HELLO. Hey there, expectant mom (or dad). My name is Caroline, and I am a birth mother. I was in your shoes almost a decade ago, Googling “giving the baby up for adoption .” Just like you. Hello! It’s nice to meet you. I’m going to tell you congratulations! Whether or not you are excited about this pregnancy, congratulations! Whatever you decide: congratulations! If no one knows yet, if everyone knows…whatever your circumstance is, I’m so proud of you for considering all of your options for your child. Whatever you end up deciding, I will respect your decision. I will respect the decision that you made the BEST CHOICE for yourself and your child that you could at this point in your life. I remember feeling SO scared. I remember feeling SO unprepared. I remember just…the OVERWHELMINGNESS OF IT ALL. I. GET. IT. SELF TALK IS A (insert inappropriate swear word here) This was NOT in the plan. My parents will disown me. There are tons ...
...of a greater appreciation of self and the world around me