Adoption is one of the most amazing experiences a person could go through. September 15, 2011
This is the first time Ethan and I met our little girl.
I was able to feed Samara her first bottle, that is Devin in the background.
Samara's delivery was not an easy one. Laken was amazing through it all, I admire her strength. I would love to post pictures and share more details but I feel those pictures and experiences are private and only for Laken, Devin, Ethan and I.
Silas was able to meet Samara the day after she was born, this picture above is his first time seeing her.
Silas is incredibly sweet with her and I know he will be the best big brother!
We were able to watch Samara have a bath from the hallway. Thanks for making us feel welcome St Luke's and for being sensitive to my little families needs and feelings. I am being totally sarcastic btw. Not impressed with that hospital at all. In fact I don't ever want to step foot in there again! There is something very satisfying about telling all of you that. I think I already feel better.
Ethan and I came home on the night of the 15th to find this!!! What a nice surprise after a very long day. I want to tell all my friends and family thank you for EVERYTHING! We have felt so much support, love and compassion from so many people. Thank you everyone for understanding us shutting down communication. I couldn't even talk to my own family members (except for Christy and my Mom). Adoption is a roller coaster and there are no easy answers to very simple questions. We simple could not handle talking to anyone. We love you all deeply and thank you for sending us love and support.
We brought Samara home at 10:30pm on Saturday September 17. These pictures were taken right after we walked in the door with Samara. Silas was asleep and still has no idea that Samara is home. He is going to freak out!
This is my favorite picture of us! Ethan has been so attached to this little girl! He doesn't want to put her down. That is exactly how I was with Silas. I feel much more relaxed this time around and very happy to see daddy dotting over his daughter.
My Dad and Ethan
Mom and Ethan
Lastly I want to tell all of you how lucky Ethan and I are to have Devin and Laken in our life. We Love them and they ARE our family now. Samara's birth family was and is amazing to us and we feel honored that they picked us to be Samara's Mom and Dad.
Did I make you cry?
8 comments:
YES! wiping tears away as I am typing. I am so happy for you, thanks for sharing all these beautiful pictures!
Yes, and I have to leave to go teach the HP group this morning. I don't think I'll make it through the lesson. This is just wonderful!! I am so happy for the Despains. I love the pictures of Silas with his little sister. . . .and to say there is a look of gratitude and thanksgiving on Samara's parents' face would be an understatement. Love you all!
I have so enjoyed this journey with your beautiful family. You all deserve this and many more years of great memories and love. Love those 2 little peanuts (Si & Sam) throughout Eternity!
Congrats and now take a deep breath and embrace the peaceful feelings you have.
xoxo Heather
Yep! I'm bawling. I'm so happy for you and so incredibly proud of the decision Laken made. I can't imagine how hard it must have been (and is). I admire it. And I'm so happy that Samara gets to go to such a good home with people who love her and want her so much! Love you guys!
Congratulations! These pictures are beautiful. I am very happy for the four of you :)
Of course this just makes me more anxious for Mailie to arrive ;)
I hope the adjustment from 3 to 4 is an easy one and Silas didn't freak out when seeing his new baby sister this morning :)
YES you did! I cried through your entire post! I couldn't be happier for you and your sweet little family! She is so beautiful, Silas is adorable, Ethans face when he looks at her is priceless, and you dear Emily, are amazing! She is getting the best parents in the world!
Yes, I am so happy and excited for your family!! What a blessed little girl Samara is.
Can't wait to meet her! Call if you need ANYTHING!!!!!
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