[RNFosterMom]

Our 4 month old FC (who we have had since 4 days old) went home to Bio Mom today (Saturday). Reunification plan started 6 wks ago. A few hours after we dropped FC off, Mom called to ask where all the diapers and bottles were that she thought we would be sending along. She wasn't rude or demanding, but confused.

We received a list of items that foster parents are to send with a child when they leave your home (i.e., for adoption, reunification, etc.), including a certain number of clothing items, diaper bag w/6 diapers, can of formula, 1 bottle, etc. I sent several more outfits than required on the list and remaining formula from this month's WIC, but I sent the minimum of other things such as bottle and diapers. I also turned over his WIC checks, and we bought him his own Jumperoo because he LOVES ours.

This Mom had previously said she had diapers and she bought bottles that she liked better than the Playtex ones we use -- she has an apartment full of stuff and has provided lots of clothing for him over the months. I explained to her that the items on this list were all that we were required to send (to our knowledge) and we would be willing drop off some diapers or a few of the bottles he is used to here to get her through the weekend. I also suggested the county may have additional resources for her.

Is this bioparent reaction typical? She seems to think we have this stockpile of diapers and baby supplies from the county and would be delivering a truckload with her child today. I don't get how this misunderstanding could occur. She obviously didn't receive the same memo we got!! And why not??? Definitely one for the experience files for the next reunification. One thing for certain -- I will not do a reunification on a weekend again. There is no one to call to find out what to do or have them run interference for you! On top of all this, we are SAD -- we miss our smiling boy so much already!