I was a divorced single parent of two and on a very downward spiral when I got pregnant from a one-night stand with a guy much younger than me that did not want to help me raise this child. I was what you would consider old in the birth mom world; I was thirty-nine when I was placed in March of 2020. I contemplated abortion but knew I couldn't go through with it. I feel like I had wisdom from age and having two older kids and I knew firsthand how hard it is to raise children, even with a partner. I knew there was no way I could add another child to my life and raise him completely on my own while working full time with no family help.

My little guy just turned one and the parents and I have a great relationship with open adoption. This has been the hardest year of my life, but I never regret my decision because I know I can always be in his life. The family is local, and I even pumped milk for the first five months and delivered it to them! The family also has an adopted daughter so that is great for my son. I have visited every few months and they have always been so welcoming to me and my kids. We have had a few bumps in the road as we only met a week before he was born but we are all in it for the long haul. I am so fortunate that my kids and I will still be able to be in Isaac's life and watch him grow up!