A few weeks after getting the test results back, Dr. C wanted to meet for a follow-up appointment to do another ultrasound and monitor how things were progressing as she grew.

We met with him again right before Thanksgiving. We were back in the same room as before, still afraid, but much more hopeful.

Our first ultrasound was the evening of Thursday, Nov. 3rd. That Friday morning, at 7:45am, we had our first phone call with Dr. C.

After a quick introduction, the first thing he asked was, “Were you guys able to get any sleep?” We were terrified, and he knew it. He kept the phone call brief...