A Kentucky woman is considered a medical miracle

Nanette Raymer has consistently worked hard to keep her high-blood pressure, diabetes and now kidney disease under control.

But, during some of the most exciting news of her life, Raymer found she had double the reason to worry.

"I feel really good," she said.

Six times a week she undergoes kidney dialysis at Baptist Hospital.

"I had lost 18 pounds and was still going to the kidney doctor regularly," she said. "She had said if you get to a point where you're really sick and can't keep foods down, it's probably time to start dialysis."

Diagnosed with kidney failure a year ago, Raymer wasn't surprised.

She has dealt with its precursor - diabetes - since she was a child.

What did surprise her was the news that she was expecting a child.

"I was very anxious and I kind of wanted it to be, to know that it was going to be okay but we never know that," she said.

Only 2 percent of women with kidney disease can even get pregnant.

This is why this news is even more incredible.

"The lady who did the ultrasound said, 'oh, I have a surprise,' and I said, 'I think I know I what you're gonna say,'" Raymer said. "I see two little flickers and she said, 'Uh yes, you're having twins.'"

At 28 weeks, Raymer was considered high-risk so she took up permanent residence at the hospital until her babies were delivered.

Dr. Cornelia Graves takes care of high-risk patients at Baptist.

"Some people would say, well you know this is dangerous," Graves said. "Yes, is, but this is her choice and she wants to continue with the pregnancy."

Raymer was on an insulin pump, which required a certain diet. She was under constant supervision.

"Our goal is to get her through the pregnancy and get her back on the transplant list and a candidate for transplant as soon as possible because we want her to live another 20 years so she can see her children grow up," Graves said.

Visits from loved ones helped her stay positive.

"Women are not suppose to be able to get pregnant when their kidneys don't work. So the fact that Nanette got pregnant despite her diabetes, despite her high blood pressure, despite her age, despite her kidney failure is really somewhat of a miracle," Graves said.

"I have a very strong faith," Raymer said. "We did a lot of praying even before we decided to see Dr. Graves. So, I think God has a big part in this."

Raymer said it is important to sign up on a local donor list and to fill out a donor card.

She delivered twin boys - Bryce and Blake Raymer - last week. The babies and their mother are doing very well.

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[louisacales]

nice videos, thanks for posting it here

[marijoselovesj]

@nononand that is amazing!!! God Bless you and your family..

[kirafaye]

its amazing some of the maternity medical miracles. I followed a story where the wife had cystic fibrosis and they tried for a while but gave up when she needed a lung transplant. The day before going in for the rehab before transplant she found she was pregnant. She also had diabetes and had the child like at 24weeks (micropremmi). She then got the lungs a short couple of months later (on her husbands birthday), got cancer in her lung then. She is still alive and well and the child is fine too.

[happymoddsinc]

what a very low iq? o wow look i just repeted what i heard from a very good friend supossuly he heard wrong or i misunderstood and by the way i am considered a genuis base on my iq i graduated highschool at 16 and college at 20 thankyou very much nice to know she is alive but dont be running off at me people make mistakes , sorry for the mis understanding

[nononand]

She didnt pass, and it takes a person with a very low IQ to think saying something like that is remotely funny. She is alive and well and soon to be a recipient of a new kidney with 3 very wonderful, smart, cute little boys that love their mother very much. I thank everyone else for their kind words and leave this person to wallow in his/her own misery.

[nononand]

I am Nanette Raymer and I am alive and well. Still waiting on transplant. May God Bless. I will post a videos of my boys soon.

[y0915795611]

It is so beautiful. God is great.

[KiinozWiifey1]

Aww your babys were soooo cute!!! Im not even kidding...they were soo cute!! =D

---MiMi

[sh97]

Did she really pass away? Where did you read this?

[LYDISANC21]

congrats!!!