The ultrasound scan that changed
everything
It all began during a routine checkup at our gynecologist, Dr. Rossi’s office. I was sitting on the examination table with one hand resting on my belly, feeling Matteo’s firm grip at my side. He tried to reassure me with a smile, but in his eyes I could see the same apprehension that was simmering in my chest.
Dr. Rossi stared at the ultrasound screen for what seemed like an eternity. The silence in the room became dense, almost tangible. He magnified the image, moved the probe, and counted again with extreme care. In that precise moment, I understood that our lives were about to change forever, even before he uttered a single word.
