[mommy2three]

Hi Cyndi -

I was adopted at birth by a wonderful two parent family. I'm thankful my bmom made the unshelfish decision to give me the best life possible. I know she had the love to give, but love is not enough!

I realize my bmom made the toughest decision of her life and I am soooooo grateful to her. I can't imagine how my life would have turned out if I was raised by an teen - married or not.

Your daughter is so young and has her entire life ahead of her. I really can't imagine a child raising a child. I feel for you as her mother and admire you for exploring the options.

I totally disagree with some of the postings. I would highly encourage her to go with adoption. I would go as far as having her meet with a few potential parents. Once she sees the people it might ease her mind and comfort her that there are good, loving people dying to have a child of their own. Her time will come to be a mother, but it's not now.

Have you been watching Dr. Phil? If not, I would try to get tapes of the "Dr. Phil" family. It is about a pregnant teen and her decisions. She did decide to keep the baby, but I think there are days she regrets it.

Hopefully this is helpful. If your daughter ever wants to talk directly with me, someone that has been through it, pm me back.

Good luck!