"A New Beginning"

As the nurse left, Noah and Jacquie sat in comfortable silence, taking in the miracle that had just occurred. They gazed at Mya, who lay sleeping in her bassinet, her tiny chest rising and falling with each gentle breath. Noah felt a sense of pride and wonder wash over him as he looked at his daughter, her tiny features already so perfectly formed. Jacquie, sensing Noah's gaze, turned to him and smiled weakly. "She's so small," she whispered, her eyes shining with tears. Noah nodded, his eyes never leaving Mya's face. "And so perfect," he added, his voice filled with emotion. As they sat there, the hospital room began to quiet down, the only sound the gentle hum of the machines and the occasional muffled voice from outside. Noah and Jacquie sat in a comfortable silence, taking in the moment, and the new reality that had just been thrust upon them. After a while, Noah got up and walked over to the window, pulling back the curtain to reveal a beautiful sunset. The sky was painted with hues of pink, orange, and purple, a breathtaking sight that seemed to match the emotions that swirled inside him. He stood there, lost in thought, as Jacquie watched him from the bed. As the sun dipped below the horizon, Noah turned back to Jacquie, a smile on his face. "You know, I never thought I'd be this happy," he said, his voice filled with emotion. Jacquie smiled back at him, her eyes shining with tears. "Me neither," she whispered, her voice barely audible. The door to the hospital room opened, and a young woman, dressed in a bright yellow sundress, walked in. She had a big smile on her face, and a bouquet of flowers in her hand. "Hey, congratulations, you two!" she exclaimed, her voice warm and friendly. Noah and Jacquie exchanged a curious glance, and the woman continued, "I'm Samantha, your doula. I was with Jacquie throughout her pregnancy, and I'm so happy to see you both finally meet your beautiful daughter." Jacquie smiled weakly, and Noah nodded, grateful for the support they had received throughout the pregnancy. Samantha walked over to the bed, and handed Jacquie the bouquet of flowers. "These are for you, from me," she said, her voice warm and gentle. As Jacquie took the flowers, and inhaled their sweet scent, Noah felt a sense of gratitude wash over him. He knew that they had been blessed with an amazing support system, and he was grateful for the love and care that they had received. Samantha smiled at them, her eyes shining with happiness. "I'm going to leave you two alone now," she said, her voice warm and gentle. "But I'll be back to check on you later. And don't worry, I'll make sure you have everything you need." As Samantha left, Noah and Jacquie sat in comfortable silence, taking in the moment, and the new reality that had just been thrust upon them. They knew that their lives were about to change in ways they never could have imagined, but they were ready. They were ready to face whatever came next, as long as they had each other, and their beautiful daughter, Mya.