Meet Lauren and Benn
Lauren and Benn had been together for a very long time and had planned to start a family together. Lauren, who works as a teacher, has always longed to have children. However, life had a big surprise for the couple.
Meet Lauren And Benn
A Blossoming Relationship
The couple first met at a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert in Philadelphia. Both of them loved the band and found that they had had a lot in common. They soon began talking frequently and were inseparable. Lauren and Benn were very happy in their relationship.
A Blossoming Relationship
The Early Years
During the early years of their relationship, Ben was incredibly busy and focused on his career. He wasn’t thinking about starting a family, unlike Lauren. However, they finally started planning their lives together. Lauren was tired of waiting and Benn could see it.
The Early Years
Not Financially Ready
Benn had his concerns, as he wasn’t sure that they were financially ready to start having children. However, he knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with Lauren. That’s when he decided to propose to Lauren.
Not Financially Ready
Planning the Proposal
Benn had decided to plan the perfect way to propose to his wife. However, nothing seemed good enough and time was passing by quickly. He decided to stop waiting for the perfect moment and created it instead. He had an excellent plan.
Planning The Proposal
A Shopping Day
Benn had asked his mom to take Lauren shopping. This would give him enough time to execute his proposal. Lauren came back from her shopping day to a dimly lit house and a long line of candles. She followed the candles to the backyard where Benn was waiting.
A Shopping Day
Awaiting Her Return
Lauren saw that Benn was anxiously awaiting her return. She could tell that he was nervous, but he got the courage to speak. He knelt down onto one knee and proposed to Lauren. She quickly responded with a cheerful ‘yes’.
Awaiting Her Return
Walking on Clouds
The couple seemed so happy the following days after the proposal. It was likely they were walking on clouds. However, Benn had another surprise for her. He had planned a honeymoon to Mexico, which was their dream destination that they talked about frequently.
Walking On Clouds
The Perfect Wedding
The couple had the perfect wedding and they were excited to see what their honeymoon was going to bring. They had planned to go on several nature hikes, laze on the beach, and enjoy each other’s company for 10 days.
The Perfect Wedding
Trouble in Paradise
On the third night in Mexico, Lauren was awoken to severe stomach cramps. The pain was like nothing she had ever felt before. She was sweating and couldn’t ease the pain. Ben didn’t have any idea what was wrong, but he was extremely worried.
Trouble In Paradise
Visiting the Local Doctor
The following morning, the pair arrived at the local doctor’s office to find out what was the cause of Lauren’s pain. This was when the doctor made a shocking discovery. Several tests revealed that what was causing this excruciating pain.
Visiting The Local Doctor
Something Severe
Lauren could tell that it was something serious from the way that the doctors were communicating. Before the doctor could speak, Lauren was gripping the bed because of the pain she was facing. Nothing could have prepared the couple for such news.
Something Severe
An Infection
The doctor had determined that Lauren was suffering from a serious bacterial infection. This infection had the potential to disrupt her fertility. Due to this, Lauren’s dream of having children was in serious danger. This news tortured Lauren and left her with constant anxiety.
An Infection
Recovering
Lauren recovered before flying back home. However, the couple’s dream vacation had quickly become a total nightmare. The new information from the doctor left her concerned and she still wasn’t completely back to normal. Nonetheless, the bad news doesn’t stop here.
Recovering
Returning to Their Busy Lives
After coming back from Mexico, Lauren and Benn returned to their busy schedules. This left little time and space to discuss the information they had received from the doctor. The couple was both overwhelmed with work. It wasn’t long before Lauren fell into a deep depression.
Returning To Their Busy Lives
Unchangeable
Benn had always believed that you shouldn’t dwell on things that you can’t change. He tried to teach Lauren this but her mental health was deteriorating. His motivational talks didn’t lift her spirits. That’s when the couple discussed what the best course of action would be.
Unchangeable
Fertility Testing
It was now time for the couple to perform a fertility test. The result from this test was a complete shock. The result from these tests showed that she was less fertile than she was before leaving for the couple’s honeymoon, but she could still have children.
Fertility Testing
Instant Relief
Lauren and Benn were instantly relieved by the results of the fertility testing. They both still had hope of creating a family together. Years passed until Lauren woke up again. However, she wasn’t awoken by illness or pain. It was something different.
Instant Relief
At the Breakfast Table
While having breakfast, Benn joked that Lauren might be pregnant. Something clicked in Lauren’s head when Benn said that. She quickly decided to get to a pharmacy as soon as possible to purchase a pregnancy test. Was Lauren pregnant?
At The Breakfast Table
A Possible Pregnancy
After taking the pregnancy test, Lauren saw that it was positive. Lauren was pregnant, but it took her a while to fully comprehend the news. As years passed, she feared that she wouldn’t have children but she was finally given the chance to carry a baby.
A Possible Pregnancy
The First Four Weeks
Benn and Lauren had become curious about their baby after the first four weeks. They wanted to go for an ultrasound. However, doctors advised that the couple wait a little longer. Lauren finally had her first appointment after seven weeks.
The First Four Weeks
Nervousness
Due to the global pandemic, Benn had to remain outside. Lauren was alone, which only added to the stress and nervousness she was already feeling. She kept looking at the midwife as she was inspecting the ultrasound. What the midwife said next was shocking.
Nervousness
Falling apart
The midwife told Lauren something no expecting mother wants to hear. She couldn’t find a heartbeat. These words immediately sent Lauren into a deep hole. She needed to see Benn as soon as possible, but there was more than the midwife needed to say.
Falling Apart
Still Too Early
The midwife told Lauren that it could still be too early to tell. She said that she had to wait until eight weeks to perform an ultrasound under the best conditions. For this reason, she didn’t have any reason to panic. However, this wasn’t comforting for Lauren.
Still Too Early
Too Lucky
Even though the midwife had assured Lauren that everything would be okay, she still believed that she and Benn had been too lucky so far. However, Benn was more optimistic and tried to convince her that it was going to be alright.
Too Lucky
Waiting Two Weeks
The couple waited another two weeks, which felt like an eternity. They were finally on their way back to the hospital. Lauren was anxious while Benn was expecting the best. The appointment was going to provide them with much-needed clarity.
Waiting Two Weeks
Joy
Lauren and Benn could finally express their joy. The midwife revealed that they were pregnant and that everything looked healthy. The baby was a little small, but that wasn’t a problem. The heartbeat was perfect, which eased Lauren’s anxiety a little.
Joy
Preparing for the Baby’s Arrival
Benn was now able to prepare for the baby’s room and arrange their home for their baby. Lauren could see that her husband was putting a lot of effort into these preparations. The couple was so excited to welcome their baby into the world.
Preparing For The Baby’s Arrival
More Surprises
Lauren only had one concern fixated on her mind on the day of the birth. She wanted her baby to be born healthy. The midwife introduced her daughter to Lauren with a massive smile on her face. However, the midwife noticed something unexpected.
More Surprises
A Perfect Baby
Lauren looked at her baby girl and marveled at how perfect she was. The couple decided to name her Luna. However, the midwife expressed her surprise, which caused a feeling of fear to wash over the new mother. What did the midwife have to say?
A Perfect Baby
Can’t be True
After the midwife spoke, she was met with worried looks in the eyes of the new parents. The midwife was even shocked by what she had said and she quickly corrected herself. There wasn’t any problem. She discovered something wonderful.
Can’t Be True
A Beautiful Detail
As the newborn baby girl was lying down, the midwife noticed a beautiful detail. The little girl had a small birthmark where her heart was. This birthmark was shaped like a heart. This was an incredible coincidence that everyone looked at with awe.
A Beautiful Detail
Sharing Her Story
Lauren took to social media to share the story about her little girl’s beautiful birthmark. She explained this adorable detail as a birthmark of love. This birthmark and Lauren’s little girl represent a time of stress and insecurity, where love came through the darkness.
Sharing Her Story
Going Viral
The story quickly became viral and everyone believed this to be magical. The buzz around this social media post was plentiful and Lauren decided to do something amazing with this attention. This attention came with gifts and she wanted to give these gifts to different families.
Going Viral
Overwhelming
Benn and Lauren were overwhelmed by the attention and gifts that they were receiving. They already felt like the luckiest people in the world to have their little girl. They didn’t want anything more, but people still insisted on sending the couple gifts.
Overwhelming
A New Strategy
This was when Lauren decided to form a new strategy. She began a fundraising campaign for anyone who wanted to contribute. This was for newborns who were in need. Thanks to the funds raised during this time, people’s families could have healthy pregnancies.
A New Strategy
Extraordinary Birthmarks
Lauren and Benn’s little girl isn’t the only person who has incredible birthmarks. This one man has a carrot-shaped birthmark. What’s even better is the creative illustrating present on this birthmark that perfectly embodies the marking. They even put a smiley face on it.
Extraordinary Birthmarks
Another Heart
Here’s another heart-shaped birthmark. This is more visible than Lauren’s little girl’s birthmark, as this newborn has her birthmark on her forehead. It turns out that this little bundle of joy was conceived on Valentine’s day as well.
Another Heart
Larger Birthmarks
Dainty birthmarks are incredibly popular and present on many people’s bodies. However, some individuals have much bigger birthmarks. This man’s birthmark reminded him of a map. For this reason, he decided to outline it to really bring it to life.
Larger Birthmarks
China
It seems that birthmarks can also come in the shapes of different countries. Instead of an entire map, this man’s birthmark takes on the shape of China. The outline of this birthmark is almost identical to the outline of Chinese territory.
China