A Conversation After Placing Two Children
“Adoption is a relationship of love not seen anywhere else.” Greg* used a calloused hand to awkwardly rub tears from a sun-browned cheek. Greg had supported Carla as she placed…
Adoptive Family Loses Baby—What About Bitterness?
On day five, the birth mother "revoked." Leah and Nate had held the child, comforted the baby, fed the baby, and then carefully dressed the infant for the cold weather…
Choosing An Adoptive Family
Birthmothers, you have the power to choose the family you want. For some birth families, having an adoptive family in a specific location is essential. If that is the case,…
Jessica Didn’t Want Wendi to Ever Regret Her Decision
Jessica lied to her mother and the rest of her family. She had been hiding her pregnancy; however, this deception was not going to be possible anymore. Instead of revealing…
“I’ll Have My Birth Mom Adopt Me Back,” My Daughter Threatened
Guest Blogger “You can’t tell anyone.” My 30-year-old daughter had called to confined in me. “Promise you won’t even tell dad until everything is over. Promise?” “I promise,” I said…
Give Up Your Baby–No! Place Your Child.
Give up my baby.You may have reasons to have considered “giving up your baby.”We HATE the phrase, “giving up your baby.”Giving up sounds like defeat. Giving up a baby sounds…
Birth Mothers Have Choices
Making a decision to place your child for adoption is HUGE. This important decision should not be made quickly or without considerable thought. Every birth mother who has ever contacted…