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| susan | Posted: Mar 22, 2005 01:13:39 PM
If you decide to give this child up for adoption (and please seek wise counsel before doing so), please know that there is no shame in giving an unwanted child up. Your child would be part of a greater plan and blessing to those of us who have been given the gift of infertility. To me, there is no greater love than sacrifical love!
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| Sara | Posted: Mar 20, 2005 02:13:31 PM
I have one child, and placed one for adoption w/ american adoptions a lil over a yr ago. I always wish that I could have kept him and im sure i always will, but I know that it was the best thing that could ever have happened to baby Noah, thats what really matters. Keeping in mind what strain it might put on your ENTIRE family in making the decision, whatever it may be. Anyone who wants to talk to someone that has placed a baby for adoption please feel free to email me, I love trying to help others by sharing, it helps me cope while also helping other girls that are in the same situation. Pntrgrl024@hotmail.com you can also read my story on american adopt.'s birthmother stories(Sara's Story)
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| Dawna Eriksson (adoptive parent in waiting) | Posted: Mar 08, 2005 11:50:39 AM
I just want to add a word of encouragement. Pregnancy in and of itself creates conflicting emotions. You are right about it being difficult to raise so many children at one time, but the human heart has enormous capacity to love and nurture. Follow your heart, sweet mom. If it is telling you that adoption would be a better choice for the little one you carry, please contact a counselor or pastor or physician. Just because you feel you might want to put the child up for adoption does NOT mean you don't love it with every fiber of your being. The people at American Adoptions are very kind and knowledgable; their services are free of charge to birthmothers. Bouncing your feelings and ideas off another person often makes reasoning clearer and decisions easier. Whatever you decide, just know your heart has room to love, even if letting go is the best way to express it. If you just need to talk or write, I would love to listen. Email me. Wishing you all the very best.
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| Patty & David (Adoptive family in waiting) | Posted: Mar 07, 2005 03:26:04 PM
If you want counseling regarding adoption, you can call american adoptions (or any other agency) that provides counseling to pregnant women. You can also speak to a priest or counselor at your church if you are seeking spiritual guidance.
Lastly, if you want some reassurance about your decision to place your child for adoption, you can read all the different profiles on the website and learn about the couples that would love nothing more than to raise a child and give them the love and family life that they deserve. If you do decide on adoption, hopefully the family you do choose will also provide you with a sense of peace regarding your decision.
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| Becky | Posted: Mar 06, 2005 06:18:37 PM
I have 3 beautiful girls, and I just found out I'm pregnant again. However, this time I'm really worried.
I don't know if I am able to handle another child. I'm terrified that I'm losing my mind! I am not looking forward to having this child, and I am actually considering putting it up for adoption. Perhaps I'm losing my mind! I really need help from someone, and I don't know who to turn to. I feel emotionally unstable and unable to cope with another baby! Can someone help me?
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