She pulls out a picture of a young girl. “This is the most recent picture they sent me,” she says, referring to her daughter’s adoptive parents. “It’s funny because my first plan wouldn’t have been like this.” At fifteen, Audrey found herself pregnant and afraid. Her boyfriend had already broken up with her, saying he didn’t want anything to do … Read More
Benefits of Adoption for Your Baby
Once you become a mother, your baby is the number one priority. His or her wellbeing will be the only thing you think about. But, you may feel conflicted about what’s truly best for them. If you’re thinking about adoption for your baby, you have a lot of things to consider about your child’s long-term care. You may discover many … Read More
5 Things You Should Know about Siblings of Adopted Children
Every birthmother knows, and eventually is accustomed to, having tough conversations about family. Later you may be ready to have kids of your own, but the family dynamics you have to figure out can be…difficult, to say the least. If you’re a birthmother who has since raised children, you may be faced with some tough questions. The kids in … Read More
7 Truths About Giving Your Baby for Adoption
In an unplanned pregnancy dilemma adoption tends to be the most difficult option for mothers to understand. Parenting is straight-forward; but, no one really knows what to expect when it comes to giving your baby for adoption. We understand your hesitation, and even your reluctance to choose adoption if you don’t understand it. So here’s what we know about … Read More
Are Independent Adoptions a Good or Bad Option?
Have you learned about independent adoptions as a birthmother? Independent adoptions are facilitated by the birthmother, adoptive family, and a lawyer or legal team. It allows you to place your child with a family you know. You don’t have to search through hundreds of potential adoptive parents to find the right match. In contrast, agencies provide extra protection you don’t … Read More