The First Time We Bathed Our Newborn, My Husband Saw Something That Shocked Us Both

had been discovered that required immediate surgery to prevent a severe infection. Consent had been signed, but not by us—it had been Kendra, our surrogate, in the heat of the moment. I felt a mixture of fear, anger, and relief. Fear for Sophia, anger that the decision was made without us, and relief that the procedure had saved her. I held her close,continue reading …