The Sampsons endured years of unsuccessful attempts to conceive, facing countless negative pregnancy tests and unhelpful advice before coming to terms with the likelihood of remaining childless. Despite trying various methods and seeking medical consultation, they found little support.
Sadie, advised to lose weight to enhance her fertility chances, underwent gastric surgery and lost 28 pounds, earning praise from her OB/GYN but not the desired result of pregnancy. Just as they began to accept their situation, an unexpected message offered a new direction.
A friend reached out about the possibility of fostering a baby, which soon evolved into a chance to adopt when the birth mother made her decision. Overwhelmed with joy, Sadie and her husband Jarvis quickly transitioned from prospective foster parents to adoptive parents, a reality they embraced wholeheartedly.
Subsequently, through embryo donation, the couple welcomed twin girls, Journee and Destinee, into their family in 2021. As a black couple adopting three white children, Sadie and Jarvis embody their belief that family is defined by love, not appearance. Their journey reflects the transformative power of love and the unexpected paths to forming a family.