The heartbreaking and true story of a young mother who gave birth to triplets and tragically passed away shortly afterward is the journey of
Casi Rott
. This is her story.
The Joyful Secret
Casi Rott was a 33-year-old mother and school secretary from Kansas who, alongside her husband Joey, was already raising two wonderful children. When the couple found out they were expecting triplets, they were overjoyed. Carrying three new babies meant a lot of careful planning, but Casi was thrilled to grow her family.
The Delivery
In late March 2016, Casi went into the hospital to deliver her triplets. The birth was successful, and she safely welcomed her three baby girls into the world. After the delivery, Casi had to stay in the hospital for a few days for observation, but everything seemed to be going well, and she was eventually discharged to go home.
Returning Home
When Casi finally stepped through her front door to recover, she was full of energy. She did not waste a minute. She happily baked cookies, folded the tiny clothes in the babies' nursery, and even pumped breast milk. She was overjoyed to be back with her family and finally spend a few moments at home with her newborns.
The Sudden Tragedy
Just a few hours after being back at the house, Casi suddenly experienced severe chest pains. Joey immediately rushed her back to the hospital. Doctors believe she suffered a pulmonary embolism (a sudden blood clot in the lung). Despite all the emergency medical efforts, Casi tragically passed away that very same day.
A Legacy of Love
Casi's passing was a massive shock to the family and her close-knit community. Her husband Joey was left to raise their five children alone, but the community rallied around him, raising thousands of dollars on
GoFundMe
to help the family. Today, Casi's memory lives on through her husband and children.