Mom's Quadruplet Pregnancy Is Filled With Heartache But She's Refusing To Lose Heart
January 05, 2021
Marquita Timmon’s quadruplet pregnancy was a journey filled with heartache. But this brave mom is refusing to lose heart.
Most mothers are not expecting multiples of any kind when they become pregnant. Such was the case with Marquita Timmons who learned she was expecting four babies. Quadruplets!
RELATED: Mom Gives Birth To Quadruplets And Then Gets Brutally Honest With Before And After Photos
The 33-year-old mother experienced health complications in her 28th week of the quadruplet pregnancy, ending with an emergency cesarean procedure. She delivered the babies at the Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
Quadruplet Pregnancy Is A Difficult Journey
The odds of a quadruplet pregnancy are 1 in 571,787, but there she was in the hospital room.
Marquita’s family has a history of multiples in the form of two sets of twins. Her boyfriend, Bruce Daniels, however, he did not have that in his family history.
So where did the quadruplets come from? No one really knows.
When Daniel counted the number of babies, Marquita was beyond shocked.
RELATED: Quadruplet Pregnancy For Triplet After Infertility Battle & Her Own Heartbreaking Triplet Pregnancy
"I always tell people if I had been standing when I got the news, I would have passed out," she admitted.
With the extraordinary births, doctors shared some potential health concerns with Marquita Timmons. They spoke on the possibility of preterm labor, growth defects, and even preeclampsia.
Marquita was already experiencing concerns with her inability to eat anything except for cereal. Her morning sickness was so bad that during the early months of the quadruplets pregnancy, she had no choice but to stick to that food.
She had no idea what was to come next.
She gave birth to MaliyhaJean, MahoganiRose, SyrBrank, and MysterBo. Each of the children weighed somewhere between one and three pounds.
MahoganiRose was born without organs and died five days later. MaliyhaJean, while still in the womb, was suffering from a declining heart rate before being delivered.
"The past seven months of my life have been consumed by this idea of bringing four new babies into the world. Suddenly, I am only bringing three home," the mother confessed. "It doesn't feel real."
Finding Hope In The Darkness
Marquita only learned about MahoganiRose after regaining consciousness.
“We knew she wouldn't have a bladder, but no one caught the fact that she didn't have any genitals, ovaries or anything like that.”
"Doctors determined they wouldn’t be able to save her life. It was just a matter of time."
RELATED: Mother Of Quadruplets Makes Brave Choice To Carry 4 Babies Knowing Only 1 Would Survive
Marquita Timmons made the decision to not revive the baby when her breathing stopped. She and Bruce were with the baby when she passed.
Despite the sadness that has marked her quadruplet pregnancy journey, Marquita has not given up feeling grateful for what she does have.
“The babies will actually turn one month old on Christmas. Even with all of the sadness, that always makes me smile because as each day passes, they are getting stronger and as they get stronger, I do too."
YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: 2 Years After Miracle Baby Ends Couple’s Infertility Woes, Quadruplets Birth Is A Blessing
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
LISTEN: Dying 9-Year-Old Boy Bailey Cooper Lives Long Enough to Meet Baby Sister
h/t: Baby Gaga
Featured Image Credit: Facebook/12 News
Get in touch with him at aarondanthony.com and check out his debut short story anthology Honey Dreams on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Walk in God’s Love on Valentine’s Day - Your Daily Prayer - February 14
Valentine’s Day can highlight what’s missing, but God’s love never leaves. This devotional invites us to choose love that lasts, every day.
Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Walk in God’s Love on Valentine’s Day - Your Daily Prayer - February 14
Valentine’s Day can highlight what’s missing, but God’s love never leaves. This devotional invites us to choose love that lasts, every day.
Past Stories
- Motherhood Fuels Elana Meyers Taylor as She Competes in Her Historic Fifth Olympics
- Top 25 Christian Songs Named for Bible Verses - Scripture Inspired Hymns
- 39 Best Birthday Bible Verses For A Son To Celebrate With Scripture
- When Peace Is Disrupted
- Florida Man is a True Hero After Saving Two Toddlers He Found in the Middle of a Busy Street
- Family of Young Boy Who Almost Drowned Meets the 911 Dispatcher That Helped Save His Life
- Neighbor Risks His Life to Save a Mother and Her Children From a House Fire
- Woman Receives a Letter in the Mail From 1953 and Figures Out Who It Belongs To
- Can You Lose Your Salvation?
- 10 Classic Christian Sunday School Songs That Kids Love To Sing
- 37 Best Birthday Bible Verses For A Daughter To Bless Her Special Day With Scripture
- These Two Mini Goldendoodles Are the Best Part of This Wisconsin Hotel
- After His Truck Became a Meme, the Community Stepped Up With a Huge Act of Kindness
- 15 Comforting Christian Songs for a Death or Tragedy
- What This Waitress Leaves For These Tired Firefighters Is So Touching I Cried!
- Woman Gives Birth Without Knowing She Was Pregnant, Leaving Her and Her Husband in Awe
- One Small Act of Kindness at a Pharmacy Led to an Unexpected Blessing
- After Years of Waiting and Loss, This Couple’s Path to Parenthood Took a Beautiful Turn
- 200 Hamburgers, Endless Smiles: Shelter Dogs Get a Feast They’ll Never Forget
- Meeting God in The Quiet
- What Began as a DNA Test Became a Father-Son Reunion Years in the Making
- A Simple Flea Market Visit in Kentucky Leads to an Incredible Family Reunion With the Past
- She Found a Lost Wallet on the Subway, Not Knowing How Returning it Would Change Her Life
- Supercentenarian Celebrates Her 111th Birthday and a Life Well Lived With Family and Friends
- Finding Love Again at 78, This Loving Couple Met at Church and Married Four Months Later
- Siblings Are Heroes After Saving Their Bus Driver and Keeping the Other Kids Calm
- Brave Father Runs Back Into Burning Home to Rescue His Daughter From House Fire
- The Power of Your Mouth
- Born in the Middle of World War I, This 108-Year-Old is Still Going Strong
- Diagnosed With Bone Cancer, Young Soldier Reunites With the Dog He Loved Overseas
- Baby Boy Born in a Carl's Jr. Parking Lot After Parents Didn't Make it to the Hospital On Time
- Landlord Surprises His Tenants By Offering Free Rent in November and December
- Birthday Boy Saves Friend From Drowning at His Own Pool Party
- His Girlfriend Had Sweet Memories of Bass Pro Shops, So That's Where Her Boyfriend Proposed
- Proud Parents Get a Surprise Visit From Their Soldier Son After Over a Year Apart
- Into the Deep End
- 93-Year-Old Grandfather Travels 40 Hours to Surprise His Grandson on His Wedding Day
- Trapped in a Burning Car, She Honked for Help, and a Brave Officer Saved Her Life
- Texas City Offers Something Special and Heartwarming With Their 'Grandma Stand'
- At 100, Wisconsin Navy Veteran Founded a Church and Still Serves as a Crossing Guard
- New York Police Officer Reunites With Woman He Helped on a Cold Winter Day
- When They Feared Losing Their Newborn, They Prayed for a Miracle, Then He Pulled Through
- Family Battling Daughter’s Rare Illness Gets the Perfect Secret Santa Surprise
- When a Loyal Customer Didn’t Show Up, This Chef Followed His Heart and Saved Him
- When a Comment Hits Deeper Than Expected
- 67-Year-Old California Man Saves His Family From Fire After Jumping From 2nd Floor Window
Top Artists
Top Music Videos
Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin - Holy Forever
Chris Tomlin Chris Tomlin’s Powerful Live Rendition of ‘The First Hymn’ Will Stir Your Soul
chris rupp When the Saints Go Marching In - Chris Rupp A cappella ft. Deke Sharon and Jeff Thacher
Universal Music Group Women Who Worship - Thank You Jesus For The Blood
toby mac TobyMac Unveils ‘Heaven on My Mind’ Lyric Video
Blog
At GodTube, you’ll find daily inspirational videos to lift your spirits and encourage you in your walk with God. Popular videos include worship music from your favorite Christian artists, cute videos with adorable kids and animals, hilarious videos from Christian comedians, user-uploaded videos, and clean viral videos to brighten your day.