Families waiting to adopt can sometimes feel overwhelmed with the adoption wait time. Our families offer their advice on how to combat the waiting period.
Inspirational Adoption Stories for Birth Parents
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Learn more about the selfless journey of adoption with three inspirational adoption stories from birth parents who have been in your shoes.
How Alex and Matt Knew American Adoptions Was their Path to Parenthood
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Alex and Matt adopted their son through American Adoptions in 2020. Now, adoptive mom Alex looks back on their adoption story and shares their experience with American Adoptions.

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Change of Plans: One Birth Mother’s Adoption and Reunion Story
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>It was the spring of 1986, and 18-year-old Marda had her life all mapped out. But then life happened, and those plans started to crumble.
‘We Wouldn’t Change a Thing’: Jill’s Christmas Adoption Story
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoptive mom Jill looks back on the Christmas that changed her family forever — when their daughter came early and they spent their holidays in the NICU with their newborn.
Love, Loss and Hope: Adoptive Mom Jen’s Story
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Adoptive mother Jen shares her story of love and loss — and how American Adoptions helped her husband become a dad before his tragic passing.
‘Meant to Be’: Lorri’s Adoption Story
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Lori Antosz Benson, birth mother, shares her adoption placement and reunion story.
‘Something I Am Proud Of’ — A Birth Mother’s Story
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>When birth mom Erika reached out to tell her story, we were honored to share it on our blog. With Mother’s Day still on our minds, we urge everyone to read her story.
3 Signs You Are Ready to Share Your Adoption Story
/?php if ( has_post_thumbnail() ) { the_post_thumbnail(); } ?>Your adoption story is powerful. It can be an inspiration for others and bring much-needed awareness to adoption. But, it’s also very personal. Are you ready to share your journey?