The first few weeks after Sarah revealed her pregnancy were a whirlwind of emotions. For Sarah, it was a mixture of overwhelming joy, a touch of apprehension, and the constant, nagging worry of how Ethan would react. Ethan, on the other hand, had been consumed by a tidal wave of relief, love, and a profound sense of responsibility. His initial shock had quickly given way to an overwhelming feeling of happiness, a feeling so intense it almost felt foreign to him. He, the perpetually stoic veterinarian, was going to be a father. Their families became their anchors in this tumultuous sea of change. Sarah’s family, ever supportive and warm, rallied around them. Martha, her mother, a retired nurse, became a walking encyclopedia of pregnancy advice, armed with countless books, pamphlets, and

