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Originally Posted by Lissa
I have no experience with domestic adoption, but as the mother of a child adopted internationally while I have used the term birthmom it is not a term for which I'm very fond.
I have never met the woman who gave life to our daughter. But when and if I do, I will address her as Lydia's mother as I hope she will also address me. Until we meet she is her faraway mom and I am her mommy near.
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Lissa, I love "faraway mom and mommy near"...so precious.....
Brandy to answer your question....
when my mom was in the home for unwed mothers back in the day she was considering adoption for me even though she did not choose adoption in the end....in NO WAY, SHAPE or FORM was she my birthmother even for that minute she considered it.....i don't even like the term "expectant birthmother or potential birthmother"....it just seems unnatural to me and takes away from that special bond that mother and child share...