October 30, 2013

A year ago today


One year ago today Chris and I woke up so early and drove about an hour away to our fertility clinic to try our third attempt at IVF.  This picture was actually taken when we tried the first time months before.  This time we didn't take any pictures, as the feelings of excitement were replaced with anxiety and fear, as this was our last shot for awhile.  I remember leaving later that morning, standing in the elevator, looking at Chris while both our eyes filled with tears as we so badly wanted to be pregnant.  

And that day God blessed us with our little miracle.  It is amazing to me how much can change in a year and the different place that we are in now.  A year ago when I saw the tiny little embryo magnified on a huge screen I had no idea that that was our sweet Addilyn that we'd be blessed with nine months later. 

I finally got around to making a little video of Addilyn's first few days and felt that it was perfect to share it today.  



God is faithful and good, and we are so blessed. 

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40 comments:

  1. KellyOctober 30, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    This video is amazing and I love the music you chose - especially, "is forever enough"!

    xx
    Kelly
    Sparkles and Shoes

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    So, so, so sweet!

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  3. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    I'm so happy for you! Every woman should know the joy of motherhood, whether that baby comes from her body or reaches her another way. Children are a rich blessing.

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  4. JessieOctober 30, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    How precious! Way to bring a few tears to my eyes.

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  5. Amy HarrisOctober 30, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    how sweet :) i'm so happy that God blessed you with your angel baby. you definitely deserve it!
    love//amy

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  6. SaraOctober 30, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    What a sweet video. Such a beautiful baby! She's a blessing indeed! I'm so happy for y'all! :)

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  7. Rebecca @ Mommy in HeelsOctober 30, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Oh my Lord I am sitting here sobbing! What a sweet video! Thankful you were able to experience such a miracle!

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  8. J and AOctober 30, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    Amazing!!! Love to look back. ;)

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  9. AshleyOctober 30, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Absolutely beautiful video!! Had me in tears!! Soo glad this little miracle has made her way home in your arms!! Such a blessing!!

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  10. LizOctober 30, 2013 at 9:55 PM

    Oh Katie...this is beautiful! Tears!! That moment when she's on your chest!! So, so precious!

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  11. Curious RunnerOctober 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    This is so special and beautiful. What a wee miracle and blessing Addilyn is. She will treasure this video when she is older, I'm sure xx

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  12. Curious RunnerOctober 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM

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  13. Chrissy + NateOctober 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM

    How sweet!!! The moment when you hold Addilyn the first time, and you're looking up at Chris and he puts his hand on your shoulders... oh my goodness! God is so good, what a little blessing Miss Addilyn is!

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  14. Desiree MackeOctober 30, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Such a sweet and beautiful video, Katie!

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  15. JessicaOctober 30, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    I did not watch the video only because I dont like blood and gore and birth generally involves those things even though its a beautiful thing. but I love that you remember this day as the day that the Lord gave you your beautiful daughter. Thank you for being so open about your journey. I am sure it has touched many live.s <3

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  16. LoriOctober 30, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Oh my goodness...the video of you holding her for the first time. I snot bawled. How precious and sweet and all things good.

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  17. AmandaOctober 30, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    Such a beautiful video that brought tears to my eyes :) the moments where she's on you & tears are in your eyes is beautiful!! Love you both!!

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  18. mariaOctober 31, 2013 at 4:02 AM

    So beautiful Katie!
    That moment when you're holding her for the first time, wow, tears were shed!
    Great choice of music too, I love that Dixie Chicks song so much!

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  19. RachelOctober 31, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    :) You guys really have come a long way in just a year!

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  20. StephanieOctober 31, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Oh my goodness. I never cry at videos of other people's babies but this had me in tears! I lost it at the part where you are holding her for the first time. Beautiful.

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  21. Lauren {By Lauren M}October 31, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Your video was so touching. It's hard to believe how much things can change over the course of a year!!

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  22. JessicaOctober 31, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Oh Lauren! What a beautiful video!! Those songs just melt my heart. Can you send me the titles and singers? I would love to play these over and over :-)

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  23. two birdsOctober 31, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    what a great story to tell! you are a blessed family!

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  24. Charming LucyOctober 31, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Beautiful post! As someone who weathered the infertility storm for ten years, I understand all of it. Ours was secondary infertility and we were never able to have more children. For years, I questioned God and grieved for the loss of a child I never knew. But God has been faithful to me and provided me a sense of peace so I could move on. Blessings to you and your baby. I pray that no one has to experience the terrible pain of infertility. Susan

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  25. BriOctober 31, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Oh friend....so amazing...I am nothing but happy the many many blessings this past year has brought your family. :)

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  26. TheTinyHeartOctober 31, 2013 at 9:12 AM

    I am so happy that you got your sweet little Addilyn! Miracles do happen!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Ad Space Giveaway!

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  27. The Lady OkieOctober 31, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    So happy for you both :) God is good indeed.

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  28. LauraOctober 31, 2013 at 10:23 AM

    Oh Katie, that video was so precious! It brought tears to my eyes when you held Addilyn for the first time! So happy for you and Chris to finally have your baby girl. God's gifts are amazing!

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  29. Helene in BetweenOctober 31, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    so so sweet, so happy for your beautiful family!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    God is so good!!! This was really touching..I needed a tissue or two. I am so happy for you and your family.

    I love this video, what a great idea and how special.

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  31. Stylishly in loveOctober 31, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Beautiful video. Thanks for sharing this video with us. Congrats on the baby.

    Happy Halloween!
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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  32. PreethiOctober 31, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    What a special day! So happy for you!

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  33. BettyOctober 31, 2013 at 7:13 PM

    Katie...that video was so beautiful. Thanks for sharing a little background on your very personal journey to motherhood. It gives me (and I'm sure so many others) hope for the future!

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  34. AutumnOctober 31, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    What a beautiful video! How great is our God!

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  35. Sybil@PeaceitallTogetherNovember 1, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Such an amazing miracle! God is good!!

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  36. RachNovember 1, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    What a beautiful story! :)

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  37. Jessica @ Here&NowNovember 2, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    What a blessing! Tears of joy for you as you celebrate your tiny miracle!
    xx
    Here&Now

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  38. AnonymousNovember 4, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Such an amazing video. Of course I cried. The songs were a great choice! I loved the pictures! She is so precious!

    One day I hope Katie my dreams come true as well!

    - Manda

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  39. KassiNovember 6, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    AW!!! It's so fun to remember those special anniversary days. Like the day you found out you were pregnant, the first kick, and now their first milestones.

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  40. Hailey.November 21, 2013 at 11:35 AM

    This video is so sweet! Thank you for sharing. You have a beautiful baby girl!

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