I held our newborn daughter in my arms for the first time, tears streaming down my face as Dylan kissed both of us, whispering that our family was finally complete.
She was so tiny, so perfect. Her little fingers wrapped around my thumb as she let out a soft cry. “She’s here,” I sobbed, looking down at the miracle we had created. “Our baby girl. She’s really here.”
Dylan leaned over the hospital bed, his eyes shining with tears he didn’t try to hide. He kissed our daughter’s forehead so gently, then kissed me with so much love it took my breath away. “You did it, Ivy. You brought her into the world. I’m so proud of you. So grateful for you. Thank you for giving me this gift.”
I looked up at him, exhausted but happier than I had ever been in my life. “We did this together. After everythi
