Monday, November 30, 2009

Miracle Baby--Arriving Soon!

Yes, a miracle is underway in the Gomke family...Geoff and Amanda Roth are 'expecting' their first child December 9th, but not the conventional way. It has been a long time in the waiting with many heartaches and rollercoaster emotions along the way...but at last, with great joy and excitement, Baby Roth is due to arrive. What is the miracle you wonder?....Here is Amanda's story...

"At 17yrs old I found out that I was born without a uterus. Kids have always been my passion so this news was devastating. When Geoff and I met we knew that adoption was the only route, we also knew it would take a long time. So we started as soon as we got married. We are still waiting. After I switched family doctors, an opportunity arose. My doctor told me that I still had eggs and she encouraged Geoff and I to check out the fertility clinic in Calgary for a chance at having a surrogate. After one unsuccessful attempt and myself being sick for over a year following the egg retrieval, WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THAT IT HAS WORKED AND WE ARE EXPECTING OUR LITTLE FARMER MAN on Dec 9, 2009, and...my mom is the surrogate mother to our baby! Grandma Roth was able to see the very first ultrasound picture of baby Roth and was so excited to see baby. Geoff and I are so happy that she was able to see the picture and hear the news."


p.s. Geoff and Amanda have returned from a pre-baby trip to Cuba, as they prepare for parenthood. Perhaps they will send Amanda's mom after the baby?!! We all wish them the very best on the arrival of their miracle baby!!