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Hi Andy,
Welcome to the forums! I still have a hard time navigating here, too, but if you sit down to explore the forums when you have some time on your hands, you'll find some great support, debates, happy stories, and unfortunately, the not so happy ones. I've learn a lot here, and hopefully you will, too.
I really liked your original post, because you were so honest with your reasons. You will get info from all sides here, good, bad, and ugly, my only advice is to hear it all and just follow your heart. If you decide to place your child, your reasons are your reasons, and I hope people wouldn't judge you for them. I know that's asking a lot.. and that people feel like they can ask you very personal questions (such as, but WHY?), especially when you're dealing with people who love you and your 7 yr old so much. They will be responding to their loss as well as yours. I guess that's what I'd be prepared for.
I'm sure this has got to be hurtful for you, even if you this is what you feel you have to do, and I respect you for knowing your limitations. Andi, only you know what you are and are not capable of doing, so if this is what you need to do, than I wish you lots of luck in finding a family for your baby that you will love, if you end up changing your mind, I also wish you lots of luck parenting both of your children!
Best to you
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