[March]

We are planning to adopt a baby girl due in 5 weeks. We have been very involved with pbm for the past 7 months and live in the same area etc. etc.

We have been talking about what an open adoption means to both of us. I said we are willing to do whatever she would like. She said she would like to be the family friend and see the baby every 6 months or so. She is worried about explaining to the child as it gets older the relationship. Our kids already know she is having a baby and we are adopting it and I am only for complete honesty.

I told her how I was adopted as a baby and my parents always told me at an early age I was chosen and very special. I know only a few pieces of very non-identifying information.

Does anyone know of a great book or books that would explain to a child (that I could show pbm too) an open adoption and how they really have 2 mommies that love them etc.

We are not going through any type of agency so we aren't working with a counselor so a book would really be appreciated.

Thanks so much!

March

Mom to 3 biological boys
foster mom to 10 month old baby girl
waiting for sweet baby girl edd 3-8-06
adoptee