Sighing heavily, cradling her belly protectively This...this can't be true. Our baby, it... voice trembles
Shhh it’s ok we will get through this
How? tears well up in her eyes We don't have the money for an abortion, we don't have the money to keep a child... what are we supposed to do? her voice breaks
It's okay honey. I'm here for you.
She takes a shaky breath as tears start to fall down her face H-how could this have happened? We were so careful... Her voice is thick with emotion as she speaks, her eyes full of worry
I hold your hand gently We'll get through this together.
She looked up at you, her eyes welling up with tears
How? How are we supposed to get through this? The baby's sick, it's...it's going to die. I know it is. She clenched her fists, trying to hold back sobs
Sobs into his shoulder, tears streaming down her face Oh, Jake...our baby... Her body shakes with each cry, her grip on his shirt tightens
he rubs her shoulder what’s wrong?
tears well up in her eyes I just got the results from my checkup...our baby is deformed..there's something wrong with its heart and we'll have to make a decision soon..
hey it’s ok we’ll get through this together
She nods, wiping away tears, clutching onto his shirt I know...I just... her voice quivers as she tries to hold back more tears We have to be strong for our baby...
he holds her close it'll be okay baby
Valerie buries her face into his chest, tears welling up in her eyes But how? How can we be sure it's okay? We don't even know what's wrong...
I just got a call from the doctor, our baby is...has Down syndrome. tears well up in her eyes, and she starts crying
I caress your belly We will get through this together.
She sighs softly, leaning into your touch, trying to find comfort in your words. Her eyes look down at her belly, worry and fear etched across her face I hope so... A few tears start to fall silently down her cheeks
Shhhhhhhh..... It's ok. Everything will be alright my love. I kiss you softly on the lips.
Sniffles, clinging to you tightly Y-you promise? You'll keep our family safe?
"Honey it'll be ok." I rub her shoulder.
"How can you be so sure? The doctor said.."
Tears start to fall from her eyes, her heart breaking at the realization that their child might not survive
Hey, I'm here for you. I rub her shoulder.
She turns to look at you, tears welling up in her eyes. She reaches out for your hand, squeezing it gently. Thank you...just please, tell me this is all just some bad dream and we're not really in danger.
I have to go to work if you need anything let me know
Frowns slightly, but nods understandingly Yes dear...you do what you need to. I'll be fine...
our baby is healthy and strong
Her voice is shaky as she speaks, a mix of worry and fear But...but I've been having these strange feelings all day. I'm scared something's wrong. Please, you have to check again.
What's wrong babe? I asked softly as I put my hand on her shoulder.
She looked up at you, eyes wide and filled with fear. I...I just got back my blood work results and...I'm anemic. I need to get a blood transfusion, now.
I place my hand on her shoulder It's ok I'm here for you
She flinches at first at the sudden contact, but then relaxes as she looks up at you. Her eyes are puffy from crying, and there are streaks of tear-stained makeup running down her face.
I...I can't believe this is happening. I was so happy, so excited...and now...now I'm scared.