tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post8599843976027223644..comments2023-05-23T12:00:45.866-04:00Comments on The Adoptive Parent: Should APs be there for the birth?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16430211503686641416noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-53579759353081537102019-02-02T08:53:52.259-05:002019-02-02T08:53:52.259-05:00We were there for our daughter’s birth. It was tot...We were there for our daughter’s birth. It was totally the birth mom’s choice. She chose 5 people to be there. She did keep the baby in her room during the 48 hours. The hospital was amazing and super hospitable to our situation. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721841243948708403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-68649813165808383422018-03-19T08:57:49.080-04:002018-03-19T08:57:49.080-04:00Thanks, https://theadoptedones.wordpress.com/. I&#...Thanks, https://theadoptedones.wordpress.com/. I'm glad too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430211503686641416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-21557645643220395822018-03-19T08:57:00.110-04:002018-03-19T08:57:00.110-04:00Anonymous - I get that every situation is differen...Anonymous - I get that every situation is different. Who am I to pass judgment on yours? Of course, every pregnant woman can decide for herself. My own belief is that APs should not be present for the child's birth. I think it creates a climate of coercion, regardless of the openness between those involved. What kept me outside the door was this: "What if she changed her mind? What if she doesn't want me in there and I walk in? What if she looks at the baby and realizes she wants to be his mom?" I wanted her to have the physical and emotional space for that. I sincerely appreciate your sharing your perspective. We all need to hear each other.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430211503686641416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-72563546426029456802018-03-19T08:53:39.582-04:002018-03-19T08:53:39.582-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430211503686641416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-61572401256630142352018-03-19T08:19:56.617-04:002018-03-19T08:19:56.617-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430211503686641416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-44126397778347133892018-03-19T08:18:57.840-04:002018-03-19T08:18:57.840-04:00Thanks, Carol Ann!Thanks, Carol Ann!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430211503686641416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-44597943987144133202018-03-18T22:59:23.367-04:002018-03-18T22:59:23.367-04:00I respectfully disagree. Our daughter’s birth mom ...I respectfully disagree. Our daughter’s birth mom wanted us there and I would have felt like we weren’t supporting her if we weren’t there. None of her family was going to be there, so we were it. She knew that she could change her mind whether we were there or not. It was a special time in our daughter’s life and I’m glad we were there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-60584727546859495932018-03-18T14:36:51.201-04:002018-03-18T14:36:51.201-04:00I'm so glad you're back.
Great post and a...I'm so glad you're back.<br /><br />Great post and agree with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3655029441146664180.post-42314452953081129502018-03-17T19:32:17.420-04:002018-03-17T19:32:17.420-04:00Thank you Sally. It's good to have you back!
...Thank you Sally. It's good to have you back! <br />Carol AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com