Help, I’m Pregnant, I Already Have Kids, Can I Give A Baby Up For Adoption in Texas?

Raising one child with another on the way? Are you able to raise your first child, but unsure if you are able to add another child to your hectic schedule? Adoption Choices of Texas is ready to stand by your side and support you through this time. If you are unable to raise your newest child, along with your other children, Adoption Choices of Texas can help you find the perfect family to raise your child when you are unable to.

Raising a child is an involved process that takes money, time, and effort you may not be able to do or maybe overwhelmed just thinking about it. If you are already raising a child, are at the end of your rope, and find yourself pregnant again, there is no shame in finding a family who can care for your next child when you are unable to.

Many women may be unable to raise all their children and might consider turning to adoption in Texas. It is unfortunate, but there are many reasons behind the need for mothers to turn to adoption, such as the mother’s mental or physical health, socioeconomic background, living situation, and lack of support. An adoption is often a necessary option for mothers who are already raising children and mothers who are pregnant with their first child. So long as all your children are cared for and safe, that is all that matters in the end.

If you need help with adoption now, you can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here.

What is an adoption plan and how do I make one?

If you have decided to give your next baby up for adoption, you should put together an adoption plan. This should include choosing an adoption center near you, such as our adoption agencies San Antonio or Austin. I recommend choosing Adoption Choices of Texas to be by your side as your chosen adoption center. Your chosen adoption agency should be ready to help you in anything you need, including financial assistance, medical aid, psychological aid, and support. You will then have the option and right to choose the family for your child to be raised by.

You should also make plans for the hospital stay. The hospital stay plans should include who will be with you in the delivery room. You should also decide if you will be spending time with the baby following your delivery, if you will want to hold the baby after the birth, and if you will be taking any pictures with the baby. Otherwise, you always have the option of handing the baby off to its adoptive family before or after you and the baby are released from the hospital. Keep in mind that if you are delivering your baby during the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital restrictions may impact how many people are allowed in the delivery room and are allowed to visit you and the baby.

Finally, you should decide on the type of adoption for your baby and the amount of contact you wish to have with the adoptive family and your child. Contact can range from none to visitations or letters, depending on your agreement with the adoptive family. This is something you should consider in choosing the adoptive family for your child.

How do I choose my child’s adoptive family?

As mentioned above, you can choose the family for your child to be raised by, and the amount of contact you wish to have with your child in the future. Either through the adoption agency or through online ads, you can look at prospective adoptive family profiles and decide on the family that is the right fit for you and your child. You are also able to narrow your choices in families down to the type of family you wish to raise your child. This could include choosing a family with a similar ethnic or religious background as you or a family with similar ideals and morals. You could even choose a family who is already raising children if you want your child to grow up with a big family.

How is an adoptive family checked out? What is a home study?

Every prospective family is interviewed several times by your caseworker through your adoptive agency. In addition, criminal background checks, financial checks, and safety checks on the homes of the prospective families are established to verify that all prospective adoptive families can support and care for their adoptive children.

What if I can’t afford my pregnancy?

If you are in need of any financial assistance with rent, utilities, medical bills, etc., your caseworker can help you to find funding for that. Your child’s adoptive family could also possibly give you aid through the facilitation of your adoption agency.

Unplanned Pregnancy: Giving A Baby Up For Adoption in Texas

The most important thing to remember is the choice you make is the right thing for you and your children. Adoption is not a shameful option, with the aid of Adoption Choices of Texas, you can find the perfect family to care for your children in your stead. There are many reasons birth mothers choose to give their baby up for adoption often worry it is wrong, but know that there is nothing wrong with it if it is the right choice for you and your family. Hopefully, this article shared some information you needed to know about adoption, especially if you choose to place one of your children up for adoption. Remember, you are a good parent, and you are doing what is best for all of your children.

As an expectant woman or birth parent, to learn more about adoption, contact Adoption Choices of Texas. You can call us at 945-444-0333, text us at 945-444-0333, or email us here. If you are hoping to adopt, please visit us here. We look forward to helping you through your adoption journey!

Meet the author: Carly is a recent graduate of Connecticut College with a dual degree in Psychology and Italian Studies. Graduating Cum Laude with honors in both Psychology and Italian departments, Carly has a background in gender-related research through the Connecticut College Psychology Department and Honors Theses Program. When not trying to figure out life or working, Carly is reading historical fiction novels or playing with her black cat, Isabelle.