**Chapter 92: New Beginnings**

New Beginnings The first thing Jacquie noticed as she came out of the anesthesia was the beaming smile on Noah's face. She tried to speak, but her voice was hoarse from the procedure. Noah leaned in, his eyes shining with happiness. "You did it, Jacquie. You're a mom," he whispered, his lips brushing against her ear. As the nurse handed her a mirror, Jacquie saw her three beautiful babies lying in the bassinet beside her. She gasped in wonder, taking in the tiny features of Amaya-rose Emily Johnson-Erlick, Sydney Michelle Johnson-Erlick, and Rae Richelle Johnson-Erlick. The three baby girls were swaddled in soft blankets, their tiny hands curled into fists. Noah leaned in closer, his voice filled with emotion. "Meet Amaya-rose, Sydney, and Rae," he said, his eyes never leaving Jacquie's face. "They're perfect, just like you." Jacquie's eyes welled up with tears as she gazed at her babies. She had never felt such an overwhelming sense of love and joy in her life. She reached out a hand, and Noah helped her guide it to the soft head of Amaya-rose, who was sleeping peacefully. The nurse handed Noah a small card, and he read out loud, "Amaya-rose Emily Johnson-Erlick, 6 pounds 2 ounces, 19 inches long. Sydney Michelle Johnson-Erlick, 6 pounds 1 ounce, 18 inches long. And Rae Richelle Johnson-Erlick, 5 pounds 10 ounces, 17 inches long." He looked up at Jacquie, his eyes shining with pride. "They're perfect, Jacquie. All three of them are perfect." As Jacquie gazed at her babies, she felt a sense of wonder and awe. She had given birth to three tiny humans, and they were all hers. She looked up at Noah, her eyes locked onto his. "We did it," she whispered, her voice barely audible. Noah smiled, his eyes never leaving hers. "We sure did," he replied, his voice filled with emotion. "We brought three beautiful girls into the world." The hospital room was filled with the sound of beeping machines and the soft cooing of the babies. Jacquie felt a sense of peace wash over her, knowing that she and Noah were in this together. They were a family now, and nothing could ever be more beautiful than that. As the nurse began to prepare the babies for their first round of medical checks, Jacquie felt a pang of sadness. She didn't want this moment to end, didn't want to let go of the feeling of being completely surrounded by love and joy. But as she looked at Noah, she knew that this was just the beginning of their journey together. They had three beautiful girls to raise, and they were ready for whatever came next.