I believe that the original poster...keegansmum...wanted opinions from both placing and adoptive parents. From my standpoint of an adoptive mom, I see firsthand the bittersweet experience of open adoption with our 2 children. Both of our children's firstmoms love our children IMMENSELY and decided through immense pain and diliberation that adoption was the best for them at that point in their life. I still tear up when I remember the entrustment ceremonies that we had at the hospital/agency. Pure, curageous love is the only word that keeps coming to mind. Frankly, I feel so blessed that God brought these 2 special women into our family and that we have the opportunity to maintain an open relationship with them and their families.
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hoping 2 adopt#3 (12-05) 
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