**Chapter 15: A Miracle in Her Arms**

The doctor placed her son on her chest, and Ashley's eyes widened as she gazed at the tiny, squirming bundle. She felt a wave of emotion wash over her, and she began to cry, great heaving sobs that shook her entire body. "He's mine," she whispered, her voice trembling with awe. "He's really mine." She reached out a trembling hand to touch the soft, downy hair on his head, and the baby let out a tiny cry. Ashley's heart swelled with love and adoration as she gazed at her son. "He's so small," she breathed, her eyes filling with tears. "He's perfect." Sarah's voice came from beside her, soft and tearful. "He's beautiful, Ash. You're a mom." Ashley looked up at her, her eyes shining with happiness. "I did it," she whispered, her voice barely audible. "I really did it." The doctor smiled and patted her hand. "You did great, Ashley. You're an amazing mom." As Ashley gazed at her son, she felt a sense of wonder and awe wash over her. She had created this tiny, perfect human being, and he was hers to love and care for. She felt a surge of love and devotion, and she knew that she would do anything to protect and care for her child. The nurse came over to help Ashley with the baby, gently adjusting his position on her chest. Ashley winced slightly as the nurse helped the baby latch on, but it was a small price to pay for the joy of holding her son in her arms. As she gazed at his tiny face, Ashley felt a sense of peace wash over her. She knew that everything was going to be okay, that she and her son were going to be just fine. The doctor and nurse were smiling and chattering in the background, but Ashley barely heard them. All she could focus on was the tiny, perfect human being in her arms. She felt a sense of gratitude and wonder, and she knew that her life would never be the same again. As the minutes ticked by, Ashley found herself getting lost in the wonder of it all. She gazed at her son's tiny face, marveling at the tiny nose and mouth, the soft, downy hair. She felt a sense of awe and wonder, and she knew that she would never forget this moment, this feeling of holding her son in her arms for the first time. In that moment, everything else faded away, and all that was left was Ashley, her son, and the overwhelming love and joy that filled her heart.