One Couple Couldn’t Have Predicted They’d Go From 0 Children to 6 (In Only 2 Years)

The events that unfolded after the adoption of their children seem more like something out of a dramatic work of fiction than a real-life story. After children came to the Justices, their lives changed dramatically. Read on to learn all the details of a story that will trigger tears, smiles, laughter, and surprise with all its twists and turns.

The adoption process is a long and demanding one. Before being placed on the waiting list for a child, a potential adoptive parent must first have their case assessed and accepted by an adoption agency.

They had always talked about having kids. They both wanted to bring another person into their family and share the unique experience of raising a child together. Sarah and Andy felt like it was the perfect time for them to start their own family.

The couple had to travel for hours to get to St. Louis, where they were told they would find the best fertility doctor. The couple was so eager to have children that the long journey did not discourage them.

Six hours of travel later, they arrived at the fertility doctor’s office. They underwent a series of tests to make sure that there were no complications. However, shortly after, they were greeted by devastating news. Unfortunately, the results revealed that Sarah’s chances of becoming pregnant were slim to none.

Hearing the risks and downsides of the procedure, the in-vitro fertilization process appeared to be out of the question, at least at that time. Still, the Justices were determined to start their family. So, they started working on a different plan.

Even in that price range, there’s still not 100% assurance that IVF will be successful. Considering the cost and minimal chance of success, they opted to look for alternative options instead. It seemed like the most logical thing to do next was to consider adoption. 

Despite everything they went through, their passion and commitment were unwavering. They were aware that the adoption process may take years. Still, they were determined to reach their goal of becoming parents, and nothing would discourage them. So, Sarah and Andy persisted through every setback and delay. 

The interview was indeed a draining experience for the Justices. It went on for hours since the agency wanted to ensure that the birth mother under consideration would be a good match for them. Even after it was finally complete, the interview was just the beginning of a long journey. 

The Justices promised to provide assistance to the birth mother during her pregnancy and help her deliver their baby safely and healthily. Despite this, things weren’t as easy as they first seemed.

Although the couple was devastated by the decision, they totally understood where the birth mother was coming from. While the Justices were saddened and disheartened, they refused to back down. They were determined to make it happen. 

Following numerous additional interviews, they were able to find another possible birth mother. However, in a devastating moment of Deja Vu, the new birth mother decided to back out at the last minute too. Sarah and Andy were at a loss for words.

While they were suffering during each of these setbacks, they knew they would never give up on their dream. After all, life has a way of working itself out. It wasn’t long before they received a phone call that would transform their lives.

These tragic thoughts were interrupted by a phone call. It was the agency, and they were calling to inform the Justices that a pregnant woman had picked them to be the parents of her unborn child. Something special about this young mother brought Sarah and Andy hope.

Initially, they were all worried, but they quickly realized that this was a lovely surprise after all. The baby was perfectly healthy. In fact, all of the babies were totally healthy – each of them had strong heartbeats.

The Justices had gone through so much hardship expecting to adopt only one child. So, learning that they would be adopting three children simultaneously was like a dream come true. They agreed to continue the adoption process for all three of these children because they believed they were destined to be together.

Though it was not exactly what they were planning to do, having three children at once was still a blessing. It meant they wouldn’t have to go through the tedious adoption process all over again, which was good news for them.

Furthermore, they scurried to babyproof the entire house, ensuring that nothing harmful would be within reach of the babies once they began crawling. The Justices were thrilled! They couldn’t wait for the birth of their three children.

The time finally came for Sarah and Andy to welcome Hannah, Joel, and Elizabeth into their family. Each day, the triplets grew stronger, and in no time, they were well enough to leave the hospital and move to their new, lovely home.

They couldn’t afford to be careless now that they were taking care of babies. The new parents wanted to ensure that they were both healthy enough to bring the newborns home. The doctor examined Sarah and quickly determined that her condition was not related to stress at all. It was something even more shocking.

After years of natural infertility, the Justices resorted to adoption. Now that the adoption process was over – and they’d welcomed triplets into their home – Sarah would have a biological child as well! This was not the only revelation the Justices were about to receive. It seemed like fate was playing with them. 

However, this is exactly what happened. Of course, the thought of welcoming two more people into an already-crowded household was a little overwhelming, but Andy and Sarah considered themselves blessed.

The Justices were determined to be the best possible parents, and they knew they needed to be vigilant and prepare ahead of time. Despite the overwhelming thought of looking after five newborns simultaneously, they were looking forward to meeting their biological children.

Sarah and Andy were overjoyed upon learning that their children had been born without a problem, and that’s when they realized that their family was now complete. It may take a while to get used to having five babies in the house, but the couple figured they would be able to settle into this hectic life sooner or later. 

Their family, friends, and members of the community all chipped in and offered a hand whenever they could. For example, Tulsa’s Eastland Baptist Church members were willing to provide extra food for the new family. Meanwhile, other members of the community prepared meals for the parents and formula for the babies.

Strangers who felt for Sarah and Andy donated diapers, bottles, clothing, and blankets. Luckily, everything they got was useful. With five children in the household, the family went through 300 diapers and 84 bottles every week.

They wanted to make sure they didn’t mix up their children, so they developed a system. The new parents painted their children’s toes with differently colored nail polish! They used the color-coding technique to ensure that their children all received the love and attention they needed, especially when it came to their feeding schedules.

The next thing you know, their story was being featured on various news sites and blogs across the world. However, this was only the beginning of the strange events that were to unfold. Fate had more in store for this young family.

For them, each child was a gift from heaven that they had been praying to be blessed with for a long time. After everything the Justices went through, these six little angels gave them all the more reason to work hard for their family. 

In fact, things got easier as the kids always had someone to play with when they were bored! This was also their first baby without any siblings of the same age, so they only had one set of diapers to change. Still, being in a large family has its challenges.

After everything that happened, the Justices seem like they are truly enjoying being a big, happy family. Though they are busy with child-rearing, Sarah and Andy never forget to bond and allocate time for fun activities. This is what’s happening in this photo above which was captured during their celebration from Fourth of July weekend. 

For the Justices, these kids were definitely worth the wait. In fact, Sarah explained that the difficulties they went through made her appreciate her children even more. Instead of complaining about having to handle a bunch of kids, the Justices are thankful that it happened to them. 

Sarah mentioned how having five children in toddler beds is definitely something extraordinary. But they are slowly on their way to having a separate room for all five kids. The stories you just heard offer only the tiniest glimpse into what happens in the Justice household. Their lives have changed in many more ways.

The family begins their day with a morning walk. After that, they spend most days being social, engaging in playdates with toddler friends, and visiting their grandparents’ homes. For the remainder of the day, they engage in household chores together.

Because of that, potty training becomes even more of a challenge for the parents. In her interview with Babyology, Sarah explained, “potty breaks are a huge part of our day when you have five children at the same life stage.”

According to Sarah, they make sure that they impart the importance of loving and caring for their siblings. That’s why they don’t feel anxious or worried about sending them to school. They are confident that their children will stick with each other and never have to feel lonely. 

The proud parents even mentioned how the siblings shower Caleb with love and adoration. They even added that they are already responsible enough to keep an eye on him since they are older. Of course, they mostly just like to play with him and make him feel loved.

The Justices were desperately praying to have their own family just a few years ago. Now, they are happily raising six healthy children. They’re truly blessed to see their children getting along well and taking good care of Caleb. 

However, their story proves that there’s always a rainbow after the rain, so long as you wait long enough to see it. Despite the pain they went through, the couple finally received some well-deserved justice in the form of a lovely and healthy family of eight.