Birthmothers: Women Who Have Relinquished Babies for Adoption Tell Their Stories
so I felt compelled to share my story as a birthmother. As a teen, I was far from perfect. I partied frequently, failed more than a few classes and even got...
What I learned as a birthmother after three decades is the story of Christine Bauer's adoption placement and her reunion with her daughter.
This guest post is by Lindsay Cates, a birthmother. The strength it took me to walk out of the hospital without my baby 1½ years ago is inexplicable. The only thing that has filled the void has been my son’s wonderful parents. They have been amazing and given Haden the most incredible life—more than I could have ever asked for. I think people, especially women, can’t imagine “giving” their baby “away.” But I didn’t give away my baby. Because people are
Finding her birth family was enlightening. The experience didn't change her love for those who raised her.
Stay informed, get tips on pregnancy and find out why modern adoption isn't considered "giving baby up for adoption" with Lifetime's blog.
A letter to my pre-birthmother self is the story of what a birthmother wishes she had known prior to placing her baby for adoption.
How does it feel to be a birthmother? For Gina Crotts, it feels as courageous as reaching the highest summit. Read her story here.
A birthmother shares the story of her two placements and why she's proud to be called a birthmother.
What birthmother means to me as a birthmother is one birthmom's story about what the day means to her after placing her baby for adoption.
Birthmother's advice on building trust in open adoption looks at how to create a strong relationship based on honesty and openness.
If you're thinking about adoption, it helps to hear from others who have been in your shoes. Read as Jessica shares why adoption was the best choice!
Stay informed, get tips on pregnancy and find out why modern adoption isn't considered "giving baby up for adoption" with Lifetime's blog.
One birth Mum talks openly about the many ways that Family Rights Group has helped her, and others like her by encouraging and supporting them to find ways to tell their stories, and to use their voices to raise awareness. Angela Frazer Wicks has a ten-year-old daughter who has no local authority involvement whatsoever and […]
If you're thinking about adoption, it helps to hear from others who have been in your shoes. Read as Jessica shares why adoption was the best choice!
November is National Adoption Month, a time to help spread the word about adoption issues and the need for more adoptive and foster families.
Hanna is sharing a beautiful and personal story of being a birth mother in hopes of bringing more normalcy to the topic of adoption.
10 birthmother stories guaranteed to change the way you look at birthmothers explores some of the misconceptions surrounding birthmoms.
A birthmother shares the story of how she found peace after placing her son for adoption.
10 birthmother stories guaranteed to change the way you look at birthmothers explores some of the misconceptions surrounding birthmoms.
This guest post is by Fran Hampton, a birthmother. More than 40 years ago, when I was a teenager, I placed my son for adoption. It took place in another time, in another era, when adoptions were secretive and relationships were closed Even though we were separated, I never forgot about Stephen. The day I said goodbye to him, I had only one request. I told him “Find me.” And eventually he did. Today, it’s been five years since our
What birthmother means to me as a birthmother is one birthmom's story about what the day means to her after placing her baby for adoption.
Lifemark is based on an incredible true story that celebrates adoption, reconciliation, and love. David's comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches out to him, longing to meet the eighteen-year-old son she's only held once. With the encouragement of his adoptive parents, David embarks on a journey of discovery that leads to a staggering truth from his past.
A birthmother looks at 10 lessons she's learned in the 10 years since placing her son for adoption.
Adopting families need to do many things after they find an adoption match in order to build a positive relationship with a prospective birthmother.
10 birthmother stories guaranteed to change the way you look at birthmothers explores some of the misconceptions surrounding birthmoms.
Laura, a birthmother, shares her open adoption story about how she connected with her daughter's adoptive parents and how she become an advocate for birthmothers.
In the adoption world, adoptive parents usually get the most spotlight, with adoptees and birthparents getting less attention.
Adoption is not 'giving up a baby.' In this blog post, a birthmother story tells how she made a loving plan to place her baby for adoption.
Sheldon and Katie were an incredible joy to work with. I've especially loved watching the beautiful way they have loved their birth mother and developed a relationship with her. Today Katie shares how sweet Grace came to their family and the openness and love they have for her birth mother. It took three years of an infertility journey to prepare both of our hearts for adoption. Katie always had adoption on her heart from a young age. It took four failed IUIs and a failed IVF to finally get Sheldon on board the adoption train, knowing that adoption was our only ticket to parenthood. When we finally were homestudy ready in May, we tried matching with an expectant mom through an online website, which would have saved us thousands of dollars. However, after several situations that didn’t work out (and what we believe to have been scammers), we knew we needed to use any agency to help match us, and then help us navigate our adoption. A friend who used Christian Adoption Consultants before, recommended us to them, which is how we met Susan. In late August, we were active with CAC. We received five no’s between September and January, before we were matched with our expectant mom in the beginning on February. For some, the concept of an open adoption can be very intimidating, confusing, anxiety producing and may cause worry about what the future looks like for your child. The threat of you not being enough for them always—because their birth family will be in their life, may be present. However for us, when we began our adoption journey last May, we knew we wanted to have an open relationship with our future adopted child’s birth mother and family. It was important to us for them to know that we valued them, desired a relationship and love them unconditionally for their selfless gift; we felt we could do that continuously throughout our child’s life by maintaining a relationship with them. We were matched with you young woman who desired an open relationship with us as well. Upon our match, we had the unique opportunity to meet with our birth mom about two weeks prior to our baby, Grace Riayn, arriving. We flew from Pennsylvania to Florida to avoid the awkwardness that could have been present by meeting on delivery day. While we visited with our expectant mom, we decided to have a photographer capture the three of us together before Gracie’s arrival. We feel blessed to have had this opportunity and that our daughter’s expectant mom wanted was excited about the photographs too. Our unconditional love for Gracie’s biological family has had a profound impact on her birth mom. We knew all along that she was making different choices than we would. We did not shame her birth mom for her choices that could have impacted the immediate comfort and future of our daughter. Early on, we made the choice to love her unconditionally. We knew that by judging her, by shaming her, would not be productive for our desired life-long relationship nor would it help in Gracie’s birth mom’s recovery and coping with the circumstances surrounding the adoption. Our message to other adoptive parents is this: live with hope and don’t be scared of the unknown. There were a lot of things that could have turned us off from this adoption if we lived our life out of fear but we trusted God’s plan for Gracie and for us. We are so glad we did—she is perfect for our family and has made the pain of infertility completely disappear.
Birthmother Or Mother, My Love For My Boys Is The Same is the story of a birthmom's love fo her sons, one placed, the other she's raising.
Stay informed, get tips on pregnancy and find out why modern adoption isn't considered "giving baby up for adoption" with Lifetime's blog.
When others find our that we are adopting, there are a number of "standard" questions that we are asked. What country are you adopting from? When will you be able to get your children? How long is the process? How much does it cost? Who is your agency? But there is one question that I am asked mor
When you’re thinking about adoption for your baby, it can help to hear from others who have been in your shoes. By reading other women’s stories, you’ll find their reasons for choosing adoption as well as the emotions, relationships, and opportunities these women had during the adoption process. Today, we’re sharing Lauren’s adoption story. We […]
