You decided that an open adoption was the best choice for you and your child. You looked at what seems like dozens of profiles, possibly met with a few prospective adoptive parents, and finally chose one that was the right family for your child. Once the adoptive family is chosen, many expectant parents wonder what the relationship will be like.
A Act of Love Adoptions is here to help you navigate the relationship with the adoptive family throughout your adoption journey. There are no rules or guidelines you must follow when it comes to the level of contact and involvement with the adoptive family. Your adoption specialist will assist you in developing an adoption plan that is right for you. You may want to have regular contact with the adoptive parents, through phone calls, emails, or even text messages. Some expectant parents want to include the adoptive parents in doctor’s appointments or birthing classes, such as Lamaze. You can also decide if you want the adoptive parents present at the hospital during the birth of your child. The important thing to remember is that you do not have to agree to anything you are not comfortable with. You adoption plan is not set in stone, and you can change it any time. You may find you want more or less contact with the adoptive family as your progress through your adoption journey.
Your adoption specialist will also help you determine what kind of contact, if any, you will have with your child after placement. Some open adoptions only involve letters and pictures until your child turns 18, while others involve regular contact through Skype or in person visits. Your adoption specialist will assist both you and the adoptive family design a plan that fits everyone’s needs.
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Word from a Birth Mom;
It’s been 7 years since I placed my baby for adoption. I thank you so much for the awesome support. I had a hard time at first meeting the adoptive parents at first. I didn’t want to change my mind. I knew this is what was best for my baby. I kept in contact with them throughout the years. This weekend they came to my hometown and I was able to meet them They are awesome. I couldn’t have picked better parents then I did. My baby is blessed to have them. My heart feels eased now that I was able to hug them and thank them for all they do. I thank A act of love for helping me find them. So happy