Melissa Ordway’s greatest joy is her two daughters, Olivia and Sophie. However, there was one moment where The Young and the Restless star faced every mother’s worst nightmare.
Key Takeaways
- Sophie is Ordway’s youngest daughter.
- The actress delivered little Sophie earlier than expected.
- Ordway is opening up about the complications surrounding Sophie’s birth.
Miracle Birth
In 2017, Ordway and her husband, Justin Gaston, were preparing for the birth of their second daughter. What should’ve been a joyous time for the family soon turned into panic.
Little Sophie wasn’t due until January 2018, but made her arrival on December 9, 2017. While Ordway and Gaston were overjoyed by the birth of their healthy baby girl, it was also a frightening experience. Pregnancy complications had Ordway delivering early, making the mom-to-be worried about her and her baby.
Ordway documented the harrowing details in her latest Instagram post. The actress posted a video of herself and Gaston with a newborn Sophie moments after her birth. “Going through old videos and pictures, and I can’t believe Sophie is about to be 8 💕,” the star wrote.
“She came into this world almost 6 weeks early when my placenta ruptured-one of the scariest moments of my life,” Ordway explained. “But God had her. He had us. And she’s here…one of a kind. Unpredictable, strong, joyful, hilarious, and growing too fast.❤️.”
Ordway’s story touched the hearts of many of her followers. “I can’t even imagine that journey. God IS good!💗” wrote one commenter. “Such beautiful, precious memories for you all. God has certainly blessed you,” one fan replied. “I can’t imagine how scary that was🙏🩷,” another commenter wrote.
Birthday Girl
It was a scary moment for Ordway and Gaston, but luckily, Mom and little Sophie came out fine. Today, Sophie is a happy little girl enjoying life and making memories with her parents and her older sister, Olivia.
Sophie and Olivia often make cameos in their mom’s social media videos and photos. Whether they’re taking family vacations, enjoying a dance break, or helping mom get glammed up, there’s never a dull moment in the Ordway/Gaston house.
Based on what Ordway shared, Sophie has inherited her mom’s looks and fun personality. With Sophie’s birthday coming up, it’s going to be a fun and special time for the family. And they’re bound to create many great memories with Sophie’s birthday and the holidays around the corner.
