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Such a well-written, even-handed post! I especiall...

2007-07-21T20:59:00.000-07:00

Such a well-written, even-handed post! I especially will think about this, "making sure your own emotional and spiritual needs are met, rather than only looking to your partner to do that".

I can imagine as an aparent (we are in the "pre" camp as of now) it would be tempting to gauge your parenting (especially early on) by how well you and the birthparents are getting on. It must become more complex, as you said, as the child's relationship with each set becomes something in which s/he has some say.

I've been told first-hand stories on both sides of that now. The "happy endings" are inspiring.

I really like this post :) You put the topic into ...

2007-07-18T12:18:00.000-07:00

I really like this post :) You put the topic into words so much better than I have been able to.

I'm linking to it (and lifting -while crediting-) ...

2007-07-17T18:54:00.000-07:00

I'm linking to it (and lifting -while crediting-) your list of similarities. Basically, it's about 1600 words, some of mine, some of yours, some of others, about the topic at hand. It will be on Friday's birth/first parent blog in the morning. I'll be gone (camping, woo!) so hopefully too much poo doesn't hit too many fans. Muahaha.