I always believed that having a baby would be the ultimate bond—a promise that our family would finally be united by love. I envisioned long, tender moments where Bill and I would cradle our child, share quiet smiles over midnight feedings, and celebrate the miracle of life together. For years, we had dreamed about that day, imagining the joy that would fill our home and the closeness that would come with welcoming a little one.

When I first found out I was pregnant, I felt as if the heavens had opened just for me. My heart soared with a happiness so profound I thought nothing in the world could ever dampen it. Bill and I had talked about this moment for so long. We’d spent countless nights whispering about the future—about our baby’s soft laughter, tiny fingers, and first steps. I believed with every fiber of my being that our child would bring us closer than ever before.