Bringing Baby Home: Teen
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Trouble Disciplining a 17 Year Old
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter has always been an exceptionally bright girl. She was in high performance classes at school and would panic if she was getting anything lower than an 'A'....
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- J., I feel for ya! I was that 17 year old... I had a 4.0 in high school and when I was 17 I was raped by a co-worker. I didn't tell anyone b/c I didn't think anyone...
- It sounds like the boundaries in your house have completely fallen apart. You have to remember that you are the parent, and what you says goes, no matter what. You...
- Why are you letting a 17 year old 'boss' you and manipulate you? You are the parent, she is the kid. You can take away her privileges: driving YOUR car, the cellpho...
17 Year Old Step-daughter Pregnant
Asked by J.H. from Lawton
on March 7, 2008
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I am new to the mamasource community, but I need all the advice I can get.
My 17 year old stepdaughter is pregnant and I am having a very hard time dealing with t...
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- Hi Jeriane, I am a mother of four and step-mother of five, and I am working on a nursing degree too. My oldest step daughter, age 16, just gave birth last week to ...
- Jeriane: realizing that you have much responsibility with your education and family. One of my advisors once said that all our stressors are blessings - job, family...
- I hope you find it in your heart to overcome being angry. I am 27 years old and had my first baby 1 month after turning 17. I graduated in labor. I also had my second ...
Can I Bring My 13 Month Old to the Hospital While Giving Birth?
Asked by J.W. from Phoenix
on November 18, 2009
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I am due to have my baby at the end of January. I have no family on my husbands side or mine that I would trust to watch my 13 month old while I am in labor or stayin...
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- No, they won't allow your baby in even to see your newborn or you and it has been that way for years and years. We had the same issue (when I was going to have a baby...
- Ok- here is what I am thinking... while you are in labor and delivery you or your husband are going to be able to worry about what your 13 month old is doing. It would...
- Ask the hospital. They have pretty strict rules about that, especially during flu season. Definitely not heard of spending the night. My hubby came for a few hrs every...
Birth Control & Teens
Asked by M.R. from Boca Raton
on August 21, 2010
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I just recently took my 16 year old daughter to my OB/GYN to be put on birth control pills. This was after she came to me and had an open discussion with me that she f...
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- If the doctor did not take the time to instruct your daughter on the using of BC Pills, then sit down with her, also the young man who wants to engage in sexual activi...
- Things like that are suppossed to be private and confidential. When I was a teen I had to go to the local clinic cause my parents isurance didnt cover anything. My par...
- As for the OB thing, she's the patient, not you, so its up to her whether or not you go in (this is true even though she's a minor, and even though you're paying). Sh...
Birth at 36 Weeks
Asked by L.G. from Los Angeles
on October 8, 2011
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and I feel like I am close to the end.
The earliest I have ever given birth was 38.5 weeks.
I was wondering if any of you, or someone ...
Need Advice for Son While at Hospital with New Baby
Asked by C.I. from Houston
on December 26, 2008
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I have the most wonderful 2-year old son. He is happy, sweet, loving, and attached to his Mommy and Daddy. We have been so blessed. And, now we are being blessed ag...
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- I know this is a difficult situation for you, but you are doing what is best for your son and yourself and husband and the new little one. You have to hold on to that...
- Hey C.... Bless you heart for stressing over this. My 2 cents: Your son will not remember being left at his aunt's. He's too young to hold on to memories of you b...
- My two boys are 19 1/2mos apart. After the labor of my second son my mom stayed at the hospital with me. My husband stayed at home with my first son because he knew ou...
Filming/Photographing Your Baby's Birth
Asked by M.V. from New York
on February 3, 2011
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There was an article in the NY Times this morning about several hospitals across the country banning videotaping or taking pictures during labor and delivery (I'm gues...
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- I am not sure about natural birthing if they are banned. It depends but with a C-section they do not allow video anymore at least where I am.
- I wouldnt want that on video, it's such a personal experience, not one to be used for drama and popcorn eating later. I think I would be really uncomfortable with the...
- I am really surprised by so many of the responses. My doctor allowed my friend to video tape my daughter being brought into this world. It's was so beautiful and magic...
Is It So Terrible to Want a Little Privacy After Giving Birth?
Asked by C.B. from Cleveland
on August 29, 2010
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I am due with baby #2 for my husband and I, and all along this time I have said I wanted a different birth experience. Last time I unfortunately had a very unintereste...
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- I know I am coming in late, and I haven't read all the responses.... You are NOT being unreasonable! Is there anyone in your family (or hubby's) who agrees with ...
- Babies are supposed to bond with mommy period. Do not let them influence your decision- it is your decision who is in the delivery room and who comes in after. Tell yo...
- C., you aren't being unreasonable. Your husband is. Look, you're the one giving birth. Not him. Go ahead and call his family. Tell them how you feel. Ask the...
In Home Daycare Vs. Babysitter at Home
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on April 30, 2010
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I am looking for opinions and or advice when it comes to choosing childcare. I am considering going back to work 2 days a week and am a nervous wreck about leaving my...
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- I teach a special Parenting series (for blind and visually impaired parents) which uses a textbook, and one of the things that is suggested is leaving your kids with t...
- OK, this has been a long time ago, but we did a little of both, but was thrilled with our babysitter that came to the house. BUT she was an amazing woman who sought o...
- I have a 4 1/2 yr old and 17 mo old. We have had a sitter come to our home since my son was born...mostly for convenience because I previously had a long commute. I ...
How to Deal with 18YO Teen Issues ...
Asked by W.L. from Houston
on March 3, 2008
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My oldest daughter turned 18 today. She's a senior in high school, taking second year of Cosmetology thru her school, works about 12 hours a week, loves Cosmo and doi...
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- OK... I was going to leave a really long response to what you're going through, but I can condense this and make it short(er) & sweet. You can have whatever belief str...
- I have older children, too, and a step relationship...the whole nine yards. What I told my two daughters was that as long as they lived under my roof I had 4 requirem...
- UGH! Not and easy issue to face at all... I don't look forward to the teen years, and I have a son! I would suggest that just the two of you go someplace nice and ...
