Meet Lydia:
I am 25 years old, from Whiteville, North Carolina. I’m currently attending
Coastal Carolina University planning to graduate in May 2008 with my degree in
Business Administration. My daughter’s name is Lauren Alexis and her adoption is
open. My hobbies are reading books, talking on the phone, playing on the
computer, watching television, going to movies, renting movies, and my #1
favorite is SHOPPING.

About Lydia's Adoption:

• Birthdad is not in the picture and denied all rights to Lauren.

•  My family and friends supported my decision whole heartedly and with much love. I chose adoption with help from family.

• I made the decision myself for the best interest of my daughter.  

• I went through Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. My social worker was absolutely wonderful and I love her very much.

• .I chose the adoptive parents very carefully through much prayer and
  consideration. I wanted the parents to be able to care, love and take care of
  my daughter well beyond the means that I could possibly give. When I saw their
  profile, I knew in my heart that they were the ones to raise Lauren.

•  I have I guess what you would call semi-open adoption because I only receive pictures
  and letters from the parents every few months. I don't get visitations or phone
  calls. It is okay for the time being I guess.

• I would not change my mind for adoption because I know that I chose the best
  option for my daughter.

• After the adoption was complete, I had so many feelings to sort through within
  the next two years. I was very angry, very sad, but also happy and excited.

•  I have dealt with the feelings through prayer and a therapist. I am still and
  probably always will be dealing with these feelings for the rest of my life.

• I have been in the adoption process for the past three years. Things are
  better now, but I still battle with up and down days often. You know wondering
  how she is doing, how smart she is, especially when will I be able to be
  reunited with her.

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