May 29, 2025 By Jessica Bess
My sister Francilia Jadine Garcia passed away on April 18,2025 after delivery two healthy twin boys, Elijah and Micah Garcia on March 20,2025. My sister was a healthy, joyful and caring woman who struggled with years on what doctors carried unexplained infertility. With years of trying, numerous doctor’s appointments, and transforming her life to a healthy lifestyle, she was excited when she found out she was pregnant with twins. Her pregnancy was a joyful and happy experience. She never complained, she enjoyed every moment of her pregnancy. What was supposed to be a happy ending, soon became a nightmare. At 35 weeks, my sister experienced what we know now as the signs of preeclampsia, blurry vision, high blood pressure, and urine in the protein. After being released from the hospital, that same week on Thursday she went back in for an emergency c section because baby A had little movement. The troubles started right after the c-section. Her beautiful smile could not hide how sick she became soon after delivering. Her lab work consistently came back horrible. She was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome. Regardless of how sick she was, my sister could not wait to go home and be with her babies. After two weeks in the hospital she was released and she spent 1 week at home with her babies before falling ill again. Her husband took her to emergency room after experiencing fever and shortness of breath. My sister passing was unexpected, painful and we still can’t believe this is our lives. What started off as a beautiful blessing turned into a life threatening situation. We were not familiar with HELLP or really understood the dangers or hypertensive disorders. I hope my sisters story can bring awareness to every woman and their families. My sister was so special and very loved, I don’t want woman to continue to suffer from these disorders, we need to be aware that timing is key to treating these disorders. My sister was a warrior and as a true mother, she gave her life for her children.
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