Embracing open adoption was a very hard concept for me, at first. As a birth mother, I want to share my experience with open adoption and hopefully encourage future expectant/birth mothers to consider this route.
My name is Amanda and my daughter, Jacquelyn Nicole, was born in January, 2017. This was an unexpected pregnancy, and most definitely came at a challenging time in my life, as I was battling addiction and struggling to find stability. Through all of those challenges, my love for my baby girl led me to make the selfless decision of choosing adoption. Today, I want to share how my decision to choose an open adoption has brought immense joy and fulfillment to all parties involved in my adoption story.
During my adoption journey, I felt a divine presence guiding me every step of the way. From the moment I considered adoption to the final decision of choosing Jacquelyn's amazing adoptive parents, Bryan and Jayne, I knew I was making the right choice. It was a difficult decision, but I trusted my instincts and put my baby's future first. We all have a beautiful connection. The relationship between Bryan, Jayne, Jacquelyn, and myself is nothing short of wonderful. I never expected it to be as special as it is today. While I still have moments of self-doubt and wish I could have been stronger for my daughter, the love I have for her compelled me to make this difficult choice. As a mother, it was incredibly challenging to set aside my emotions and prioritize my baby's future; however, when you take the time to do your research on adoption and choose the right adoptive parents, you can rest assured that your child will have the best life possible.