Why?
I am at a loss for words right now due to a situation that is going on in my family. I have a cousin who now has had 2 failed adoptions! And I don't just mean they got chosen and then nothing happened. The first time they had the cutest baby boy for 5 months and then he got taken away because the birth father had decided that he wanted to keep the baby. After 5 months! I can't even imagine. My cousin and her husband are really strong people to have gone through this. Then a few months ago they got picked to get another child. A little girl! About a month ago they weren't sure if the birth father would sign the papers for the adoption. They didn't want what happened before to happen again, who would? Well, it was a miracle, the birth father signed the papers the day before the baby was going to be born!! So, they flew out the day she was born. Now, in that state, they have 48 hours to change their mind and take away their signature. The birth mother has always thought that this wasn't her child, and has felt very strongly about the adoption. My cousin and her husband met their new baby girl, gave her a name, and were the primary care takers at the hospital. They were the ones who stayed with her all night, fed her, changed her, etc. They even met the birth father and he said he felt good about the adoption. I'm not entirely sure, but I believe either a family member of the birth father and/or a friend convinced him to take his signature off the papers!!!!! My heart breaks for my cousin! They wanted to make sure that they wouldn't have the same thing happen. And it did! I don't care if you had the baby 5 months, or 2 days...you get attached. And now they have to leave and go home without a baby!!! And what makes this so frustrating is that from what I understand the birth father would never be granted custody. He probably wouldn't even have the right to visits unless they were supervised by a third party!!! I don't know all the details, but from what I have heard he isn't the greatest person ever. So, why did he take his signature off the papers?!? We are all so sad for my cousin! I have never had trouble having kids, but I have heard the stories from my mom and how hard it is to see everyone around you having kids and not you! I just want my cousin to know that I'm thinking and praying for her and this little girl! And if you hear of anyone who is considering giving a baby up for adoption, I know of a great little family who would love another addition into their family! I know that the Lord has a plan for everyone, I just don't understand why they have had to go though this 2 times!!!! My prayers are with her family, and that is all we can do now.

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That is heartbreaking! I'm so sorry, I couldn't imagine. Well I actually tried to imagine while reading her story and started to tear up.
The same thing happened the second time, that's just insane, how do you do that to someone? Your cousins have got to be some strong people.
Oh gosh. I hadn't even heard yet. :(
it is such a sad situations..i know they will become stronger but so hard to go though it. I just pray and hope that some good news will come to there family real soon!
I don't understand it either! I wish they could see what great parents they are.
Wow Kelly, I'm so sorry for your cousin. The same thing just happened to my friend two weeks ago -- the birth mother was all aboard from the get-go (and father not in picture), even had my friend in the room for the labour and birth. My friend breastfed (she had been undergoing induced lactation since September for this) the baby exclusively, they named the baby, gave her a father's blessing, and right before they left the hospital three days later the birth mother suddenly decided to regain custody and backed out of the whole thing. My friends are devastated.
I cried harder for their loss than I did about Paul losing his job!
That is such a sad story! Best of luck to your cousin! We'll keep our ears open for any possible connections. Did you know that Casey Anthony wanted to place her baby (Caley) for adoption, but her parents stopped her? She could be alive and happy right now with a good family. It is so sad when these adoptions aren't allowed to go through, and to give these children a beautiful life.
Kelly,
I am so sorry... our prayers are with her and your family. I can't imagine that happening once.. let alone twice! That just makes me so sad! I agree with the post above, they are some very strong people!
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