The Story of How the Papi Came to Be

How do you put into words the desire to hold and love someone who isn’t here yet? Someone who wouldn’t be here without medical intervention and many prayers.

The road to successful IVF is not easy and is never guaranteed. When the love inside you for that little person gives you every reason to push ahead, you do. Against all odds, you do. This is our story, written from the perspective of two loving parents who held on to the idea that one successful IVF would give them the blessing of a child to love and to hold.

AC Holmes is a business professional working in Dallas. When not making soap or working on a remodeling project, she can be found spending time with family.A native of Michoacán, Mexico, AC Holmes migrated to Texas in 1980 and grew up in El Paso until her move to the big D. She values her time with family and friends and is best known for maintaining close connections with old friends.AC Holmes lives with her family in northeast Texas.