After Four Daughters, My Husband Finally Had the Son He’d Always Begged For – But When He First Held Our Newborn Boy, His Words Made My Stomach Sink

believe me. I can’t build a life on that.”

Behind me, my son began to fuss.

Aaron said my name again.

I turned toward the bassinet instead.

For years, keeping Aaron happy had been easier than disappointing him. I had swallowed my doubts, agreed to one more pregnancy, and made myself smaller to keep our family together.

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