The Juno Approach

Some of you may know that one of my part time jobs as a stay at home mom is finding babies. Yes, it sounds strange. I too thought so when I was asked by one of my old sales reps from Bard in January to help her and her husband place classified ads in newspapers across the US in hope of adopting a baby. I like to call it the Juno approach. If you have seen that movie, Juno finds adoptive parents for her unborn child through the Pennysaver. Seems strange, but tons of couples are placing these ads across the US. They are required to take proper adoption classes and have attorney representation, but supposedly the process is easier than going through an agency.

Back in June, my friend was contacted by a birth mother in Utah. She had gotten calls from other mothers, but nothing had panned out. She was a single mother already and knew she could not provide the best life for another child. She responded to the ad and kept in contact on a weekly basis. They eventually met, saw an ultrasound and were anxiously awaiting the birth of a baby that they had longed for, but could not have on their own. Although everything seemed to be going according to plan, you never know if a birth mother will change their mind once the baby is born.

I received a text from my friend in the middle of the night on October 11th announcing the birth of her new baby girl, Logan Julia. I am so thankful that I was sought out to help her and her husband adopt a baby even if it was through a newspaper ad. To be included in this journey and to witness their elation is a true blessing!

I am now searching for another baby. My friend had joined a support group and passed along my information to other couples, one whom contacted me on Caleb's birthday to help out as well.

Each day I am thankful for Caleb and the true miracle God has given me. My hope now is for my new couple to experience the same blessing!