by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Apr 15, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
A Letter from a Biological Sibling: For Birth Mothers Placing Multiple Children for Adoption Hi, Baby Sister! I am your big sister. My mom and dad say that you are going to be born soon, and I am so excited! You’re not growing inside mommy’s tummy, though. You are... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Apr 13, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
Letter from a Birth Mother: Choosing a Closed Adoption Dear Baby, Choosing to place you for adoption was one of the hardest things I have ever done. However, I wanted to have a future brighter than the one I could provide. Choosing a closed adoption was even harder,... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Apr 1, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
Henry’s Adoption Story and Open Adoption Henry is six years old and loves dinosaurs and tractors. He knows that he was adopted, but doesn’t fully understand what that means yet. All he knows is that he grew in Mama Lucy’s belly, but she chose his mommy and daddy to... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 30, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
A Father’s Thoughts: A Letter from a Birth Father Dear Baby, It was very hard for me to admit that I could not provide you with what you needed to thrive when you were born, even though your mother and I were no longer together. Therefore, agreeing to place you for... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 23, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
What You Need to Know about Choosing to Place Your Baby for Adoption in Oklahoma As a birth mother, choosing to place your baby for adoption is one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. When you begin your adoption journey, you are embarking on a journey of... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 18, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
What You Need to Know about Adoption: Home Study Basics in Oklahoma Whether you are a birth mother or prospective adoptive parent, choosing to start your adoption journey is an intimidating decision to make. There seems to be so much information to learn and so much... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 16, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
In Your Corner: What You Need to Know about Your Adoption Caseworker The Adoption Process is Emotional So, you have finally decided that placing your baby for adoption is the best choice for your situation. Perhaps it feels as if a huge weight has been lifted off your... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 11, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
Where are They Now: An Adoptee’s Story – Maria Maria’s Adoption Story Ever since she was little, Maria has always known that she was adopted. Her adoptive parents told her her adoption story from the very beginning. Her adoptive parents already had two children...
by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 9, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
Adoption Influencer – Meet Ligia Cushman About Ligia Cushman Writer and speaker, Ligia Cushman, has both a professional and personal connection to adoption and approaches everything she does with a passion. Cushman has over 17 years of experience in the... by Adoption Choices of Oklahoma | Mar 4, 2021 | birth mother, Blog
To My Baby’s Adoptive Family: A Letter from a Birth Mother To my baby’s adoptive family, Thank you for being willing to care for my child. Please love and protect them as if they are your own child. This was not an easy decision for me to make. I am trusting you...