Christie and Wesley Werts share a joyous journey of love and family, marked by the miraculous addition of their baby boy, Levi. Despite the challenges of Christie’s late age, their longing for a biological child was fulfilled in an unexpected manner.
Their love story began five years ago, culminating in marriage and the blending of their families. Christie brought Megan to the union, while Wesley brought Austin and Dakota. Together, they formed a tight-knit blended family.
The arrival of Levi marked a significant chapter in their lives, a testament to their unwavering perseverance. Enduring a 16-month wait for the adoption process to reach fruition, they finally welcomed Levi into their loving home.
However, what makes Levi’s adoption truly heartwarming is the remarkable story behind it. Born prematurely in Texas in August 2021, Levi’s biological mother was Wesley’s former partner from a previous relationship. Unfortunately, reports suggest that Levi’s biological parents were involved in drug use, impacting Levi’s health even before birth, as his mother allegedly consumed drugs during pregnancy, leading to his premature birth at 33 weeks.
Christie and Wesley Werts share a joyous journey of love and family, marked by the miraculous addition of their baby boy, Levi. Despite the challenges of Christie’s late age, their longing for a biological child was fulfilled in an unexpected manner.
Their love story began five years ago, culminating in marriage and the blending of their families. Christie brought Megan to the union, while Wesley brought Austin and Dakota. Together, they formed a tight-knit blended family.
The arrival of Levi marked a significant chapter in their lives, a testament to their unwavering perseverance. Enduring a 16-month wait for the adoption process to reach fruition, they finally welcomed Levi into their loving home.
Tragically, just four days after Levi’s birth, his biological mother succumbed to her addiction and complications related to COVID-19. The news of her passing and the existence of a newborn left without care only came to light when her sister reached out to Christie and Wesley.
Upon learning of the situation, Wesley instinctively felt that Christie would want to provide a home for Levi. Christie’s own experiences of growing up in foster care instilled in her a deep resolve to shield Levi from a similarly unstable environment.
While the couple had contemplated the possibility of having a biological child, Christie’s age, in her late 40s, raised concerns about fertility challenges, potentially necessitating medical interventions.
The story took an eerie turn when Christie began having recurring dreams about a blue-eyed, blond baby before she even knew about Levi’s existence. “For three months, I kept having this dream. Sometimes he was a baby, other times a toddler,” she recounted. The persistence of these dreams fueled her determination to pursue adopting the baby once she learned of him.
The family traveled to Texas to meet Levi through Child Protection Services, and as fate would have it, Christie’s dream seemed to materialize before her eyes. “When I walked in and saw this blond-haired, blue-eyed baby, I immediately fell in love. It was a very surreal feeling. This was my son,” she shared, highlighting the instant connection they felt.
Despite the unusual circumstances—Wesley’s past relationship with Levi’s mother and the complexities of adoption—the couple remained steadfast in their decision to bring Levi into their family. The road to adoption was fraught with challenges, requiring them to sell their house in Ohio and relocate to Texas for court proceedings.
Moreover, Levi’s biological father’s parental rights added another layer of complexity to the process, prolonging their wait. After enduring 16 months of rigorous inspections, interviews, and legal proceedings, Levi’s adoption was finally formalized, marking the beginning of their life together as a family.
Despite not having a first name assigned by his biological mother, Levi’s presence in Christie and Wesley’s life felt nothing short of miraculous, with his surname serving as a poignant reminder of the profound journey they had embarked upon.
Levi, now a cheerful toddler, recently marked his second birthday, bringing joy and laughter to his family. While his parents intend to share his origin story with him when he’s older, they’re currently relishing in watching him thrive and grow.
However, despite the heartfelt intentions behind Christie’s decision to share their adoption journey online, she faced criticism from some internet users. One individual opined that she didn’t need to publicize their story.
