Jenny,
I am a very fortunate birthmom. I relinguished my daughter back in 1970 when the laws were totally different. Thankfully I have a very determined daughter and at age 10 told her adoptive parents she was going to find me. She did find me 5 years ago and is a wonderful person. She calls me her best friend. Yes, I missed her terribly over the years and never knew where she was. I pray with your open adoption, you will receive pictures or notes telling you how your baby is. Yes adoption is hard but like you I knew it was something I had to do. I know it will be the hardest thing you have ever done, but if you eventually have a relationship of any kind it is great. Take care of yourself during these hard days, many other mothers care and want to help in any way we can.
Barbara
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