Terrified and confused, Paul and I confronted the hospital where I’d given birth. After an internal review, they admitted there had been a baby switch. Another couple, Sarah and James, had unknowingly raised our biological son, Andrew. We arranged to meet, hearts broken yet relieved to finally uncover the truth.

When we met, we were struck by how much Andrew resembled Paul, while Austin resembled Sarah. None of us could bear to part with the children we had raised. So instead, we chose to stay in each other’s lives, united by the boys we all loved. Despite the pain, we found hope and an unexpected, blended family.