From Midnight Phone Call to Midnight Feedings: Our Journey to Parenthood

On April 25 at 1:00AM, everything changed. After months of dreaming, planning, and preparing, the moment we had been waiting for finally arrived—our baby was on his way. That phone call jolted us awake, but what followed was pure magic. In the whirlwind of travel and anticipation, we tried to brace ourselves for the moment we’d meet him… but nothing could have prepared us for the tidal wave of emotion we felt when he was placed in our arms. People say it’s indescribable—and they’re right. It’s beyond love. It’s an awe-inspiring mix of joy, gratitude, and wonder that can’t be captured in words alone.

Bringing him home was equal parts thrilling and nerve-wracking. As new parents, everything felt impossibly delicate. I (Mom) barely let Baby leave my arms until bedtime and still found myself waking every 30 minutes to check that he was okay. By morning, Dad lovingly volunteered for the night shift so that I could rest and be ready for the early mornings together. Somehow, we settled into a rhythm—and to our surprise, Baby soon gifted us with six blissful hours of sleep each night. A small miracle in itself!

Fast forward nearly 12 weeks, and life feels fuller than we ever imagined. Baby has blossomed into a curious, cheerful soul—smiling at everyone he meets and lighting up whenever we sing or dance around him (which happens daily). Each moment feels sacred: the sleepy stretches, the tiny coos, the impromptu dance parties in the living room.

As we look ahead to first birthdays and beyond, we carry with us a deep gratitude—not just for our son, but for the path that led us to him. Every cuddle, every sleepy smile reminds us that hope is never wasted.

To those still waiting for their family to begin: we see you, and we’ve been where you are. The quiet longing, the aching uncertainty, the questions with no clear answers. But if our story says anything, it's this—your moment can come. The journey may look different, it may take time, but love has so many ways of finding its way to you.

Choosing surrogacy through Little Miracles gave us more than just a baby—it gave us connection, compassion, and the strength to believe in possibility again. To our incredible surrogate, thank you for choosing to help make our dream real. You gave us a lifetime in a single moment.

And to the hearts still hoping hold on. Keep believing. Your family is waiting to be written into the world.