When I got to the hospital, Deirdre was just chillin. Her progress had slowed so after I had been sitting for the corner for a while she said “Jessica, tell me your story”… so I did. We spent the next 12 hours together and she told me her story too. We had a lot in common, so much it was sort of eerie! Then she told me about her whole journey to motherhood. It is her story to tell so all I will say is that this baby was SO wanted. The years, the money, the pain and disappointment and the determination it took for this mamma to get to this moment was… staggering. She wanted this baby with her whole being and didn’t give up until her daughter was in her arms. It was beautiful and powerful and I am so happy for them!
