Many people have asked how the birth family is doing and I am happy to report they are very well! We speak to Tasha regularly and she feels at peace with her decision to place Nori with us and is recovering from her surgery. We have a very open relationship so she has shared with me that some people (uncles, distant friends) have told her to take the baby back or that she is making a mistake. Yes, that is hard to hear but Tasha is so reassuring that Jake & I are Norelle's parents and she wants her to be raised by us.
Tasha has a 2.5-year-old, Alice, who keeps her more than busy. They are both going to come to Norell'e baptism so it will be wonderful for them to see how she has grown. Nori will call Alice her sister and Tasha her birthmom or just plain Tasha. Her birthdad Paul may be having a bit harder of a time because he had not prepared for any grief but he is committed to this choice and looks forward to the photos we email him. It's a unique yet really special family that our baby has and we hope that everyone will come to understand that it's just more people to love our little girl!
On February 8th, the legal risk period (window of time the birth parents have to revoke their consent) will be over and we can proceed with the adoption details...
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What a blessing. . .I am so proud of you guys! It is a relief to me to FINALLY know someone who really truly can understand your grieving process for your child's birthfamily and how important they really are to you!! Sounds like this was a PERFECT match!! :0) Been praying for your entire family!! Stay warm!!
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