Blogs a new part of openness

We have a open relationship with our Birth family. Each Sunday night Nat writes an email to our wonderful Birth Mom, she includes about 10-20 pictures taken during the week.(Thank goodness for digital) I also write a short email to her as well as to our birth mothers Dad and step mom and her mom and step dad. I include 4-6 pictures (from the ones Nat sends).
Most couples cut back the writing at 3 months etc we are still doing weekly. We do not mind since it gives us a record of what went on that week in Maggie's life.
We have also given them our blog address so they can look at both our blogs and those of family and friends. It is a great way to help them know what is going on without marking extra effort.

Wow 5 Months!

Well, it has been awhile since I wrote. Maggie is now 5 months old! She has grown a lot and gets cuter every day.
We have stayed in contact with the birth family. We send weekly emails and pictures. We even met them once.
Today we have our final supervisory visit with our case worker. Next thing will be the court date and finalization then on to the Temple to be sealed as a family.
The past 5 months have been better than we could ever expected or dreamed of.
It is hard to remember what our life was like before Maggie came into our lives.
Natalie is a full time mother and it really seems to suit her. She is happier than I have ever seen her.
We still stay active in Families Supporting Adoption. It is refreshing to socialize with those that have adopted as well as those still working on their miracle.
Adoption is a miracle and has truly changed our lives. A day does not go by without me thinking of how blessed we are to have Maggie and for her special birth mother and family.