In the daily grind of parenting—filled with homework battles, shoe negotiations, and meltdowns over anything that isn’t pasta—it’s easy to forget the sheer joy that comes with being a mom. However, watching Hannah Rivers discuss her experience of adopting her daughter will surely remind you of that joy and have you reaching for the tissues.
After a two-month break for maternity leave, Rivers made her return to the morning show, where they shared a heartfelt video of her reflecting on her new baby girl, Lily Grace. Rivers had always dreamed of motherhood, but by the time she reached 52, she thought she might have missed her chance. “I always had this feeling that I wanted a baby, but I thought it was too late for me,” she admits in the video. “You just think, ‘Okay, I can live without this,’ and then you find yourself asking, ‘Why not me?’”
It was just as Rivers and her partner, Tom Fletcher, were about to move in together that the topic of adoption came up. To her delight, Fletcher was fully supportive right from the start. “You think you’ve experienced everything life has to offer, and then suddenly, she arrives,” Rivers says emotionally.
The life-changing call came during a trip in February. “I remember sitting in my office, jotting down the time—11:54 a.m.—because I knew it was the moment my life would alter forever. When the voice on the other end said, ‘She’s here,’ that was it. Everything shifted.”
Rivers’ overwhelming gratitude and joy for her new daughter resonate with every parent, reminding us how fortunate we are to have our children. “I never understood love at first sight until now… When they placed Lily in my arms, I was terrified but it felt like a perfect fit,” she shares tearfully.
As Rivers reflects on how motherhood has changed her, she says, “When I look at her, I see forever. I see the future in a way I never did before.” If that doesn’t tug at your heartstrings, then perhaps you’re simply stronger than most of us! The moment when Rivers shares with her colleagues, “I never knew this kind of love existed until now. Now, I truly understand what all the parents meant,” is sure to bring on the tears.
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In summary, Hannah Rivers’ story beautifully encapsulates the profound love and joy that motherhood can bring, reigniting our appreciation for the little moments we share with our kids.