Author Archives: Annie Larkin

Birthmother’s Day and Other Important Days

By Annie Larkin | Published May 4, 2011

Birthmother’s Day is the day before Mother’s Day. This year it’s on this Saturday, May 7, 2011. As a birthmother, anniversaries and special holidays related to your adoption may bring up feelings you had when you decided to place. And, it is important that you know you are not alone and that these feelings are [...]

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When am I no longer the legal parent of my child?

By Annie Larkin | Published June 28, 2010

We talk a lot about the emotions (happy and sad) that go into placing a child for adoption. For many the relinquishment is a bittersweet moment. It is the part of the legal process when birthparents relinquish their legal rights as parents to the adoptive parent(s) they chose. This process is emotional and birthparents will [...]

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How will I feel at the Hospital?

By Annie Larkin | Published June 7, 2010

Birthparents and adoptive parents experience many different feelings at the hospital. This time is hard, powerful, and often results in birthparents and adoptive parents reaching new heights in their relationship. Each person and each match is so unique it is usually hard to predict these feelings. The beauty of open adoption is that birthparents and [...]

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Am I going to regret a decision to place a child for adoption?

By Annie Larkin | Published May 26, 2010

When considering adoption, it is extremely important that you make the decision that is best for you and your child. The decision to place a child for adoption is one that most birthparents struggle with for months during the pregnancy. In addition to discussing your options with loved ones, talking to an adoption counselor is [...]

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