As I lay on the examination table, the Doctor applied the gel on my lower abdomen and placed the scanner.
Soon, he turned the screen towards me and said: “Mrs Emmanuel, say
‘Hi’ to your baby.”
I was speechless!
I saw a tiny thing moving and blinking on the white and black screen. I was filled with so many emotions: Love, fear, wonder.
I smiled.
“Hi!” I managed to say.
Then the Doctor moved the mouse around and pointed to the blinking part and continued: “You can see the heartbeat; that’s the heart beating over there.”
“Wait, there’s a heart beating inside me?” I asked, My eyes now wide with awe.
“Yes ma’am! Congratulations!”