tion plan was a life-changing event for you. Don't be hard on yourself: it is not realistic to expect everything to go back to the way it used to be. You have changed from this experience. Acknowl- edging that this was the right decision help you heal and move on. Right now, you are still in the post-pregnancy hor- mone adjustment stage. It is difficult to look at anything with too much clarity, but this will get better. For right now, you will benefit most from concentrat- ing on letting your body heal itself from the pregnancy and birth. Here are some tips to help you relax and take care of yourself during this time: gaining your shape after birth. from guidance counselors at your col- lege or school. Having future plans helps you look forward. justment period is to write to your child. Get a journal specifically for talking to them. You don't have to actually send it, just keep it for yourself; later if you ever meet when she is older you can ask her if she would like to have it. When you are thinking about your child, write to her. Write about the feelings you are experiencing. care of your own issues as well. You can talk things out with her; ask her how she likes her family. Explain why you felt this was the best life for both of you. In a journal to your child, you can say all the things you wish you could say to her. It will help you find your own peace with your adoption decision and your happiness for the life you and your child are about to embark on. The future can be bright and full of hope. |