When Nicole and Casey welcomed their firstborn after years of infertility, they were overjoyed. Their miracle baby, Teddy, was a dream come true. But Casey was also nervous about the big surprise he had in store for Nicole.
Watch the video above to see a new dad shock his wife with a gift from the heart!
Nicole and Casey's story began in Texas, where they met in a high school college prep class. Their connection was instant. After navigating a long-distance relationship through college, they moved to Florida together. When they returned to Texas, Casey was ready to propose. Along with the ring, he surprised Nicole with a thoughtful book documenting their journey.
“I feel like that was the beginning of his writing,” said Nicole. “He's always been quite the writer and would always write me poems and really cute things in high school.”
After they married, the newlyweds couldn’t wait to start a family, but the road ahead was rocky.
After struggling with infertility for years, the couple decided to move across the country to Boston to seek the best IVF doctors. Without the support of their friends and family, all they had was each other.
The process was challenging and emotional for both of them, but the hardest part for Casey was seeing Nicole go through the IVF treatment. The medication and hormone injections made her sick many times.
"There was a lot of low points physically and then emotionally and spiritually,” Casey said. "Having to see her go through that was pretty tough for me."
When they learned they were expecting a baby, Casey decided to expand upon the book he had written for his proposal. What began as a single chapter evolved into a charming children’s book, crafted with dedication and love.
On the night Teddy was born, Nicole and Casey sat together in the hospital room after putting Teddy to sleep. Nervously, Casey asked Nicole if she'd like to share a bedtime story.
“So much time and effort went into the book," he said. "I was hoping she would like it.”
For Nicole, the gift was beyond special for her. “I feel like you hear about women getting push presents and they get these extravagant, expensive gifts,” she said. “ But I feel like this is something that just takes it to a whole other level.”
Nicole hopes the book will create a community and provide hope for others struggling with infertility.
“There's a community of women and couples that go through it all the time,” Nicole said. “And I think the book really shows that.”
Watch the video below to hear more from Casey and Nicole about their emotional journey!
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Wife sheds happy tears over husband's ode to their long-awaited baby
