Austin gave birth to a baby boy named Riley, whom she held for 72 hours before his adoption, after which his name was changed to Steven. In an unusual move for closed adoptions, the adoptive parents, Jennifer and Chris Schoebinger, chose to include Austin in Steven’s life. They sent her updates and photos, leading to a reunion when Steven was 7, where Austin and Steven made lasting memories together. Now 28, Steven has named his own child Riley, and Austin has become a proud grandmother. The story, shared on YouTube, has received praise for the Schoebingers’ open-hearted approach and Austin’s enduring love.
