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.

It feels really good to tell you how much I love you.That is what made your adoption so special. I know now that Kim is the best mom you could ever have, and I needed that assurance to be able to surrender a precious little guy like you to her (and your father's) care.

I chose adoption because I couldn’t take care of another child financially, physically, or emotionally. A child is a lot of work especially if you are a single mother in a situation like I am.

I was sure that I could physically care for a child, but not mentally or financially. I knew that I couldn't keep my baby and abortion was just not an option for me.

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..