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Scott & Denise
We feel so blessed to have been matched with our birthmother through ParentProfiles. After only being with the site a week, we were contacted by our birthmother. A month later our daughter was born. She has been a wonderful addition to our family and we can't imagine not having her or her birthmother as a part of our family.
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Whether you are considering placing your child with an adoptive family or you are considering adopting, it isn't a decision to make lightly. It requires a lot of research and dedication to make an informed decision.
We are a loving, bi-racial couple who has experienced the joy of growing our family through adoption and would love to add another to our family. Thank you for taking the time to consider us for such a precious gift. Please contact us at 1-888-773-0523
As a potential birth parent, you may decide to place your child for different, varying reasons. Some experience an unplanned pregnancy while others just don't feel ready to parent and raise a child. And others may find themselves pregnant after rape or incest. Some don't feel mature enough or are not financially secure enough to have a child. Whichever situation you find yourself, remember that you do have options. And while you do have many options, you need to make the decision for yourself. Don't let family, friends, or even adoption professionals coerce you into a decision. The decision you make needs to be something with which you're comfortable and something you can live with for the remainder of your life.
You have three basic options if you're experiencing an unplanned pregnancy: adoption, abortion, or raising the child. Remember that you need to make this decision for yourself, your child, and with the help of your partner, depending on the specific situation.
When it comes to adoption, each state has its own set of laws and regulations. Make sure you study these and become familiar with these before you begin the process.
For starters, the discussion and topic of open adoption is important for both birth parents and adoptive parents to understand completely. Open adoption is when the contact is on-going. Usually both parties will visit each other and the adoptive parents will allow the birth parents to be involved in their child's life. A semi-open adoption usually consists of picture and letter updates being sent to the birth parents. Direct in-person interaction is less common with a semi-open adoption. Closed adoptions are where no contact or information is exchanged. One form of adoption is not better than another. It all depends on your specific situation and what you want and don't want with your adoption-centered relationships.
Remember that if you're the birth mother, the birth father has the same rights you do. Make sure you talk to him about your options. Discuss it together. Come to an agreement--one that is right for your situation. If speaking to the birthfather puts you or your child at risk, don't do it. Your personal safety is paramount. Protect yourself and protect your child.
While it is important to make this decision for yourself, it is important to listen to what your support system--your trusted friends and family members--has to say. This shows that you respect them, their opinions, and their support of your current situation. If you take the time and effort to listen to them, they will respect you enough to listen to you. They are there to help you and to support you. Let them be there for you.
Whether you're placing your child or considering adoption, you'll find this entire section helpful and informative. Take time to go through each relevant section to learn more about exploring adoption, and if adoption is the right option for you.
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