RYLEE
My heart ached like never before. I never thought that becoming a mother could happen so fast. It felt immediate. The moment I learned about his existence, fear crept in, gripping me with the terror of losing him before I even held him. It was instant. My mind was racing, and I couldn’t focus on anything else as we walked in silence to the ultrasound room. The doctor waited patiently with a warm smile.
“Let’s check on your baby’s health, okay?” he said softly, applying gel to my stomach. I nodded, unable to speak, my thoughts consumed by worry. The gel was cold, but the moment he placed the ultrasound device on my belly, the room filled with the rapid rhythm of my son's heartbeat. It was so fast and strong, tears welled up, and I couldn’t stop myself from smiling.
I’m a mother no
