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07-28-2004, 02:04 PM
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Oh my gosh guys, I found my birth mother!!!
Well, to tell the truth, she actually found me!!
I have searched for three years and her friend found me on this web site! How cool is this!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm in another world right now. They are comming here to meet me TOMORROW! She only lives a couple of hours away. Guys, I am soooo nervous and scared. I don't know what to do? What should I say? What questions should I ask? HELP!!!! I'm just a nervous wreck. I need any advice you guys can give me! God Bless, Gina  
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07-28-2004, 02:28 PM
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Hooray!!!
Congratulations!! I am very happy for you. #1. Breath. It will be fine. Ask her how she is and what she is doing. Who is in the family, siblings, grandparents and info on the b/father, you ask her whatever you are feeling in your heart. Just let her know that you are happy and happy to see her and know that she is well. Take it one step at a time. Good luck to you and let us know how it goes!
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07-28-2004, 02:41 PM
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WOW!
Congratulations, you are very fortunate to have been found!!
Give her a hug - I think you BOTH could use one.  Then talk to her - ask her all of your questions!! Let her ask HER questions, too. I am positive that you have a lot of catching up to do! Have a wonderful reunion! Nicole
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If we cannot find happiness within ourselves, it does not make much sense to look outwards - Anonymous PEACE: it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart - Unknown Never, never, never, never give up - Winston Churchill Baby girl born 7/25/1984 in Upstate NY.
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#4
07-28-2004, 02:46 PM
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Congratulations and welcome to reunion! The first meeting is a nerve wracking experience ... she is going to have tons of questions as well and will be struggling with the same issues you are struggling with. Be yourself ... and try to relax as much as possible (easy to say I know). When I met my daughter we discussed why I had placed her for adoption, we talked about my pregnancy and her birth, we discussed her bfather (unfortunately he passed away two years prior to her search), we talked about my life. She told me about her life -- about her family, her parents, her accomplishments. We shared photographs -- which was great because they helped tell our stories. It will be a wonderful moment -- savor the moment, take time to reflect when it's over and enjoy the wonderful journey you are about to begin! Keep us posted.
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07-28-2004, 02:50 PM
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Call your Mother and ask her for all those baby anecdotes Bio-mom will want to know! Baby pictures, first words, embarrasing stories, pageants/plays/projects during school.
CONGRATULATIONS!  Be yourself. Have fun. Don't drink too much and dance on any tables - unless Bio-mom's up there with you! Good luck.
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Cave ne ante ullas catapultas ambules. Born 3-20-80. Reunited 3-25-04
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07-28-2004, 08:33 PM
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I want to thank you guys so much for all the advice.
Jen, great idea about the baby pics, I think she will love that! Thanks to you all for the support and advice. I'll let you know how it goes! God Bless, Gina
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07-28-2004, 10:59 PM
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great!
I so hope your reunion is filled with much joy. What a wonderful thing. Yes, breathe, and let the conversation take on its own life. And please tell us about it!
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07-29-2004, 05:56 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR A SUCCESSFUL REUNION.
BARBARA
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07-29-2004, 06:04 AM
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Congrats!!!
I found that writing down what I wanted to ask her helped me out a lot. I knew I'd forget things. I explained to her why and we both had a good laugh. But remember what you don't get answered today - you know where she is now and can ask her. I think after Judy & I met - I probably called her at least twice a day - to ask questions that were popping into my head - and she did the same - it was crazy and our phone bills were huge. My husband recommended we start a daily email and we did - every morning I would open an email and type in all my questions for the day and add to it all day long and then send it before I crashed for the night and Judy did the same. it was wonderful! Good Luck!!!
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Susanne Currently in reunion with Birthmother - Judy and have a death certificate for my birthfather - Found his stepsister and am now trying to open his adoption file. In all this - I think I may have stumbled on to something regarding adoptions in Michigan back in the late 1930's and early 1940's - If you were adopted then - please contact me I've got questions!!
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08-12-2004, 10:27 AM
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HOW DID IT GO...
oK So have you met? How did it go you have to fill us in! This is a great story.
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Adoptee, FirstMom in reunion, God Parent for 2 adopted children.
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