Birth Certificate Number provided Now what?

Do you have the actual birth certificate? If not, send for a copy at the courthouse in the Parish. Once you get the copy, look to see......... Does it list the birth mother, or any other identifying information? Even if it's the birth mother's town/state at time of birth? Any kind of identifying information can be used, but may take a while to wade through, especially since most people move around, but do not get discouraged. It took me almost 16 years to find the child I had placed for adoption. Of course, I had a bit of an advantage, being the birth parent....I knew all the information. You've gotten further than many, by finding your birth certificate number....now, to try to get the actual birth certificate.

I actually did that and I was provided a birth certificate with my adopted parents info. There is an * on it that says on the back that this was amended do to adoption. But I did get my birth mothers place of birth. I know how old she was when she had me... I have a lot of info, but just don't know where to go.

Have you done an online search for your birthmother's name and place of birth? Sometimes, a person will live in the same town all their lives. If you have the time, digging into her family history may help. You can try something like Ancestry.com (it does cost, though, so be sure you're able to handle the fees) or Roots.com. If you have her name and birth place, that's a better start than many have, if you have the time to put into digging further into her life. Other than this, I'm not sure what else to tell you. You could try some of the reunion sites where people register to help find a birth parent or adopted child. Even if you don't have her name, or full name, the fact that you have her place of birth and her age when she gave birth to you may spark something somewhere. I wish you all the luck in the world.....it's not easy to find someone in these circumstances, but from my own experience, all the hard work, digging and such is well worth the effort, even if things don't go as you hope. It helps to give some closure. Feel free to post to me, even if you just need to vent. I get notifications in my e-mail of replies, so I'll know if you need to talk.