Sometimes, practice makes perfect.

Such was the case for Hallmark star Alexa PenaVega, whose fourth pregnancy proved to be her most arduous.

The “Love at Sea” actor shared her alarming pregnancy news in anInstagram vlogon March 18, 2024.

Alexa PenaVega looks at camera

Days later, it came back with a vengeance.

PenaVega described going to the bathroom early one morning and seeing a shocking amount of blood.

She described the frantic dash to the hospital, during which she couldn’t feel her baby move.

Alexa PenaVega mirror selfie pregnancy bump

So, I think it was just asleep.

But that was definitely very scary."

PenaVega said that as long as her condition didn’t worsen, her pregnancy remained low-risk.

Alexa PenaVega poses with three sons Rio, Ocean, and Kingston

PenaVega said in her video.

“‘How long can I keep baby in my tummy?

How long do I have to be in the hospital for?’

I’m just gonna cherish every extra day that I get with little baby.”

A lot of ups and downs."

Indeed, PenaVega’s third pregnancy with son Rio had several strenuous complications.

“It’s just a waiting game for all of us.”