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Originally Posted By sarah

I didnt tell my family until 2 weeks that i was going to do adoption. Worse, i mailed a letter to all my family memebers. Not a good decision. No one would speak to me for months and I really needed them during the labor and after the adoption. i think that you definatley need to sit them down and tell them, no matter how afraid you are.

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Originally Posted By jessica

I did the same as you did. I'm sorry yours didn't work out too well. My family was understanding although I think that Mailing the letter wasn't the best way

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Originally Posted By Sarah

I think what i did wrong was telling them so late. I wish that they would have understood though. Many of my family members still wont talk to me. During Christmas I sent out about 50 christmas cards, only 2 family members responded. I just wish they would understand how hard it is for me. I am happy to hear your went good.