Basically some lady had a baby, but developed a crazy infection as a result. In order to save her life she would have to have all of her limbs chopped off. Her husband chose that decision for her.
Which you rather have all your limbs chopped off or die and never be able to see your child?
http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/to-save-wife-katy-hayes-life-al-hayes-opts-to-amputate-her-limbs/19478121