heartbreaking exchange
The procedure of swapping newborns was traumatic. Both families battled with the prospect of leaving the infant they had cared for and loved. The room was filled with weeping and soothing words. ‘We’ll always remember you,’ the father said softly to the baby he had mistaken for his daughter. The other parents held their own children, similarly distraught. The babies were lovingly exchanged, with each family grieving the great loss.
Heartbreaking Exchange
holding true daughter
Finally, the father held his real daughter for the first time. His eyes welled up with tears as he embraced her small body. ‘Hello, honey,’ he said quietly, his voice cracking. He felt a mix of grief over the weeks they had lost and comfort that he was holding his own daughter. His wife gathered close and hugged him tightly. Despite the overwhelming feelings, there was a glimmer of optimism.
Holding True Daughter
