were having a girl, the excitement reached a fever pitch. Melissa spent months curated the perfect nursery, filling it with delicate lace dresses, plush toys, and a hand-painted mural of a whimsical forest. They had already named her—a name that symbolized new beginnings and the end of their long, arduous struggle.
The day of the delivery arrived under a canopy of nervous energy. The hospital room was filled with the soft hum of monitors and the palpable anticipation of a dream finally coming true. Ryan and Melissa stood by my
