Would you ever?

I could feel its heartbeat, and I ate whatever it craved, I am gradually becoming selfless, my body is changing, and I am now a woman, I have now bonded with this tiny fetus inside of me and it gets bigger every day.

Every day I get on my knees and pray this journey of life and death becomes successful, I can't wait to see, carry and nurture a mini-me.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks months so I started to shop for my beloved baby, the other day I ran a scan, and my baby was healthy and kicking, I felt thankful and quickly dash to the mall to get the necessary items I and my baby would be needing, I got clothes, flasks, diapers cream, toys, shoes, and so many items.

I wouldn't say the journey is one without thorns as there are some days I felt weak and irritated by my once favorite food, I guess you know the hassle that comes with being pregnant.

As a picture lover, I would take pictures of each progress we make, the funny moment, and especially how my body changed so rapidly, as it was getting close to the due date, I enjoyed moments I would sing to my unborn baby while rubbing my tummy, these moments were priceless.

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It was October 21st, I started to feel an unusual pain that fateful evening, could it be the pangs of distress? Am I in labor? Being a strong woman, I managed to carry my stuff into my car, feeling confused yet excited, confused because it was an unusual pain, excited because I will get to meet my mini-me, I managed to drive myself to the hospital, this time the pain was so intense that I couldn't come out of the car, so I screamed, my voice was loud like a roaring lion seeking to devour someone, the matrons ran towards me to help me out, alas, I was bleeding, "oh no, I hope my baby is safe?" I kept asking while I was placed on a stretcher, and rushed into an Emergency ward, I started to feel a bit dizzy and unconscious, whatever was happening around me, I couldn't tell, all I heard were echoes.

The only thing I could remember was what Doctor Dave asked me,

Would you ever give your life so that someone else may live?

At the sound of that, my heart broke into pieces, was it my life and that of my baby?
my dreams were shattered, the dreams of seeing, carrying, and nurturing my baby, tears dripped down my eyes, as if wishes were horses, I would love to be alive to nurture my baby, I possibly can't let my baby die, baby, I have come to love even though I haven't seen, this is a gift, this baby has trusted me right from the outset, trusted that mommy would do all in her power to keep safe, but then who would care for my baby I wondered.

Doc. Dave asked again and this time, he said "we don't have much time left, would you save your life or that of your baby, for your condition is critical, and we can't save both of you".

Without a second thought, tears dripped down my eyes, I said "yes, I would give my life for my baby to live, please name her Amie, and tell her how hard fought for my life, tell her all the beautiful plans I had for us, show her all the beautiful pictures I took, and teach how she should be selfless for people that means the world to her, even if I die, I know my memory lives on in another version of me, please take good care of my baby for me, I.. I. I wish I could see this beauty In me, but luck is not on my side".

Whatever happened next I couldn't recall, all I heard after the passing out was the cry of a beautiful baby," Am I still alive?," excitedly I asked, "is that my baby?", Doc. Dave said, " Yes Amie, you were so fortunate, I guess God came through for you and granted you your wish, you're such a selfless mom, I am sure your baby will be so proud of you after hearing this story".

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Immediately, I reached out for my baby, looked into her eyes, and named her "Victoria", meaning overcomer.

Glad, I had a second chance, and that I can carry and nurture my baby and teach her how to be selfless for those who mean the world to her, I am proud I set an example of how to love unconditionally.

Look what a beauty I would have lost. I would lay down my life for you my child so that you can live.

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So I ask you dear readers,

Would you ever give your life so that someone else may live? If yes who would it be, if no why?

I'll be at the comment section waiting for you to show up.

Thank you for stopping by, till we meet again, this is Amie Geoffrey.