{"id":179,"date":"2005-04-28T17:00:58","date_gmt":"2005-04-29T00:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/x.jimanddoni.com\/?p=179"},"modified":"2005-04-28T17:03:48","modified_gmt":"2005-04-29T00:03:48","slug":"birthmom-buds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jimanddoni.com\/?p=179","title":{"rendered":"Birthmom Buds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When Ty was born, Coley Strickland (co-founder of Birthmom Buds) wrote a note of encouragement to me.  Our story caught Coley&#8217;s attention for two reasons.  First, Coley&#8217;s son Noah has epilepsy and cerebral palsy.  She understood all too well the impacts of prematurity and difficult births.  Second, Coley is a birthmother.  <\/p>\n<p>Coley, along with co-founder, Lani, created an online support group for birthmom&#8217;s a few years ago when they realized how few resources were available to birthmom&#8217;s.  &#8220;Birthmom Buds&#8221; was born out of their desire to give love, comfort, and encouragement to hurting and lonely birthmothers.<\/p>\n<p>If you know a birthmother that could use some tender love and care, please refer them to <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.birthmombuds.com\/\">birthmombuds.com<\/a><\/strong>. I believe that those of us who feel compelled to stand up for life, must also choose to be loving advocates for birthmother&#8217;s and look for opportunities to support them.<\/p>\n<p>Birthmom Buds serves the needs of more than just birthmothers.<\/p>\n<p><em>For birthmothers, Birthmom Buds offers:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>* A place to share her story &#8211; honestly<br \/>\n* A place to meet and connect with other birthmothers<br \/>\n* A place to read the writings of other birthmothers (example poetry) and submit her own contributions.<br \/>\n* A place to grieve and a place to heal<br \/>\n* Loving support from those who have gone the road ahead of them<br \/>\n* A Buddy System (matching birthmoms with another birthmother in her same state if possible)<br \/>\n* Hospital Experience Plans<\/p>\n<p>Birthmom buds also offers a weekly chat time, and a birthmother&#8217;s bible study.<\/p>\n<p><em>For POTENTIAL birthmothers&#8230;those contemplating adoption, Birthmom Buds offers:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>* A mentoring program to help potential birthmother&#8217;s as they decide upon the future of their child.  <\/p>\n<p><em>For Adoptive mothers, Birthmom Buds offers:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>*Advice on Dear Birthmom Letters<br \/>\n* Tips on writing letters, first meeting, first phone call<br \/>\n* Gift Ideas<br \/>\n* Birthmom Card Line<br \/>\n* Adoption Resource Links<\/p>\n<p><em>For anyone who feels committed to life and would like to support birthmothers:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>*Consider making a donation to Birthmom Buds for Birthmother care packages that are distributed to birthmothers 2 to 3 weeks after child has been placed for adoption.<\/p>\n<p>*An opportunity to see inside the heart of a birthmother &#8211; to hear her and understand her &#8211; and LOVE her. <\/p>\n<p>I am excitedly supportive of Coley and Lani&#8217;s ministry and thought this may be a good time to break my normal protocal and post an adverstisement!  Bookmark <a href=\"http:\/\/www.birthmombuds.com\/\">this link<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Ty was born, Coley Strickland (co-founder of Birthmom Buds) wrote a note of encouragement to me. Our story caught Coley&#8217;s attention for two reasons. First, Coley&#8217;s son Noah has epilepsy and cerebral palsy. She understood all too well the impacts of prematurity and difficult births. Second, Coley is a birthmother. 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