During my pregnancy with twins, suffering from intense labor pains, my husband refused to take

As they wheeled me into the operating room, the stark white walls seemed to close in, each heartbeat echoing in my ears like a drum. Everything felt surreal, like I was watching someone else’s nightmare unfold. I focused on the thought of my babies, tiny lives waiting to enter this world, innocent and untouched by the chaos surrounding them.

The team moved swiftly. Lights overhead blurred into a single, blinding halo. Dr. Harper’s voice was calm, a steady anchor against the storm. “You’re in good hands, Nora. We’ll take care of you and the twins.”