[teegrainca]

Hi, Ladies!

I've posted a few questions I've had over the past few months and have really appreciated your insights on open adoption. I have learned a lot here.

Anyway, I wanted to share my joy with all of you, seeing as many of you have had some part in it.

We were matched in Feb of this year. My DH and I had all of these ideas on what our "open" adoption would be like. Boy... we had no idea what was in store for us.

We fell in love with our baby's "first" mom. We couldn't NOT love her. She is all that is good in this world... and the fact that she can have that outlook given all that she's been through says even more about her. All of our boundaries went out the window. We went into this as openly and with as much trust in her as we could muster... knowing the decision she made when the baby was born HAD to be right for HER... no matter what that was. We trusted her completely and knew that a change of heart would be certainly reasonable for someone who was giving up SO much and if that happened, we would hurt but understand.

In any event... Olivia Rose was born on May 6th and her original Mom (who attended my baby shower and every other holiday and family event we had over the months since February... we opened our family up to her and she did the same for us..we've all gotten very close) signed papers the day after she was released from the hospital.

This was just meant to be. I can't explain it any other way. Infertility was meant to be for us because this joy we have found (or perhaps that found us) wouldn't have been the same at any other time or any other way. Our daughter is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. My DH and I fell in love with her from the first ultra sound we saw of her where she gave us all a big yawn... but the feelings I have for her are so huge... so unexpected... I can't imagine that they could be stronger if she was of my own blood. I am so happy that I could burst. Thank God for infertility... thank God for the woman the family of the woman who have given us this amazing, beautiful gift.

Thank heavens for my daughter Olivia... that she has an original family who love her and want to know her. In my heart, I can't think that our situation could be any better for her. I've been emotional on and off for 3 weeks. Our hearts are full and the future is an amazing, bright & beautiful place. I have a million hopes and dreams for her... mostly that she is happy, well adjusted and that she is a better person for having the love of all of us (birth family and adoptive family).

Sorry to gush... just wanted to let you all know how things have progressed and thank you all for all of your support when needed.

Thanks!
Karen

[KristineM]

That is wonderful!

[kelceesmom]

Congratulations! May is a beautiful month to have a baby. Our baby just turned one on May 13th. Have lots of fun with Olivia.

[StorkWatcher]

This is so wonderful! I love adoption. It can be such a neat way to create a family and enlarge it with so many people.

I hope all continues to be so great. THe first few weeks and then months are so precious! Bask in your little ray of sunshine!!!!!

[SchmennaLeigh]

Thank you for gushing. It sounds like you've ALL been blessed.

PS - Feel free to join us at The First Year forum. We're starting to get more active and love the newest of Babes!!

[melliemoo]

Congratulations, and welcome Olivia! Pretty name!

Melissa =)