ache feel just a little lighter.
- Her husband, who had been a one‑man brigade—sorting paperwork, calming the staff, and doing the occasional “ventilate” couples dance—proved that teamwork still counts.
- And, even in the glow of a hospital nightlight, Fareena greeted her baby like a champion: “Hey Ariana, you’ve won the bravest fight yet. I can’t wait to hug you.”
Old‑School Teens in the Support Hall
When the story hit the popular AsianParent community, a flood of sweet emojis formed like a golden north star. Mothers numbered in the hundreds typed “GET WELL SOON, LITTLE FIGHTER!” and “You’re a champ, little diva!”
In a Nutshell
From an ICU room to a digital megaphone, this story made a point: parenthood is not just about the triumphs; it’s the quiet, tear‑laden moments that shape us. Yet the light of family and community shines so bright that we’re ready to cheer our little little hero back to life.
About the Original Post
So, the little nugget you just shared comes straight out of theAsianparent, specifically in their section on Parenting & Pregnancy. There’s nothing fancy beyond that – just a quick line to let you know where the seed came from.
What’s We’re Going to Do With It
- We’ll give that line a fresh spin.
- We’ll sprinkle in a dash of personality – a pinch of humor, a touch of emotion – to make it feel like you wrote it the first time.
- We’ll keep it short, sweet, and still make sure that the credit line is clear and polite.
Rewritten Version
Hey folks! Just a quick heads‑up: this gem was originally published by theAsianparent in their “Parenting & Pregnancy” section. Grab the original link if you want to dive deeper. Happy reading!
