Tammy Granath
Appearances
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Tara Lee said, she's huge and very low, and baby is big. She said, she has been going to the hospital for care. We are a bit unsure of her last period. She will come any day.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
So we told her at that meeting that we were pulling out of the situation with Stephanie.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
Stephanie, you are amazing and strong. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of your life. We feel like you were absolutely put in our path for a reason. It's been such a tough decision and journey for us. At this time, since we have been in the hospital NICU for 17 days and counting with May, we both feel and know we couldn't give proper care to your baby boy at this time.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
We have nothing but love and admiration for how strong and how amazing you are.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
I'm sorry to hear about me. I hope and pray everything works out and you three will be in my prayers. God bless you. She had a huge heart.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
I distinctly remember getting told that the new adoptive parents were refusing to pay for Stephanie's bills and Stephanie's living expenses up until they got matched. And I remember distinctly thinking, like, oh, my goodness, who are these people that she chose? Like, that's horrible. Why would they do that?
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
So meanwhile, I'm sitting in the car with our daughter, who's, you know, at this point 26 days old. And we have this huge security issue on our hands. We're worried about Sarah's current boyfriend. He knows we're getting released.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
We're watching every car, making sure nobody's following us.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
And so we decided to drive straight to my sister's house, and we surprised them. Yeah, we rang the doorbell, and they opened, and my sister just screams, and it was very exciting.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 4. We All Became Investigators
And then we asked a couple of questions in regards to birth certificates. She responded and said, you don't get birth certificate until finalization. Talia and Tanya will help you with anything else. So basically she avoided the question about the check.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
I was sitting at the second chair of my island, and she said to me, I have to tell you that you and a few other families may not be able to keep your babies. And I went into a straight panic attack. You're not taking my daughter back.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
It was the worst call I've ever had in my entire life.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
But it was just so cathartic to know that Baby Boy was saved. And he's with amazing parents.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
Yeah, and we were there when she passed away. We were able to go to Detroit, and we were able to say goodbye. And it was one of the hardest things I think we've ever done. But it was very important to me to be able to tell her, thank you for making me a mom.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
And I just went through the motions, and I didn't want to bond with her. I was so scared.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
About a week before Sarah died, she sent a voice memo to me.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
We had a teddy bear made that, you know, she can click the paw and at any time she can hear Sarah's voice saying, good morning, I hope you have a great day.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
I've noticed when May is happy or sad or, you know, having a moment, we can hear her click that bear and we can hear Sarah's voice go off in the other room.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
My phone rings, and it's Maria, Sarah's lawyer, who represents her. And she says, are you sitting down? And without even taking a breath, she says, Sarah wants Mae back.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
She said, Tammy, I love you guys. I want you to be her parents. She's in the right place. I know that from the bottom of my heart. Like, do not worry about this.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
We were told not to get our hopes up, and we were also told, do not think that your adoption's gonna go through today.
The Binge Cases: Baby Broker
Baby Broker | 7. Gotcha Day
March 14th, 2019, and to this day we celebrate her gotcha day.