by Birth Mothers Choice | Mar 17, 2017 | Adoption Counseling
Every birthmother knows, and eventually is accustomed to, having tough conversations about family. Later you may be ready to have kids of your own, but the family dynamics you have to figure out can be…difficult, to say the least. If you’re a birthmother...
by Birth Mothers Choice | Jan 19, 2017 | Adoption Counseling
Do Birthmothers Get to Pick Their Baby’s Name? The expecting mother’s bookshelf likely has at least one “baby name book,” tucked away and highlighted with her favorite names for her child-to-be. Naming is ceremonial, and a great honor for the parent because it gives...
by Birth Mothers Choice | Jan 5, 2017 | Adoption Counseling
Talking to Your Parents About Adoption The time initially following when you find out you’re pregnant, there will be three questions that immediately hit you hard: 1) What do I do next? 2) What will happen when I tell the father? And 3) What will happen when I tell my...
by Birth Mothers Choice | Dec 16, 2016 | Adoption Counseling
The Day After Your Adoption After the birth, and after the new adoptive family has taken your baby home – when you’ve settled back into everyday life – you’ll have the feeling–the feeling that you’re missing something more than the life you carried...
by Birth Mothers Choice | Dec 6, 2016 | Adoption Counseling
Remembering the Milestones of Mother and Child When you were a child your parents celebrated every milestone growing up. They probably still have film of your first steps, keep pictures of your first birthday party, and remember exactly what happened on your first day...
by Birth Mothers Choice | Nov 23, 2016 | Adoption Counseling
Making the Right Decision with the Birth Father You just found out you’re pregnant. Like, today you found out you’re pregnant. You haven’t told anyone yet. But you’re dreading the reaction you might get from the first person to tell: the father. Hopefully he turns out...
