11 years back. 2010. I was in final year, doing Master's in Surgery. I had just married the love of my life, my best friend. I was looking forward to cracking all superspeciality entrances, I was looking forward to a life full of adventure and travel with my lovely husband. I was neck deep with thesis preparation. Being chief resident was a huge responsibility, this was the right time to get all the experience, 'all the cutting' in surgical terms. I had my hands full. And then, barely in a couple of months into my marriage, I was pregnant. Unlike any other woman who would probably be on cloud nine, I felt doomed. How did this happen! At 26, I was myself a child. How could I bring a life into this world? I was just not ready. This was definitely not the plan! In my mind I knew what I wanted, what I was capable of. The additional burden of motherhood would take me away from my dreams. I knew that my parents and in-laws will support me with whatever decision I take, but w...