Follow a birthmom's journey
through the open adoption process with this pictorial essay:
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Paul holds his daughter Sierra. "Bringing Ardena into our lives and hearts has been an incredible, organic journey." |
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If it feels right, birthfamilies can visit the adoptive family after placement. Susie says, "Whenever we get together with Ardena, it's like a family get-together, but with a really close friend as well. It's very easy… we all really care about each other so we're catching up on each other's lives." |
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Out on a family stroll. "People ask me if it is hard to see Sierra now with her new family, and it's almost the opposite. It feels so good to see her and how happy she has made everyone. I can see now that Sierra has so much more than what I could have given her myself. I feel blessed to be a part in something that incredible," Ardena says. |
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Getting ready for a walk around town. "I know that Sierra will grow up knowing how much I love her. If I had any advice I could give a birthmother, it would be to gain as much knowledge as you can about adoption," says Ardena. |
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Family portrait. "We say lose the fear, open your hearts, and live with grace and gratitude. Not only will everything work out, but your life will be enriched in ways you've never imagined." |
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