I have been composing this blog entry in my head for weeks now and I am afraid that my words won’t be able to convey what is happening in my heart.
My daughter was placed in my arms this morning.
I am overwhelmed.
I am overwhelmed with love…
Both for her and her birth parents.
It has taken me 8 years to have my two children and I must say that I am utterly exhausted.
Extremely happy and grateful but exhausted.
As I held my daughter in my arms this afternoon and watched The Boy play by my side I just had to ask myself…..
Is it real?
Is this journey finally over?
I can hardly believe it…but I know it’s true.
The Fawcett’s are finally a family of four.
It is over and it is real.
My prayers have finally been answered and she’s here.
And the sleepless nights????
Bring ‘em on…..her cry is music to my ears.
Love much,
An incredibly grateful Infertile Blonde
xo B
I have been waiting for this moment since I first met you, and though that time is brief– compared to your journey– my wishes for you, Kipp, and your CHILDREN (I love saying that in PLURAL) are no less heartfelt. With thanks for the birth mother who made this dream a reality for you, and for your selfless work that you do every day to make others realize this dream too… I am a grateful friend. And can’t wait to see your sweet girl grow. Congratulations!
Oh my goodness!! I am soooooo happy for you - this is wonderful news!!!
I’ll share the news with the gang from the picnic (if they havent seen it here first!)
Wow! My heart skipped a beat when I read the first part of your email…. I am so happy for you, Becky and for your family. This is such a happy day. Bring on those cries and those sleepless nights. I hope to have those myself one day too. Lots of love and hugs all the way from another infertiel blonde in Melbourne, Australia. Beks xo
Congratulations! I could not believe it when I read your post. I have been reading your blog since applying to HUA for a grant. I know exactly how you feel, well almost. There is such a magical feeling when you see your long awaited child for the first time. Our Jake was like that. It took so long, three countries, three years and a lot of tears and prayers before we saw his tiny face for the first time. Every time I see a picture of his face, I can’t believe that he waits for us. I an so very happy and excited for you and your family. Babies are truly a miracle.
Congratulations,
Sue Bachman
Becky - What a great message to receive and how amazing that it’s Thanksgiving week! All the best to you, Kipp & your son (and the doggies) as you bring your daughter into your family!! Congratulations…Love, Lisa from West Conshohocken, PA
Awesome. Enjoy every second. She’ll be four months and trying to eat her hands in no time.
Becky,
As I waited for my email to download, I was checking out some of my favorite websites - which I haven’t had the time to do in a while. My casual surfing was stopped in its tracks when I logged onto An Infertile Blonde. I am so incredibly thrilled for you and your entire, complete family. And a daughter! What an utter joy. Congratulations and let me know if you take the new angel for a walk a few blocks north! xoxo, Christine
So incredibly overjoyed to read your news! I found your blog a few months ago and shared it with my “sister in infertility”. Checking again tonight and reading this. My heart swells with joy for your family.
We are one visit away from completing our home study to grow our family through adoption. Your news gives me high hopes!
Congratulations Becky!!!! You made me smile today…
Congratulations, I am so happy for you and your family!!
Although I don’t personally know you, I feel like you have conveyed my own feelings through your blog. The holidays are difficult because we are the only couple out of our circle of friends that has no children. I always feel like I am on the outside looking in during the Christmas season because everyone is running around getting santa pictures and looking for that special outfit and toy and we have never had the pleasure of experiencing this. When you talked about Halloween this reminded me so much of us in our neighborhood with the trick-or-treaters. Thank you for actually saying what the rest of us are feeling and for being a wonderful example to adoptive families everywhere. You give me hope and excitement about the day we finally get to bring our adopted baby home. Congratulations on your daughter and many blessings to your family.
Congratulations Fawcetts! This is wonderful news and I am in tears with joy. We are praying that come early next year we too will be a complete family. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Oh my God I am so happy for you!! My heart sank! A little girl…you will have so much fun. I can’t wait to hear about your journey. I just told my little girl that you adopted your second child. She wants to see a picture….when you’re ready! When we adopted our second child she told everyone she adopted her. I can’t wait to hear your stories. Children are such a blessing! Enjoy!
Congratulations, Mama! What wonderful news! There is nothing on earth like being a mama to a little girl, what joys you have ahead of you!
This is the best news - what an extra special Thanksgiving this year!!!
From the time we first started ‘trying’ to the day we were handed our second child, also a baby girl, it was almost exactly 7yrs!! I’m thrilled your journey and family are finally complete - there is no better feeling in the world, words just can’t describe the joy, the peace, the gratitude - it’s always a wonder and even more miraculous with each passing day, each passing year!!
BEST WISHES TO YOUR FAMILY & HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Many congratulations and blessings on this wonderful Thanksgiving! I’m so happy for you. I’ve also been following your blog since we applied for your grant last Spring.
We are still awaiting our second child (14 months now) and your posting yesterday has renewed my hope! It’s tough when you are waiting because doubts fill your mind and hope fades, but news like this always lifts my spirits. Maybe… just maybe… our child will find us soon too. Our son would love to be a big brother!
With hope for us and happiness for you,
Margi B.
Yeah! So happy for you. I am excited to say that I met my daughter on November 20th and we took her home on November 24th. She is almost three months. We are thrilled. We’ve been waiting for so long. What a great feeling!