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February 1, 2012, 7:09 pm

Birthmoms look for families that are family oriented. Fishing and camping trips.... never missing a childs school functions.... putting the child first.. and most of all....Loving that child as your own....I hope this helps. I wouldnt stress too much over religion.

February 3, 2012, 11:22 am

Hi Ashley! I understand how hard this is. I was in a similar situation when I was 15 (I'm now 39) and I kept my daughter. I am now a Doula and would like to offer any support I can to you. A Doula is someone who can give you emotional and physical support during your pregnancy by helping you...

January 29, 2012, 5:50 pm

There is no reason to restart a "dead thread" since the OP no longer visits the site.

January 15, 2012, 12:52 pm

I'm not in the same situation that you are in, so I can't tell you exactly how you will feel afterwards. However, I didn't have a relationship with the babies dad and tried to have very little emotional connection to the baby that I considered someone elses baby from pretty much day one. Even...

January 7, 2012, 7:43 pm

im asking for advice on which i should go through..ive talked to both. Both have told me what wrong with the other im wondering from personal expierience...also am i putting this thread in the right place?:thanks:

January 5, 2012, 3:04 am

thank you for sharing with me. I know the birthparent forums can be slow, but I am hoping to get some help finding out information. I am in a position to have more choices than some. some expectant mothers do need help. some just need some help in figuring out what resources are available to...

December 30, 2011, 9:33 am

Hi! I am a mom who placed her 2nd child. My son was 4 when he was finally told about his sister. He was only 10 months when I placed her. I sat him down after someone slipped and said something to him. I told him in simple terms that a 4 year old could understand. He is now 25 years old and she is...

December 29, 2011, 10:16 pm

I was a single mom with two toddlers going through school and it can definitely be done, especially with two people working together. Don't forget you can get grants, loans and scholarships to help pay the bills, and with a dependent you'll be eligible for more. Another resource to look into...

December 28, 2011, 12:06 pm

I personally dont even know what i want to say or how to say it. Im on this site now looking for maybe a different agency? or maybe looking for the adoptive parents myself i have no clue really. My son was dopted to a wonderful couple in 2010. I adore them but dont want to go through the company i...

December 23, 2011, 7:22 am

It seem like it so hard to place or adopt older children domestically without going thru the foster system. Its so hard to find agencies that support this. I glad people are starting to enquire about this.:clap:

December 1, 2011, 9:56 am

Thanks Carmen!

November 28, 2011, 8:12 pm

we too are looking to adopt. Without a budget of 30,000.00 we are finding it harder and harder. We are becoming very disappointed, I would love any ideas or website suggestions as well. :thanks:

November 24, 2011, 5:15 pm

No matter what you choose - just make sure it's right for you. I always do the "rocking chair test" when you 80, sitting on your front porch, and rocking in you chair...how would you look back on each choice? Taking the time to invision yourself and how you'd be living with, and feeling about, each...

January 5, 2012, 4:04 am

hi we are melissa and hayden and we are a couple in our thirties eager to complete our family through the amazing gift that adoption can be. we would love to get to know you better and possibly be a good match for you and your situation. i look forward to hearing from you please feel free to email...

September 10, 2011, 4:03 pm

I am not a birthmother who placed, I chose to parent, and went on to adopt from foster care a few years later. But, I was the same age as the poster when I had my daughter, and had some of the same struggles. I don't think my insights should be disscounted just because I am not a birthmother. ...