For many women, who never get the opportunity to experience childbirth, nothing compares to the joy of being a mother and raising one they can call their own.

Take Me Home

Childless even after seven years of marriage, adoption was always on Bhairavi's mind. Her husband did not object either. Their daughter Radha was just five months when Bhairavi and her husband Amrut saw her along with three other children selected by the adoption agency.

"It was extremely difficult to say no to a child and take another. It is like an exam for which you are not prepared but still have to appear for. But Radha kept smiling at me and I knew she was the one," reveals Bhairavi.

Single mom Nandita Wagle, who brought home her four month old baby this October had a similar experience. Says the 33 year old French teacher and translator, "Two babies were brought in. While one went off to sleep, the other - my daughter Ananya - kept on smiling at me, gurgling and throwing her feet at me. There was an instant understanding between us."

Nandita took a year and a half to make up her mind. Meanwhile, she spoke to her friends, read up on the subject and discussed adoption with her parents as well. "My parents have always supported my decisions and were there with me on this one too," she informs.

From the very beginning, Nandita found that the agency was transparent, helped her understand the nuances of adoption, clarified her doubts and asked her searching questions to make sure Ananya would find the right mom.