Sadie and Jarvis Sampson tried for years to have a baby, using every method they could think of. They eventually accepted that they might only ever be an aunt and uncle. Then, one day, they got a text that changed their lives completely.
The couple had been trying to get pregnant since they got married in January 2018, but when it didn’t happen on its own, they tried everything else.
“We used ovulation tests, took prenatal vitamins, tracked cycles with apps, and used fertility monitors,” the Houston mom told Love What Matters.
“We even tried advice from friends, family, and strangers. For 14 months, we tried, prayed, and waited. Month after month, it was always a negative pregnancy test. It seemed like we might need help to conceive, so we even talked to doctors about it.”
Doctors didn’t offer much help to the couple. They mostly told Sadie to lose weight to improve her chances of getting pregnant. With no other advice, she had gastric surgery and lost 28 pounds.
Sadie’s OBGYN was excited about the weight loss and praised her for it.
“She told me that if I wasn’t pregnant within six months, she would refer me to a fertility specialist because she couldn’t prescribe fertility medication herself,” Sadie said. “I was thrilled! We finally got a positive step forward, even if it wasn’t immediate. We were excited about the progress.”
Unfortunately, the couple didn’t get pregnant after Sadie lost the weight, and they felt like they were back where they started.
“I always felt like I was meant to be a mother,” Sadie said. “Even though my surgeon warned me that I’d be very fertile after the surgery, I still wasn’t getting pregnant. So, we gave up and accepted that we might just be aunt and uncle to our nieces and godparents to our goddaughters.”
Just when the couple had decided to stop trying to have a baby, Sadie got a text from a friend asking if they would think about fostering a baby from a couple she knew.
At first, the couple was hesitant because they were told by a caseworker to take care of the baby while the birth mom was getting treatment. They worried they might get too attached. But then, the situation changed.
“The birth mom has decided she wants you to adopt the baby instead,” the caseworker said.
Sadie remembered saying, “‘Holy crap!!’ out loud when she found out she was going to be a mom.
“We went from having no kids to possibly fostering one, to suddenly being told, ‘You’re going to be parents!’ I was still in shock as I listened to the caseworker. I hung up and called my husband, shouting, ‘Babe!! They want us to adopt the baby! We’re going to be parents!’ He said, ‘Wait! REALLY?! I thought they just wanted us to foster him!’ I told him, ‘Nope! They want us to be his mom and dad.’”
The couple spent the weekend trying to take in the shocking news and getting ready, just in case the birth mom changed her mind.
By Monday, they were not only told that the birth mom still wanted them to adopt the baby, but she also wanted to do an independent adoption and was ready to sign the papers that day.
Their baby boy was born at just 33 weeks, which is seven weeks early. He weighed 4 lbs. 5 oz. “He was so tiny, he literally fit in one of my husband’s hands,” Sadie wrote.
“He was wrapped in a white blanket with pink and blue stripes,” Sadie said. “He had a small tube coming out of his nose because he couldn’t eat on his own since he was born early. But he was so cute!!!”
The couple shared their news on social media and were encouraged to create a registry. They listed 72 items, and within just three days, 55 of them were already bought for them.
Ezra Lee’s adoption was finalized in October 2020, and the couple had adorable family photos taken, all wearing t-shirts that said, “Families don’t have to match.”
In 2021, Sadie and Jarvis became parents to twin girls, Journee and Destinee, through embryo donation. True to their family motto, “Families don’t have to match,” the Black couple now has three white children – a boy and two girls.
For anyone who might judge their beautiful family, they have just one response: their family is built on the strongest foundation ever – love.
You’ll Never Guess What Miley Cyrus Did for Her Family!
Celebrities often find themselves in the middle of gossip and scandal, and Miley Cyrus is no different. However, the latest buzz isn’t about Miley herself but about her family.
There are rumors going around that Miley’s younger sister, Noah Cyrus, might be romantically involved with their mother’s new husband, Dominic Purcell. This surprising situation has caught Miley off guard, but she continues to stand by her family no matter what.
Even though Miley Cyrus is always in the spotlight, she keeps her family life private. Sources close to her say she didn’t know about the rumored relationship between her 24-year-old sister Noah and 54-year-old Dominic Purcell, who recently married their mother, Tish. Miley only talked to her mom about it after hearing reports that Noah and Purcell might have been involved before he married Tish.
When Miley Cyrus heard the surprising news, she showed her strong support for her family. Even though the situation might seem odd, her love for her mom is more important to her than any worries she has. Miley, her mom Tish, her sister Noah, and Dominic Purcell haven’t commented on the rumors, keeping everything quiet.
The rumored romance has caused some tension in the Cyrus family. Noah Cyrus is said to be upset about her mom’s relationship with Dominic Purcell. People close to them say Noah and Purcell had a casual relationship before he started dating Tish. This lack of communication has made things difficult for the family, showing how hard it can be to deal with personal issues when you’re famous.
Adding to the complexity, Tish married Dominic Purcell in Miley’s backyard in August 2023, just a few months after Noah got engaged to fashion designer Pinkus in June 2023. This also came more than a year after Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus divorced in April 2022, which was a tough time for the Cyrus kids. Despite all these challenges, the Cyrus family is staying strong and working through their issues together.
Amid the sensational headlines and gossip, Miley Cyrus’s response shows the importance of family unity and support during tough times. Even with all the drama, the Cyrus family is trying to keep things normal. Their love and understanding help them stay strong, and Miley continues to be a solid support for her family. With grace and resilience, she helps them through difficult times, proving that love conquers all.
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