[thanksgivingmom]

I got an email a bit ago from Cupcake's Mom. It was a mass email with just one or two sentences and a couple pictures. We don't have any schedule for visits or communication so sometimes I don't know if I'm supposed to respond!

If I do, is it just with a "Thanks!" or do I launch into a big update on me? Ask questions? I don't want to overstep or anything so I don't know if it was her opening the door to an email. I don't want to turn every little mass emailed update into a big communication if that's not what she wants.

Also,before I received that email I sent her an E-Card for Mothers Day (I don't have her address to send a real one) and she responded with a Thank You card email.

Before that was the visit in April - so there's our history for the past couple months.

And yes, I know, I overthink! I should probably just write back!

But do you think she's offended that I haven't yet?

[paigeturner]

I would probably just ping back with something like "Cute!" and continue commenting on the pictures and cupcake. Short and sweet.

[kelceesmom]

Did you just receive the email lets say in the last couple of days?

Even when I send out a mass email I enjoy hearing back from people.

So, would I enjoy hearing back from you? Yes I would. And from what you write you 2 get along and she probably would enjoy catching up on what you have been up to lately.

P.S. Since I am not priviledged to be in contact with Kelcee's bparents would you be my sudo bmom?

[loveajax]

I definitely think I would write back a quick response....I know when I send pics of DD to her birth mom by email, I love to hear her comments on them. Of course, I don't do a mass mailing.

(I hate how all this stuff gets so analyzed and overanalyzed...I do it all the time!).

[HappyTwinsMom]

As the adoptive mom in our scenario, I would LOVE it if I got an e-mail back. The girls' birthmom rarely e-mails and I e-mail her specifically, not as a mass thing.

Yeah, write her back! LOL!

[JustPeachy]

I would email back, if for no other reason than to thank her and let her know you did in fact receive her communication. I don't think it needs to be a big update.

[Oceans]

TG - I would write her back and say something light like thanks for the email hope everyone is doing well. If nothing else just to let her know you really like getting

email

and she doesn't think she is upsetting you with pics.

Hopefully you'll get a tooth growing update in return

[bajj]

I agree, write back. I don't think you will upset her by writing back.

[DPline]

And yet one more write back vote!

[lovemy2boys]

Yes, I'd say something along the lines of "Thanks for the pics! It makes my day to open my email and see cupcakes adorable face looking back at me..."

(that's my version of a subtle hint)

[musemoon]

Oh girl! Writer her! Remember you guys are building a relationship that will allow for MORE VISITS and more interaction together. The more frequent correspondence you have the more of a chance to get to know each other and build a better relationship for your daughter.

I would be thrilled to get an email back. And you know me...I'd nudge ya to do more, like say you love the pictures and would like to send cupcake cards that you have been saving...Can I have your address????"

This is a perfect opportunity....hmmm???

[browneyes0707]

The few times I have gotten something like that out of the blue, I have always responded with a quick "Thanks! I love them! Thanks for thinking of me, hope to hear from you soon!"

I put myself in the other position, and I love to get anything back from DD's a-mom in acknowledgement. Plus you want her to know that random pics in the inbox is a big YAY!!!

So WRITE! Doesn't have to be a novel

[SamIAm2]

Another vote for write back! When I send out pics of the kids, I only send them to friends/family that I think will enjoy getting them...and it would hurt my feelings if I didn't get a response telling me how cute and awesome they are It doesn't have to be a long email...just a few lines letting her know that you got them and liked them.

[RavenSong]

TGM, I guess we're all unanimous on this one, lol! I agree with everybody else ~ send her a "thank you" email for the photos. I usually respond with a short note when a friend or family member sends a mass email.

[lahdh4]

add me to the list of people who say write back.
When ever L sends pictures I always right a quick note to let her know that I got them and which is the favorite. I also include alittle update about me.