Adoption Blog
“Should I Give My Baby Up For Adoption?”
"I'm 35 weeks along and I'm thinking about adoption, but I'm really on the fence. My Mom raised my brother and I all by herself, and I saw how hard that was. I love babies but I'm not ready to be a mom, so I'm wondering if I should give my baby up for adoption. Do I...
Adopting a Baby in Today’s World
What have you heard about how domestic adoption works nowadays? It's easy to get caught up in the opinions and comments of others who think they know what adopting a baby is like or how it should go. The truth is, adoption has changed a lot, even from just five...
What Should I Do If My Girlfriend is Choosing Adoption?
Here's a common question we get here at Lifetime Adoption Agency: "My girlfriend is pregnant, and wants to adopt out our baby. What can I do if my girlfriend is choosing adoption?" As the father of the baby, you have the right to get answers to your questions. You...
How To Decide How Much Future Contact is Best for You
You have lots of choices with open adoption, like being able to select the adoptive parents for your baby. Open adoption also means that you choose how often you'd like to stay in contact with them after the adoption happens, and how you'd like to receive updates as...
Access this Free Webinar & Learn How to Get Started With Adoption
What do you need help with to get started with adoption? What obstacles are in your way towards achieving your dreams of adopting? Maybe deep inside you answered: "I need clarity about the adoption process in general." "I wonder if open adoption would ever let us feel...
Outdoors Enthusiasts in Indiana Thrilled to Adopt Their First Child!
Outdoors Enthusiasts in Indiana Thrilled to Adopt Their First Child! from Lifetime Adoption on Vimeo.Myron and April are so excited to adopt their first child! They're looking forward to sharing their love for bicycle rides through the park, backyard barbecues with...
How to Fundraise and Save So That You Can Afford Adoption
Trying to afford adoption is a common worry among hopeful parents. There's the home study fee, adoption professional's fees, travel costs, and legal fees. And sometimes birth mother expenses. So what can you do? Today, we're giving you 5 useful and practical tips that...
“How can I be sure my baby will be safe with the adoptive couple?”
Question: "I'm 25 weeks pregnant, and I've been looking at the adoptive couples on your site. They all look super-friendly, and I like what they say about their parenting styles. But, how can I be sure my baby will be safe with the adoptive couple I pick?" Answer:...
How to Build a Relationship With Your Baby’s Birth Mom
“We've been chosen by a birth mom, who's due next month and is expecting a baby boy! How do we handle contact with the birth mom after we adopt? We'd like to begin a relationship with her once we bring our baby home, but how do we do this?” asks one of our adoptive...
“Open Adoption Was the Best Thing for My Son”
Birth mother Ashley shares why she chose open adoption "When I discovered I was pregnant, I was terrified and confused. I was a freshman in college. My boyfriend and I talked about our options. He knows I am pro-life, so he didn't even suggest abortion. We both agreed...