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Mother\u2019s Day may be a joyous holiday for adoptive parents<\/a>, but that\u2019s rarely the case for birth mothers. As you look forward to celebrating Mother\u2019s Day this weekend, take a moment and think about your child\u2019s birth mom and what you can do to honor them on this special day.<\/p>\n

When thinking about your child\u2019s birth mother around Mother\u2019s Day, it\u2019s important to remember that she is not experiencing what you\u2019re experiencing. Instead, she\u2019s probably feeling overlooked or forgotten. She\u2019s always probably grappling with feelings of loss, and being reminded of just how far she is from her child.<\/p>\n

As an adoptive parent, you can help her through this time. Whether it\u2019s on Mother\u2019s Day or Birth Mother\u2019s Day<\/a>, you can choose to acknowledge and honor her in a unique way. Big or small, even the simplest of gestures would mean the world to her. Here are a couple of ideas of how you can honor your child\u2019s birth mother on this special day. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Special Note or Drawing From The Child<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is nothing more special than a handmade letter or drawing from a child. Plan ahead, get crafty, and help your child make something special for the birth mom for Mother\u2019s Day. If you\u2019re in need of ideas, Pinterest is always a great place to look for Mother\u2019s Day craft ideas<\/a>. Of course, you\u2019ll need to adapt the craft to reflect the situation, but no matter what – this gift will be deeply appreciated.<\/p>\n

Photos or Personalized Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may already send photos and updates to your child\u2019s birth mother. That\u2019s great! But sending an extra on Mother\u2019s Day would mean the world to her. As you probably know, you can never have enough pictures of your child! Again, if you\u2019re feeling crafty, you could even create a collage or scrapbook.<\/p>\n

You could also make a personalized Mother\u2019s Day video from your child if you feel comfortable. It doesn\u2019t have to be elaborate – just something quick and from the heart. There is nothing more visceral than seeing and hearing your child say, \u201cI love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pamper or Treat <\/strong><\/p>\n

Mother\u2019s Day is the day that we pamper our moms and shower them with love. Why not do the same for your child\u2019s birth mom? If you\u2019re feeling generous, consider sending her a gift card to hair or nail salon, or maybe a nearby spa. You could also consider sending her a personalized gift basket for a more DIY spa night at home<\/a>. You could include things like sheet masks, bath bombs\/salts, scented candles, etc.<\/p>\n

Something Simple <\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re scrambling around last minute, trying to figure out what to do – just do something simple. Send her a card, have some flowers delivered to her door<\/a>. If anything give her a phone call. Since we\u2019re in the middle of a nationwide shutdown right now, you could even do a video call (By now, you\u2019ve probably mastered Zoom lighting<\/a>!).<\/p>\n

Remember, it\u2019s not important what you do. It\u2019s just important that you do something. If you\u2019re an adoptive parent<\/a>, take some time to show your child\u2019s birth mother that she is loved and remembered if your post-adoption situation allows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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