Birth mother Anna was an outstanding young woman. She came from a stable family situation, and lived on her own. She was working and going to school, hoping to finish college and become a teacher. She had a steady boyfriend, Ben. They had a great relationship and were planning a great life together. Anna found out she was pregnant. This was very unexpected and upsetting to Anna. It would change her plans to finish school and have a successful career doing something she loved.

Anna and Ben took their time thinking through their options and talking to their families. Their families would support them in any way possible. Anna and Ben decided to start looking into adoption. They looked at many adoptive family profiles before they found one that struck them both. John and Susan were the perfect family for their baby. At this point, they knew that adoption was the right option for their baby boy.

Anna and Ben did a conference call with John and Susan, and there was an instant connection. John and Susan asked Anna if they could come about a week before her due date to spend some time with her. Anna loved the idea! She wanted Susan to go the last doctor visit with her, and be with her for delivery. These were things that Susan would never experience herself, and Anna wanted to give her the opportunity to know what it was like.

John and Susan made their travel plans, and the time soon came for them to travel to Utah from New Jersey. Susan went to the doctor with Anna, and Anna and Ben and John and Susan were able to spend time together. It was really important to Anna to have a connection with John and Susan, and really get to know them.

Anna went into labor during the night and John and Susan met them at the hospital. Delivery went well and a beautiful baby boy was born. Anna and Ben were able to spend the time in the hospital with the baby, as well as John and Susan. They were so touched to see this beautiful little family start to bond.

Completing the paperwork was hard for Anna and Ben. They were emotional, but they knew they were giving their son great opportunities in life. They placed their baby in John and Susan’s arms with much love.

Anna has continued on in college and is so grateful that she chose a wonderful family for her baby. Anna and Ben have continued their relationship with John and Susan through their correspondence. Adoption has been a beautiful experience for all of them.