What Should I Do if I’m Pregnant, But I’m Not Excited, is Adoption an Option for Me?
For some moms, finding out that they are pregnant is the best news of their lives. They have been waiting for this news in their lives for quite some time. They are so happy. Everyone in their family is overjoyed by the big news also. But for some mothers, this news can be devastating, and that’s okay. There’s nothing wrong with this because not all mothers come from the same walks of life. Not all babies are planned. Nor are all moms financially stable enough to raise a baby. There are many reasons besides these that can cause an unenthusiastic reaction to the news of a baby. Not everyone wants to keep a baby. But, if terminating your pregnancy or keeping the baby are not options for you. The adoption option is a great alternative to both of these choices. If you are not excited about this pregnancy and are looking for private adoption services.
You don’t need to look any further! Adoption Choices of Colorado is proud to provide our birth moms with a quality adoption process in Colorado. We can assist you with placing your baby with an adoptive family that will lovingly take care of it.
If you need adoption help now, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption Choices of Colorado.
Guilt Associated it with Choosing Adoption Options
You might have already tried all the different ways to feel something about this pregnancy. Any emotion at all. You probably searched on Google “ways to feel excited about the pregnancy.” But, nothing helped. You continued to feel absolutely no excitement for this pregnancy. This may have even caused you to feel a little guilty about your reaction. You may have questioned yourself, “well, aren’t all moms supposed to feel excited about the pregnancy?”
The answer is “no.” The guilt associated with adoption is actually more common than you might think. So, the guilt you are currently experiencing is normal. You might be feeling that way because you are a mom. Society is unfortunately set up in a way to portray that moms must keep their baby. But this is simply not true.
What is true, though, is that all moms want the best for their child. If the situation was any different, maybe you would have kept the baby. But, it is currently not up to par as you’d like it to be for your baby. You, as a mom, want to give your child the whole world. But, there are things in life that are currently stopping you from doing that. Private adoption services allow you to provide a loving family to your baby that can also give them the happiness they deserve.
Motherhood can no doubt take a toll on both mental and physical health. By choosing adoption, you are helping numerous lives. The adoptive parents will be forever grateful to you for the joy of their lives, their baby. And, your life will not be led in constant misery. If you don’t want the baby, there is absolutely no reason to feel guilt when you choose adoption as an option.
Think of it this way. If you happen to choose an open adoption, for example. Your baby will have three or four loving parents. The love will be doubled instead of having to be an active parent for the rest of your life. You can place your baby for adoption and be present in their lives on your own terms, especially because you are in control of your adoption plan. At Adoption Choices of Colorado, you will never be judged for considering adoption.
A Different Reason for Choosing Private Adoption Services
Maybe you are not feeling any emotions because of a more profound reason. If you are a survivor of sexual abuse or assault and this pregnancy has come as a result of that. Or the birth father is physically abusive. Your emotionless attitude is completely understandable. If your tender heart still wishes to continue this pregnancy. But, you do not want to keep the baby. The adoption option is the perfect scenario for you.
The baby won’t have to experience the harsh realities of your life. Nor will you have to constantly be reminded of your dark past in the face of your baby when you choose Adoption Choices of Colorado for your pregnant adoption process. Our caring adoption specialists work with you to create an adoption plan that you will be in control of. This allows you to place your baby with a loving adoptive family. A family that will welcome your baby with open arms and raise it like their own.
What is the Pregnant Adoption Process like?
You might think adoption is probably a long and strenuous process. It will take a really long time to go through with an adoption. It’ll be stressful, and you won’t be able to choose who your baby is even placed with.
But our adoption agency is here to debunk these thoughts for you. In just six easy steps, you’ll be able to place your baby up for adoption with Adoption Choices of Colorado. You, as a birth mother, are always our main focus. Our understanding staff always strives to make private adoption services more accessible for birth moms.
Step 1:
The adoption process begins when you contact our adoption agency. Whether it’s a simple question or you’d like to immediately get started on the adoption process. You can reach out to us to get started right away.
Step 2:
You are then required to make an appointment with one of our compassionate adoption specialists. At this appointment, you’ll be able to discuss your needs and requirements regarding the adoption. You will get started on some paperwork as well as begin developing your adoption plan.
Step 3:
The third step discusses your prenatal care and any financial assistance you’ll be needing. Such as medical expenses and/or rent.
Step 4:
At the same time, the fourth step is where you’ll get to choose the right adoptive family for your baby.
Step 5:
Once you have chosen the right adoptive family you will begin to build your birth and hospital plan. You can expect to tell your adoption specialist a few things. Like, who you would like to be present with you at the hospital and if you’d like visitors when you’re at the hospital.
Step 6:
The last step involves post-placement support. This means that we will be here for you even after you give birth. And even after your baby is placed for adoption.
We Are Here for Your Denver Adoption Option
Suppose you’re looking for adoption agencies in Colorado. You’ve found the best one! Our adoption agency strives to provide birth moms with a comfortable and rewarding adoption journey. We never judge birth moms for choosing the adoption option. If this pregnancy does not bring excitement for you due to any reason. Know that you have adoption options available to you.
But the process won’t begin until you make that call. We’re available for you 24/7 through text, phone, email, and even in person. So, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. Let’s get started on your adoption journey and bring excitement back into your life!
If you are facing an unplanned pregnancy and want to learn more about your adoption options, contact Adoption Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
Meet the author: Ifrah Mohammed. Pursuing a Communications-Journalism Bachelor’s degree at Siena College, she is an aspiring content writer. A hard-working daughter of immigrant parents, she was born and raised in Queens, NY, and has resided in Fort Worth, TX. Her passions include writing and traveling. Moving around has allowed her to gain valuable perspective. When she is not writing or traveling, she is baking or reading. She currently resides in
Schenectady, NY, a town 30 minutes away from Albany.
Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!