Posts Tagged ‘birth moms’
Birth Mother’s Day: Then & Now
Birth Mother’s Day: Then & Now by Leah Outten Some birth moms love having a day to celebrate and honor their decision of adoption placement while some hate having a separate day. Wherever you stand on the matter you can choose to acknowledge and celebrate it– or not. I personally love it and…
Read MoreLisa’s Adoption Story
“Open adoption was one of the toughest/smartest decisions I have ever made.. I love watching my daughter grow and seeing how adored she is with her adoptive family.. I love knowing she is with the most loving people and living better than I could have raised her at this point in my life. I am…
Read MoreDo the Necessary Research for Your Adoption Plan
Many times when we are faced with a problem that feels too big to solve, we avoid it. We keep our heads low and stay in the dark as long as possible. This is true for many women who find out that they are pregnant and are faced with the reality that their lifestyle or situation is not conducive to that of healthy child raising.
Read MoreA New Year and New Promises for Birth Moms Today
A do-over is on the way…
You are not alone if you are feeling the frustration of another year gone accompanied with the relief that a new one is approaching.
Post adoption life can be a roller coaster of a ride leaving you wondering if you will ever feel stable again. It is not uncommon to look at the time gone by and think that maybe you should be in a different place in your life right now.
DIY Guide To Getting Through the Holidays When You Really Just Want to Hide Under the Tree. -Holiday Cheat Sheet for Birth Moms
Holidays get togethers can bring many questions for birth mothers like…
Will I be able to hold Aunt Susan’s baby without crying this year?
What if someone asks me where my baby is?
How much should I share about my recent adoption and with whom?
Vanessa’s Adoption Story
-Lived and Written by Vanessa Skinner <3 “Never in a million years did I ever think that I will be put in a position to have to put one of my children up for adoption. Unfortunately things happen in life that you can’t control and I found myself pregnant and I could not raise another child.…
Read MoreA Birth Mother's Perspective on Mother’s Day
I was one person sitting in a crowd of hundreds, secure in my anonymity. Then a seemingly harmless string of words shook me to the core: “Will all mothers please stand?” Sudden panic enveloped me, causing me to sink down into my seat.
Read MorePregnant and Keeping it a Secret? Stop!
Confide In Someone Who Has Earned Your Trust
You’d be surprised how many birth mothers share a similar story that they chose to keep their pregnancies a secret for as long as possible.
Choose Someone With Similar Values to Raise Your Child
Chances are if you are at this point in your adoption journey, you may be feeling overwhelmed with the many different things that you have to consider when choosing someone who will be raising your child. What should you look for in a parent profile of an awaiting family?
Read MoreBeing "In Choice" With Your Adoption
By now if you are pregnant, you already know that have three basic general options to choose from. You can get an abortion, place your child for adoption or raise your child yourself.
While we may believe that in the event that you are unable to raise your child yourself, a fully open adoption is the best choice for you and your child, it is very important that YOU explore the other options available to you before you enter into an adoption agreement and consider placement.
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