Part 1

7. What type of adoption did you choose and why? I chose an open adoption. I chose this…because I could not see myself placing my child and then not ever knowing or seeing her again. I did some research and found that open adoption is healthier for all involved.

8. How do you feel about adoption now? I am happy about my adoption right now. I am busy doing other things right now, and so... more

This week’s Birthmom of the Week is Amy M. Amy is originally from Oregon but is now residing in Arizona with her fiancée whom she will marry this May! Amy is a birthmom to K, a three year old, blonde haired, blue eyed cutie. Amy placed K in an open adoption that includes pictures, letters, and visits. K will be a flower girl in Amy's upcoming May wedding!

1. How old were you when you placed your child for adoption? I was 22, almost 23 years old.

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Continued from part 1 Rebecca officially became the single mother of two when her daughter, G. was born February 1st of 2006. Like any new mother of two, she has her struggles.

There are days that are extremely hard, especially since I went back to work. It's very tiring. I have so much joy in seeing my daughter grow though. She is such a little blessing; I couldn't imagine life without her now. I love to watch my son... more

Weekly, I interview different birthmothers for the Birthmom of the Week segment, but I also thought it would be interesting and helpful to interview someone who considered adoption but ultimately chose to parent.

I’d like you all to meet my friend Rebecca. Rebecca is a nurse residing in Canada and is the proud single Momma to two children, baby G. who is currently 13 months old and her son, B., who will be six years old next week.

Rebecca unexpectedly found herself pregnant.... more

This week’s birthmom of the week is Suzi T. Suzi hails from Iowa. She is the proud birthmomma to Jacob who was placed in a closed adoption twelve years ago.

1. How old were you when you placed your child for adoption? I was 16.

2. What circumstances led you to choose adoption? First of all, I was young. I knew that my baby deserved everything life had to offer and basically the only thing I could give to him was love.... more

This week’s Birthmom of the Week is Krissy. Krissy is from Washington state and is the birthmom to her daughter Rylee who is five years old and placed in an open adoption. Her daughter and family live about an hour and twenty minutes away so they are able to visit a good bit.

1. How old were you when you placed your child for adoption? I was 23.

2. What circumstances led you to choose adoption? I was not married; I had no father... more

This week's Birthmom of the Week is Tamara. Tamara placed her daughter, Hadlee, in an open adoption and receives pictures and updates and visits with her daughter and family when possible considering that they live on different sides of the US.

1. How old were you when you placed your child for adoption? I was 26 when I actually placed her

2. What circumstances led you to choose adoption? I was a divorced mother of... more

This weeks Birthmom of the Week is Jennifer D from California. Jennifer placed her daughter in what started out as a closed adoption (by her choice) and has now turned into a semi open adoption.

1. How old were you when you placed your child for adoption? I was 25.

2. What circumstances led you to choose adoption? Being recently diagnosed as bipolar, taking meds the whole time I was pregnant, not being financially, emotionally,... more

Continued from Part 1

6. Did you choose your child's adoptive parents and how did you choose them? Yes, we chose them. We looked at about 15 profiles of different couples, but I had a REALLY hard time choosing somebody from a piece of paper. I was in complete turmoil about the whole decision and thought we should just parent. Well, my son was in a "special baby" program through the adoption agency... more

I’m a day late (due to a bad stomach bug going around here in SC) on the Birthmom of the Week Feature this week. I’ve been getting a lot of comments and emails about it and apparently you guys are enjoying this new segment!

This week’s Birthmom of the Week is Shonna. Shonna is a rather new birthmom. Her son just turned six months old. Shonna and her baby’s birth dad are still together and both reside in Sunny California.This week’s Birthmom of the Week is Shonna. Shonna is... more