Today we’d like to introduce you to Destinee Scott.
Hi Destinee, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I’m 26 years old. My story is that last year in June, I got pregnant with my 1st child. I went through a lot at that time. I had a stillbirth. I was 38 weeks pregnant full term. That Wednesday, I had got check, but I was telling my doctor I was having bad pressure; she was like he is just head down I said okay. The next day Thursday, I woke up not feeling right. I was in so much pain, but I pushed through it. I told my mom I was like I think I should go to the hospital. I didn’t go to the hospital Thursday night. Went to the circus because I love the circus “LOL”! I was having so much pain while at the circus, and I felt so sick. I get home to get ready for bed; my water breaks at 12pm at night, and I go tell my mom when my water broke; it was green. I’m on the way to the hospital. They asked me questions I could barely remember because I’m not feeling well. Then the nurse told me they didn’t hear a heartbeat. I couldn’t cry at the moment I was throwing up. I was out of it, and then they took me into labor and delivery. I ended up pushing my son out dead with the cord wrapped around his neck two times. All I could do was cry and yell and be angry. I felt like everything was my fault. I kept blaming myself for this mistake.
So throughout the months, I was depressed. I was in a dark place. I didn’t want to talk to anybody, I didn’t want to go anywhere, and I couldn’t see any babies I would cry if I did, and I would walk away. It was a very hard time and still is hard. I had to pray to God, and I would cry every night. I’m still grieving. I have to cope with losing my 1st son by writing letters to him; it will be two years in April that he is in heaven. I tell my story to people because I want to open up to different women and couples who had a stillbirth and lost and don’t know what to do. Because I was the same, I was in a dark place. I didn’t want to talk to anybody it was very hard, but somehow God had a talk with me and told me it would be okay. A year later, I got pregnant again with my miracle baby boy, his name is Aiden. I named his heaven brother Jaiden. My miracle baby’s name is Aiden, and he is five months. God bless me again also I went back to college, getting ready to graduate from UMA Ultimate Medical Academy as a Medical assistant. My story will be heard, and I want to get it out there to help. I have a big heart for people. But I want to say don’t give up! “You Can Do All Things Through Christ That Strengthen You”.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been a smooth journey. I struggle a lot dealing with depression and anxiety and also trying to manage being a single mom taking care of my son doing other things. Trying to finish up my schoolwork, cooking, and cleaning. My struggle trying not to back into my depression, knowing I have a son who looks up to me and loves his mommy. I had to really pray and ask God to heal me; it’s hard because I have been through a lot trying to find myself in life feeling like I didn’t accomplish anything in my life of 26 years. I had a setback, but God brought me through the storm. I still struggle with things, but I know God will help me through.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Well, I do make Logos, Flyers, and Business cards. But I did stop because being in school and trying to take care of a baby lol is a lot on me right now. But I will start back soon. I’m also in the process of writing a book about my stillbirth experience. What set me apart from others was continuing to stay strong when I lost my 1st born.
Any big plans?
My big change is I will be graduating from college UMA Ultimate Medical Academy. I’m in school as a Medical Assistant, so I will be a future MA! I’m glad that I will be doing that. I’m proud it’s something I want to do. I have a heart for people.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Dess_Creations25
