Our 'Birth Day' ..which is the day we gave birth to our placed children ..is often a difficult day for us birthmoms. Often, no one remembers in our families that we gave birth to our placed children that day.
Personally, right around a month before my daughter's birthday each year, even my body begins to give me signs that it is in mourning over the loss of my daughter. Sometimes I've thought, "What is wrong with me lately?" ..then remembering my daughter will be a year older the following month.
I am sad on my daughter's birthday, but also three days after her birthday, which is the day I signed the relinquishment papers.
Anyways, here is a wonderful thing for birthmoms who never get any acknowledgement from friends or family on their 'birth day':
http://lifemothers.com/birthday.html
Be sure to sign up!
Hugs,
Skye