Amanda Foster’s ultrasound image would have been special regardless – showing her unborn son Kyler developing despite a serious heart condition. But when her young daughter Bailey pointed at the scan and asked, “Whose hand is that?”, the Kentucky mother’s pregnancy journey took on new meaning. There, cradling the baby’s head, appeared to be the outline of a large, protective hand.
For Amanda, this was more than just an interesting image. After losing her first son Xavier to Potter syndrome years earlier and now facing another high-risk pregnancy, the ultrasound felt like divine reassurance. “I cried when I saw it,” she shared on social media. “After everything we’ve been through, it felt like God saying, ‘I’ve got him.'” Her post resonated with thousands worldwide, with many seeing their own faith reflected in the mysterious image.
Medical experts note that ultrasound artifacts can sometimes create unusual shapes, but for Amanda, the timing was everything. Just weeks after the scan, her baby showed remarkable progress, weighing over 3 kilos at 36 weeks. Whether miraculous or coincidental, that unexpected “hand” gave this mother the strength to face each doctor’s visit with renewed hope.
