[Beaglepup]

Our sitter actually asked me early on if I knew much about my daughter's "real mom." She did not mean it bad, as I don't think she's familiar with adoption. But I really felt like I was punched in the stomach. It took me by surprise. I just nicely said, "Well, we know her BIRTH mom..." I could tell she felt horrible, but hopefully from here on out she'll realize that's not the appropriate or accurate thing to say.

I still have comments made by my friends and even my daughter's Godmother that take me aback. LIttle things that they do not mean the way they come out.

I'm sorry you had to hear it, but don't let it take the wind out of your sails. You ARE a REAL mom!! If going thru this process doesn't make you a real mom I don't know what does!!

Congrats on going to get your baby!!