This Mom Made An Emotional Video For The Child She Put Up For Adoption | Megyn Kelly TODAY 

I am a single father with 3 sons. Their mum walk away and leave them with me at 3, 4 and 6 yrs old. They are now 23, 24 and 26. I struggled emotionally, and financially to support them, but, thank God they're all working, and the last one is the 21- 30 road tennis king in my country. Giving them up for adoption would have been suicidal. I love my sons badly

i find it disrespectful that the lady interviewing hannah interrupted her and asked how her boyfriend died. i know she was probably curious but she could've at least waited until she was finished talking.

I can't imagine giving up the only part of what's left from the love of my life.

My 15 yr old gave birth to a daughter. We were in a position to help and ended up raising her. My daughter has been her mommy of the heart and that baby is 38 and has been the joy of our lives. I applaud all the love in Hannah’s decision and respect it. Btw, the father died in an accident when my granddaughter was 10 and had been in her life completely.

i thought it was very rude when she asked “how did he die” like?.. she could have been more respectful and said “may i ask how he passed?” or something along those lines.

I am adopted and grew up knowing my birth mother and I feel that I am better for it. I was far more well adjusted, and I didn't ever struggle with the feelings of not belonging. Tragically my birth mother was murdered shortly after I turned 10 years old. And there are no words to express how grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to know her. My adoptive family is the family that I was meant to belong to. My birth mother was the vessel to give me life. She loved me. I have never doubted that for a moment. And I loved her. I love her. That will never change. Even now, 31 years after her death I still love her and celebrate her. And I love my mom. So much. She loves me more than herself, just as my birth mother did. I know that because she allowed contact. It takes a very strong person to do that. I wish more adoptive families would choose open adoptions. It doesn't have to be like this familys situation. Mine certainly wasn't. My birth mother had to set up visits in advance and they always happened at my grandparents home. And visits didn't occur regularly. But they were enough.

I’m adopted. I don’t know you mom but I love you and hope to meet you one day. I thank you everyday for your decision.

as an adoptee, to hear these adoptive parents view and why they chose to do what they did (open adoption). that’s truly incredible and so heart warming. taking the kids into consideration

This is better than neglecting the child and bringing him up in unfair conditions just because you wanted to keep him. This is the most unselfish decision she can do

My husband and I adopted twice. I am unable to have children and we have a beautiful child from Korea and a handsome son from here in the states. We are so lucky and thankful for Mothers that allow us to love their children also. God bless you

I'm not judging anyone but if my son die and he had a child I would do my best to raise him with his mother

My boyfriend said abortion I’m now 31 weeks pregnant and he’s thanking me for not doing threw with it ( as a mother make your own decision don’t let anybody else make it for you 💯

This birth mother is amazing!! What a beautiful act of love to give her son what’s best in life. And the adoptive parents are also wonderful. You have to be very solid in yourself as a person and parent to offer that kind of close relationship with the biological mother!

I became pregnant at 17. The father didn't want the baby and wanted me to get an abortion. I chose LIFE though and I also chose to raise the child myself. It wasn't easy...but luckily, I had the support of my parents that helped me tremendously. Still, it was a HARD road and looking back now, I was literally just a baby myself still. But I knew there was NO way I could give my baby up for adoption. Don't get me wrong, adoption can be a BEAUTIFUL thing, but as a mommy myself...I just don't know HOW they do it. Granted, I wasn't' able to give my daughter EVERYTHING. She didn't have the perfect home, best clothes, or lavish vacations. But, she did have A TON of love and she never went without the things she needed. Today, she is a beautiful 23-year-old college student studying to become a teacher. I've asked her if she felt she would have had a better childhood living with TWO wealthier parents who could have given her "more" than I did. She looked at me like I was insane for asking such a thing and said she loved me and wouldn't change her life at all. She was happy, she was loved, no matter what, I ALWAYS found a way to take care of her and to get her what she needed. Again, not easy...but today, she is truly my BEST friend and I can't imagine it ever being different now. NO matter what a young mom chooses, it's not going to be an easy decision and there are going to be pros and cons to both. It's a very PERSONAL choice though and I applaud those strong mom's who choose adoption over abortion! Btw- Taggart is ADORABLE.

I have the upmost respect for Hannah and all the birth parents that make this heart-wrenching and life changing decision. It is not done lightly at all. I don't understand why people shame these families so much.

My GOD, that tore me apart. Especially the picture of Hannah and Emily crying together. I can't even pretend to understand how difficult that must have been for everyone involved. I'm so happy they went through with the open adoption.

Wow. I contemplated adoption, but once i got further along in my pregnancy and i felt those flutters and kicks, i realized that my baby was alive and this was all seeming real to me! I fell in love with my daughter! And i could never give her away.

The birth mom is very "brave" not a lot of us can do this. So very hard. I pray that the birth mom can move on and create a life of her own.

Losing his dad, I can't believe that she's strong enough to give him up for adoption!

I am a birth mother and placed my daughter up for adoption back on August 1, 2013. Watching this video brought me back to the day I delivered my daughter and only having 48 hours with your baby. I felt every second of this video as if I was reliving my own moments with my daughter. I've never cried so hard in my life than when I had to hand her over. 💔

The birth mother is very young. People change so much by the time they are 25. I think this situation is going to become difficult for her as she gets older especially when she does settle down and has more kids.

When Tag said, "HIII!" to the audience. That was the cutest thing I've ever seen.

I was adopted at age 2. I love that you made a video. It is so heartwarming. Being adopted you really don't know where you belong. I have traits like my biological family and you bring on traits from the family that adopted you. It is a hard road to be on. I never bounded with my adoptive mother. You are a beautiful strong women!

I'm confused why she released the video publicly? Wasn't this perhaps a video she made to pass onto him when he gets older or a personal thing.

As the daughter of a single dad I am blessed that he sacrificed the best years of his life for me. I am thankful for him everyday.

Wow! That baby's biological mothers facial expression when the adoptive mother said he calls her Auntie Hannah! She had that whatever look on her face!

I was adopted when I was 3 years old .. I now have a 15 month old baby girl of my own and have an enormous bond with her to which I can’t imagine being with her until she’s 3 years old then saying to myself ok I can’t do this anymore.. got to give her up for adoption... sucks but some people really can’t handle being a parent .... they all have a reason

My son will ALWAYS know how loved he is! He is so amazing. I gave him life she gave him a life.

Oh my goodness these people are amazing! The emotional welfare of the children comes first. You don’t see a whole lot of that these days. I hope they’re all doing well ❤️❤️❤️

He's not an ad on Craigslist. She didn't put him up for adoption, she placed him with his parents. We need to get rid of terms like "put up" or "gave up". It's PLACED.

I have a friend who had an open adoption with her son many years ago and she’s still part of his and his family’s life today.

What a wonderful, unselfish gift you gave your baby as well as the family that adopted him! I am proud of you, someone I don’t even know, but you chose life! Thank you! Your baby deserved that.♥️

Giving a child up for adoption is the most wonderful gift one person can give to another. When they realize they couldn’t care for a child the way a child needs takes a huge amount of self reflection. I don’t think they should be criticized.

I would have given him to the fathers parents. Thats all they have left of their son.

I can't believe how many are suggesting that Hannah was upset with Emily when Emily answered the question of, "What will Tag call Hannah?" Emily mentioned a couple of suggestions, and as her sentence was trailing off she said "whatever", as in whatever he's comfortable with. In finishing that thought (or sentence), Hannah said with a smile, "Whoever", in agreement with Emily. For those trying to throw shade or create drama where there isn't any, go back and watch it again. Hannah was not annoyed or irritated! These woman are both more mature than most of those who have commented!

This lady is amazing! She did the right thing and I’m glad that she and the baby are doing well

When I was 19 I was talking to a girl for about a month before we met up properly and got together. Abit of a crazy story but she was actually pregnant, but during the time I was with her you couldn't really tell until she was roughly 7 months gone. Some say I was stupid but I decided to stay in the relationship and see her around 2-3 days a week. I practically brought her daughter up for two and a half years before the relationship ended and she prevented me from seeing the child. I can tell you from that experience that the love you have for the child is absolutely ridiculous. You expect to be distant from the child but you end up seeing them as your own. It tore me apart when I couldn't see her anymore, fast forward a little under 2 years and I know have a daughter of my own who is absolutely precious to me.

What beautiful, amazing people! The birth mom and adoptive parents. As an adoptee myself, I wish more people would be open to this and maybe more are. I just know how much more emotional pain I’ve suffered through my life because of all the secrets and my natural questions being pushed aside and never answered. It’s been excruciatingly painful for me. I applaud this wonderful story and all involved❤️

So happy this child has so much love all around and support from everyone.

umm anyone else think the death of the father sounds strange

PLEASE GO WATCH HER UPDATE VIDEO!!!! she talks about the adoption and how it was EXTREMELY HARD FOR HER! the baby is almost 3 year old now. The adoptive parents have an extremely OPEN relationship with all three of their birth mothers!!!! She actually babysat all three of the boys on multiple occasions, she visits her son OFTEN. She considered them all to be her family. The updated video is on the birth mothers channel which is Hannah Mongie!!!!

This is an amazing story I hope other adoptive Mothers see this and apply it in their own lives.. The more family a baby has to love it the happier it will be.

Gosh, the adoptive parents are truly amazing! They even kept the name the birth Mum gave him, they must be very secure in allowing an open adoption. I am adopted and do not feel easy about open adoptions. Personally I think it could cause confusion and insecurities. My only curiosity with my birth family is who did I look like, nothing else. I am a qualified nurse, married with four children (now adults) and couldn’t have done it without my parents support and love and cannot see the benefit in knowing the birth family.

she's GORGEOUS and I'm so happy for her that she's still in her son's life

I never have been in that situation but I don’t think I could ever do that. Props to her!

WOW 😮. I was adopted in 1968. Ohhh how I wish this was a concept back then !!!! I absolutely applaud BOTH mothers ! What tremendous love and strength you both have that of course can ONLY be God given ! ❤️🙏🌹💞

My son just passed December 7 2019 and he left behind two sons and 1 daughter and a daughter on the way we are here to support her emotionally and financially this is the last link to my son and I will give my grandbabies they love that there dad would of gave them and to make sure to let them know that there father loved them dearly

My daughter did just this. She made a beautiful video for her sweet girl and it was the hardest thing to watch her do this. But, she did what was best for her child and i couldnt be more proud of her for that. Its an open adoption and our sweet Shiloh Grace has two families that absolutely love and adore her! Shiloh turns 5 years old this March and its been a blessed 5 years!

All these comments about "better with Birth Mom", as if DNA has anything to do with being "better". In my humble opinion, there are far too many people out there who should keep their DNA to themselves...

I feel bad for the grandparents on the dad's side. They lost their child and then they lost the last piece of him that was left. That's heartbreaking. Glad the child has a loving family with great parents.

She is strong, I could not have let go of the last piece of my baby's father. So selfless, so much love. God bless you & your very special family. 💙 btw I was adopted when I was 9 years old, I wish my birth mom would have been as selfless as you so I could have had at least a decent childhood not filled with abuse. NOT SAYING THAT SHE WOULD HAVE ABUSED HER CHILD, WANNA MAKE THAT CLEAR.

I can sense trouble ahead with the open adoption. When Tag arrives, Hannah is trying so hard for him to come to her. If she was truly alright with the situation she would respectfully restrain herself and allow the parents to be the main focus for the baby. It's obvious she made a naive decision, thinking it's the "right thing to do". Had she waited to make that decision until he was born, things would have turned out differently, but at that point she was also committed. And while you can "fall in love" with people at first, before long their flaws start to annoy you. So I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of situations come up where the parents want to handle things one way and Hannah wants them done differently for her son.

Oh, my goodness! To have a child so young. Nobody at that age is even remotely close to knowing how to give their child everything he or she needs. It is not wrong to give up your son or daughter for a chance at a better life. I can’t even begin to imagine just how extremely difficult that would be! This little boy is so precious and blessed to be surrounded by so many beautiful people who absolutely have his best interests at heart! 💞 The obvious love for him is beyond amazing! When he gets older, he’ll learn exactly how things came about so that he could be well cared for. Teenage life is hard enough without the added stress of trying to grow up quickly without having the patience, skills, and resources necessary to properly parent a child at that difficult time! Hormones are changing, the teen themself is growing up (usually Dads aren’t supportive of the Mothers at that age). Decision making is complicated because now not only does the Mother have to make well informed choices for her that are going to work, she also has to consider the child’s well being mentally, emotionally, & physically as she herself grows into adulthood & has more responsibilities thrust on her. Going through school, graduating, getting a job, caring for your own living quarters, paying rent, buying groceries, preparing meals, taking care of yourself, training your child. It’s more involved than anything a teenager would imagine! That’s why teens weren’t meant to have kids. Bravo to her though, she made the right choice! I can’t even begin to imagine how much courage that took! 👏👏

I was adopted and it was a closed adoption, i seriously love what this family has done for the kids. ❤

Thank you Hannah 💕 Thank you for giving birth to your baby, for respecting his life. Thank you for the happiness you brought to a loving family who received him. You were brave, knowing people would judge you for your decision, but followed through with it. God bless you, the baby and the adoptive family. 💕

I believe Hannah wants her child back. You saw how she looked when the adoptive mom said he calls her aunt. Look at her facial expression when Tag comes out. Notice how Megan didn’t ask her how she feels about her decision now.

I am really happy that she is still apart of his life

Such a beautiful blended family. They are amazing people all of them.

I will never give up my children no matter what situation i have...

What a wonderful arrangement! This is definitely best for the child.

I could never give up my baby for adoption. If I’m giving birth, I’m keeping the baby and no one is taking it from me including its father.

Truly unconditional love and trust. No need to judge when we are not in their mocassins...

My heart breaks for this woman. So strong.

Wow, Hannah, you are a remarkable woman! Well done! You did a wonderful thing for your son and for the couple who adopted him! Your love for your son is incredible!

I am Heart Broken father watching this young woman giving up her baby for adaption. Makes me re-lived my past when my wife and I gave up our youngest son of four to my brother in law and his wife. The few weeks of him being with us due to his skin yellow color when he was born; required us to bring him to sun shine early morning and breast feed during these period of time. We we're broken when he was taken from us! Even knowing he's only living few miles away from us in the hands of my in law, but still today I still cry when I think about him. He knew us and is now serving in the Marines. Thanks be to God!

Thank God I kept my babies. It was hard but God was with us thru the entire way!

I could never let go of that last piece of the man I loved. I don't know how she was brave enough to do that.

This is so sad. The adopted mom seems to try so hard to convince everyone she's fine. Her voice sounds like its breaking. When she said the baby calls Hannah (aunt Hannah) Hanna gets irritated and says (What ever and looks away) I pray they this will work for the best for Tag.

I'm amazed of their love and respect for each other.

This story is soo beautiful😊! I’am adopted as well. I’am adopted and I truly feel like my birth mom just threw me out,and abandoned me💔. I’am 23 yrs old.. I have A LOT of questions that won’t get answered. I want to meet my birth mom! I sooo wished it was an open adoption! Sadly it wasn’t💔. When I go on vacations or ANYWHERE I hope she would just come up to me. All I know is her name, it’s Jennifer and that’s it. My mind is soo weighed down! I need some peace,Jennifer I hope you knew/remember my adopted last name, so you can secretly be up to date by via Facebook and instagram. I love you and you have a special place in my heart💜.

This is the most beautiful thing, that I have ever seen . This is what love is ! ❤️💜❤️. I cried, so hard, throughout this whole story.

What an awesome idea you had to help your son later in life! I am an adoptee full of feelings of rejection my whole life!

These people are amazing.. putting your child's happiness above all the many selfish emotions.. God bless these folks!

I just love this!! 💕 that family is just such amazing people and it takes courage to raise those kids the way they’re doing it. Wow!! So amazing. 😊

Hannah made the right decision to give the baby a home and parents who could take care of him and love him. I’m glad she didn’t get an abortion. Baby is going to have a great life and I hope she has a great relationship with him.

I LOVE ❤️ love, love, how the birth mom and the interviewer and adoptive parents use the term "place for adoption" and not the derogatory term _give up_ for adoption. This is the only other person/people that I've heard use those positive terms. I've been waiting for this for 21years to hear other people speak like this!! I am a birth Mom myself and this is truly a decision, an arrangement for what is better for the baby. That's giving life!!!

I don’t want to judge but with the support of the family you can overcome financial challenges. I became a single mother at the age of 16 years. It wasn’t easy but thank god now im here . Now im 27 yrs , my son is 10yrs old and im so happy w my life . Situación does change you will never live in struggle.

the way all the parents fought for tag's attention really made me feel queasy. he looked so confused and uncertain about who to go to. he didn't even pick anybody he just trotted around cluelessly. i see a lot of problems for this family in the future...

incredible mother

It takes a lot to give your own child up .. I can never imagine giving up any of my kids up but I do understand why she did it and for that I have nothing but respect for her ..

Beautiful story. I wish more people would consider adoption instead of an abortion. So many cannot have children of their own and have so much love to give. God bless each of you. Tag is adorable. Thanks for sharing

I think that both sets of these parents are so selfless in their actions and words...

SO SAD , the baby is so beautiful ❤️❤️❤️ HANNAH MAY GOD GIVES YOU THE COURAGE & STRENGTH YOU NEED So proud of the adoptive family to let you see your adorable son

What a beautiful story but I don’t think I could ever give my child up for adoption only over my dead body.

Thus story is so beautiful! I love how this couple explained their views and how they want their children to know where they came from. Honestly I think the way they have chose to have a open adoption and go about it is the best way possible. Their children will never have the questions that so many adopted children have. They will always know who their birth mother is and they will always know that she loves them and she did this bc it was the best decision. They will never felt throw away and not loved.

I am a birth mom also! When I was pregnant with my 3rd child my ex decided to up and leave me with 3 kids out of nowhere! I was so young, broke and ended up homeless with 3 small children. I was so depressed and worried I would lose all my 3 children to foster care and I didn’t want that. When I was pregnant with my 3rd child I thought about abortion but I couldn’t do it! I was too scared so then I thought about adoption then I got scared and kept my 3rd child but it was impossible getting ahead in life. I just wanted better for my children and I wanted to give them the childhood I never had. I did not want to give up my 2 oldest because they knew who I was and I didn’t want to hurt them. So I decided to give up my youngest because I knew he wouldn’t remember me and it would be a easier for him. Before I placed him I asked my family if anyone wanted to take him and everyone said “no.” So I called an agency and picked a family a few days later he was placed. That was the hardest thing I have ever done but I knew it was best. He was 7 months old! My girls were almost 4 and 3 at that time. After I placed him I was able to find a job, got my kids in childcare, got a car and got an apartment. Then a year later I met my now husband. I got married, started going back to school, bought a new house and we had a son. My husband is actually adopting my 2 daughters. So everything worked out but I miss first my son every single day. Fortunately, his adoptive family let’s us have contact with him. I’ve seen him about 5 times and we send gifts to him every so often and I’m Facebook friends with his adoptive parents so we get to see plenty of pictures of him. He’s now 7 and it’s harder to see him grow up without us but I’m so glad I have 3 out of 4 children and I feel like God/creator blessed me to have another son. He knew I wanted another chance to raise a little boy and on top of that my children all have a good life! I’m no longer struggling and my kids are so happy with their lives. My life is pretty perfect now we just miss him at times. But my husband assures me that I did best thing for my children at that time. He also tells me if I did not place him my life could of ended up completely different and I could of lost all of them to the foster care system. Adoption is hard but if you can’t care for a child you may have to make tough decisions for your children to give them a better future and no you aren’t being selfish. It’s better than neglecting, abusing them, letting them grow up in poverty or losing them to the state. 😢

We can't have children , I hope I have the opportunity to adopt one day.

It takes a lot of courage to do this. God bless you.

Hannah is brave! That took a lot of love and strength!

I felt a bit of tug-of-war when all of the parents wanted/ maybe needed the child to come to them. My first thought was the dad wanted the child to come to him so there wasn't the tug-of-war between the ladies. It was the most I really saw of him. There was also a weird moment when the bio-mom answered about how often she sees Tag- not sure what that was about. It's a lot easier to see things and perhaps misinterpret them on this side of the interview, though. The video seemed sweet and the baby is absolutely adorable. I loved how the parents went to the seminar where they could see the impact of their decisions. I truly hope all works out for their family. I felt worried for the adoptive mother, though. I might also add it seems weird to give a baby to strangers when the grandparents just lost their child and wanted this baby- unless they didn't want to keep the baby themselves or unless they were unfit parental choices for the baby. I hope they also have visiting privileges with Tag.

How sweet that babies mom is. She was not selfish and wanted what was best for the baby.

i gave birth too at 18, and will never EVER be able to do such thing. EVER no matter what. And so i did not. I gave up my dreams,the life that i used to have, all the freedom in the world. Just to know that my baby have me for her to grow. I know, i have the help of my husband and parents, and still even if not, I'll never be able to give her up.. this woman is strong.

I cried watching this what a strong woman

I couldn’t do it I had my first child at 20 and he was a preemie at 27 weeks that was really hard! My boy is now 38 thank God yes I raised him finished college and all!

When she said “WE KNEW THIS IS WHAT WE WANTED” I not ONLY smiled but felt her emotions of how right this IS! THANK YOU FOR ADOPTING YOUR SON AND FOR ALLOWING HIM TO KNOW HIS BIRTH MOM! BOTH ADOPTIVE PARENTS, BIOLOGICAL MOM AND THEIR NEW SON’S SIBLINGS ARE GOING TO BE SUCH A LOVING FAMILY AND I PRAY MANY MORE FAMILIES FOLLOW SUIT! I PRAY OUR FAMILY GROWS THROUGH ADOPTION AS WELL IN A FEW YEARS ONCE WE ARE IN OUR FOREVER HOME.......AMEN! THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE CHILDREN NOW YOUNG ADULTS ON THAT PANEL FOR HELPING THE TRUTH BE SHARED BY SO.......MANY!!!!!!

I am just seeing this. I am a nurse. This is a beautiful moment of the love all three have for a child. The way they have chosen to make a family with the birth parents is heart warming. In hearing about the passing of the birth father, please consider having Tag checked by a pediatric cardiologist to ensure that there is no hereditary genetic issues. This can easily be resolved or watched. Thanks for showing such loving maturity in order to give Tag the best childhood with people who love him.

Hannah you are so brave. I am proud of your choice. Adoption is such a beautiful thing.

This is a BEAUTIFUL Story! God works in mysterious ways!!!!! The biological father brought up adoption. Did anyone not HEAR 👂 that part!????? Then he just died in his sleep at a young age. Now, a young non working soon to be mother( whom would have probably lived off welfare) choose to give another family the gift of life. I’m hearing “ The grandparents, if you can’t raise it” are you kidding me!!??😳 This child has the best of BOTH worlds! He gets to know his Biological MOM, has TWO PARENTS, siblings, food, shelter and then some.

This baby will go on to do *GREAT* things...

Very courageous mother. I hope you find peace. You made the right choice.