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After years of dreaming about becoming parents, it was finally happening.
The Beginning of a New Chapter
Emily’s pregnancy wasn’t easy.
Morning sickness stretched well beyond the first trimester, and every doctor’s appointment came with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Still, hearing our baby’s heartbeat made every challenge worthwhile.
My parents began collecting baby books.
Emily’s mother started knitting tiny blankets before we even knew whether we’d be welcoming a son or daughter.
Planning the Celebration
Neither Emily nor I wanted an extravagant event.
There were homemade desserts, balloons, children’s games for our nieces and nephews, and a simple cake hiding the secret we’d been waiting months to discover.
Even we had no idea.
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