Brenda’s head swirled with confusion and panic as the baby’s cries grew louder and more urgent. Her breath caught when she noticed the baby’s lips turning faintly blue, its tiny body trembling with exhaustion. Snapping out of her shock, Brenda quickly wrapped the infant snugly in a blanket, her hands shaking.
“It’s okay… shh, it’s okay,” Brenda murmured, rocking the baby gently, her voice trembling with desperation. She cradled the fragile little body, her heart pounding as the cries softened, though the baby’s labored breathing still worried her. Grabbing her phone, she called their family doctor.