‘Aren’t you going to have a hard time giving the baby up?‘

By Bill Healy
‘Aren’t you going to have a hard time giving the baby up?‘
Charlie Moon interviewed his wife Carrie. Photo courtesy of StoryCorps
‘Aren’t you going to have a hard time giving the baby up?‘
Charlie Moon interviewed his wife Carrie. Photo courtesy of StoryCorps

‘Aren’t you going to have a hard time giving the baby up?‘

By Bill Healy
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Carrie Moon loved being pregnant.

When she gave birth to a son a few years ago, she says it felt natural, even fun.

Their one child was plenty for Carrie and her husband Charlie to take care of.

But Carrie wanted to help someone who wasn’t able to give birth.

StoryCorps’ mission is to provide Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs with the opportunity to share, record and preserve their stories. This excerpt was edited by WBEZ.