Gospel singer Size 8 has opened up about the life-threatening complications she experienced during pregnancy and childbirth, revealing that doctors instructed her husband, DJ Mo, to keep her awake in hospital because they feared she could die if she fell asleep.
The singer shared the emotional account during a conversation with her husband and fellow gospel musician Daddy Owen, as they reflected on the challenges they had faced through pregnancy, parenthood and marriage.
Recounting the birth of her second-born son, Junior, Size 8 described the experience as particularly traumatic, disclosing that both she and the baby were placed on magnesium treatment amid the complications.
She revealed that Junior was born prematurely, weighing only 1.7 kilogrammes, and was also fighting for his life.
“When I gave birth to Junior, niliweka Magnizium ata Junior aliwekewa alikuwa anakufa juu nilimzaa preterm 1.7 kgs,” Size 8 recalled.
The singer recalled the frightening moments she experienced in the labour ward, where DJ Mo was instructed to stay by her side and keep her company to prevent her from falling asleep.
“I remember it was traumatising, nikiwa labour ward, DJ Mo aliambiwa anikeep company nisilale, juu nikilala nitakufa alikuwa anakeep company na bado amepanic,” she said.
DJ Mo also remembered the difficulty of keeping his wife awake while struggling with his own fear and anxiety over…
