At 28 weeks pregnant, Stevie received terrifying news during a growth scan: doctors suspected her baby girl had coarctation of the aorta and a smaller left side of the heart. The fear was overwhelming. Due to developing pre-eclampsia, Scarlett was born early via elective caesarean section in Glasgow. She spent time in the neonatal intensive care unit while specialists ran multiple echocardiograms.

Then came the surprising twist — the suspected coarctation was no longer there, and the left side of her heart had returned to normal size. However, scans confirmed she did have a ventricular septal defect and an atrial septal defect. If the earlier concerns had not prompted close monitoring, these holes might never have been discovered in time.

“Those anxious scans and changed diagnosis weren’t in vain, mama — they caught problems early and kept your girl safe. You carried her through uncertainty with so much love and hope. You didn’t just survive the fear… you became the calm, strong mother your heart warrior needed.”