[chinabloo]

As a birth mother, would you EVER forget your child's birth date?

My birth date is October, 11, 1968. In a letter that my birth mom sent to the Salvation Amry in 1994, she said my birth date was "October 23, 1969". In a document she filled out for the adoption agency during the same year, she wrote "10-19-68?", and then in an email to me, she again referred to 1969.

I asked her about it and the response I got was, "it was the most traumatic situation of my life and I did my best to forget it." I guess if it were me who had been through such an ordeal, I'd NEVER forget the date, let alone the YEAR! Heck, I lost two pregnancies and still remember those dates!

However, having not been in her shoes, I thought I'd ask you ladies who have been in her similar situation. She was not forced into the adoption - she was 22 and made the decision for herself.

Thanks in advance for your responses.