Our baby girl was born this morning!!!!! We had no idea the birthmom had even seen our profile or anything, so when we got the call this morning it was a surprise to us. She just contacted the agency a few weeks ago. She saw our profile last week and liked us. She gave birth this morning and choose us!! The baby will be going into interim care (like foster care) until the waiting period is over. The waiting period is 10 days in VA, but since that falls on a Saturday, we have to wait until Monday to pick her up. So we will have our little girl on the 23rd, as long as the birthmom does not change her mind. Once the waiting period is over, the birthmom cannot change her mind. Once we pick her up, she is ours forever. She will be 12 days old and she will be with us in time for Thanksgiving!!!!!
Her name will be Hannah Renee. The Lord told us to name her Hannah and the birth mom asked that Renee be incorporated into her name somehow because that name has special significance for her. Here are her stats:
born today 11/11 at 7:16am
5lbs 14 oz 18 inches long
She is perfectly healthy as far as they are aware.
She is fully African-American and she is in Virginia.
I want to go meet her so badly, but 4 out of 5 in my house have the flu right now. I am the only well one. John and I would like to go meet her together and he just came down with the symptoms so it will be several days before he is better. So we will probably not get to see her until we pick her up. I did ask them to explain this to the birthmom because I don't want her to think we are not excited. The social worker is going to take some pictures for me tomorrow when Hannah is discharged and send them to me. So I will have those up for you as soon as I can.
Birthmom knows this is what she wants to do and birthfather is on board, so the social worker does not expect her to change her mind. Birthmom is young and lives with her parents and they are also supportive of her decision.
We are down to needing $2,500. The money will be due the day the baby is placed with us (12 days), so please pray that the Lord brings in the last part of the money we need. If you have been thinking about supporting us, we could really use your help now!
I've been giddy with excitement all day! God's timing is just amazing. I prayed about 2 weeks ago and asked the Lord to spare us from the flu, but then I told him that if it wasn't His will to do that, could he please just let us get it and get it over with before we had a newborn in the house. One week and a few days later, 4 out of 5 members of my house had the flu. As I cared for my sick children, I questioned whether or not I should have prayed that prayer. And then I got that call today and it all made sense. I said, "Lord, you knew!" He honored my request and we will all be over that and have our immunity for the season before Hannah comes home.
The Lord is good and we truly have much to praise Him for this year!
I cried on the phone this morning and again just now reading this... I'm over the moon excited for you!!! It's just incredible what God has done for your family and for Hannah! All glory and honor belong to Him forever!
ReplyDeleteCOngratulations Nikki!! You must all be very excited (albeit with the damper of the flu but still....) I hope everyone is up and feeling better quickly so you can all enjoy the new little bundle of happiness!! Huge hugs to you all!
ReplyDeletePRaise God! Hallelujah! lots of praise coming out of my heart and spirit. How amazing God is and you are so right, He knows the best time (I'm trying to remember that every month as we wait for our next blessing too!). As I've told you before, but feel the need to say again, your family's story is just so inspiring and encouraging to me. Congratulations to all of you!
ReplyDeleteThat is exciting Nikki. Wow... Hannah is here - well, on the Earth. :-) You and Phyllis will have baby girls the same age.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Congratulations! Can't wait to hear what the boys think about their new sis. Thanks for keeping us posted! Praying for you guys as you get over the flu.
ReplyDeleteThanks you, everyone!!!
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOO happy for you, Nikki! I want you to know that at the beginning of this month, I was going to do a fast. I am trusting the Lord for some things for my family, and I was also including a good friend, who is hoping to conceive a baby very soon (her first) and for you and your new baby. I was fasting for the manifestation of hearts' desires. (Although mine does not include a baby at the moment, lol!) The Lord spoke to me very clearly and said that I did not need to fast, as the things I was seeking Him for were "already done". He specifically said to me that you AND my friend already had your little ones, and there was nothing I could do to "make" it happen or to keep it from happening! So I am very happy and encouraged in my faith to hear this news. I look forward to my friend's "announcment" as well as seeing the Lord fulfill some promises He has given me. Blessings to you and your sweet family! You will get that money, girl!
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