How to Give the Perfect Gift to a Birthmother
Adoptive parents often find themselves searching for the perfect way to express their gratitude and appreciation to their child's birth mother. It can be a difficult task to find a great gift, because there are simply not very many product lines that focus on adoption. Discover heart-felt gift ideas specifically designed to celebrate the woman who placed in your arms the most precious gift in your world.
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Find a holiday card designed especially for unique adoption situations. Unfortunately, most of the major greeting card companies do not offer a line of cards for adoption, but there are a few small businesses on the Internet that provide exceptional cards relating to adoption.
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Consider giving the same gift to your child and your child's first mother, such as matching jewelry pieces or a matching set of teddy bears. Both your child and her birth mother can snuggle with the stuffed animal when they are apart, and knowing it came from you, it will be comforting for someone of any age.
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Create a collage, scrapbook, photo book or video of your child's life throughout the year. When it is clear that you have put your heart into something for her, she will be touched, and she will have a record of memories forever. There are many services that allow you to create your own photo books online and order them. Some excellent photo book or digital scrapbook services can be found at Shutterfly.com, Picaboo.com and Scrapbookflair.com.
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Give a sentimental keepsake box and fill it with mementos that represent your adoption bond as well as your child. Consider including items such as a portion of the child's hair saved from a first haircut, copies of both birth certificates (if you have those available), drawings and pictures. She will be able to add to the box every time a new memento is collected.
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Offer to spend an entire day together or invite her to help you with certain holiday festivities. Start a holiday tradition that works best for your family situation. Including your child's first mother and her immediate family in your plans reminds her that she, too, is a very special part of your family.
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Tips & Warnings
The very best gift you can give your child's biological mother is the reassurance that you are providing the best life possible for the child she carried and placed in your arms. Do not be afraid to call her and talk to her. She is waiting to hear from you. Adoption is a circle of love.
When the holidays approach, emotions can be sensitive in adoption situations for everyone in the triad. Remember that a child can never have too much love or too many people in his life who loves him. Let go of your own fears or concerns and consider what is in the best interest of your child(ren).
