Viih Tube, the popular digital influencer and former Big Brother Brasil contestant, recently shared her emotional experience surrounding the hospitalization of her newborn son, Ravi, who faced severe health challenges shortly after birth. The sunshining moment of bringing life came shadowed by anxiety when just 15 days post-birth, Ravi was diagnosed with enterocolitis, a serious gastrointestinal condition.
The ordeal began when Viih noticed alarming signs — blood, alarmingly present, during one of Ravi's diaper changes. "Era uma fralda com tanto sangue que era alta, muito fedido, como se fosse uma borra de café," she recounted, highlighting the gravity of the situation. These distressing symptoms led to an urgent trip to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in São Paulo on November 25th, where Ravi would spend the next 20 days battling this rare condition.
Upon arrival at the hospital, medical teams conducted various tests, contemplating several possible diagnoses. Viih expressed her fears, stating, "É uma doença muito grave... Eu tinha medo de contar o diagnóstico porque eu sabia que muitas mamães já tinham perdido seus filhos, principalmente prematuros, com enterocolite." Eventually, Ravi was diagnosed with enterocolitis, which, according to her, is not only rare for full-term infants but can evolve tragically.
Despite the seriousness, Viih reassured her followers, "O Ravi tá ótimo, o Ravi tá bem em casa, tá mamando bem, mas eu ainda não tô bem," illustrating her struggle with post-traumatic stress and anxiety following this tumultuous experience. After spending nearly three weeks under intensive care, Ravi was finally discharged on December 14, signifying the end of one harrowing chapter.
Through her social media updates, Viih uncovered the emotional toll of both the hospitalization and the subsequent decision to stop breastfeeding Ravi due to severe allergies. "Provavelmente a enterocolite foi induzida por uma alergia severa que atacou o intestino dele," she clarified, underscoring the doctors' beliefs about the potential causes of his enterocolitis.
Viih, who lost over ten kilograms during this strenuous time, also candidly discussed her challenges with anxiety. "Eu estou vivendo um estresse pós-traumático. Eu faço terapia, psicólogo e tudo. Ainda estou com muita ansiedade... não consigo dormir, não consigo comer," she shared. This confession reflects the reality many mothers face during health crises with their children, where nacho-like feelings of alertness and dread often reverberate long after the immediate threats have subsided.
Varying opinions floated through social media during the ordeal, some attributing Ravi's condition to factors surrounding his birth. Viih, ensuring her followers understood the truth, vehemently stated, "Como eu sempre falei, não é o caso do Ravi. Não teve absolutamente nada a ver com o parto." This determination to dispel fears and rumors emphasizes her advocacy for clarity and transparency for the sake of other parents enduring similar tribulations.
Throughout their stay, Ravi's vulnerability was accentuated as he faced life-threatening complications from his condition. "A gente ficou por um fio. A gente rezava porque à todo momento poderia acontecer uma situação pior," Viih recalled, giving her audience insight not just to the medical aspect of the experience but also the sheer emotional struggle to cope when every small change in condition could signal something dire.
Finally, the healing process began, and with her son now safely at home, Viih reflected on the importance of faith and community support during this period. "Foi Deus, gente. Foi Deus que me acalmou e livrou meu filho," she affirmed, providing source material for the notion of healing not just as physical but deeply emotional and eternal.
Though Ravi is on his road to recovery, the scars of anxiety remain for Viih. Her candid discussions about her parenting challenges and mental health issues highlight the necessity for more open dialogue about these subjects among new mothers.
Viih Tube's courageous recounting of her struggles serves not just to inform but to support those who may find themselves on similar journeys, reminding them they are not alone.
