[Hoping2bAunt]

Hi,

I was hoping some of you might have some guidance on what to say to my brother and sister-in-law, who just had a birth mother change her mind yesterday - they were there for the delivery, held the baby boy in their arms, and a couple of hours after delivery the birth mom changed her mind. I am just so incredibly sad for them; I have two children of my own and they were real people whom I loved long before they were born. I know my brother and sister-in-law were holding back emotionally, just in case this happened, but I also know they had started to believe this boy would be theirs; they'd named him, bought diapers and formula, and were ready to bring him home. I'm hoping some of you parents who have been through this pain might remember what, if any, words brought you comfort.

Thanks to all.