"How were those last 48 hours for you before actually signing the paperwork?"
"It was quite emotional, to say the least. I was just trying to enjoy every moment I could have with him but not bond too much. I know that it was for the better for my son, but that was the very hardest part." - Kandice, birth mom
In the context of domestic infant adoption, open and semi-open adoptions are becoming more of the norm for birth parents and adoptive families. There's not a step-by-step guide on how to do this. But it can be helpful to hear how people are navigating this unique family relationship. Watch as Kandice, a birth mom and Alex, her son's adoptive mom continue their conversation on how they navigate their open adoption.