By Tuesday, Rose’s emotions had settled a bit. While subconsciously she had known that she would be keeping the baby, saying it out loud to Sarah had freed some of the fear and anxiety.

　　By Wednesday, she had accepted she was going to be a mom. A title that would remain with her forever.

　　By Thursday, her spirits had improved and she had stopped trying to feel sorry for herself.

　　And by the time Friday had arrived, Rose knew that while she had done ...