[Oceans]

Congrats!! - I really admire that you took the time to think thru this important decision. Enjoy !!!

[SuddenlySusan]

That's the best news I've heard all week! I'm glad that you took your time and put your heart into your decision. Families belong together -- and I'm so glad you decided to keep your family intact. Best wishes to you and your baby, and congratulations to your baby's grandparents, too! The next best thing to being a mom is being a grandma -- so happy for you and your family!

Peace,
Susan

[EZ2Luv]

What wonderful news to see when I signed on. You made my somewhat horrid day 100% better. Congrats on your decision.


EZ

[Rondidondi]

YAY!!!! Congrats to you!!!
I so happy you found that parenting was the right choice for you and your daughter.
((HUGS))

[MNhopemom]

Hi Noddy!

So happy to hear that you've been able to make a decision! Best wishes to you and little Jayde. You're going to be a great mum!

Take care and all the best,
MNhopeMom

[mylovebug]

HI guys this has been interesting to follow, and I am happy to hear that you followed your heart. I hope that you keep us updated and I hope that you enjoy motherhood and that your parents are the best grandparents to your daugher that they can be. Best wishes to you and your new family.

[thanksgivingmom]

Oh I'm so happy for you!!! Congrats on you and your wonderful new little family!!!

[pelzekk]

I was 27 when I decided to put my child up for adoption... I became pregnant from a guy I was dating... and he didn't want anything to do with me or the baby. This is hard in itself on a woman.. not to mention all the other stuff...
If I were you I would do some soul searching... and really think about what is best for the child... you have many options.. and you are right you are very young.. but that does not mean that you wouldn't be a good mother either. In my mind I collected all of the pro's and con's of giving my child up for adoption... and stepped away from my ego.. and also tried to put myself in the childs position.
Is this they way I would want to grow up?
Would I want a mother and a father to come home to?
Can I provide for my child the way my family provided for me?
Am I able to handle taking on that respondsibility myself?
Will I get support from my family??
How will I finish my career... to provide for child?
It is a lot about what you have and don't have... and what is best for the child after you weed through all of that stuff.
Did I make a good decision??
It has been over a year and a half... I have an open adoption, and I am able to see that my decision was the best decision I have ever made in my life. He is happy, he has a mom and a dad who loves him soooo much. He has a house to call home, a brother, and pets. What more could I ask for.

Hope this helps... and take care! The only person who can help you is you... you have to be able to live with your decision what ever it may be.... and if you need any help along the way... or questions - just ask!

[Scatterbrain]

Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl!! My only suggestion is -- You are going to get many different opinions here. I think you should find a really good adoption/parenting counselor. A good counselor will not try to push you towards adoption, but will let you explore your options and support the decision that you make no matter what that decision is. They can also provide resources if you choose to parent. Good luck to you and your beautiful baby!

[Scatterbrain]

Congratulations to you and your beautiful baby!! I guess I should have read down further in the thread before posting! I am glad to hear that you are at peace with your decision and I wish the best to you and to Jade!!

[taramayrn]

Congratulations!!

[rainmon]

very happy for your family....and so glad you have the family support you will need, and your baby will need, what a blessing that it is happening for you the way it should.