Hayley Erbert recalls survival battle as she prepares to welcome baby

Hayley Erbert is “so amazing” herself.

The 31-year-old took to Instagram to mark the two-year anniversary of her health scare and shared her thoughts on how life has changed since she changed her mind.

It was prepared to mention that Hayley was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma and underwent an emergency craniectomy in December 2023.

“Two years ago today, I was given a second chance at life with nutritional surgery,” she began. “These two years, I’ve been through every human emotion imaginable, the kind of cracks that open you up and the kind that bring you back.”

Hayley, who gave birth to Derek in August 2023, announced in July that she was pregnant with her child, marking her

“Reclaiming the part I thought I’d never find again, reclaiming who I am, and moving through periods of loss, triumph, endless fear, sadness, and hope for peace.”

The Dancing with the Stars pro says, “It’s been a whirlwind.

“What a miracle that two years ago I was fighting for my life … and now, here I am creating life,” she added. “