I thought about you, as the morning light burst through my windows. I think about me playing the role of your mother, not your birth mother; I’d jump on your bed jokingly, singing loudly in an attempt to wake you up.
30
Jul
2018
Is Adoption Right for Your Unplanned Pregnancy? 5 Questions to Ask
An unplanned pregnancy can be a stressful and complicated time in a woman’s life. If you are in this situation, you may not be sure what path is best for you. If you are even slightly considering adoption, you have come to the right …
23
Jul
2018
7 Hurtful Things People Say to Expectant Women Choosing Adoption
When you’re considering placing your baby for adoption, you are going through a unique emotional experience. If you decide to make an adoption plan and pursue this path, you will be looking for an adoption support team to help you through this journey. This …
20
Jul
2018
Celebrating All Parents on Parents’ Day
In the adoption community, children possess two sets of parents to celebrate: their birth parents and their adoptive parents. Both sets of these parents can and should be celebrated this Parents’ Day.
16
Jul
2018
“Open Adoption is Not a Sad Story” – Mariam’s Adoption Journey
When birth mother Mariam* learned of her unplanned pregnancy, she knew that abortion wasn’t right for her — despite the pressure she felt from her baby’s birth father …
6
Jul
2018
What Happens When You Place Twins for Adoption?
11
Jun
2018
3 Things I Wish You Knew About Birth Parents
Being a birth parent isn’t easy. Respect their space. Refrain from making assumptions, and remember a compliment and an open heart can go a long way!
8
Jun
2018
8 Reasons to Share Your Adoption Story
Whether you are an adoptive parent, birth parent or adoptee, you may be surprised what details in your story will connect with someone. Here are eight compelling reasons to share your adoption experience with the people around you.
4
Jun
2018
Apply for American Adoptions’ Birth Parent Scholarship!
Here at American Adoptions, we are dedicated to helping birth parents through all steps of their adoption journey — including supporting them post-adoption. Key to this is our …
14
May
2018
How Placing Changed My Parenting
Had I not started this journey first as a birth mother, I’m not sure I would have known to love as deeply as I do, to appreciate every given day, and to be full of gratitude for my role as my children’s mother.