Choosing a Family and Finding Strength
Barricading Herself in a Hotel Room Two weeks after her positive pregnancy test, Josephine barricaded herself in a hotel room to call an adoption agency. "I put the lock on…
Six Months Pregnant Before She Knew
"The pregnancy was so hard on me," Josephine said with a faint smile. "But it must have been even harder on her." The new mother's devotion to her baby girl…
Birth Mother Navigates Heartbreaking Miscarriage
Ellie* momentarily ceased wringing her hands to inte rcept her son's playful trot. Embracing her two-year-old tightly, he endured the hug before scampering off to retrieve a bright red fire…
Birth Mother Bonds With Her Baby in the NICU–Is This Wise?
LaKisha is small, still in high school, and incredibly strong. Her infant is small, premature, and incredibly strong. LaKisha and her baby are bonded. Bonded genetically. Bonded by seven months…
Pregnant Women Should Feel Empowered
Today is the day you should feel empowered to make a decision that will work best for you. At Heart, to Heart, we strive to support and empower pregnant women…
Birth Mothers Wanting An Open Adoption, Please Consider These–
If you want an open adoption, if you want to watch your child develop—pay attention. As you look for an adoptive family, take a little extra time to find a…
Give Yourself Forgiveness
Give yourself forgiveness. Give yourself grace. Grace. The kind of grace that occurs when you yell at someone, and then later that individual is kind and compassionate to you. That…
Family Crests and Punnett Squares Can Torment Adoptees
“How do you not know that?” the teacher asked. The entire science class looked toward Mandie who was immediately sorry she had raised her hand and admitted not knowing the…
Children and Birth Mothers Should Trust You
Want fascinating, human interest stories? There are all kinds of great stories at an adoption agency. Between birthmothers and adoptive parents, we see the absolute best people in the world.…
Relatives All Over the World Extends Love For One Adopted Child
The DNA kit was literally dusty by the time Misty decided to take the gift her mother-in-law had given her, open the box, spit in the tube, and potentially change…