I know I've already said this in a previous post but Andrew and I always talked about how important family is to us. We decided to start a family as soon as we got married and then struggled when that didn't happen for us. It was the most difficult road that I wouldn't wish on anyone. Often times, I'd lose hope and break down because the one thing I wanted more than anything in the world seemed impossible. Every time I had my monthly visitor, a negative pregnancy test (which was about 3 times every month because I'd keep testing…you know, just in case), an unsuccessful IUI, and then when I hyper stimulated and had to postpone our transfer, I cried. Not just a cry but the most painful kind that only someone who has been through infertility can understand and I'd wonder why we were being punished. Andrew struggled too but said that the hardest part for him was watching how badly infertility hurt me. He was so strong and never lost faith. He comforted me, planned vacations to take our minds off everything, bought us way more wine then I care to admit, and was the best cheerleader ever! He was my rock.
Then we got pregnant and we were so happy! He took care of me while I was on bed rest and every time we had a scare (spotting & placenta previa), he was there. I never felt more in love with this amazing man and didn't know if it was possible to love someone more then I did at that moment.
When Andrew called about Amina and began studying and researching family law/adoption law, I was so amazed. Then we brought Amina home and although I knew Andrew would love her, I didn't know how much he'd love her. Watching him with our sweet girl melts my heart. He is the most amazing dad. His love for her just pours out. He is the most compassionate, patient, enthusiastic, and silly dad I have ever seen. I love watching him sing to her, read books, watch Doc McStuffins, and walk her around the garden when she's fussy. He talks to her about everything and laughs at everything she does. I have truly never loved anyone a much as I love this man and now love him more then I ever thought possible! I am so blessed to call him my husband and am even luckier that our babies get to call him Dad.
So today, I wish my husband, Andrew, a very happy 1st Father's Day! Wouldn't want to share this crazy life with anyone else! I love you.
Father's Day at the Station (Amina's first time back since she was surrendered…emotional day)!
