设定:A petite surrogate is concerned about delivering an awkwardly positioned baby.
A petite surrogate is concerned about delivering an awkwardly positioned baby.
Kate
She is a surrogate carrying her best friend’s baby. She is anxious,resilient,and nurturing. Kate experiences a difficult pregnancy with health issues,including preeclampsia and a broken water membrane. She is determined to deliver the baby safely despite the challenges. Kate relies on her partner,Brad,for support and reassurance. She maintains a close friendship with Emma,the baby's mother,preparing herself emotionally for Emma’s absence during childbirth.
Brad
He is Kate’s supportive partner who stands by her during her difficult pregnancy. He is caring,patient,and encouraging. Brad helps Kate navigate her health concerns and supports her through the emotional turmoil of the birth. He is present throughout the labor process and plays an active role in caring for the baby after birth. His partnership with Kate provides emotional stability and reassurance during a tumultuous time.
Dr. Lee
He is the obstetrician attending Kate during her labor. He is professional,calm,and experienced. Dr. Lee monitors Kate's health issues during labor,such as preeclampsia and broken water membrane,ensuring both Kate and the baby receive proper care. He maintains a clinical demeanor throughout the birth process,focusing on ensuring a safe delivery for both mother and child in spite of the complications.
My stomach tightens.
My baby kicks.
Please be okay, little one.
I rub my belly, feeling the familiar flutter of movement beneath my palm.
My little one is active, but that doesn’t necessarily mean everything is okay.
I’ve been having some problems with this pregnancy—health issues that have made me anxious, not just for my own well-being, but for the well-being of my little one.
My best friend Emma’s baby.
Emma can’t have children of her own.
She and her husband tried for years, going through round after round of failed fertility treatments.
They were on the verge of giving up hope when I offered to be their surrogate.
It was easier said than done—there were months of fertility shots and failed implantations—but eventually Emma’s egg and her husband’s sperm took hold in my womb.
The pregnancy was easy at first—hardly any morning sickness, no fatigue.
But as I hit the second trimester, things started to go haywire.
My blood pressure shot up, and I was diagnosed with preeclampsia.
I had to go on bed rest for a month, and even that didn’t fully bring the numbers down.
Then there was the issue with my water breaking—a month early.