by Heather Featherston | Nov 21, 2022 | Adoption for my child, Unplanned Pregnancy
Lots of us have been there: standing in line to pay for a pregnancy test. It doesn’t matter if the test is for a friend or a “friend,” it’s as if you can feel the panic in the air. If you’ve just gotten a positive pregnancy test, you might be...
by Mardie Caldwell, C.O.A.P. | Sep 12, 2022 | Pregnancy, Unplanned Pregnancy
Breaking the news about your unexpected pregnancy to your parents is a tough conversation. It might be a discussion you never thought you’d have. So you may be feeling anxious and worried about their reaction. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula for...
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...