‘Families don’t have to look the same’ – Black couple talks about their experience adopting three white children

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.

Tallulah Willis Opens Up About Autism Diagnosis

In a heartwarming Instagram post, Tallulah Willis, youngest daughter of Hollywood stars Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, shared a touching childhood memory of her father carrying her on the red carpet. However, the post carried a deeper meaning, hinting at Tallulah’s recent autism diagnosis. Let’s delve into her story and learn more about her condition!

Tallulah’s Instagram video clip showed her as a young child playfully interacting with her father’s head while he spoke to the media at a film premiere. She captioned the clip with the phrase “tell me your autistic without telling me your autistic [sic],” inviting her followers to engage in a conversation about autism.

The response from Tallulah’s 408,000 followers was overwhelmingly supportive and loving. Many shared their own knowledge and experiences with autism, discussing Tallulah’s symptoms and the loving reaction of her father. One user even praised Bruce for his exceptional care, saying, “Your dad is one-of-a-kind honey, and so are you.”

When questioned by a psychologist specializing in neurodivergent conditions, Tallulah revealed that this was the first time she had publicly shared her diagnosis. She discovered her autism diagnosis during the summer, and it has had a significant impact on her life.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects social communication, interaction, and behavior. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), individuals with ASD often display restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. Tallulah’s sister, Scout LaRue Willis, provided further insight by explaining that Tallulah’s actions in the video, such as folding her father’s ear, are a form of stimming. Stimming helps individuals regulate sensory input.

Tallulah’s revelation comes at a challenging time for the Willis family, as they continue to support their father, Bruce Willis, in his battle with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). Bruce was diagnosed with FTD, a degenerative condition primarily affecting communication and behavior, in 2023. One of the early symptoms he experienced was aphasia, which affects language skills.

For now, Tallulah has chosen not to disclose further details about her diagnosis. The outpouring of love and support for her speaks volumes about the resilience of the Willis family. Let’s send our best wishes to Tallulah and her family as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.

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