Hmmm....I just re-read my response and it came across kind of angry.

Please know, that was not my intent.

I think what I was trying to say is that your relationship as a Mom to your children can NEVER be replaced, not by any foster parents. You are in a lucky position that you were not abusive, so you have the right to continue being in their lives. For the kids, this is the best...they have a stable new home environment and their REAL MOM. Don't let the foster family just become their family. They really want you.

For example.....Sometimes even though my real mother was an extremely hurtful person whose rights were terminated, I still wanted my real mom. Even though I eventaully wound up in a good foster family. That never replaced her.

Kids always want their REAL mom....no foster parent can remove that. So, I was just trying to say...please keep in contact with them. Because they need you....and it sounds like you need them.

Hope I did not offend. Just a view from the other side.