Hubby and I are anxiously awaiting our first adoption (hopefully in a few weeks as we are matched with a young couple!!
) and are hoping to have and maintain an open adoption with the birth parents. Obviously, much is still to be discussed as to how much and what kind of contact. The birth parents at this stage have expressed a desire for pixs and letters as well as maybe getting together a couple of times a year. We would be very happy with that sort of arrangement.
Here is my question for those of you who have gone before us.....Did the open adoption plan you made end up being what you have today with the birth parents? If the plan changed, was it more or less contact? I guess I am wondering if many birth parents who initially say they want to hear from or see us, find it too difficult after all is said and done and break off the contact? Just curious to hear everyone's thoughts.
Thanks,
Kathy