We are going to have a new baby in our family. Melanie and Wally are expecting a baby at the end of February. There isn't a word in the English language that sufficiently conveys our joy in this future event!
Ever since Melanie was a child, she has wanted more than anything to be a mom. As a little girl she carried her baby dolls around on her shoulder, patting them, talking to them and pretending to be their mom. As an adult, she has been the best aunt in the world to Natalie's three children. She is just so good with children.
The path has not been easy. At times we thought it would never happen. Everywhere we turned, it seemed that the odds were against us. So, now, to actually be waiting for this sweet little child to be born--it seems quite unbelievable.
One really good thing I have noticed throughout all the IVF (invitro fertilization)process is the resulting unity we have all felt as a family. Melanie and Wally's experience has brought us closer together and caused us to appreciate each other more. An example of this is Melanie's mother-in-law Sammy, who gave Melanie injections every day for several months (at the same time each day). She was so willing to help and adjust her schedule; her expertise as an RN was also much appreciated. That is just one of many ways that we as a family gave and received support to make this miracle happen.
I will keep you posted on the progress of Baby Powell. (When we find out the sex of the baby, I can stop buying yellow baby clothes!!)
1 comment:
You are right...there are no words to describe. Pure JOY is pretty close though. Baby Powell is on its way. Yipee!
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