We have two adopted children that both came from the same town. In fact, they were born in the same hospital, only 22 months apart. Both sets of birthparents are almost the same age (having no more than 2 years difference between them all). Lately we’ve been thinking about asking them if they would like to meet & get to know eachother. Since their kids are now siblings, we feel they are all not just part of our family, but eachothers as well. We thought it was only natural since they all live in the same area, that they may want to get to know eachother.
Has anybody done this before? Just wondering if it worked out well and what people thought of the idea.
I think the first step would be to ask all the people involved what they think about it. Not knowing the individuals or specifics in your situations I can’t really say, but I know that I would love to meet my son’s brother’s birth mom. Up until now that hasn’t looked like it was ever going to happen (not my story to share) but that hasn’t changed the fact that I do view her as a part of my extended family. As time goes forward it may eventually happen and I hope it does.
So I would suggest you ask them if they’d be interested in contact with each other. Put it out there for them to consider. The worst that can happen is they say, not now.
I think it would be great. Definitely ask them first if they’d be interested, but I think it’s a great idea.
ditto Katja.
My son does not have any siblings so far, but his godparents are also adoptive parents, and I do know their daughter’s birthmom quite well… and I’m really glad I do.