Maja is one of the other birth mom bloggers. We blog together as First Parents at AdoptionBlogs.com. I also came across an interesting article of Maja's recently that I appreciated. Maja's article.

Reading articles by other birth moms, I have noticed something lately. A common thread for most birth mothers is feeling misjudged and misunderstood. Maja's article above is a good example. Many of my blog entries try to shed light on the fact that all birth mothers are not the same. Years separate the three of us, Heather, Maja and I, yet many of our feelings are the same.

Of the three, I am the only one whose adoption was closed, and yet still, the grief and sense of loss is a commonality that we share. In other ways, you will find that we are very different. If you read our bios you will notice our family situations, occupations, etc. are varied, yet the loss issues we share bind us together. Our birth mother status links us together. I feel most comfortable and understood in the presence of other birth mothers. I also feel safe with them.

There is one more birth mom blogger here at AdoptionBlogs.com, our newest birth mom blogger, Coley. Like Heather, Coley is also blogging about crisis pregnancy. I liked this post of hers where she offers some resources for single mothers who need help with educational expenses.

The photo that accompanies this blog jabs at my heart. Interestingly enough, I generally am much less affected by photos of baby girls since I relinquished a son. I wonder if this photo has a similar effect on other birth moms? I adore babies, and used to love seeing them. Since reunion though, they are always a reminder of missing my son's baby days, and yes, a stab at my heart. Maybe I will get past this feeling? Time will tell.