My husband left for a vacation just days before my scheduled C-section with our twins—but when he finally came back, his knees were trembling.

Trevor helped when I asked, but his life hadn’t really changed.

Golf on Saturdays.

Basketball on Wednesdays.

Late dinners with friends.

Meanwhile, my entire world had shrunk to doctor’s appointments, swollen ankles, and counting tiny kicks.

At 36 weeks, my obstetrician studied the ultrasound quietly before turning toward us.

“The girls look wonderful.”

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