My New Granddaughter in People Magazine!
My daughter, Alexis, attempted for five years to have a baby. At long last, with the help of a medical team, headed by Dr. John Zhang, she was successful. Baby Jude, a six-pound fourteen-ounce girl, was born on March 8th of this year. She is a bright and beautiful and lively little baby. Alexis is extremely happy, as am I, as our family is now growing. Modern medicine can help produce little miracles and Baby Jude is certainly one of them. This story about Alexis and Jude is in People Magazine on newsstands now. If you have not yet seen it, have a look. And please be sure to buy the entire issue.
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Oh Martha, I've been waiting and waiting to see what baby Jude looks like and it was worth the wait. She is beautiful, as is her mother and grandmother.
What will Jude call you?
I know you both have her spoiled by now.:)
Congratulations to Alexis and you!!!
Gloria G!!
Posted by: Gloria | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:38 am
Both Alexis and Jude look gorgeous!
Posted by: BluBabesCreate | June 3rd, 2011 at 1:01 am
Your daughter and grandchild are beautiful!!!
Posted by: Natalie | June 3rd, 2011 at 3:43 am
I sure will go get the issue...very happy for Alexis and you. What a gorgeous photo! Happy..happy....happy...
Posted by: Teresa Touey | June 3rd, 2011 at 5:32 am
Hey Martha,
Both look so beautiful!
Congrats on being a nanna!
God bless your growing family!
Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:21 am
being a mother is a great gift to receive the love of a child may they have great love to share
Posted by: DOROTHY | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:28 am
Congratulations, Martha and Alexis! So happy for you! You have waited so long for this blessing. Looking forward o the recipes, crafts, and projects you'll make for the baby!
Posted by: Ralph Guzman | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:33 am
What a blessing!!! Congratulations to you all!!!
Enjoy your time with Jude. She is a sweetie!!!
Posted by: Lisa | June 3rd, 2011 at 8:25 am
Good Morning Grandmother Martha, Thank you so much for this fantastic blog post about your adorable, beautiful Granddaughter Jude and her happy, beautiful Mother Alexis!! I just finished reading the article and it was so great that Alexis finally got her beautiful child and it sounds like she wants more children!! It was also so great to see that beautiful photos of you and Alexis looking so happy, also! I have a beautiful niece who turned 21 on March 8th, also-how terrific! When I read this blog last night at 9PM, my brother and my niece were out shopping and I called him and he brought me a copy of this delightful magazine! Thanks you so much for sharing this! Sure hope you and your larger family have another wonderful day and weekend! Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | June 3rd, 2011 at 9:51 am
So beautiful and born on my birthday.
Posted by: Peggy Topham | June 3rd, 2011 at 9:56 am
I tried for ten years before my son was born. Alexis and I should write a book. Beautiful baby!
Posted by: April | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:02 am
Congratulations! Mother, daughter and Grandmother are simply beautiful!
Posted by: Simple Girl | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:06 am
Thanks for allowing the article to be done. As you say modern medicine can almost perform miracles. Presenting their findings/wonders to others is so important that we all have access to vitial technology. Great pictures, Jude appears to have a patience for camera shoots.
Congratulations for a beautiful girl.
Posted by: Margie | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:16 am
The pictures just brought tears of joy to my eyes. I am SO happy for you Martha and Alexis.
Mom is "beaming" from here.Beautiful picture,beautiful family!
Posted by: Rosa O. Clifford | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:39 am
Martha, this is a great article of Alexis and baby Jude. We want to see some of your photos, I'm sure you've taken tons of photos of Jude. Thanks for sharing the article. Congrats!
Posted by: KLBrown | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:48 am
CONGRATULATIONS! I'm a new first time grandmother and it is the most wonderful thing! Jude is gorgeous...and I can't wait to see all the baby related projects!
Posted by: Torey | June 3rd, 2011 at 11:02 am
It took me 6 years to have my first daughter 30 years ago and when it took 4 years for her to have her daughter it broke my heart. Now we have Eloise and I retired, after 36 years teaching special needs children, to take care of my Ella.
I know the joy you are feeling at this time. The love one feels as a grandparent is beyond words.
Posted by: Carmen | June 3rd, 2011 at 11:13 am
Martha, your daughter & granddaughter are both so beautiful!! I"m so happy for all of you!! MY daughter & son-in-law had tried for 2 yrs and finally did ivf and now they are expecting a little girl, Madelyn Claire!! My second grandchild and first granddaughter!!!
Posted by: Debbie Teague | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Congratulations! oh she is so sweet, God Bless you and precious baby Jude.
Posted by: lety gomez | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:22 pm
What a gift from GOD. We, too, were blessed on February 14th of this year with a granddaughter, Anaiah Gail, after 5 years of diagnosing and dealing with fertility issues from PCOS.
What a blessing for you. Enjoy your Grandmotherhood. Looking forward to some great stuff in LIVING on grandparenting.
FUN!!!
Posted by: paticakes | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Hi Martha,
Jude is a little charmer already and has grown so much since the first pictures Alexis put up on her blog. Btw, Alexis looks radiant! I will pick up a copy of People later when I make my shopping rounds and I promise to buy the entire issue! Lol Trish
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P.S. My online service was down all morning which made me think, how do people cope with no computer at all? I know I would go bananas!
Posted by: Trish | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Dear Alexis:
I went through the same thing and had really given up when I was so blessed with my son. I tell him everyday I am so lucky because of him.
God Bless and Hugs and Kisses everyday to you and your beautiful daughter
Melanie
Posted by: Melanie Trail | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:26 pm
I would say Alexis that you were not lucky you were blessed. What a beautiful baby!
Posted by: Diane Kennedy | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Thanks for sharing. Baby Jude Beautiful. It took my Husband and me 5 years to have a baby too. when through lots of fertility drugs them in 91 we had a baby girl at the time my Husband was in the Navy and we know have 3 children. but it was very hard when you want children then you cant have them without going through fertility drugs. so I sure know how she felt. Congrat to both of you. what a great Joy. Enjoy your time it goes fast.
Anita
Posted by: Anita Braddock | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:37 pm
Congratulations Alexis and Family. Happy Birthday Baby Jude!!! Alexis finally has her little miracle, my little miracle, Wesley, came to us after 10 long years of waiting so I know how she feels. May the Lord bring many blessings for you and yours always!!!
Martha >> My step-daughter, Stephanie, who works for the Navy Exchange met you not too long ago in Virginia Beach and tells us how much more beautiful, young and vibrant you look in person. You must share your secret in one of your shows because you are indeed a beautiful woman.
Posted by: Chantell Winter | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:42 pm
I am so happy for you both! I just learned of this yesterday, and she is an adorable baby. Those of us who have struggled with infertility can appricate what she has gone through and the joy she is experiencing now!
Posted by: Randi | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Congratulations Martha! I hear that being a grandma is the BEST of all:)
Posted by: Rhonda | June 3rd, 2011 at 12:54 pm
I am sending my congratulations, as well as my prayers for good health and happiness to you and your family. Have fun Grandma!
Posted by: Cindy McCamant | June 3rd, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Congrats to mom and grandmom; she looks like a blessing in every way.
Posted by: Mary Anne | June 3rd, 2011 at 1:35 pm
How Sweet! Are you sleep deprived yet? Enjoy this time try to journal some and scrapbook for the future. Someday you will want to look back on these days. LOL, hugs, bj
Posted by: BarbaraJean Smith | June 3rd, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Oh! I will get the People magazine!
Congratulations on your beautiful daughter and granddaughter!
We took a year to start our daughter and then no more so we privately adopted a second cousin to complete our family with a son.
Thank God for Family!
Posted by: Jane Miller | June 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
SO happy for both you and Alexis!!! She talks about Jude every day and I have been waiting patiently for a picture
So beautiful and such a blessing. Susan
Posted by: susantodd | June 3rd, 2011 at 2:48 pm
beautiful....
Posted by: kary gonyer | June 3rd, 2011 at 3:13 pm
GOD bless your whole family. It sure is GREAT to have grandchildren. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Posted by: carol | June 3rd, 2011 at 4:36 pm
Wow, she has your eyes Martha! What a beautiful baby girl. I bet you are so happy and grateful to finally be a Grandma! Congratulations to you and your daughter!
Posted by: Joslyn Lodder | June 3rd, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Congratulations! Happy with you!
Posted by: Lusso Bags | June 3rd, 2011 at 6:11 pm
Congratulations to Mommy and Grandmama...Absolutely beautiful..Jude will just bless you with more love in your life....It's just the BEST....
Posted by: Heather | June 3rd, 2011 at 6:41 pm
Dear Martha,
I have been waiting to see this and I can't wait to buy the magazine. Oh,Baby Jude looks so beautiful and adorable both Alexis and baby Jude are gorgeous. I can imagine how happy Alexis is, kids are the best Joy of life. Blessings
Posted by: Rowaida Flayhan | June 3rd, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Congratulations Martha! I love Ama, which comes from a novel by Alice Hoffman. I can't wait to be an Ama. Well, maybe a little while, my daughter is only 17! Enjoy!
Posted by: Lori Frappolli | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Thanks for sharing the photos, Martha. They are beautiful! Grandmotherhood is so much fun!And how lucky is baby Jude to have a grandmother that can teach her so very much!
Posted by: sherey | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Awe so sweet! ongratulations Grandmother and new Mommy! Shes just adorable! What will she call you? I am going to be Gammy to my grandchildren after my great Grandmother.
Posted by: Laney | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:37 pm
And oh yeah can she cook yet? Heheh i bet shell be one crafty girl with a loooooove for food and organization and exciting things like that hehehe
Posted by: Laney | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Congratulations! Jude is a beautiful baby and Alexis looks so radiant...so very happy. Wonderful photos..enjoy your sweet little granddaughter!
Posted by: Judy | June 3rd, 2011 at 7:59 pm
I am so HAPPY & THRILLED for you both; Alexis as a Mother & Martha as a Grandmother!! It's about time Martha became a Grandparent, I was starting to think she was ageless... what a joy for you both.
Welcome Jude, what an interesting family you chose! I'm sure you will be loved & treasured everyday of your life! Look forward to more pics, pls.
Posted by: Cindy Palmer | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Auuuuhhhh, Soooooo lovely!!! Got to go get this issue in a my local B&N! ♥
Posted by: Lea | June 3rd, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Oh Martha, I couldn't be more pleased for all of you.
As someone who is facing this kind of journey in the near future, the success stories give us all hope.
I believe all the struggle and heartache means this little one will be even more loved than if it had happened easily. Congratulations to all of you. She is absolutely divine.
Posted by: Jodie Storm | June 3rd, 2011 at 11:30 pm
BEAUTIFUL Baby, beautiful mother. Congratulations to you both.
Posted by: laura hewitt | June 3rd, 2011 at 11:51 pm
What a STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL BABY! She's so precious and looks like her lovely mommy too. I remember when our 1st grand baby, born to our daughter and son in law (a girl...Riley Grace) was born on Nov. 14, 2001 we were all in HEAVEN! She was the 1st baby for both families and came to be called the 'Golden Child' (never wanted for ANY thing). And I came to be known as a 'baby hog' because I found it nearly impossible to put her down OR 'share her' with family members. We've got 3 more now and they all bring us MUCH joy and laughter.
Martha, ENJOY this little blessing and cherish how tiny she is. Watching them grow up is indeed fun but it's 'bitter sweet'. You simply CAN'T get those 1st years back, even if sometimes you WISH you could. And it get a bit difficult to hold a 9 yr old on your LAP!
God Bless Alexis and little Jude (what a wonderful name) and YOU Grandmother Martha!
From Joanne... (or GrammyJo, as I am to my grand children)
Posted by: Joanne | June 4th, 2011 at 2:06 am
Both look so beautiful I have 5 grandchildren of my own, never thought I would have that many, there are a joy to have, Have fun Martha and new Mommy. Janet
Posted by: Janet Flint | June 4th, 2011 at 2:56 am
The best things in life are worth waiting for. What great pictures of Alexis and Baby Jude. I am so happy for them and for you, Martha, to start this new journey into
grandmotherhood--it's great for sure. Gorgeous baby and Mom...they look so content!
Posted by: DelseyB | June 4th, 2011 at 6:15 am
Alexis looks radient. Truly lovely. Jude is so perfect in every way. Thank you for sharing these, they are real heartwarmers!
Posted by: Amy | June 4th, 2011 at 10:49 am
I love this! Baby Jude looks just like Alexis. I bet you are having fun with her. What a wonderful grandma.
Posted by: Susan | June 4th, 2011 at 12:48 pm
I was so pleased to see the beautiful picture of your girls. Welcome to the Grandmother Club! You will love it!
Posted by: Diane Edkins | June 4th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Love the pictures of Alexis and Jude, they are so beautiful. You will enjoy being a grandmother just as I have, and I recently became a great grandmother. Children are a gift for God.
Posted by: Sharon Guile | June 4th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
..what a beautiful baby!!!!...but, are you really going to have her call you "Martha"...
Posted by: Monica | June 4th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Congratulations Martha and Alexis! Take good care of your little miracle. I love the mother and child photo of Alexis and Jude
Awesome!
Posted by: Sarah | June 4th, 2011 at 5:44 pm
Congratulations, to your beautiful family. There is "NOTHING" in this world that brings me such joy and happiness as my 3 grandaughters and 1 grandson. You'll soon find out that being nanny, is so exciting, especially when they look up at you and out of nowhere say, Nan, I love You..
Love, Cherish, Enjoy, little Miss Jude.
Posted by: ROberta | June 4th, 2011 at 6:43 pm
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A Mother's Dream
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Be still my heart.
She's too young to know of the eternal love I bring to this child of mine.
Much too young to envisage her world around her;
No dreams of her own, yet.
So much to learn, she has already started I know.
She will break a thousand hearts but be loving and kind to all of Nature's creatures.
Her journey has begun, I must shelter her from evil but give her room to grow, to dance in the rain.
She must learn to look below the reflections to where the real secrets lie.
As I listen to her gentle breathing I slip into shallow sleep waiting to watch her smiles beguile everyone.
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Posted by: celia stock | June 4th, 2011 at 7:37 pm
She is beautiful! Congrats!
xo
Posted by: Sonal Paolello | June 4th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
I was reading the article this morning at my parents house. We all agreed how pretty they both looked in the pictures. We also all agreed what a GREAT name Jude is for a little girl. How cute!
Posted by: Jordan | June 5th, 2011 at 1:15 am
Dear Martha,
Congratulation on your Grandbaby, you are totally bless. I am a devoted follower of your show and also magazine and more. You are a great woman and deserve the prize of this Angel in your life. Keep up with your wonderful life and many blessings. Marcia
Posted by: marcia_nelisssen | June 5th, 2011 at 4:01 am
Thank you for sharing such a beautiful photo. I am so happy for Alexis and you. Being a Nana myself, I never could of imagined the extra Love my heart could produce. I have so much fun with my grandchildren. Enjoy!!
Posted by: virginia F | June 5th, 2011 at 8:10 am
Martha,
Beautiful photo of baby Jude and Alexis!! Nice to see her picture and to make People magazine to boot! Can't wait to see the nice story featured!
Congratulations to you and Alexis!
What are you called?
"Glam-ma"? , "Nana"? "Bushia"?
Thanks for sharing!
Paula M.
Posted by: Paula M. | June 5th, 2011 at 12:42 pm
I remember seeing her on Oprah talking about her struggle with fertility and how she was going to keep working at it until it worked. What a blessing for her and for you!
Posted by: Courtney | June 5th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
Congratulations to you and Alexis! I'm so happy that her dream finally came true!
Posted by: Tina in Boston | June 5th, 2011 at 9:59 pm
What beautiful photos of your daughter and granddaughter. I loved the Artic decorating your did for your granddaughter that you shared in an earlier post. Enjoy every minute.
Posted by: Karen | June 5th, 2011 at 10:04 pm
So happy for you all....
I think one of the funniest lines I heard was from my fave and your friend, Joan Rivers....when she said Cooper calls her Nanna New Face....hilarious !!!
All the best,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | June 6th, 2011 at 10:44 am
Congratulations Alexis, Martha. Like your fans I've waiting for this beautiful blessing to arrive. Saint Jude is always there for difficult situations. Enjoy. It warms my heart
Posted by: Helen Allain | June 6th, 2011 at 10:47 am
I am so happy for her. I too have been struggling for 7 years to have a baby. It is not easy so, it is good to know it can happen.
Posted by: Kelly | June 6th, 2011 at 2:00 pm
You have a beautiful family! Congratulations and welcome to the little one. Wishing all of you much, much happiness.
Posted by: FunkySteph | June 6th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
Congrautlations! Being a grandmother is the BEST...and there is nothing wrong with being a 'girlie girl'!!
Posted by: Jane | June 6th, 2011 at 8:24 pm
Congratulations to you Martha and to Alexis, what a joy! Baby Jude is so precious and beautiful, as is her mother and grandmother.
All the Best:)
Judit & Corina
Posted by: WineDineDivas | June 6th, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Martha, Congrats to you and to Alexis on the birth of your beautiful granddaughter! She truly is a blessing-and after reading about all that Alexis went through with the fertility treatments, the other surrogates and the repeated miscarriages, well little Jude really is a miracle come true. We are all so happy for you, Alexis, and your family. I do hope Alexis will occasionally indulge you when it comes to buying those frilly little girl things for Jude. After all, that's the fun of being a Grandma!
Posted by: Kate | June 7th, 2011 at 1:29 am
What a beautiful picture...Grand children are the reason mothers have children because they are reward for being a parent....As the Nanny to 3 girls and a crafter-sewer-and needleworker(crocheting-Knitting) they are so much fun to do things for and love everything Nanny makes, Slow down yourself and enjoy every minute of it they grow up so fast! God Bless All!
Posted by: linda e revels | June 7th, 2011 at 7:50 am
Thank you to Martha and her daughter for being open about fertility struggles. So many couples suffer from this and being open about it helps them feel less isolated.
Posted by: Lulu | June 7th, 2011 at 2:51 pm
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations! What a blessing!
Posted by: Doris | June 7th, 2011 at 3:06 pm
We want to see lots more pics of baby Jude...what a Blessing!
Posted by: Dee | June 8th, 2011 at 5:08 pm
Congratulations on the beautiful baby girl, and a lifetime of blessings to her and her wonderful family!
Posted by: Vicki Powell | June 9th, 2011 at 7:49 am
PEOPLE has done the world a service with this story..
Posted by: ann | June 9th, 2011 at 9:48 am
Congratulations! Martha, you becoming a grandmother reminds me of your HuffPo article on the "silvering" of the population. It was an excellent article.
Have you ever considered starting a college scholarship fund for high school students who are willing to volunteer/work at local nursing homes?
My first job, in 1974, was at a nursing home. I worked there for 4 years, (going from 90 cents to $1.25/hr). It was a great experience that I've never forgotten. I learned to care for people. I learned to cook, clean, and do laundry. I learned humility and respect for others who do such jobs. And I learned respect and admiration for the elderly residents, who may have been fading in vitality, but still knew a lot more than I did. Along the way, I learned about death.
I've always said that if I won the lottery, I would start a scholarship fund for any highschool students who would commit to elder care as a job during their senior year. A year of service = a year of college. I'm still hoping to win the lottery. But someone in your position could make it happen now. It's a win-win.
Posted by: Elise | June 24th, 2011 at 2:48 am
Martha being a Grandmother is the greatest! I am so happy for you & Alexis!
As you should thank the doctor & his team. I know you did not purposely forget to mention to thank the surrogate mother who gave you a beautiful Grandaughter!
Posted by: Barbara | June 30th, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Your granddaughter is an angle. I am having a problem getting on to your web site. Could you please send me the first e-mail again. I deleted it thinking it was something else. Thank You!! And she really is an angle. Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Falter | July 10th, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Couldn't be happier for you and Alexis...and of course JUDE
Posted by: Linda Pittsburgh | August 16th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Alexis is certainly very pretty and her daughter is a knockout!! Gorgeous for sure!
Posted by: Kate McCue | August 19th, 2011 at 3:05 am
Hhhmmm...posted a comment but it didn't post. Your grandaughter is gorgeous!
Posted by: Kate McCue | August 19th, 2011 at 3:09 am
A BIG congrats to you and the baby
Beautiful Like the Mom!
Posted by: Natural Elise | April 16th, 2012 at 3:25 pm