My heart felt ripped open, bleeding pain with every breath. Could barely get the words out: "I... don't have anyone... Please save my baby."

The nurse checked the bleeding, keeping professional but looking worried. "We'll do everything we can," she said, trying to sound calm but clearly rushed.

That tiny bit of hope from the nurse didn't last long. Soon as they got me on the table, the doc's voice hit like a truck: "Get anesthesia in here. Be ready for D&C if ...