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My Daughter is Pregnant It is an emotional time when your son or daughter tells you about an unplanned pregnancy. You may be overwhelmed, shocked, saddened, and angry to learn you are going to be a Grandparent. This was supposed to be an exciting time in your life to share with friends and instead, the timing of this pregnancy is not such a happy event and your son or daughter’s decisions will now affect everyone in the family. If they choose adoption, a child will be raised in another family and there will be feelings of loss to come to terms with. |
We do know that open adoption—the opportunity to stay connected with a grandchild through email, photos and visits can reduce the feelings of loss. It is our hope you will fully participate as one of many loving grandparents in your grandchild’s life.
Here are some questions that you may be asking: How can you best support your daughter/son in considering adoption? What if you do not agree with your daughter’s/son’s plans? What is your role if an adoption plan is made? How does open adoption work? Will birth grandparents be included in the child’s life in the future? Beginnings can help grandparents with the decisions their daughter or son makes. Call us for more information on the process of private adoption. Roslyn's Story |
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