by Heather Featherston | May 16, 2022 | Adoption for my child, Unplanned Pregnancy
If you’ve just discovered you’re pregnant, you might be feeling shocked, confused, or scared. The situation might even feel unreal, leaving you thinking something like, “This can’t really be happening!” And you know you’ll have to...
by Heather Featherston | Mar 17, 2022 | Unplanned Pregnancy
Last week, on a cold day in Portland, Oregon, a woman gave birth on a city sidewalk and walked away, leaving her baby behind. Luckily, people nearby covered the baby and alerted the authorities. The baby and mother survived, but this story could have tragically ended...
by Heather Featherston | Mar 14, 2022 | Open adoption, Unplanned Pregnancy
Being a single parent is more than just a job. It is a major life situation that will dictate how and what you do for years and years. Throughout those years of raising a child alone, your patience, strength, and sanity will be tried to the limit at times. Choosing...
by Heather Featherston | Jan 31, 2022 | Adoption for my child, Unplanned Pregnancy
If you’re in an unexpected pregnancy, you may feel overwhelmed wondering what you should do. It’s a scary time, but you have options. Early on in your pregnancy, you have three options to choose from: End the pregnancy with an abortion Raise your baby...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Jan 17, 2022 | Adoption for my child, Unplanned Pregnancy
For some who are thinking about adopting a baby, there’s one thing holding them back: birth mothers. Just the very mention of the term “birth mother” can strike fear into the hearts of many adoptive-mothers-to-be. They may envision heartless...
by Heather Featherston | Dec 27, 2021 | Unplanned Pregnancy
“I’m 23 weeks along, and my baby’s father wants nothing to do with me and the baby. He told me he’d give me money to get an abortion when he found out I was expecting. Unfortunately, he recently blocked me on everything, so there’s no way...