I was adopted at 4 weeks old. I never knew my birth family, but my parents celebrated my adoption day every year. So I grew up knowing I was adopted and made to feel special by having my own special day. It was like 2 birthdays a year. Your doing great! So happy for y'all.❤️
I think y'all can definitely take credit for her personality and happiness!!! People say their baby is a reflection of their parents. Y'all are SO happy and she can feel that!
I mean..... but she's already behind on major milestones because she is kept in a carrier 24/7. They aren't doing as good as they could be with a baby they picked out and rejected other infants for😂
@@kimberlyjones2343 they are doing good. They’re first time parents. Give them a break . I don’t think this comment was necessary. Because they are doing their best. No one’s perfect.
I adopted two girls and they are now 22 and 23 - but I barely remember that I didn’t give birth to them. They are just mine. They always knew they were adopted and I’d drop pieces of their stories day by day when they were ready. They were never told they were “special” to be adopted or anything like that - it simply was their own amazing story. Your planned approach to dealing with this sounds perfect.
I completely agree with your little by little, age appropriate, explaining how your daughters came into being yours. I have a family member who wasn’t told important information about one of her parents until she was 12 years old and already struggling with some mental health concerns. It really messed her up for many years and I wish that they’d just been honest with her, gently and little by little instead of springing it on her like that. She’s an adult now and knows how loved she truly is ♥️♥️♥️
It’s insane how happy one can be for two people they don’t even know! Watching you guys talk about Story made me smile the whole video! She’s adorable!
My husband was adopted and a few months after they adopted him, the adoption agency called them and asked if they were willing to go through the process again because they had an expectant mother they would be a good match for. They ended up with two under two. You never know what your timeline will be until it happens
you absolutely can take credit for having a happy baby! you are raising her in a happy environment! You can feel every ounce of joy beaming out of you both!
My four adopted daughters when they were 2,3,4 and 5, when I would go somewhere with them…they would let everyone know that they were adopted. They were so happy about it, because I told them that they were chosen by my husband and I and that God put them in our lives. 😘❤️🙏🏼🌺
I got chills when Dallin said he would tell you do it for story. The whole time y’all were going through this God knew your little miracle was coming. So happy for y’all and Bella you are just glowing!
My daughter made a scrapbook about her adopted children’s birth story. Pictures include the birth parents, the country/place they were born, and all the pictures that make sharing their story with them. This is like a picture book when they were small, and an actual reading book as they grew older. She also kept a blog about them on a site which printed those posts in a book each year. As a grandparent, I made sure to set aside a family heirloom for each one of them so the have a connection to my parents and grandparents. Our lives are filled to overflowing with these amazing children. ❤️
I absolutely love the fact that y'all have done an open adoption. It is so clear how important having a family is to you both, and how important your family is to you, and the fact that Story's adoption is open gives you a chance for an even bigger family. It also makes room for Story to get so much more love, and that's so beautiful, and I think it encompasses everything you both stand for as parents; love, joy, family, appreciation, and support. It is so wonderful to see how happy you and Dallin are being parents to Story, Bella. You have been so strong for so long, and you've been through so much, and you deserve to enjoy this time with your daughter. Story is the luckiest baby girl in the whole world to have you both as her parents
@@maggyc8344 it means the birth mother has kept the line of communication open with Bella and Dallin, and wants to be a part of Story’s life still (in whatever way they all agree on). It means she’ll have contact with them. A closed adoption would mean they wouldn’t even know her name, and she doesn’t want contact.
You guys literally have been glowing since the day she was put in your arms. Not only is sweet little Story going to have you guys tell her how much she was desperately wanted and loved but she's going to get to see it in these videos. And I correctly guessed her age the other day when she was in the stroller grabbing her feet giggling I was like oh she's almost 5 months or she's 5 months I've had a lot of kids lol. And I think you guys should take credit for her being such a happy baby genetics play a small part but you have put your all into making her happy and she is. Keep enjoying every little bit. All I ever think of is your song missing pieces and realizing that she is literally the pieces that was missing part of your family. She's beyond beautiful and oddly enough somehow looks like both of you. But her smile in those giggles coming from being secure and knowing that her needs are always going to be met that you guys are always there. Really that's all a little baby looks for is that Mommy and Daddy are there or just Mommy or just daddy whatever but she barely cries because you guys have learned to read her cues and you're able to make her happy very quickly. You guys are doing an amazing job. And like I said someday you're going to get to show her these videos the heartache and all. And then the pure joy that she brings to every minute of your life.
I had an ovary issue at 18 and was told I would never get pregnant. So never thought I would and just managed that. And when I turned 35 out of nowhere became pregnant. Was in shock and had my first, then two years later had my second. So yes you just never know and we just have to live with the how its meant to be and whatever happens will be how it was meant to be. And yess her name is wonderful. Absolutely perfect. And you are all bonded it is very clear. You just keep on bragging. She is the best xo
@@phoebegray7994 Open is some relationship between the birth family and adopted parents, the amount is depending on the family and closed adoption is no information is exchanged at all and the records are closed.
@@phoebegray7994open means that the biological parent(s) could still be involved in the baby’s life just not as a parent. a closed adoption is no contact at all !
We met our baby when he was 25 months old and adopted by 3. Today he is 23 years old...I still see him as that chunky little boy. He knows he was adopted. He knows he has a humongous family and is loved very much.
We adopted our daughter 36 years ago. From the time she could listen to stories, we told her the story of her adoption. It was always just a part of her life.
You guy’s absolutely can take credit for Story’s personality! You’ve raised her in abundant amounts of the most genuine love, and all she’s known is smiles and laughter, even during night time feeds you guys are so so so happy. She feels that, she notices that. That is what has played a role in her personality. There are traits obviously that don’t come from you guys but her being a happy cheerful baby does actually have part to do with your personalities and what she’s exposed to ❤
Personality is a mix of genetics and environment, they have partial credit, but her birth mother is the person who takes credit for giving her life and half of her biology
When they tell you it goes fast. What they dont say is it isnt just fast, it SCREAMS by. My daughters are in their 40s now and it really was just yesterday with grown kids of their own. Seriously. Dont blink. Having children is a blessing. But the real secret no one tells you is, grandchildren are the biggest joy you will ever experience. Just wait.
When you say you wish you could take credit for her being a happy baby you absolutely can. She is happy because she is so loved and has amazing parents. Take all the credit for every smile and every laugh ❤
of course you take credit for Story being so happy. it’s you. i’m telling you it’s you. it’s Dallin’s love for Bella and him looking at Bella like she’s the moon throughout the whole video. it’s Bella lighting up when she’s talking about her baby. it’s Dallin saying he’s not a morning person but he still loves morning with her. all that energy is why your baby is happy. love.
I think this might be my favorite video of you guys so far because I can just tell how unbelievably happy you guys are at this stage of life. I smiled this entire video lol. I love that you guys are her parents!
You guys radiate joy! I kept finding myself smiling while watching this. So happy for you guys! Story is beautiful and you guys are the best parents for her!
I love this video! My daughter has always known she’s adopted and it has been the best thing! It’s always been her story and she is so proud of being adopted and knows that it means so many people love her! She’s 10 now and knows being adopted makes her so special!!
After seeing these guys go through some of the hardest times, it is so beautiful to see one moment that totally flips their life around. It brings hope in everyone's life. All we need is that one moment :)
@@jkmycko1 actually the vast majority of adoptees that grew up in a healthy home disagree with YOU. we still all have trauma from being given up among other things.
Look, adoption is super important whether you’re adopting an infant or a teen, but what if your daughter wanted to keep the story of her adoption private? What if she wanted someday to be able to tell her own story? I just hope y’all consider keeping some things about her private so that she has the opportunity to tell the world her story or to keep things to herself Congratulations on a beautiful baby, may you have many blessings as a family
You’re her parents so you can definitely take credit for her personality, how happy she is has a lot to do with how cared for and nourished she is ❤❤❤😊
Actually as an adoptee who found my birth parents when I was 21 I can say that nature plays a bigger part than nurture. My parents gave me a wonderful life and my birth parents gave me my personality
@@realcanadiangirl64 that’s nice, they said their baby is happy and always smiling though. They can definitely take credit for that, means she’s comfortable & taken cared of. Has everything to do with them & not her bio parents.
I absolutely love watching your videos with story. When you adopted her and posted that video I got so emotional. My son is 5 months old on the 2nd of June. Time is going so fast. My boy is a super happy boy too. I did IVF as a single women and watching you guys helped my so much, your strength is incredible
I’ve been really enjoying watching your journey and seeing your Story unfold! I am over the moon happy for all three of you and I just wanted to say you guys are “the best”! Thanks for sharing
The amount of love you guys are giving her is incredible! She is a very lucky girl! You are all lucky to have found each other! It’s amazing how the world works!
There is nothing I love to see more than two people so incredibly happy who have gotten what they’ve been wanting and praying for for so long❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I was also adopted and my parents were always so open and honest about it starting when I was young. Made me appreciate it even more and be thankful for the family God gave me. They saved my life. Forever grateful and I’m sure that Story will be so thankful she has both of you as her amazing parents. So happy for you guys, you’re doing great!
This is a lovely video hearing you and Dallin answering and opening your hearts about Story. She's gorgeous and am happy she has come into your life and helped to make you more complete. Enjoy and love every minute as 5 months already and you are all so in love and a family now.🎉🙋👶♥️👩❤️💋👨
Y'all have a happy baby because you are happy parents, babys can feel what you feel and all she has ever felt from you is love and happiness every single second you've had her, LITERALLY every second!! She is a product of her environment! ❤❤❤❤❤
Gosh you guys are too cute! Bella’s excitement followed by the sideways glance to you bc she knows she giddy and then keeps going anyways….it brings the biggest smile to my face! Precious! I love how much you lover your little girl!
Guys, you can take lots of credit for her happy go lucky personality, it’s a lot because of the joy you have parenting her 🥹♥️ love all of your stories!😍
I'm so excited to watch your adventure unfold. It's like watching a RU-vid channel about my life 18 years ago 😊 Infertility, domestic infant adoption, domestic toddler adoption, decided to try embryo adoption and it worked, then I decided to carry a surro baby for friends and THEN, 17 years after going off birth control (3 months after giving birth to surro baby) we got pregnant with a bio baby 🤯 Life is crazy.
First--every single thing about this beautiful baby you have, is so spiritual, and so God sent!! The story about your daughter is just so incredibly amazing! And the fact that you had picked out her name before she was even born, is truly unbelievable! The entire situation is just so meant to be, and so God sent! And, you can totally take credit for your beautiful daughter's happiness, BC she can feel how extremely happy you are to have her in your lives!! SHE IS HAPPY BC OF U BOTH!!!
Oh my gosh. The video Bella made on May 29th is the very first video I watched of you two. What a lovely journey it's been. Thank you for sharing your joy.
I literally cry every time I watch one of your videos now that you have Story. As someone who struggled with poi I know all too well the struggles of infertility. Most infertility can be helped but when it’s an egg problem there are really limited options and that’s so hard. That fear and heartache of truly not knowing if your dream will ever come true. I love seeing how genuinely happy you all are after such a hard journey. Not many parents truly understand that feeling of everyday feeling like Christmas. My husband and I always say that everyday just feels like Christmas morning and is such a blessing. Even the hardest of times just feel like the hugest blessing. Infertility is so so hard. But the rainbow after the storm is so bright. And to tell of your story is to tell of Him!
It’s so beautiful to witness how healed you are since story’s arrival into your lives. You are radiating happiness and it’s so lovely to see. Wishing the best for your beautiful family ❤
You are such natural parents! You can tell how much love you have for her, because you have learned her so quickly and she knows you’re there for her. There is such mutual love, happiness, and trust in your family. She doesn’t fuss because she doesn’t need to before one or both of you know exactly what she wants 💗
She deserves to light up after the IVF!! And she’s a beautiful little girl and I love seeing the way Bella lights up and you light up as parents We have a couple in our church the adopted a little boy and is he got older he looks like his adopted dad in the older he gets the more he looks like him. So hopefully story will look more and more like you guys the older she gets because, I can see You guys in her
Bella's happiness in this video is so beautiful to see. My husband and I also have a 5 month old daughter and she is also literally "the best" 😉 Dallin asking Bella if she's had an energy drink is so perfect. Bella, I'm the same way when I get to talk about my daughter. I'm so happy for you guys and being a mom is the absolute best gift we could ever be given, no matter how God makes it happen. I wish you guys nothing but the best, get all those baby snuggles in!
Time flies, at 6 month she already can have baby cereal. Enjoy, take lots of video clips and photos both. I took lots of photos, but wish I had little video clips of just my kids alone crawling, walking, talking, etc. their mannerisms, their tiny voices and how it changes and more. I see the love you have for Story shine through. So happy for you.
Hi Bella, Dallin and Story, happy 5 months Story Belle. It so sweet that Story and Alessi share the same birthday. It is so nice to see you both so happy talking about your daughter. ❤
It’s so great to see you two so happy and in love with your daughter. Soak it all up and store up all these beautiful memories. They might help you get through the teen years. I’m so happy for you. She is a very happy baby and you can take some credit for that because she is growing well due to your love and care. 😊
She will be 6 months on my birthday. She definitely needs a 1/2 birthday day celebration.She is so beautiful and so happy to see your journey with her and your amazing parents.
I love seeing y’all so happy! Not only have you been blessed but so has Story! Prayers to her birth mother for giving y’all such a beautiful gift! She’s an angel 😇 ❤
as someone who is starting to try for a baby soon and is nervous about having a newborn this video was so nice to see. I feel like there is so much negativity about having children on the internet these days and you guys just exude happiness. I am sure the wait made you that much more appreciative of all the ups and downs of parenthood but thank you for sharing your happiness!
My babies were all very happy unless they were sick or overly tired. They were great sleepers so I feel very fortunate. I do believe babies feed off of their parent’s temperament. They mirror our facial expressions and sense if we are stressed etc. I feel like Story feels your love and happiness. You both are amazing parent’s and your joy is a wonderful thing! 💕
I practiced attachment and parenting before it had a name. I wore my babies all the time probably up until the point that they were kicking my knees lol And they rarely cried because they had constant comfort I was actually thinking about that the other day growing up and (three of them are technically adults) I don't remember crying fits or really any difficult times besides my second son who never slept literally just never slept and he's 21 and he still doesn't sleep. But even then he wasn't crying he was just laying with us. My kids call me a hippie parent😂
You guys are so cute! What a blessed little girl she is to have you two as parents. I’ve been watching your videos for the last 6 months and I love them! Thank you for sharing your family life!
I am so happy for your precious family!!! Story is so blessed to have you both. And you to have her. We have adopted our 3 children ,All open adoptions. Two sons and one daughter. God answered our prayers in his timing, I understand the waiting and love. It has been a beautiful journey, From adopting them at birth, and our son 4 months old. They are now 29, 28 and our daughter 23. I am about to be a Mimi for the first time. So excited for the next chapter. Psalm 113 is a scripture the Lord gave me on the way to the hospital when our daughter was being born. 🥰
Please don’t tell her “your birth mother loved you so much she gave you up” I know several adoptive children that didn’t want anyone to love them so they didn’t give them up or leave. Also, start telling her now that she is adopted so it’s natural for everyone. Congratulations!
Love your whatever happens mentality. I thought I had a life plan and nothing turned out like I thought. Learning to just go with life is an amazing lesson. I'm old now and it's fun to revisit my new parent memories by seeing you guys.
All the heartache and pain add to the depth of Story’s story and have allowed her to have such loving wonderful parents. You guys are amazing she’s so lucky to have you.
