I'm married and currently a stay at home mom with three children, and I'm also a birth mother. It was at the age of 16 that I found myself in a crisis pregnancy. I knew I wasn't ready to be a parent and I knew my parents were not ready to be parents again. At the time I never thought much about being pro-choice or pro-life. When I found out I was pregnant, I had a fear go through my body that is impossible to explain, but that fear sent me right into denial. Someone had told me that the only way out of this situation was to call the abortion clinic for a quick fix. I had thought, that had to be easier then telling my parents, but I thank God that I didn’t go through with it. I decided to deal with my situation head on, and place my child in an independent adoption. I’m now very much pro-life, and know that only God should make the decision on whether or not a baby lives or dies, not man.

I know what it is like to be pregnant in high school, scared, and feel you have know one to talk to. I waited until after I placed my child to seek counseling, and I wish now I would have had someone to talk to during my pregnancy, and after the adoption, who knew first hand what it was like to place a child. If there is anyone out they’re who might be considering placing their child for adoption, and needs someone for a support system, please feel free to contact me. You would be surprised, are stories are all pretty much the same, just different circumstances.

*Some people only dream of Angels, I held one in my arms.