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

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At age 18, Hannah Mongie made a heart-wrenching decision to put her baby for adoption, and made an emotional video for the child during the 48 hours they had together. Now Hannah talks to Megyn Kelly TODAY about the experience, and is joined by the baby’s adoptive parents, Emily and Brad Marsh, who let her have a major role in the child’s life – along with little Tagg himself!
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This Mom Made An Emotional Video For The Child She Put Up For Adoption | Megyn Kelly TODAY

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  • 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
  • @missykayeallen
    I can't imagine giving up the only part of what's left from the love of my life.
  • @baraboner
    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
  • @jansnortum1488
    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
  • @madreep
    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.
  • @graciepaige7720
    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.
  • 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.
  • @katietoeben10
    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!
  • @cuteONE22
    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
  • @elianac042
    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.
  • @MarylandMermaid
    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.
  • @emmabrown1585
    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.
  • 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
  • @mamabearp2301
    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 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 💯
  • Losing his dad, I can't believe that she's strong enough to give him up for adoption!
  • @denalistar5256
    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.
  • 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.
  • @thedaskell5895
    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.
  • @briamerrill
    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.