Like many birth parents, Kelly wasn’t sure how to feel about her unplanned pregnancy. But, when she called American Adoptions, she got the support she needed to work through all of her complicated feelings – and you can, too.

An unplanned pregnancy can be disruptive to any relationship - especially when that relationship is brand-new. When Denee became pregnant with her boyfriend of one month, the couple knew that adoption was the right choice. Here's how they took something unexpected and used it to make a huge impact on another family - and how you can, too.

Like any 14-year-old should be, Jade was focused on her life and her future. But when she found herself unexpectedly pregnant, she knew that she now had to think about her baby's future, too. Her adoption story shows just how much selflessness and maturity it takes to make the best decision for your baby.

All I can say about adoption is that I am glad it was there for me. I am glad I had the option that would benefit everyone in the end.

This little miracle has changed Brian and Jennifer's lives forever as well as mine. For that I am eternally grateful.

I decided that my child deserved what I could not give it, which was two loving parents. Someone who could love and care for it the rest of its life. Thankfully American Adoptions was able to help me, and give my baby a chance for the perfect life.

The minute we chose adoption everything started to look up. Good things were coming out of a bad situation.

I hope women out there will understand that there are choices you can make; you just have to decide what is the right decision for you.

Looking back over the last two years, I feel so thankful for everything that has happened. The entire experience has made me stronger, and I now feel like I can tackle anything that life may throw my way.

It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make, yet I would do it again a thousand times over. They always say every rose has its thorn, but I am thankful that every thorn bush has a rose. Out of a heartbreaking situation came hope.

When Nikalit and her boyfriend decided on adoption, they felt good about the choice they were making to give their baby an amazing future. But unsupportive friends and family members felt differently. Here's how they stayed strong and made the best decision for their child and themselves.

I had to make sure that my precious little girl was going to have everything she needed to mature into a healthy, successful, intelligent beautiful woman. Therefore I had to face reality and choose adoption so my child could be loved and well taken care of.

Cori loved Jeff and Laura for:

• their good hearts
• their security
• their excitement

But mostly, she loved them for how much she knew they were going to love her son. Here's how she found them - and how you can find a family for your baby, too.

There was no way I could take on the responsibility of another child. That’s when my boyfriend of seven years and I decided to call about adoption.