And Just Like That We're Parents!

We got the call today.
The crib is no longer empty.

There is a sweet baby sleeping in the next room.

A precious baby who has been entrusted to our care.
We don't know how long we will have her, but we will love her while we do!

Jack was incredibly excited when she arrived. Wonder when he'll realize that she's staying for a while. Thankfully, she didn't mind all his licking, in fact after just over an hour she started reaching for him! So adorable.

As you may know I will not be able to post any pictures or details of her or her case here, so please don't ask. I will be posting our adventures in parenting this sweet baby, though! And of course I'll continue to post about our fertility journey.

Pray for us as we love this little one.
Pray for this little one as she learns who we are.
Pray for her family and the issues that removed her from their care.
Pray for all the foster families who are loving all these children.
Continue to pray for our fertility journey and desire to have our own children.

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