I dont find it selfish that Adrienne keeps saying "my son" because her husband is a father already so he knows the joy of being a parent. She just love saying it. Congrats
It's a problem for me. Just because he already had children, doesn't mean he don't want to be included. He went through this with her. He wanted a child with her very bad as well. It's not polite to do it as much as she do it!
@@gwensmith3256yeah girl what are you even talking about? When I talk to my brothers we literally say “my mom” or “your mom” & we literally share the same parent. There’s nothing wrong with saying “my son” cus it is HER son. Lol. If it’s a problem for you then maybe this Channel isn’t for you. It’s both of their child equally, you’re just looking for something to complain about.
Your surrogate had no epidural, no hospital visit, no tearing or injuries or long extended laboring. WOW. God really came through because so many things could have gone left during that process. Congratulations 🎉
@@sexysmartify I thought so because I'm sure throughout the 9 months of pregnancy, at some point you would need to check for the health of your baby. Maybe I should just watch the videos.
Midwives are licensed medical professionals and provide autonomous medical care. She was in amazing hands with a midwife ❤ I had a home birth. No ultrasounds, no medication, no hospital, no epidural. Everything was perfect. 6 hour labor start to finish. less intervention means less emergency
I cried as well !! Couldn't stop thinking about how glorious it is to hold your baby for the very first time and thanking God for this miracle !! Continue to be blessed Israel, Adrienne and Ever !! I absolutely LOVE your heartfelt birth story !! 💙💖💙🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💐💐💐
I balled my eyes out when you pulled him out. It wasn’t cringy at all. It was so beautiful and authentic. You waited so long for him. I followed your journey from the beginning on The Real. I’m so happy for you. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.
Same I am soo happy for A the most out of this world happiness was on her face I couldn’t stop crying 😭 I pray one day I can receive that unconditional love
She wanted this for the longest of time. I remember she spoke it into existence on The Real. This is so precious. The way she is speaking and sharing this moment with us is so special.!
I have been dealing with infertility for 7 years, been in fertility treatment for 4 years, did 2 rounds of IVF, 5 embryo transfers, 2 miscarriages (one being twins), and 3 failed transfers. This journey is so hard, but seeing stories like this gives me so much joy and hope. My faith has certainly been tested but it is stronger and I still believe God will do it for me and my husband just as He did it for you! Thank you for sharing your story. I’m praying we get our miracle soon 🙏🏽♥️
This is testimony that don't give up, also don't be scared to try other ways. Like Claudette said it doesn't matter how you get there, just keep your eye on what you want at the end of it. Prayers for you and your family, may the Mighty Lord grant you your wishes.
I don’t think Israel is happy at all. I think he is trying to be patient and understanding and cater to her, and he is using his faith in those challenging times, but he is unhappy and he will let out all of his feelings one day!
@@angelapal1809 He's been looking at her like that since the 7 years they have been married though. And we have not heard drama about them through all these years despite all the negative, they are doing fine.
Claudette’s declarations and confessions in the car….super powerful The fact that you walk through life’s experiences hand in hand with your entire family is amazing and a gift to witness
OMGGGGG when "A" grabbed him & kept saying" I LOVE YOU" , whooooo couldn't cry!!! Sooo beautiful ! I literally felt her love her her son. What a powerful moment. ❤
Praise God. I did IVF and my pregnancy was the most painful thing I have ever done. For 3 months I was I'm agony. My water broke, I had a c section and they were premature. but they are the light of my life and I wouldn't change a thing. They just turned 22 this week! Enjoy every single moment, it flies!
@@leonietaylor7054 lol so someone writes a comment about how difficult it was for them to get pregnant and you respond by telling them how extremely easy it is for you to get pregnant? Wow 😂🤭
@@leonietaylor7054 yeah you’re not the only one so if you think you’re special you’re not. But way to throw a backhanded compliment. “Ohmygod it’s so embarrassing cuz I hate needles so kuddos cuz I could never BUT I’m so exaggerated so I’m gonna say it doesn’t take much for me to get pregnant by putting out an exaggeration and at the same time I want to make someone else feel like shit. I’m so quirky!” And that’s exactly what you actually sound like
I just gave birth to my first surrogate baby in December and helping bring a baby into this world for someone else was so amazing and such a special journey . Thank you for sharing your birth story with us mama❤
Dear Israël and Adrienne, Last weekend I unexpectedly walked into you both in Paris and was pleasently surprised. Not only do I live in the Netherlands, so the odds of meeting you were slim, but also you were so nice that it made my day. And I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me. Because I was a little shocked and therefor in my head, I forgot to thank you for all the work that you do to empower people all over the world! Your video's made me smile during hard times and the music of Israël and new breed reminded me that God is working even if you don't feel it sometimes. I pray that the blessings you give others will be multiplied in your own life! And I hope i did not interrupt your family time too much. Thank you for it all and stay blessed! Greetings from the Netherlands.
Oh Adrienne your reaction when he came into your arms. You released this breath. You were completely breathless & you did it again when he starts crying. 🎉
I love this story ! I was not able to get pregnant,but one day i was reading in the Bible how Hannah prayed for a son, so i did and two days later i found out i was pregnant. I dreamed as a little girl to birth in the water, and i got to do just that. I honestly didnt have a plan for the birth except for it to be at the birthing center. There was so joy and laughter in the room, even with the contractions. He came out face down so i had a lot of back labor which wasnt fun but my midwife knew exactly how to get me through those. children are an absolute gift. Whether they come from your body,someone else via surrogate or adoption, each one is a precious gift and i pray we steward them wel❤️ God Bless
While watching this episode, I said to myself, "Watch Adrienne pay for someone to have a surrogate" and at the end I hear about the faith and famila foundation 😭😭 so beautiful and amazing. Thank you for sharing this episode. Ever James is the cutest baby ever!! Thank you for an amazing series. ❤
The fact that you’ve thought of others having fertility issues in this whole thing, is so so thoughtful of you and just shows the type of people you are. I’m watching from Australia and your story really inspired me to look into egg freezing and as a result, discovered my AMH level was a tad low. So it’s been a blessing to be informed and start having those conversations with my husband. Thank you for being so brave to share your story ❤
Fellow Aussie and also found out recently I have low AMH. Also had 3 surgeries in the last 18 months for endometriosis & other gynaecology issues. Sending love to you on your journey ❤
@@pinkpunkpunk3099 I’m sorry I just saw this message. I just did my egg retrieval surgery yesterday and all up including medication, anaesthetist, hospital and fertility specialist plus the cycle costs, it was $12,300 AUD but I will get some of it back because of my low AMH, I get a subsidy from the Medicare (public health system) which will be around $4500-4900 back. My private health insurance won’t cover me for ivf for another 4.5 months because I updated my cover earlier this year and this meant a new waiting period of 12 months. Technicalities to not pay.. classic insurance companies, am I right!? 😅 So if I do another round, it’ll be once my private health kicks in properly- it’s too expensive otherwise
@@Blue-dg8vb sending love right back to you ❤ That’s a lot to process and having a low Amh doesn’t mean you can’t conceive- it’s not your fault. This is just where our bodies are at and we can only control what we do, how we nurture our bodies etc You’re a warrior having to deal with so much at once and I hope you speak to someone about this because it’s so helpful to have that support to compartmentalise everything and not become overwhelmed 😘
@@Marie-mc4mg thank you for your beautiful, kind words! We are currently in the middle of our second fertility treatment cycle now (first was cancelled) definitely a roller coaster ride, but your so right the support network is so important and definitely makes a positive difference on a tough journey! ❤️
My son was born via surrogacy. It's so beautiful. You can never thank that person enough for blessing you with something you want desperately but can't do safely yourself.
There is no such thing as an ugly cry when meeting your child for the first time! Those are the cries from your soul! They are absolutely majestic❤️ Congratulations on the birth of your perfect son! I just know you will be the best momma!
The fact that Ever was so quiet when you guys introduced him and just chill listening to the both of you, then he stares at his mom just looking at her with so much love and smiled while she described him as a blessing as if he could understand what’s being said. Ever, I don’t think there’s even a word that exists to explain what you represent to your parents and your family. May God bless you always 🙏🏾❤️
I’ve been very sick fighting cancer and binged watch all the past episodes. This just made my Saturday I literally texted my sister telling her you uploaded the birth story! Just got chemotherapy yesterday and it’s the best way to spend my day, my heart feels so full 💕. Congratulations!!!!
I've never cried so much at a birth story. The way both Israel and Adrienne described the love for their baby and how important and sacred the birth was was amazing. Adrienne's reaction was so pure. So happy for you both. May God bless your beautiful family 🩷
I'm so blessed by your experience. My husband and I tried for 12 years and it didn't happen for us. Last year I had to have a hysterectomy. I fully trust the Lord with his plans for us. I live vicariously through ppl like u ❤ God bless u all
Hey There, keep your hearts open . Frankly speaking, there are enough orphans in this world that could make up an entire nation so it's amazing that issues like this exist for so long . .. There are millions of children waiting for their guardians ...
If you tried for 12 years why didn't u adopt.i say this cause I believe if you adopt a child ,God will gift u a child.im.saying this cause as a OBGYN I have seen it many times and I believe in miracles
You ignorant fools. Adopting a child is not as easy or cheap as people think .. like going to the store and getting a puppy. It costs 1000’s.. which many people don’t have upfront. Your comments on the poor orphans or adoption are simply uneducated.. borderline stupid.
I cried with Adrienne when she was placing Evajames on her skin. I couldn't help it. I've been rooting for her for many years now. Since the Real. I know what she's been through. Even though Im not yet married or have a child, I feel like I've been part of this journey with her. God bless you, your husband and baby Evajames. Thankyou Lord.🥰🥰🥰🙏❤️🙏
Your reaction wasn’t cringey at all. As a fellow IVF warrior, we go through so much for these babies and it’s all an act of unconditional love before we even know them. So it’s no wonder the love was just overflowing. Beautiful ❤
The fact that you guys are now helping others after struggling on your own journey just proves you guys are angels and that God wanted you to have this specific journey in life so He can use you to bless others.x
My eyes filled with tears when Adrienne pulled out her baby. It is such a pleasure to hear that the Lord has granted you the gift you wanted. The Lord has blessed your family. Your sister is wonderful. More blessings on your life. This shows how merciful and faithful God is. In the song So will I by Hillsong, there is a line that says "If the stars were made to worship so will I, I can see your heart in everything you’ve made". And then it continues on to say “where You lost Your life so I could find it hereIf You left the grave behind You so will I, I can see Your heart in everything You've done”. Your story has shown me God's power and how he restores everything as a young Christian myself. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and encouraging us with Isaiah 60:22 "when the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen". Thank you 🙏🏿
My story.. just always knew I wanted to be a mom.. Married, started trying right away..5 years later and lots of failed infertility attempts we decided to adopt. Literally in 2 years we adopted 4 and number 5 came a few years later. Our story was exactly the God had it written. I just had to trust and believe. I mourned the whole pregnancy process especially when friends and family were all going through it. But to this day I look at my children and I think what a wonderful world it is that I was chosen to be their mom!
That first “hi baby boy” made me BURST OUT IN TEARS! Adrienne!!! Thank you for sharing this with us. Your faith in God moves mountains and is so inspiring to see! ♥️♥️♥️ And I absolutely LOVE the name EVER JAMES! Beautiful 😍
"You're perfect she said to her son"❤.I cried my eyes out see Adrienne getting at the end of this journey. Praise to the Perfect God we put our trust in🎉
Everyone has a birth story that is so unique, but, even after having 2 two children, I ugly cried through this entire video. God is SO GOOD. You are blessed! I love you ❤
Lord, we worship & praise You with the Houghtons. You created a miracle child in Ever James. He’s a living testimony of Your ways being greater than ours. May he be a witness & know Your Spirit early. Cover the family & friends unit to raise Him up in Your Truth. Gracias, Señor! In Jesus’ name, amen!
Gosh, Adrienne. I've watched all the Faith and Familia episodes these past 24 hours and am so taken aback. God blessed you, and may he keep blessing you; you deserve this joy. This series taught me important lessons on patience, surrender and pivoting. Thank you for sharing the most personal experience of your life with us and how amazing it is that you are setting up a foundation for other families going through the same. I've cried with and laughed with you and never felt so much joy for someone's happiness than when you announced Ever's birth on Instagram. What a beautiful journey, thank you!
Adrienne, the moment you met your baby and kept saying how much you loved him was the opposite of cringey! I'm crying my eyes out remembering when my son was born. I'm now expecting twins in October (actually on the 11th💛) and seeing your first moments with your son made me so eager to meet them and kiss them and hold them. Thank you for sharing this precious memory with us!!
I have looked up to you since I was 10 years old. For 20 years! I never cry at birth stories, but this made me bawl. God knew what he was doing. Perfect place, perfect time, perfect PARTNER for you....I love you Adrienne! I am so happy for you! East coast girls forever!!! (I'm from AC, NJ!)
Wow that footage of Ever coming out .....thank you so much for letting us into your life like this Adrienne! I felt every second.....love at its purest form. You finally have what you have been so patiently waiting for ....you are an inspiration ❤
You may not have understood God’s plan at first, but you could felt His love. Ever James is as SO precious. May the Lord’s loving arms ALWAYS surround him❤
I thought I was fine watching this video…..but as SOON as they showed that clip of Ever coming out and Adrienne just crying and thanking God, I literally couldn’t help but just get emotional at that. God is so good!! It literally makes me emotional to see an answer to prayer after such a long time 🫶
I literally cried for half the video. Especially seeing your reaction to holding him for the first time. I am a mommy as well and that feeling when we first become a mom is indescribable. You guys as amazing❤. I love the way Israel looks at you. God is definitely touching lives through your story! Blessings
Cried when you first pulled him out and held him!!! True testament of trusting God and being faithful. Also, an excellent idea on helping others with the foundation!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
This was so beautiful to watch. I literally cried when that baby came out and child birth is just a beautiful thing to look at and knowing how much Adrienne has been wanting a baby, goes to show you that God will always be there to be with you every step of the way because he knows your heart and your good intentions. I am so happy for Adrienne. 😍😭
My grandson was born 1/28/20 and when he came out of the womb, the doctor held him up and I’m sobbing standing next to my daughters father. And my grandson literally turned his head around towards me & him. And then he looked to the left, then back at my daughter and I lost it! And there it was 7 of us in the room laughing and crying at the same time. Her dad cut the cord. ❤ Everything went so fast. I’m so happy for you.
This was the most amazing story! Not only were you an Israel blessed with the sweetest little baby boy. But, Ever James was blessed with the most amazing parents! What a truly amazing and SPECIAL journey! And my goodness, is he just absolutely freaking ADORABLE! He doesn't look more like one of you or the other. He literally is the exact perfect mix of the both of you! 💙💙💙
The most gorgeous story I’ve EVER heard. I bawled the entire time and felt everything you were going through. I’m on my own journey to get my baby - it’s been 3 years of hurdles, obstacles, extremely low lows and my life nearly being taken from me. I’m holding on so hard to the fact that I KNOW God is in control and he has a gorgeous, healthy baby/babies ready for me in Heaven, and when it’s his timing, it’ll be mine. You give me hope Adrienne and Israel. I’m so happy you got your Familia ❤️
Nothing cringy about ANY of this. This was absolutely beautiful. I think that moment meeting your son for the 1st time is relatable to every Mom out there, where it's a moment that feels like everything else in the World is non existent. I remember holding my 1st born as soon as she was born and telling my husband and my sister "OMG she's breathing!" and I didn't say it because I was scared, I was just so in awe of this miracle of a child being born.
When you go through the difficult journey of infertility for years, you appreciate every little moment, big or small. After my miscarriage and years of trying, I was able to conceive my son through IUI. I say "my son" the same way you do! We can't help it! We're just such proud parents and honored to be parents! Lol.
That was no ugly cry, that was a cry of pure gratitude and love. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ever is a beautiful mix of the two and him being such a happy, giggly baby shows just how much love he was made with and born into 💜
I haven’t been on TH-cam in months. I am cooking dinner for my family and thought, out of nowhere “I need to search for this video!” I have cried the majority of this video. My pregnancy with our twins wasn’t “traditional”. And the fight spiritually and emotionally was ROUGH! But this moment is something I will never forget. I resonated so much with the feelings of this experience. It’s so hard for me to fathom how people don’t see how amazing this experience is and take it for granted. Much love and prayers for you and your AMAZING support system, and Congratulations!
My gosh this video moved me! Husband and I have struggled with Infertility for almost 3 year. We met late in life, just when we were about to give up on love. Trying to hold on to God’s faithfulness. Your videos breathe so much life into me. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
Beautiful story! I have a 10 year old daughter and an 8 year old son.. it took me years to feel normal saying "my daughter" and "my son". Its a beautiful thing! I cried with you because I know this journey has been a huge test but I am celebrating with you in your testimony!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Welcome Ever James!!
After suffering from fertility and pregnancy loss for so many years this has just blessed me because I know the mercies of God. I now have three children through adoption and birth and can relate to the feeling. I think holding your child for the first time is the closest thing to heaven on earth literally! It’s a God moment. Love you all ❤
I never planned on having a child last year. Sometimes I feel like I made a mistake because am so young. But seeing your story made me so greatful to have my baby boy with me everyday. Your so brave Adrienne I can imagine someone going through so much. Much blessing to you and your family ❤
Congratulations to BOTH Israel and Adrienne … it’s not about I/me/mine… rather it’s about WE/US/OUR son. It’s definitely ok to say your son but remember it’s BOTH your story and BOTH your journey. TOGETHER you have “your son” and that’s so beautiful and important.❤
Such a blessing and a dream come true Glory to God 😭🙌🏽 still believing God for my miracle baby. I have had three very different experiences non of which were planned yet still so thankful to have been entrusted to my two sons and one precious daughter.
Israel is so in love with Adrienne that the way he looks at her is incomprehensible. These two are actual life partners
She looks at him with adoration too 💕💕
He cheated on his first wife with numerous other women, then ends up with Adrienne who is much younger than him. That guy's a pig🐖
nope thats the narc needing to own her.
@@maxshrapnel8998 STOP!
You ALWAYS dream of having a man look at you the way he was looking at his wife. May they always have the most amazing life together.❤️🙏🏾
I dont find it selfish that Adrienne keeps saying "my son" because her husband is a father already so he knows the joy of being a parent. She just love saying it. Congrats
She shouldn't feel bad for saying that. It gives a sense of pride in saying that Ever is her son🤗
It's a problem for me. Just because he already had children, doesn't mean he don't want to be included. He went through this with her. He wanted a child with her very bad as well. It's not polite to do it as much as she do it!
@@gwensmith3256 this woman had multiple miscarriages. IVF treatments. she earned the right to say "my son". doesn't mean she doesn't include Israel.
@@gwensmith3256yeah girl what are you even talking about? When I talk to my brothers we literally say “my mom” or “your mom” & we literally share the same parent. There’s nothing wrong with saying “my son” cus it is HER son. Lol. If it’s a problem for you then maybe this Channel isn’t for you. It’s both of their child equally, you’re just looking for something to complain about.
@@gwensmith3256 well ever is her son and nobody else’s besides Israel’s. If he had a problem with it he would surely have said something by now
Your surrogate had no epidural, no hospital visit, no tearing or injuries or long extended laboring. WOW. God really came through because so many things could have gone left during that process. Congratulations 🎉
You can go throughout pregnancy without any hospital visits?
She had midwives visit aka prenatal visits
@@sexysmartify I thought so because I'm sure throughout the 9 months of pregnancy, at some point you would need to check for the health of your baby. Maybe I should just watch the videos.
? You are aware people have home births all the time without complications
Midwives are licensed medical professionals and provide autonomous medical care. She was in amazing hands with a midwife ❤ I had a home birth. No ultrasounds, no medication, no hospital, no epidural. Everything was perfect. 6 hour labor start to finish. less intervention means less emergency
I literally cried when that baby came out and Andrienne got to embrace him. I felt that moment of gratitude.
I cried
Me too. Started watching this in the car. Did not expect to start sobbing in public like this lol
I cried as well !! Couldn't stop thinking about how glorious it is to hold your baby for the very first time and thanking God for this miracle !! Continue to be blessed Israel, Adrienne and Ever !! I absolutely LOVE your heartfelt birth story !!
💙💖💙🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💐💐💐
Me too! Especially knowing how difficult of a journey it was for her
Same 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I balled my eyes out when you pulled him out. It wasn’t cringy at all. It was so beautiful and authentic. You waited so long for him. I followed your journey from the beginning on The Real. I’m so happy for you. Thanks for sharing the journey with us.
Sameeee!!! This was so beautiful! I’m so happy for them.
Same I am soo happy for A the most out of this world happiness was on her face I couldn’t stop crying 😭 I pray one day I can receive that unconditional love
I cried too! My goodness that was such a beautiful moment ❤
I cried tooo … it was the purest thing I’ve seen… I’m so happy for you
Same here with an ugly cry
She wanted this for the longest of time. I remember she spoke it into existence on The Real. This is so precious. The way she is speaking and sharing this moment with us is so special.!
I have been dealing with infertility for 7 years, been in fertility treatment for 4 years, did 2 rounds of IVF, 5 embryo transfers, 2 miscarriages (one being twins), and 3 failed transfers. This journey is so hard, but seeing stories like this gives me so much joy and hope. My faith has certainly been tested but it is stronger and I still believe God will do it for me and my husband just as He did it for you! Thank you for sharing your story. I’m praying we get our miracle soon 🙏🏽♥️
🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️ It’s coming sis. 🎉
Will keep you held up in 🙏🏾 prayer
Amen may God bless you and your husband with a healthy baby in Jesus name
it is so! ❤
This is testimony that don't give up, also don't be scared to try other ways. Like Claudette said it doesn't matter how you get there, just keep your eye on what you want at the end of it. Prayers for you and your family, may the Mighty Lord grant you your wishes.
Adrienne saying she "ugly cried". Adrienne I don't think I have Ever seen you look as beautiful as you did in THAT moment. Congratulations again♡
Right!? She was still so beautiful
Agree
The way he admires his wife by the way he looks at her 😊 he’s so proud to call her his 😅 so cute
and as she does total opposite haha
I’m sure he admired his mistresses too 😂
@@AnimatedBlastwhat are you doing? There's a lot of drama gossip channels out there. This isn't the place.
@@AnimatedBlastI hope that makes you feel better about yourself
@@AnimatedBlast he has mistresses?
The way Israel genuinely gets excited for Adrienne, I'm so happy they found each other.
I don’t think Israel is happy at all. I think he is trying to be patient and understanding and cater to her, and he is using his faith in those challenging times, but he is unhappy and he will let out all of his feelings one day!
@angelapal1809 why do you say that? Is there something off between them or their marriage?
@@norma5290 he was married before and cheated on his ex wife with Adrianne
@@angelapal1809 He's been looking at her like that since the 7 years they have been married though. And we have not heard drama about them through all these years despite all the negative, they are doing fine.
Claudette’s declarations and confessions in the car….super powerful
The fact that you walk through life’s experiences hand in hand with your entire family is amazing and a gift to witness
Yes! She did not settle for mediocre and I loveeee seeing her so happy and in her element... FAMILY ❤
It really is! I don’t have this and it’s so nice to see what’s possible.
OMGGGGG when "A" grabbed him & kept saying" I LOVE YOU" , whooooo couldn't cry!!! Sooo beautiful ! I literally felt her love her her son. What a powerful moment. ❤
Nothing cringy about the moment you held your baby for the first time and professed your love for him. That moment was beautiful
Outfit to hold a newborn ....
Not a idea I can watch...
I love the thought of one day Ever James watching this series and seeing how much he was wanted, loved, and prayed for♥️
♥️♥️♥️
Yes! Birth experiences should be recorded if possible
I LOVE how she’s able to unapologetically explain herself and her husband understands and empathizes with her words. 💞 the transparency and respect!
Praise God. I did IVF and my pregnancy was the most painful thing I have ever done. For 3 months I was I'm agony. My water broke, I had a c section and they were premature. but they are the light of my life and I wouldn't change a thing. They just turned 22 this week! Enjoy every single moment, it flies!
I hate needles so I know I couldnt do any of those procedures .I just walk pass the hubby and lo and behold i find myself preggers 😂😂😂😂
@@leonietaylor7054 lol so someone writes a comment about how difficult it was for them to get pregnant and you respond by telling them how extremely easy it is for you to get pregnant? Wow 😂🤭
@@omphilemoerane2569 yeah she’s cringe for that. Probably wants some kind of award for saying some dumb shit like that.
@@leonietaylor7054 yeah you’re not the only one so if you think you’re special you’re not. But way to throw a backhanded compliment. “Ohmygod it’s so embarrassing cuz I hate needles so kuddos cuz I could never BUT I’m so exaggerated so I’m gonna say it doesn’t take much for me to get pregnant by putting out an exaggeration and at the same time I want to make someone else feel like shit. I’m so quirky!” And that’s exactly what you actually sound like
I just gave birth to my first surrogate baby in December and helping bring a baby into this world for someone else was so amazing and such a special journey . Thank you for sharing your birth story with us mama❤
I'm interested in being a surrogate how was it?
You should tell your story, I would love to hear that!
Such a selfless act and a beautiful person you are
God bless you. ❤🎉
God bless you. 🙏🏾
Dear Israël and Adrienne,
Last weekend I unexpectedly walked into you both in Paris and was pleasently surprised. Not only do I live in the Netherlands, so the odds of meeting you were slim, but also you were so nice that it made my day. And I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me.
Because I was a little shocked and therefor in my head, I forgot to thank you for all the work that you do to empower people all over the world! Your video's made me smile during hard times and the music of Israël and new breed reminded me that God is working even if you don't feel it sometimes.
I pray that the blessings you give others will be multiplied in your own life! And I hope i did not interrupt your family time too much.
Thank you for it all and stay blessed!
Greetings from the Netherlands.
Oh Adrienne your reaction when he came into your arms. You released this breath. You were completely breathless & you did it again when he starts crying. 🎉
I’m sobbing. He’s so lucky to have you and Israel as parents
I love this story ! I was not able to get pregnant,but one day i was reading in the Bible how Hannah prayed for a son, so i did and two days later i found out i was pregnant. I dreamed as a little girl to birth in the water, and i got to do just that. I honestly didnt have a plan for the birth except for it to be at the birthing center. There was so joy and laughter in the room, even with the contractions. He came out face down so i had a lot of back labor which wasnt fun but my midwife knew exactly how to get me through those. children are an absolute gift. Whether they come from your body,someone else via surrogate or adoption, each one is a precious gift and i pray we steward them wel❤️ God Bless
While watching this episode, I said to myself, "Watch Adrienne pay for someone to have a surrogate" and at the end I hear about the faith and famila foundation 😭😭 so beautiful and amazing. Thank you for sharing this episode. Ever James is the cutest baby ever!! Thank you for an amazing series. ❤
I said the same thing 😭😭💙💙
The fact that you’ve thought of others having fertility issues in this whole thing, is so so thoughtful of you and just shows the type of people you are. I’m watching from Australia and your story really inspired me to look into egg freezing and as a result, discovered my AMH level was a tad low. So it’s been a blessing to be informed and start having those conversations with my husband. Thank you for being so brave to share your story ❤
May i ask in Australia, how much it costs?
Fellow Aussie and also found out recently I have low AMH. Also had 3 surgeries in the last 18 months for endometriosis & other gynaecology issues. Sending love to you on your journey ❤
@@pinkpunkpunk3099 I’m sorry I just saw this message. I just did my egg retrieval surgery yesterday and all up including medication, anaesthetist, hospital and fertility specialist plus the cycle costs, it was $12,300 AUD but I will get some of it back because of my low AMH, I get a subsidy from the Medicare (public health system) which will be around $4500-4900 back. My private health insurance won’t cover me for ivf for another 4.5 months because I updated my cover earlier this year and this meant a new waiting period of 12 months. Technicalities to not pay.. classic insurance companies, am I right!? 😅
So if I do another round, it’ll be once my private health kicks in properly- it’s too expensive otherwise
@@Blue-dg8vb sending love right back to you ❤ That’s a lot to process and having a low Amh doesn’t mean you can’t conceive- it’s not your fault. This is just where our bodies are at and we can only control what we do, how we nurture our bodies etc
You’re a warrior having to deal with so much at once and I hope you speak to someone about this because it’s so helpful to have that support to compartmentalise everything and not become overwhelmed 😘
@@Marie-mc4mg thank you for your beautiful, kind words! We are currently in the middle of our second fertility treatment cycle now (first was cancelled) definitely a roller coaster ride, but your so right the support network is so important and definitely makes a positive difference on a tough journey! ❤️
My son was born via surrogacy. It's so beautiful. You can never thank that person enough for blessing you with something you want desperately but can't do safely yourself.
There is no such thing as an ugly cry when meeting your child for the first time! Those are the cries from your soul! They are absolutely majestic❤️ Congratulations on the birth of your perfect son! I just know you will be the best momma!
The fact that Ever was so quiet when you guys introduced him and just chill listening to the both of you, then he stares at his mom just looking at her with so much love and smiled while she described him as a blessing as if he could understand what’s being said. Ever, I don’t think there’s even a word that exists to explain what you represent to your parents and your family. May God bless you always 🙏🏾❤️
I am in tears!! I’ve never been so happy for people I’ve never met…my God!!! God is so faithful!!!💙💙💙
Israel knows how important this moment is/was for Adrienne and he shows so much respect
EXACTLY❤
It was ALL in God’s timing. I knew it was going to happen. Patience and faith. ♾️
That clip of you pulling that beautiful baby boy out got me in tears 😭 that was such a special moment 💙
A pool of tearsss😢
I’ve been very sick fighting cancer and binged watch all the past episodes. This just made my Saturday I literally texted my sister telling her you uploaded the birth story! Just got chemotherapy yesterday and it’s the best way to spend my day, my heart feels so full 💕. Congratulations!!!!
Our Familia is praying for you! 🙏🏽🤍 sending you so much love
God Bless you, I am praying for you.
I’m Praying for you!! ❤
I pray that you will have a speedy recovery and God will bless you with good health and strength 🙏🙌😍
By his stripes, you are healed. God's watching over you. Sending you love & hugs
Their story is evidence of God's faithfulness 💖💖💖
I've never cried so much at a birth story. The way both Israel and Adrienne described the love for their baby and how important and sacred the birth was was amazing. Adrienne's reaction was so pure. So happy for you both. May God bless your beautiful family 🩷
I'm so blessed by your experience. My husband and I tried for 12 years and it didn't happen for us. Last year I had to have a hysterectomy. I fully trust the Lord with his plans for us. I live vicariously through ppl like u ❤ God bless u all
Hey There, keep your hearts open . Frankly speaking, there are enough orphans in this world that could make up an entire nation so it's amazing that issues like this exist for so long .
.. There are millions of children waiting for their guardians ...
If you tried for 12 years why didn't u adopt.i say this cause I believe if you adopt a child ,God will gift u a child.im.saying this cause as a OBGYN I have seen it many times and I believe in miracles
You ignorant fools. Adopting a child is not as easy or cheap as people think .. like going to the store and getting a puppy. It costs 1000’s.. which many people don’t have upfront. Your comments on the poor orphans or adoption are simply uneducated.. borderline stupid.
I cried with Adrienne when she was placing Evajames on her skin. I couldn't help it. I've been rooting for her for many years now. Since the Real. I know what she's been through. Even though Im not yet married or have a child, I feel like I've been part of this journey with her. God bless you, your husband and baby Evajames. Thankyou Lord.🥰🥰🥰🙏❤️🙏
Whenever you say “my son”. I know exactly what you mean and the deeper meaning of why. 🥰 I so love this for you and Israel.
Your reaction wasn’t cringey at all. As a fellow IVF warrior, we go through so much for these babies and it’s all an act of unconditional love before we even know them. So it’s no wonder the love was just overflowing. Beautiful ❤
Look at my girl Ade!! DRIVING and MOTHERING!!! Gosh... these are the things she spoke about ... super happy to see them realized... GOD IS GOOD!!
The fact that you guys are now helping others after struggling on your own journey just proves you guys are angels and that God wanted you to have this specific journey in life so He can use you to bless others.x
25:27 you can tell Adrienne was waiting for this moment 😭💕
Hearing myself say "my children" for the first time is one of my fondest memories. Especially since I only ever wanted one.
I cried watching Adrienne with her baby… it reminded me of the births of my 4 girls. It’s an addictive feeling… just pure joy..
That heavy rain right before he was born was all the tears you wept leading up to Ever. I am so happy for you and your family.
As a mother I relived all the emotions as Adrienne cried when she saw Evert. How great our God is
I cried watching this…. And I am almost 7 months pregnant. This is so beautiful I can’t even say it enough.
Congratulations, mama! May God bless you and keep you🙏🏻💕
My eyes filled with tears when Adrienne pulled out her baby. It is such a pleasure to hear that the Lord has granted you the gift you wanted. The Lord has blessed your family. Your sister is wonderful. More blessings on your life. This shows how merciful and faithful God is. In the song So will I by Hillsong, there is a line that says "If the stars were made to worship so will I, I can see your heart in everything you’ve made". And then it continues on to say “where You lost Your life so I could find it hereIf You left the grave behind You so will I, I can see Your heart in everything You've done”. Your story has shown me God's power and how he restores everything as a young Christian myself. Thanks for sharing your journey with us and encouraging us with Isaiah 60:22 "when the time is right, I the Lord will make it happen". Thank you 🙏🏿
My story.. just always knew I wanted to be a mom.. Married, started trying right away..5 years later and lots of failed infertility attempts we decided to adopt. Literally in 2 years we adopted 4 and number 5 came a few years later. Our story was exactly the God had it written. I just had to trust and believe. I mourned the whole pregnancy process especially when friends and family were all going through it. But to this day I look at my children and I think what a wonderful world it is that I was chosen to be their mom!
That first “hi baby boy” made me BURST OUT IN TEARS! Adrienne!!! Thank you for sharing this with us. Your faith in God moves mountains and is so inspiring to see! ♥️♥️♥️
And I absolutely LOVE the name EVER JAMES! Beautiful 😍
It's such a cute name.
It wasn't intentional but "hi baby" was the first thing I always ended up saying to my own 🥺😄
@@jsun68 so beautiful! Thank you for sharing ♥️
"You're perfect she said to her son"❤.I cried my eyes out see Adrienne getting at the end of this journey. Praise to the Perfect God we put our trust in🎉
Everyone has a birth story that is so unique, but, even after having 2 two children, I ugly cried through this entire video. God is SO GOOD. You are blessed! I love you ❤
I cried for 40 minutes straight, I’m so emotional. Life as an empath ❤
As a midwife, my heart is bursting with joy about how Adrienne talked about home birth ❤
I cant wait to see Ever and Monaco's playdate. Congrats Ade and Israel. He is adorable
Omg yes I call them my internet niece and nephew
Lord, we worship & praise You with the Houghtons. You created a miracle child in Ever James. He’s a living testimony of Your ways being greater than ours. May he be a witness & know Your Spirit early. Cover the family & friends unit to raise Him up in Your Truth. Gracias, Señor! In Jesus’ name, amen!
Gosh, Adrienne. I've watched all the Faith and Familia episodes these past 24 hours and am so taken aback. God blessed you, and may he keep blessing you; you deserve this joy. This series taught me important lessons on patience, surrender and pivoting. Thank you for sharing the most personal experience of your life with us and how amazing it is that you are setting up a foundation for other families going through the same. I've cried with and laughed with you and never felt so much joy for someone's happiness than when you announced Ever's birth on Instagram. What a beautiful journey, thank you!
As someone who has been a fan of you since Disney channel, I sobbed watching this. I am so happy for you both. ❤
the way he looks at her while she talks. you can just feel how much he loves her ❤️
I literally cried, I remembered singing all the glory goes to you Lord.just when I heard my baby’s first cry
Amen
Adrienne, the moment you met your baby and kept saying how much you loved him was the opposite of cringey! I'm crying my eyes out remembering when my son was born. I'm now expecting twins in October (actually on the 11th💛) and seeing your first moments with your son made me so eager to meet them and kiss them and hold them. Thank you for sharing this precious memory with us!!
I have looked up to you since I was 10 years old. For 20 years! I never cry at birth stories, but this made me bawl. God knew what he was doing. Perfect place, perfect time, perfect PARTNER for you....I love you Adrienne! I am so happy for you! East coast girls forever!!! (I'm from AC, NJ!)
same
Adrienne’s reaction to Ever coming out… oh my goodness, God is good! 🥹😭🤍
Wow that footage of Ever coming out .....thank you so much for letting us into your life like this Adrienne! I felt every second.....love at its purest form. You finally have what you have been so patiently waiting for ....you are an inspiration ❤
You may not have understood God’s plan at first, but you could felt His love. Ever James is as SO precious. May the Lord’s loving arms ALWAYS surround him❤
I thought I was fine watching this video…..but as SOON as they showed that clip of Ever coming out and Adrienne just crying and thanking God, I literally couldn’t help but just get emotional at that. God is so good!! It literally makes me emotional to see an answer to prayer after such a long time 🫶
This is the most wholesome story ever. 😭 ♥️ I’m so ecstatic for you Adrienne and Israel!!
This was so beautiful!!! I could not stop crying when you pulled him out and kept telling him you loved him. Thank you for sharing your story.
I literally cried for half the video. Especially seeing your reaction to holding him for the first time. I am a mommy as well and that feeling when we first become a mom is indescribable. You guys as amazing❤. I love the way Israel looks at you. God is definitely touching lives through your story! Blessings
Cried when you first pulled him out and held him!!! True testament of trusting God and being faithful. Also, an excellent idea on helping others with the foundation!!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Been waiting for this. He is the sweetest happiest baby.
It wasn't an ugly cry! It was so touching!! Beautiful!!!
He definitely has Adrienne's eyes... Speaking of eyes mine stayed full of tears this entire video ... Beautiful❤ God bless you all
There is nothing like watching someone be in their prayer. Such a beautiful and wonderful story about faith. Thank you for sharing.
This was so beautiful to watch. I literally cried when that baby came out and child birth is just a beautiful thing to look at and knowing how much Adrienne has been wanting a baby, goes to show you that God will always be there to be with you every step of the way because he knows your heart and your good intentions. I am so happy for Adrienne. 😍😭
My grandson was born 1/28/20 and when he came out of the womb, the doctor held him up and I’m sobbing standing next to my daughters father. And my grandson literally turned his head around towards me & him. And then he looked to the left, then back at my daughter and I lost it! And there it was 7 of us in the room laughing and crying at the same time. Her dad cut the cord. ❤ Everything went so fast. I’m so happy for you.
This was the most amazing story! Not only were you an Israel blessed with the sweetest little baby boy. But, Ever James was blessed with the most amazing parents! What a truly amazing and SPECIAL journey! And my goodness, is he just absolutely freaking ADORABLE! He doesn't look more like one of you or the other. He literally is the exact perfect mix of the both of you! 💙💙💙
when Ever smiled after you called him a blessing ❤️
The most gorgeous story I’ve EVER heard. I bawled the entire time and felt everything you were going through. I’m on my own journey to get my baby - it’s been 3 years of hurdles, obstacles, extremely low lows and my life nearly being taken from me. I’m holding on so hard to the fact that I KNOW God is in control and he has a gorgeous, healthy baby/babies ready for me in Heaven, and when it’s his timing, it’ll be mine. You give me hope Adrienne and Israel. I’m so happy you got your Familia ❤️
I'm sending so much love and peace your way! May God be with you and keep you. I wish you nothing but the absolute best and happiness 🙏🏻🥰
Nothing cringy about ANY of this. This was absolutely beautiful. I think that moment meeting your son for the 1st time is relatable to every Mom out there, where it's a moment that feels like everything else in the World is non existent. I remember holding my 1st born as soon as she was born and telling my husband and my sister "OMG she's breathing!" and I didn't say it because I was scared, I was just so in awe of this miracle of a child being born.
i’m 31 weeks now and am preparing myself for birth. i balled watching the delivery and seeing you catch your son. God is so good! ❤️
When you go through the difficult journey of infertility for years, you appreciate every little moment, big or small. After my miscarriage and years of trying, I was able to conceive my son through IUI. I say "my son" the same way you do! We can't help it! We're just such proud parents and honored to be parents! Lol.
That was no ugly cry, that was a cry of pure gratitude and love. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Ever is a beautiful mix of the two and him being such a happy, giggly baby shows just how much love he was made with and born into 💜
I haven’t been on TH-cam in months. I am cooking dinner for my family and thought, out of nowhere “I need to search for this video!”
I have cried the majority of this video. My pregnancy with our twins wasn’t “traditional”. And the fight spiritually and emotionally was ROUGH! But this moment is something I will never forget. I resonated so much with the feelings of this experience.
It’s so hard for me to fathom how people don’t see how amazing this experience is and take it for granted.
Much love and prayers for you and your AMAZING support system, and Congratulations!
Adrienneeee, the tears I’ve cried watching your reaction when you saw him 😭 God is SO good 🙏🏽 SO very happy for you and your family ❤️
I cried 4 times during this and Im not a crier! This episode was unexpectedly so healing for me ♥
Ever's have eye like mommy but look like daddy, congratulations on your first born. Live it!!! ❤❤❤
Yay another video! John 13:7 “ What I am doing you do not understand now, but afterwards you will understand. True meaning of FAITH!! 🤍
My gosh this video moved me!
Husband and I have struggled with Infertility for almost 3 year. We met late in life, just when we were about to give up on love. Trying to hold on to God’s faithfulness.
Your videos breathe so much life into me. Thank you so much for sharing your story.
The way he smiled when Adrienne said he is a blessing.
OMG!!! The fact that you want to give back is beyond words. Truly amazing Adrienne. May God continue to bless you & your family. ❤
Beautiful story! I have a 10 year old daughter and an 8 year old son.. it took me years to feel normal saying "my daughter" and "my son". Its a beautiful thing! I cried with you because I know this journey has been a huge test but I am celebrating with you in your testimony!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Welcome Ever James!!
After suffering from fertility and pregnancy loss for so many years this has just blessed me because I know the mercies of God. I now have three children through adoption and birth and can relate to the feeling. I think holding your child for the first time is the closest thing to heaven on earth literally! It’s a God moment. Love you all ❤
That love is soooo different...
Im so happy for you guys...
You're worth all the happiness in the world!
I never planned on having a child last year. Sometimes I feel like I made a mistake because am so young. But seeing your story made me so greatful to have my baby boy with me everyday. Your so brave Adrienne I can imagine someone going through so much. Much blessing to you and your family ❤
So much love Adrienne and Israel ! I have goosebumps and watery eyes during 90% of this video.
I'm in tears watching you hold him for the first time, i was so nervous because he took so long to cry,,,,GOD is GOOD
38:26 the way he looks at you here followed by his beautiful smile melted my heart ❤️
Congratulations to BOTH Israel and Adrienne … it’s not about I/me/mine… rather it’s about WE/US/OUR son. It’s definitely ok to say your son but remember it’s BOTH your story and BOTH your journey. TOGETHER you have “your son” and that’s so beautiful and important.❤
Such a blessing and a dream come true Glory to God
😭🙌🏽 still believing God for my miracle baby. I have had three very different experiences non of which were planned yet still so thankful to have been entrusted to my two sons and one precious daughter.
When Israel took a deep breath to remind Adrienne😭❤️❤️❤️ I loved that moment , it’s everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh Adrienne how I cried when he came out 😭 what a beautiful raw moment of pure happiness and love ❤️