In those moments, Melissa knew she was the luckiest woman alive. Brian was the perfect husband: logical and calm like the scientist he was, yet filled with a deep, unwavering love for his family.

The first few weeks were a blur of severe morning sickness. Nausea was a constant, unwelcome companion, and for days on end, Melissa could barely keep anything down. Without a moment’s hesitation, Brian took over the kitchen completely.

“Think of it as an experiment in the lab,” he joked, his arms full of nutrition books. “I will calculate the exact nutrients you and the baby need and design the optimal meal plan.”