This loss was tremendous for Michael and Sandra. However, a month after her first birthday, Ruth was released to the care of her great aunt. The couple was so excited to celebrate Ruth’s first birthday and threw a festive pink party in her honor. They cared for Ruth, took her to all of her medical appointments, and brought her to visits with her family members. The couple fell in love quickly and bonded with Ruth as she came to see them as her caregivers. Ruth was drug exposed at birth and suffered neglect before she was detained by DCFS. However, they kept telling themselves, “It is worth it.” The couple’s first foster child was an adorable, 6-month-old baby girl, named Ruth. After much prayer and discussion, the couple decided to become certified foster parents.Īt first, they were a bit overwhelmed by the process all the paperwork, the modifications to their home and the long home study interviews. The idea was intriguing to Sandra as she had always had a heart for foster children. He shared with them that many children in their area needed love and care right now. Sandra struggled with seeing her friends become pregnant and Michael was frustrated that he could not ‘fix’ the situation for his wife.Ībout a year after the IUI treatment, a friend of Michaels suggested the family should look into adoption through the foster care system. Michael and Sandra mourned the loss of their dream for several months. Unfortunately, the procedure was not successful and the Knotts were still unable to become pregnant. Sandra and Michael decided they could afford to pursue one round of IUI. Because of these issues, it was unlikely that the family would conceive a child naturally. Additionally, it was determined that Michael had a low sperm count. After much testing, Sandra was diagnosed with PCOS. You’re too stressed.” Michael and Sandra took their advice and tried not to think about the months ticking by.Įventually, after another year and a half with no baby in their arms, Sandra decided to see her doctor to explore any complications. If you worry about it, it will never happen. Family and friends would tell the couple, “Just relax. However, after trying for eight months, Sandra had not become pregnant. They knew they would never feel ‘fully ready’ to have children, but the timing was better than ever. This joyous time was filled with excitement and anticipation.

“Michael and Sandra Knott were happily married for two years before they decided to start a family.

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