Lucy Hellein, a mother from the United States, already had two children when she and her husband decided their family was complete. To prevent further pregnancies, Lucy opted for a long-term contraceptive implant that releases hormones to significantly reduce the chance of conception. The device boasts a 99% effectiveness rate.
So imagine Lucy’s shock when she found out she was pregnant—at 18 weeks along! During the ultrasound, doctors couldn’t find the implant and assumed it must have fallen out without anyone noticing.
Lucy later gave birth to a healthy baby boy via C-section. In a heartwarming twist, she shared a photo online of newborn Dexter clutching the very implant meant to prevent his arrival. Lucy now calls Dexter her miracle baby and says she couldn’t picture life without him, even though his arrival was unexpected.
To avoid any more surprises, Lucy later chose to undergo a tubal ligation—a permanent form of birth control. Her story is a powerful reminder that, no matter how carefully we plan, nature sometimes has its own agenda. Dexter is living proof of that!
