[Southernroots]

Please go back and read my first post. I told this young lady that I thought her decision - given all that she told us - probably is a wise choice.

I said that in general placing a child is not always an act that should be praised - in this instance I think it was perhaps.

Believe me, I am quite aware of the real world - and know that there are instance when placing a child for adoption may be necessary. However, I think placing a child for adoption should be a last resort. From my perspective as a birth mom, I imagine that I would most likely view adoption as necessary or the best option in fewer situations than you might. We have had different life experiences and consequently it is likely we have different opinions.

I am glad that you do agree that keeping a mother and baby together is the ideal situation though.
I think she is brave too and sounds to be handling her situation well.