[taramayrn]

So my son has a sister, E who is also in an open adoption with her birthfamily. She does not have as much contact as we have with T. She is 11 and I have always felt a strong connection to her and have tried to be a "stand in" birthmom for her as her birthmom lived far away and didn't always play an active role in her life. I love E and my family and I always include her in gifts for holidays, etc. I know that E's birthfamily sends gifts for my son on holidays, etc and that makes me feel good that they accept him as well. I would be upset if they ever stopped. I will continue to acknowledge E.

But what I'm wondering is and hope to have some discussion around this topic. Do you expect your child's birthfamily to acknowledge your other children when they send gifts, etc? As a birthmom, do you send gifts, etc. for your child's siblings?