Adoption Stories

Adoption stories from mothers who placed their baby for adoption. Learn more about adoption from the unique perspective of mothers who have lovingly chosen to create an adoption plan.

For 2 weeks I cried everywhere in the stores, in the car at home especially at night I always woke up to check on someone who was so many states away with her new mommy and daddy.

I contacted american adoptions and laurie walker was the first voice I heard to comfort me in my decisions she called me when I needed her was there when I cried and was also my backbone I owe everything to her she is a angel,

I found all your profiles fascinating and all the couples worthy. I would’ve placed my baby to any of them.

I really don't know where to start, my journey started a long time ago. I was a 17-year-old run away drop out. I eventually moved back home once I found out I was preganant. My home life was extremely disfuntional with no support. Not sure when I decided to place my son for adoption, or even how the thought entered my mind, but I knew I couldn't allow his life to be like mine.

In 1974, my brother and I were adopted by a couple who were unable to have children biologically.

I definitely was not ready to be a father; I had no idea how to take care of a child. From what the mother had told me, the adoptive family was very nice and would take great care of Ryan. I trusted her judgment and thought that this would be the best thing for us to do at this point in our lives.

My name is Shalanda and two years ago I contacted American Adoptions. I was 8 months pregnant and so scared..

First off I would like to introduce my self. My name is Lauren and I am a birthmother. My beautiful little girl was born on September 11 2006 at 8:35 in the morning. I first want to share a little about my pregnancy.

At first I wasn't sure if adoption was the right choice for me, but now that everything is said and done, I know in my heart it was for the best. In January of 2006, we found the perfect adoptive couple to raise our precious baby girl. We talked on the phone and finally met in person on March 4th when I gave birth. Everyday they came to see the baby and me.

I first became a mother at the age of 16. Since then, I have been on my own struggling to support a family. I finished high school, but college has been hard.