I need to reach out for prayers for our family. Our son and daughter-in-law are in the process of adopting a baby. They have him right now and they simply adore and love him, but the birth mom has the next 40 days to take him back, if she chooses. I don't want to minimize her difficult decision but please keep us in your prayers that they may be able to keep this precious little one. They will be devastated if they have to give him back. Forty days is a very long time. Thanks and hugs to all, Laura

Will keep them in my prayers.

Prayers are with you all I do hope it all works out.

Sending prayers for all concerned. I do hope it all works out in favor of your son and daughter in law. Hopefully the young mother will realize that they will give this child a loving stable home and leave the baby with them. Hugs, Mary

Dear Laura, I also pray that your son and daughter in law will be allowed to keep this precious little angel. Prayers also for the mother who is allowing her baby to be adopted. Love Chris

Dear Lord, Please allow this couple to become the forever parents of this little angel. Help his Birth Mother to remain calm and know that she is loved by You and doing the absolutely best thing she can for her little son. Amen. Prayers everyday for all involved. hugs

Praying this baby has found his home and family.

That is for sure a long time.. I pray for the best outcome for the child and that Gods helps everybody involved to make the best decision. Prayers and strength send to you all

My heart goes out to all...hope and prayers that everything works out for all of you...

It turns out every state is different - some are only a 72 hours wait - others are a week wait. But, 40 days wait seems so difficult. Please know that our hearts do go out to the young birth mother!! They plan to stay in touch with her for as long as she wants to. Hope that makes sense!

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by Patricia109 28 Oct 2015

Open adoption is the best for all concerned. Lets the child know it is loved and not abandoned. Lets the adoptive parents know that their child was loved and no worry about child "running off" to find their 'real' family when they become an adult. Lets the birth mother know her child is well cared for and she did a good thing.
Prayers for all concerned.
40 days is a good time frame, gives the birth mother time to change her mind half a dozen times before the final day. Just a worrying one for your family.

It almost feels like you should hold your breath. My prayers for this little angel to be put into the family whose heart holds him tight.

40 days.... prayers for all , hope the best decision for the baby will be made.....

Laura I'm with you. Prayers for God's will and what's best for this precious little one/Lillian

Prayers for your family & the baby. Prayers for the birth mother to make a wise decision for her child.

My heart goes out to you all. I am keeping my fingers crossed

Prayers for all concerned Laura, ~hugs~