This is my story thru adoption, and life after...

My Dad and my step mom Shelley were there for me through out the whole journey. My dad was overwhelmed about it, and he voiced it to me a few times along the way. They went with to see her and hold her, but once was enough for them. I'm thankful for them and I know they are proud of me for being mature enough to not only make the decision, but to follow thru with it. They also agree, I picked an amazing family. Georgie couldn't have better!

Alex, Natalie, and Henry! Heart to Heart Adoption Agency sets up a dinner usually the night before the birth mom is scheduled for an induction. Since I had Georgie early, we had dinner April 6, 2019. I wanted my dad and Shelley to join us as well. Patti picked up me and the kids, and my parents met us there. It was cute, in the middle of eating my son Alex says, "Hey Mom, they look just like they do in there book." It made us all laugh, It was important to me that they were able to meet my children. They gave Alex and Natalie a book called, "Goodnight Connecticut." Also, a lamb stuffed animal. Georgie has one too and she will include it in the picture updates I get so we have an idea how big she is getting. When I got home, I face planted on my bed crying my eyes out. I had no idea what to expect from this day forward...

Elizabeth gave me a gift tonight while we were up at the hospital. I opened the little box and it was a gold bow necklace. I opened the card that she gave me with it and it explained the meaning behind the bow. My mom used to put big bows in my hair to when i was younger. I couldn't have chose a better mother for you Georgina. 

The day our families became one. Patti picked me up tonight to take me to Primary Children's to visit Georgie. My Dad and Shelley met us up there. Elizabeth, Andy, and Henry were there of course. I was so happy for them to meet my dad and shelley cause they have heard so much about each other thru me. Georgie needs a surgery or two, which will be done soon. Not sure exactly how long she will need to recover once the surgery is done but Andy and Elizabeth will have to stay in Utah until she is discharged from the hospital. I am so grateful I picked such loving parents for you Georgina.  Me & Elizabeth ✿ Me, My Dad, Shelley.

I was able to get some much needed rest. I woke up feeling anxious, sad, hurt, scared, happy, but aware of what was going on. Dr. Colby came in at 6:30 am and gave me clearance to go home today. Patti got there first with some breakfast. Shortly after, Bonnie came and it was time. We had to make sure i hadn't taken narcotics within 4 hours of signing, so we had to bypass 20 minutes. The paperwork was very detailed and once you sign, there is no going back. I knew I was making the right decision, and you would have so many more opportunities with these amazing people than I would be able to give you growing up. After signing, I was discharged from the hospital. I went home to get some rest, and be with my family.