[73mach1]

Hi. I am even younger than you, only 20, and I just gave birth 7 weeks ago to a beautiful baby boy. I placed him with a foster family after he was born, until everything was straigthened out. I should have taken care of these things sooner, but for some reason I did not. Two weeks ago today, I placed him with a couple who have been trying for 15 years to have a child of their own. There were so many similarities between me and them that I knew they were the perfect couple for him. I do not have a job and I am by myself. There is no way that I could have cared for him the way he would have needed. But, the adoption is open. The couple have already sent me photos through e-mail. I am not saying this is the right thing for you, but it was in my case. I just thought that by my sharing my story, it may help make your decision a little easier. Although, this is not an easy decision to make. It is very permament and heart wrenching. I do not know if I will truly ever get over this, but it helps knowing he is with a family that loves him and can give him the life he deserves and needs.