Having to give your daughter or son up for adoption is a very painful experience. But you are not alone in your emotional turmoil. A lot of birth mothers who have given up their children feel that same pain. How do they cope with it? By sharing their experiences through an adoption poem.

Crafting a life book may seem like a overwhelming task. If you aren't a particular crafty person or don't have much information about your child's life before he or she became a part of your life, it can be hard to figure out where to start.

Your child's adoption story can best be told through scrapbooking an amazing album that you can share with one another for many years, all the way to adulthood. As a new mom, however, good intentions are often put aside just trying to keep up with the daily tasks of parenthood. Our best keepsakes and photos end up stuffed into a closet, as we wait for the time in our lives when we will have enough of a chunk of hours to do the story for our child justice.

While you are waiting to adopt a child it seems the day will never arrive when the phone will ring with news of "You're having a baby!" Starting your adoption scrapbook album while still in the waiting phase can help can be a comfort. It will remind you that the day really will arrive when you will be a parent. Plus, it's a great way to learn how to journal what is important to you. Once the child arrives, you may be more likely to take the time to journal about events and emotions.

Providing love and security to a child is one of the most selfless acts that an adult can do. If you are considering adopting a child, it's important that you fully understand all of the legal and emotional implications. Adoption can be a lengthy and sometimes complicated process, but the benefits for you, and the child, are priceless.