Dear Mandi, Hi! I'm Janey. Welcome to the forum!
It's sometimes hard for me to reply to the new moms because I want to congratulate them on the birth of their babies but then, of course, the circumstances are so sorrow-filled that it seems mean to say. But I am glad that your son is well and that you came through the delivery well too.
Giving birth is so hard on the body and I think that in the midst of our grief as birthmothers we tend to push aside the physical aspects of labor and delivery. That in itself is tough and causes us to be emotionally stressed.
Then too the grief over the relinquishment of our children.
Such a powerful and sad experience.
I think it's great that you're in therapy and that you have people to lean on.
As Blacksheep said, there are lots of good folk in here who will listen and care. Please continue to post so that we can share our experiences with you and help you through all this.
Wishing you peace today,
