It’s difficult to describe our feelings when we learn we will be parents for the first time. Regardless of whether we are expecting a child or not, the vast majority of us are just excited to find out that we are parents.
Of course, the first thing that comes to mind is hope. Maybe we picture our child’s appearance, or we picture the lessons or experiences we want to share with them. A lot of us imagine what it would be like to hold them for the first time in our arms.
Regretfully, not every pregnancy ends in happiness as most of us hope. Phoenix, Arizona resident Carlos Morales is a perfect example of the bittersweet nature of life.
Erica Morales and Carlos seemed like the ideal couple. Despite a linguistic barrier (Carlos didn’t speak English and Erica didn’t speak Spanish), the couple began dating in 2006 after meeting at a nightclub in Scottsdale, Arizona. They were clearly drawn to one another.