Hannah Mongie's son was born on March 21, 2016. She shared the video almost two years later on Jan. 2, 2018.
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In the video, Mongie explained to her son, Taggart, how she met his father, who died shortly after her eight-week pregnancy scan.
She said decided to record the video instead of writing a letter to Taggart, because "it's real and it's in the moment."
On YouTube, Mongie wrote, "I hope anyone who watches this will be able to gain a new perspective on what the birth mom goes through when she places her child for adoption. It is the FARTHEST thing from a heartless act. It shows the definition of love. To love someone this much is to give away your happiness for them."
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Mongie was able to arrange an open adoption for Taggart with a couple that now lives only 10 minutes from her home.