Planning for adoption
Planning for adoption
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You Don’t Have to Be Martha Stewart for an Adoption Home Study
In Fact, It’s Better If You’re Not You want to adopt a child, but you’re concerned about the home study. That’s normal. Most people worry that they’re being judged. You know the caseworker is coming to visit, and you wonder whether you should make muffins, create crafty placemats or dust the blinds. But in reality,…
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The truth about unplanned pregnancy: There are no easy answers
Unplanned pregnancy is never easy Does it seem like friends, family and even complete strangers bombard you with information and opinions when you have an unplanned pregnancy? They forget that it’s YOUR decision and that YOU have to live with the consequences. You might feel uncertain about how to deal with your situation – and…
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Honor Thy Birthfather
I have always loved being a dad. My 2 oldest children have been the light of my life. When I found out that my girlfriend was pregnant I was overjoyed. We were making plans and life was going well for us at the time. We made the decision to move up north when I received…
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Honor Thy Father
In this month dedicated to fathers, let us stop the rushing of our chaotic lives to celebrate the one gentleman who helped bring you into this life. He was the first man in your life and his role as your father played a significant role in your healthy development. He is the person that gave…
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Finding your future
5 factors to consider when learning how to give a baby up for adoption You’re pregnant. That’s the last thing you wanted to hear. What are you going to do now? You need to talk with someone who will not pass judgment or make you feel guilty about not being excited about the news. You…
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Having A Pro-adoption Stance With Birth Parents
Often times when a woman is facing an unplanned pregnancy she may wonder what the best option for her is. Should she keep the baby or consider adoption? Each pregnancy is different and there is no one answer that will fit every woman’s situation. Being pro-adoption means that you believe in working toward an accurate…
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10 Questions to Consider if You Plan on Keeping the Baby after an Unexpected Pregnancy
What to do? What to do? The question echoes in your head. Women with an unexpected pregnancy often feel anxious, afraid and indecisive. You are facing one of the biggest decisions of your life and of your child’s life. You are not alone. Many women in your situation have been confronted with the same emotions.…