Adoption

Michelle's Story

"When I was eighteen years old, I was the mother of a beautiful two year-old and was living with my parents. It was quite a shock when I found out that I was pregnant again. I did not know what to do, and the father (no longer my boyfriend) left the state for a few months after I told him, leaving the decision up to me. I did not tell my parents, and close friends had only comfort to offer, but not advice.

"I thought an abortion was my only option, and I made an appointment and got the money together. Looking through the phonebook on the night before the abortion, I found Friends in Adoption. The next day, I decided to call and ask about the possibility of giving my baby up for an adoption. After talking on the phone, I met with a counselor in Providence and received profiles for possible adoptive parents in the mail the next week. I picked the couple that very night, and they have been the perfect parents for my baby, Jacob.

"The whole adoption was very open, and everyone was helpful every step of the way. The adoptive parents were there for the birth, and I keep in contact with them regularly. Even though I had thought carrying this child to delivery would be the toughest part of my crisis pregnancy, really, the hardest part was leaving the hospital without Jacob. I am so thankful for the family that God provided for Jacob, and I am so happy that 'Adoption' is right after 'Abortion' in the phone book!"

Adoption is often thought of as the last option. That's because most women do not realize that they can choose the adoptive family and keep in touch with their child. Adoption might be the option that is best for you. It gives you and your child a chance at a full and loving life. Woman to Woman Support Network can put you in contact with reputable adoption agencies in the area. They will help you to explore your adoption options, with no pressure from them to decide.

And, if you cannot decide whether or not to release your baby for adoption, you can always choose temporary foster care after your baby is born, to give you more time to decide.