I’m a Mama! Big Papa is a Papa!
On Easter Sunday we brought Baby Bird home to our nest. Big Papa and I feel such relief to–finally–share this good news, our happiness…and, at long last, break our silence.
To all of you who have patiently and faithfully supported us along the many twists and turns our journey, we are forever grateful. And now, the real adventure begins!
Joslin Fritz - Lady Sherpa says
Congratulations Beth! I am so happy for you. You have wanted this for such a long time. Yay! You’re finally a MOM!
Amy says
Oh, Beth, I am overjoyed for you two and the tears are flowing. What a wee-deserved miracle! I can’t wait to hear more!
Big, big love!!
sylvia hunter says
Such wonderful news Beth. Big congrats. She is a doll.
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Amy,
Thank you so much! I know you understand–all too well–how long and arduous the journey to motherhood can be.
Terry Mandeville says
Welcome Ardea!!!! Long awaited wonder! Beautiful baby! The missing piece! Now make use of your support system… don’t expect everything to fall into place all at once. You have spent a long time waiting, as has she… it takes time for all of you to absorb the reality, to adjust to the roles. Reach out to your FRUA INC comrads….we are here for you. …and there is another new 3 year old coming to Heritage Camp August 3-5, not necessarily a recommendation for your guys, but let me know if you are interested.
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Thanks, Terry. I am SO grateful for my adoptive Mama (and Papa) community. Our kiddo is just a wee 11-month old, so Heritage Camp…probably not this year. But I am looking forward to reconnecting with all sorts of folks soon!
Deb Barrett says
Get out!! That’s THE BEST! I’m so happy for the three of you. Chirp! Chirp…Mama Bird!
Susan says
Look at those eyelashes! I wish you much happiness with your beautiful daughter–you deserve it.
Debby Lee Jagerman says
She is beautiful. Beth, I am so very happy for you. I’m looking forward to hearing more about the love that you have for her through stories and photos.
Debby
CountryMidwife says
You can’t go to Heritage Camp you should come to Chicago for the reunion! Oh, Little Momma and Bid Poppa… she is all yours and meant just for you! Hard earned HAPPINESS.
Melinda Eliza Sabo - Global Snapshots says
She is truly lovely – she has such soulful, amazing eyes and such long eyelashes! What a tremendously lucky girl she is to have you for a Mom! I look forward to reading about your adventures.
Congratulations!
Melinda Eliza
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
We’re planning on it MB!!
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Thanks, Susan! Our social worker has already suggested she has a future as a mascara model 😉
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Thanks, Debby. She’s not the King (or Queen) of Bhutan 😉
But she sure is our own beautiful Armenian princess.
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Thanks, Melinda! I’m lucky too…proud to be her Mama.
Melinda Eliza Sabo - Global Snapshots says
Now you’ll have to share your story with us all. I remember thinking when you said you couldn’t share it yet – please, please let that mean that she’s getting a baby. 🙂
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Melinda,
I gave the thumbs up for WLL to post it and I think they will be doing that soon!
Vivian says
Oh Beth, I have goosebumps and am so excited for you! I had a feeling that by the time I got home there would be news from you. I can’t wait to see you and meet her. I will be here when you come up for air. xoxo, viv
Rebecca Sullivan says
Congratulations to both of you! It is the happiest news I have heard in a long time and she is LOVELY!
Robin Sizemore says
Finally!!!!! Never a sweeter word! 🙂
Jackie says
This is the best news. So thrilled for the new family! She’s beautiful.
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Thanks, Jackie! I heard through the grapevine you were keeping an eye out for this news 😉
Angela Dollar - Travel with a Purpose says
She is just beautiful! Happy day!!
Viviane says
Congratulations. What a treasure to be found after a long and difficult journey!
I’d love to get in touch when you have the time.
Viviane (Karen/Rex’s mama)
Denise says
So worth the wait and tears. She is beautiful. I anxiously wait for your future posts!
Elizabeth S. says
Such wonderful news about your beautiful girl, Beth! So happy for your family. We’d love to meet her at the reunion in Chicago!!!
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Viviane, I would love to talk with you as well. I’ll send an email privately!
Scot says
Congratulations, Beth! I was so happy to read this. She is adorable. But, here’s the problem: how on earth are you ever going to say “no” to that face? (That’s a good problem to have.)
Happy for you both.
Tracy says
Wow! I’m so happy for you! What a beautiful baby girl! I’d love to hear more! Thanks for sharing! Tracy
Patty says
Hi, Beth, I am 40+ year old hope-to-be adopting one of these years too. When I first came across your blog, I thought how cool! It was great to see a ‘kindred spirit’ out there – have been following your story, checking in now and then — and what a surprise to see this today! Happy to see you are home with baby now! Congratulations!
Beth Shepherd - Pampers and Pakhlava says
Patty! I am 50+ and, yes, a mother! Thank you for following my/our story and for the congrats. Our journey has been long and challenging, and I must say it is surreal to–finally–be a Mom. I would love to know when motherhood happens for you too. And it will. Hang in there…stay the course!
Sonia says
Beth, I don’t think you got my original post on this board, but once again, congratulations!! She is so beautiful!! And as a fellow 50+ mom, I can tell you that this little gem is the fountain of youth!!