Unexpected Pregnancy Choices in Illinois
There can be a numb, desperate feeling when you find out you are unexpectedly pregnant. After the numbness or denial wears off, you can feel overwhelmed. You have a lot of decisions to make.
You might be thinking:
• “What do I do now?”
• “Can I parent this child?”
• “What would be the best for this baby?“
• “What would be the best for me, my future, and the rest of my family?”
• “Who can I talk to without being judged?”
• “Is adoption something I should consider?”
If you answered yes to that last question, calling Heart to Heart Adoptions isn’t a commitment to place your baby. It’s just one more step to help you figure out what feels right.
Real Stories from Illinois
Brianna – Peoria, IL
Brianna was a college sophomore when she found out she was pregnant. “I cried in the parking lot,” she says. “I was scared to tell anyone.” After talking with the baby’s father, she realized he wasn’t going to be there for her.
Brianna knew she couldn’t raise the baby and still reach her goals. But she also loved the baby deeply and wanted to be a part of her life.
Michelle from Heart to Heart Adoptions helped Brianna find a local adoptive family. Brianna even invited them to her graduation. Now, they stay in touch. “It’s like we’re extended family,” she says.
And like many from Peoria, Brianna’s proud of her roots—from flat, wide-open farmland to cheering for the Chicago Bears every Sunday. She knew her baby would grow up with a strong sense of home.
Tiana – Carbondale, IL
Tiana already had two kids and was raising one of her partner’s. Another pregnancy? Not part of the plan. Money was tight, time was tighter, and she didn’t want any of her kids to feel left out.
Wendi picked up the phone at Heart to Heart. She listened without judgment. She’d helped other moms who were trying to balance multiple kids and still wanted to stay connected to the one they placed for adoption.
For Tiana, choosing open adoption brought peace. One baby placed, three raised, and a support system that worked.
Whether you’re in the bustling neighborhoods of Chicago or a quieter town down south, you’re not alone. The Windy City might be famous for deep-dish pizza and the Willis Tower, but the real strength of Illinois is its people—especially the women facing tough decisions with courage.
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Unexpected Pregnancy Choices in Illinois
– What do I do now?
– Who can I talk to without being judged?
– Is adoption something I should consider?
Is Adoption Right for Me? What Illinois Women Are Asking
– What if I change my mind?
– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?
– Can I get financial help?
Choosing an Adoptive Family in Illinois
– Can I Choose the Adoptive Parents?
-How Do I Find a Perfect Adoptive Family?
– What Kind of Relationship Can I Have with an Adoptive Family
How to Start the Adoption Process in Illinois
– First Steps in Adoption
– What do You Need as a Birth Mother in Illinois
– Your Adoption Plan in Illinois
What is Open Adoption in Illinois, and Is It Right for Me?
– Why Do Women Choose an Open Adoption
– Details About an Open Adoption
– Questions to Ask About Adoption
Adoption Support for Birth Mothers in Illinois
– What Kind of Financial Support Can I Get?
–Can I Get Counseling During the Adoption Process?
–-Is There House and Medical Support
