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I am about to enter into an open adoption of a little girl I have had in my care for over a year. Bmom is a very pleasant, easy enough to get along with person so that's not really a worry for me. My question is to anyone who is going through or has gone through an open adoption. What kind of affects has this had on your adopted children? How do you refer to the bmom to your child so they aren't confused? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Mari
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Miarra,
I am a birthmom in an open adoption. My son is 18 and has never been confused. Children are a lot smarter than we give them credit for. It does not matter to them what people are called, it matters to them who they are in their life. They know who their parents are and who their birthparents are not by the names they are given but the role they play in their life.
There are a lot of great books on open adoption. Take a look at the recommended reading list on Insight's website.
Brenda Romanchik, Director
Insight: Open Adoption Resources and Support
721 Hawthorne
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone/fax: 248-543-0997
Expectant parent/Birthparent Resource line: 877-879-0669
Website [url]http://www.openadoptioninsight.org[/url]
brenr@openadoptioninsight.org
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