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your family may be worried that if the expectant mom doesn't place with you, that you'll be hurt. And it's true, you'll be hurt. Just keep saying to yourself that it's her decision, she'll need to remake the decision over and over til the child's born and then again before she leaves the hospital.
That said, if she does place, you have built a great relationship which can last forever.
There are things they can read, including a book by Pat johnston (I think) about family and adoption called "Adoption: it's a family affair". it's all new to your family and they're worried for you. most family members feel it's there god-given duty to share their opinion, whether you need it or not, lol. it's easier if they know your side of it, read a book or pamphlet, and then hopefully learn something.
good luck!
lisa
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-first time amom to dd, born 7/7/04
-placed in our arms by a very loving bmom 7/9/04
-bfather's rights terminated 9/7/04
-just connected with bdad!!! 2/9/05
-visited bfamilies for a week, awesome trip 6/05
-bfather signed legally binding open adoption
agreement 7/05
-finalized (woohoo!) 18th of November 2005
-Thinking about adoption #2!
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