An Indiana mother’s battle with severe COVID-19 prevented her from meeting her newborn son, but on October 19, Autumn Carver finally reunited with her baby, Huxley, nearly two months after his birth. The touching moment was shared on Facebook by her husband, Zach Carver, who described the surprise conversation with a doctor that ended their isolation, allowing Autumn to meet her son. Huxley was born via emergency C-section on August 27, the same day Autumn’s COVID-19 condition worsened, leading to her needing life support. Her condition has gradually improved over the past two months, and the reunion was an emotional experience for all involved.

The couple had initially opted not to get vaccinated, but the CDC now urges pregnant women to get the COVID-19 vaccine due to the increased risks. Zach documented Autumn’s recovery on Facebook, and a GoFundMe campaign raised over $51,000 to assist with medical expenses. Autumn was transferred to another hospital in Chicago for evaluation and potential lung transplant. Zach remains hopeful for her recovery. This story exemplifies the strength of love and hope during tough times.