We had such a fun Easter. Sophie loved all the candy that the Easter bunny brought and the cute dresses that her grandmas gave her. Here are a few picutres.
And now for the second greatest gift in my opinion The gift of life. I remember when I had Sophie what a miracle it was that I was able to give some one so tiny and wonderful life. She has been such a blessing in our life. As many of you know my little sister was pregnant and made the greatest decision to place him for adoption and give him a life that she would not be able to give him. It has been really hard on the whole family especially my parents. This last Monday she finally had him, her Dr. decided to induce her and we are so grateful that he did. When little baby Porter came into this world the cord was wrapped around his neck three times and tightly. He had a hard time breathing for a little while, he was just too tired to breath. They took him to the nursery and after a while he started doing ok and breathing by himself. Megan also let Brooke and Cody come in for the delivery (the adoptive couple) which was very special for them. They just had the biggest smile on their faces the entire time. Though we were all a little scared for a minute. We went and stood by the window to the nursery trying to get a look through the slats in the blinds. Our fears soon gave way to joy when he started to cry, and they brought him back into the room.
He is such a beautiful little boy. He weighed 6 lbs and was 18 inches long. So he was just tiny tiny. especially compared to Sophie. We all got to hold and adore him. And then it was time for Brooke and Cody to hold their little boy for the first time.
Brooke and Cody stayed the next few day in the hospital. Brooke stayed the first night with Megan and my Mom. Tuesday they had quite a few visitors. We took Sophie up there to see him and she totally loved him she wanted to hold him and just wanted him to get down and play with her. She was so cute.
Tuesday night Mckenzie and I stayed the night at the hospital so that Megan and my Mom could get some sleep, the next day was going to be tough enough. I got to hold him most of the night. Me and Kenz got to watch him have a bath and pee all over everything, and just really enjoy some time with him. I did end up going home at like 4 in the morning cause i knew that i would have to be there so Jeff could go to work. Me and Sophie ended up going back up to the hospital at 10 and from there I spent the rest of the day though I did send Sophie with Jeff's mom after a few hours. It was so sweet, she gave him a big kiss before I took her up. The next few hours where filled with tears, pain, love, hugs and pictures. When Brooke and Cody came back up we sat and talked, laughed and cried. and then came time for the hardest part: Handing him over. We all gave him one more kiss good bye and then Megan placed him with Brooke - which was so hard to watch. We all fell in love with this little boy so quickly and we know it's not a good bye - because they will send picture and let us see him - but that does not make it much easier. We love Brooke and Cody and they will forever be part of us as will Little Porter James. Our family has grown so much through this difficult time. I am so Grateful for each and every one of them. I love you all.
All of us after alot crying.
Beautiful baby Port James McGarry. We Love You.
3 comments:
you and your family are so strong to go through this. The adoptive parents look so sweet and happy to have such an adorable little guy in their lives! we keep you and your family in our prayers.
Bobbie, I'm so glad you shared! This was a really touching post. I can't imagine how difficult the whole process must have been but I'm happy that your sister was so brave. He is precious.
I loved your thoughts about Easter as well and I agree with your greatest gifts.
This is just so tender and so sweet. I'm so glad you put pictures up. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Love, Jason and Laura
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