"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.

In case you missed the first part of their conversation, watch it here.