"You Are Doing the Right Thing" - Why Angel Has No Doubts About Adoption
Angel is a brave birth mother who chose adoption to give her baby a life full of love and opportunities. If you feel inspired by her story, contact us today or call 1-800-ADOPTION to get free information about the adoption process.
To Other Birth Mothers:
First off, I would like to say that you are doing the right thing. I am 20 years old, and I just placed my daughter for adoption. I will admit that it was the hardest decision I have ever had to make, but, as painful as it was, I know I made the right choice.
Throughout my pregnancy, I never considered adoption, but in the seventh month, I realized I couldn’t do it and I was just being stubborn. This is when I looked into adoption. I found many agencies and received many packets of information but knew that I had to go with American Adoptions after speaking with their adoption specialists, seeing their information packet and seeing their adoptive parents that were available. I immediately decided this was the right thing to do after seeing all those happy couples just wanting to be blessed with a baby.
At first it was a little hard to deal with the thought of giving my child up, but then I saw them: the perfect family for my daughter. I sent in my information and received a call shortly after doing so. I was told that I could have a conference call with the family if I chose to. So, the day we were to have the call, I counted down the hours until the phone rang. On the other end was the couple that was going to adopt my child. We immediately clicked and talked like we had known each other forever. It was wonderful, and it eased my fears so much. After that, and up to the point of the labor and delivery, my adoption specialist called and checked up on me and updated me frequently. She was wonderful, made everything go smoothly and answered all the questions I needed answered.
Well, the time came when I was supposed to have my baby, and I was so scared but so ready at the same time. I chose to have the adoptive parents with me in the delivery room, so I called my adoption specialist, and she immediately called them. They flew down and were there with me shortly after. They stayed with me throughout the whole labor and got to see the baby born.
The whole time I was in the hospital they visited me and brought me food and we just talked the whole time. It was so helpful to know my child was going to be raised by these wonderful, loving people. I even went down to the nursery and watched them feed her and change her diaper. I just sat there and watched by my choice. It amazed me to see how much they already loved her.
Then came the hardest part; it was time to sign the adoption papers. The night before, I cried and cried and didn’t get any sleep. That morning, the adoptive parents came by my room and made me feel so much better. They even said they wished they could adopt me also. After they left, I had the people from the nursery bring the baby up to my room so I could say goodbye to her. They left me alone with her, and I held her and fed her and took pictures of her. I talked to her and told her why I was doing this. I called the nursery to come get her, and it broke me to pieces to give her my last kiss. I signed the adoption papers, said goodbye to the parents, who were in tears, too, and left the hospital. The first week was a little hard to get through, but my adoption specialist called to check on me and was there for me to talk with.
It has been a month, and there is no doubt in my mind that I did the right thing. Every once in a while I hit a bump and feel down, but I call my adoption specialist and she always helps me through. This choice was the hardest but best choice I will ever have to make. I know it was the most unselfish thing I could have done. I know my child will grow up in a stable, happy, two-parent home, and that is the most important thing to me. I keep a picture of my daughter and her adoptive parents on the dresser to remind me of this wonderful experience. It feels great to know that my child is blessing their lives and I had something to do with it. That is something I will never forget and will always cherish.
Ready to find out what adoption can do for you and your baby? Contact us today at 1-800-ADOPTION to get free information and support.
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