A courageous mother, Brie Morgan Bauer, 35, from Kansas City, faced a harrowing ordeal during childbirth, resulting in the loss of her arms and legs. Her baby, Beau, miraculously survived, born at just 2lb 8oz. Brie was rushed to the hospital on February 17 with flu-like symptoms, leading to an emergency C-section at 27 weeks. Post-delivery, Brie suffered severe complications, including Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome, which led to organ failure and a medically induced coma.

The family’s GoFundMe page detailed the struggle: “The medical team struggled to get oxygen to her fluid-filled lungs and to stop her bleeding. Brie began to suffer from organ failure. They advised the family that she was unlikely to make it through the night.” Despite the grim prognosis, Brie fought on. After multiple surgeries and amputations of all four limbs, Brie transitioned to rehab in mid-May.

Brie’s resilience shines as she navigates life in a motorized wheelchair, supported by her husband, Reid, and their family. She shared, “I haven’t adapted to my circumstances yet, but I will in my own time.” Beau, thriving under his father’s and grandparents’ care, visits Brie often. The GoFundMe campaign has raised over $360,000 to cover medical expenses, prosthetics, and home modifications.