Deciding to place a baby for adoption (or “give up a baby for adoption”) is one of the most difficult choices you’ll ever make. It’s a decision rooted in love, courage, and hope for your child’s future. If you are a woman in Florida thinking about adoption, knowing...
One of the most anxious parts about going through the adoption planning process is trying to get through all the unknowns when you are selecting a prospective adoptive family. There are so many things to consider. When the prospective adoptive parents are just...
There is a shift when an Expectant Mother chooses a prospective Adoptive Family for her child. The change occurs when the idea of a family now has faces and names, and it is time to settle into building a relationship with them. Their anxiety over choosing the right...
For the woman who wears these shoes at the adoption agency, the feeling resonates stunningly well, even 14 years post-placement. In the throes of my pregnancy coming to a close and the flurry of communication with my child’s hopeful adoptive mother leading up to the...
When some expectant mothers are considering their options and the topic of adoption comes up, sometimes their first reaction is to say, “I could never do that!” Most of the time, they say that with the force of emotion that lets you know that the question...
The holidays are just around the corner, and they will be upon us faster than you can snap a finger. When this time comes around, it can feel a little weird for a Birth Mom. There is a pull to want to participate in the holiday festivities with the adoptive family in...