An Unexpected Hope

Like many young couples who fall in love, get married, and dream of having a family together, Nick and Nikki were no different. They married in June of 2007 believing their dream of having children would soon follow. What followed instead were the heartache, pain, and struggle of infertility.

As the couple sought God to bring healing and understanding, they were given the hope of adoption. God led them to St. Elizabeth|Coleman Pregnancy & Adoption Services, an agency that maintains Nick and Nikki’s essential value system – and they were encouraged by the beautiful gift they could give and receive through adoption. The true emotional journey began when they were placed on St. Elizabeth|Coleman’s adoption waiting list. Knowing God had called them to be parents; Nick and Nikki simply had to wait on His perfect timing.

Nikki still recalls the immense joy and tears they experienced the day “the call” came. They had been selected by a birthmother to forever care for her precious baby girl – a girl we would name Addison. The couple met Addison’s birthmother while she was still pregnant – a truly remarkable experience. Less than two months later, their beautiful daughter entered the world. They celebrated and cherished the moments with Addison’s birth family, excited about the future ahead.

Eighteen months later, Nick and Nikki were hopeful to give Addison a sibling and were placed onto St. Elizabeth|Coleman’s adoption waiting list once more. Fully expecting to be on the waiting list for a long time, they were pleasantly surprised to be selected as parents of a baby boy just one month later. Nick and Nikki were overjoyed all the more to spend quality time with their son’s birthmother before his delivery, including attending birthing classes. Addison was excited to have a baby brother and even helped get his room ready. Soon, their beautiful son, Aiden, was added to the family.

Through all the emotional ups and downs, Nick and Nikki are so thankful to have St. Elizabeth|Coleman to support them. They were not only prepared for adoption, but they also help their family stay connected to the two amazing birthmothers of their children. They never imagined the great blessing God would bring through the pain of infertility.

For more information about the compassionate services of St. Elizabeth|Coleman, please visit GivingBirthToHope.org.