From Fear to Faith: Preeclampsia, and NICU, A Mother’s Story of Twin Miracles

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My name is Nerissa McCauley, and this is my testimony.

Learning to Let Go and Trust God

I find it difficult to be open about my private life. I'm someone who usually keeps my story to myself. I used to overthink everything and be so critical of myself that it sometimes became paralyzing—it would stop me from making decisions. That fear often led me to take the safe route and miss out on opportunities. But my testimony has completely changed the way I see life.

The Journey Begins: A Pregnancy Filled with Questions

My testimony is about me—and my pregnancy with my beautiful twin daughters.

At the time, I was with my boyfriend, and I remember praying and asking God for clarity. I wanted to know where I needed to be, and what the right decision was for our future. I asked God to show me if he was truly the man for me—especially with two little girls on the way. As I waited for clarity and tried to read the signs, I kept moving forward, doing what I believed was best for myself and the girls.

The First Signs of Trouble

The first five months of pregnancy went smoothly. I was eating well, feeling good—for someone expecting two babies. But then things began to shift. I started gaining weight rapidly. When I brought it up to the doctor, my concerns were brushed off and blamed on something else. Still, deep down, I knew something wasn’t right. I felt unheard—and unwell.

Eventually, when my doctor returned to town, she took one look and told me I needed to be admitted to the hospital for monitoring. That’s when I was diagnosed with preeclampsia—at just 22 weeks. I had gained nearly 40 pounds from swelling and excess fluid. I was put on strict bed rest, trying to manage my life and work from the hospital.

An Emergency Delivery

During that time, my boyfriend was incredibly supportive. He stayed by my side while I was hospitalized. As time passed, my symptoms worsened—breathing became difficult, and the pain intensified. Due to complications, I had to undergo an emergency C-section at just 26 weeks.

I woke up in the ICU, strapped down with a breathing tube—completely confused about what had just happened. I didn’t even realize my daughters, Solana (1lb 13oz) and Soleia (1lb 11oz), had been born. They were immediately admitted to the NICU for intensive support.

Two Little Fighters

Both my girls are fighters. Solana stayed in the NICU for two months. Soleia needed more help—she had two surgeries and stayed an additional two months. My doctor hugged me warmly during my first follow-up and told me how much fluid had spewed out during the C-section. I couldn’t believe it.

A Shift in Faith and Perspective

After going through all of this, I realized how much of my life I had spent living in fear—afraid of the outcomes of my decisions instead of trusting God. There’s a Ghanaian symbol called Gye Nyame, which means “Except for God.” It expresses deep faith in God's sovereignty. Having my girls taught me that truth. I now believe that nothing I do can stop what God has planned for me.

God’s Provision in the Details

Even things like finding a sitter, getting extra help, and securing a remote job—God made a way. I didn’t have to orchestrate everything. Everything about the girls—their birth, their survival—was out of my control. But I saw God’s hand in every part of it.

Healing in Every Way

Emotionally, I’ve learned not to stress. While the girls were in the NICU, I focused on what I could do: pumping, visiting, and leaving the rest in God's hands. I began to understand that what is meant to happen will happen.

Physically, I went through a lot. My heart, eyes, and immune system were affected—but I’ve overcome all of it through God.

Encouragement for Anyone Going Through It

If you’re reading this, I want to encourage you: trust in God. Find the promises of God in the Bible that speak to your situation, and live by them.

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