Father's Attitude: Infant
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Absent Father
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on July 26, 2011
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My son's father has never met my son. He has no interest at all. In fact when I found out I was pregnant, he wanted me to have an abortion, but I couldn't do it. My so...
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- While usually with the best of intentions, i.e., to protect him from being hurt, lying will almost always back fire. If he ever discovers the truth, it will only hurt...
- My kids have an absent grandfather (my dad). They ask about him every now and then and I tell them that he isn't a nice person, some people aren't nice like your dadd...
- Don't lie, your son will figure out the truth eventually and your lie will hurt him deeply. People lie to protect themselves not the person they are lying to. The ...
What Are the Father's Rights?
Asked by B.G. from San Francisco
on March 2, 2008
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I am 30 weeks pregnant and single. Father & I dated briefly. I haven't seen or spoken to him in 4 months, except via email. He wants a paternity test when the baby com...
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- I too am a single mother with little support from my co-parent or his family. Unfortunately, he has the same rights you have unless you file for sole custody. As far...
- Ms B., It can be very stressful as a first time mother, and extra stressful to do it alone. I am going through a divorce now and I urge you to check into child suppo...
- Hi B., Congratulations on your upcoming baby. I'm 30 weeks pregnant, too! And I am a child custody mediator, so here is the scoop: The father has the right to a ...
Father Trouble
Asked by C.S. from Peoria
on May 15, 2007
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Im no longer with the father of my unborn child. He doesnt seem to want much to do with me or the baby right now. He says he does but he doesnt show it. im verry frust...
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- You just have to tell yourself that you got the best of him....and he/she is in your tummy! :o) Not every guy is ready to be a daddy, unfortuently, now you have to pa...
- Well, the only things I have to say are that perhaps you shouldn't concern yourself with him anymore if he's not going to be concerned about you and the baby. Take cha...
- I'm sorry things aren't going well but now is the time for you to think of your unborn child and what will be best for her/him. Seek out professional help, there are n...
You're Going to Be a Dad!!
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on November 16, 2011
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My friend and I need creative fun ways to tell your husband he is going to be a dad. I know some of you have awesome ideas! He will be Super excited!
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- Can she hold out until thanksgiving?? Then when they say what they're thankful for, she can say the new edition to their family!!
- With dd #1 I bought a #1 Dad christmas ornament and gave it to him. With the latest one I too a picture of the pregnancy test and sent it to him in the middle of a nor...
- I decorated his vehicle with baby shoes, bib, bottle, baby toys, baby on board sign & a letter on the steering wheel. He was surprised & loved it!
1St Pregnancy and My Baby's Father Has Left Me, I'm Only 7 Weeks
Asked by R.J. from Memphis
on January 30, 2010
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I'm 22 and this is my first child. I work full time and I'm a full time student. he is 26 unemployed and isn't interested in being with someone who is. I would love fo...
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- Praying for strength is your first most important thing you need to do. Keep your schedule you have now. Keep working, going to class and studying and learn how to t...
- I was 19, going to college full time and working 2 part-time jobs when I found out I was pregnant. My boyfriend told me that if I chose to have the baby then I was do...
- R., I am so sorry that you are going through this. You definately do not need added stress. Your baby is so special and I know you will come to be so happy about him...
My Baby Going to Funeral of an Infant???
Asked by B.S. from Houston
on July 24, 2010
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We need help here. On Wednesday night my SIL who was carrying twins lost the baby boy. She was induced Thursday and the baby girl is doing well. There will be a funera...
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- My husband and I discussed this. We both agree that because this is a funeral of a BABY/CHILD that this may open up some nightmare thoughts for your son. He is old eno...
- I wouldn't recommend bringing him. He's too young to understand what's going on and would probably be upset, scared and/or confused by the service and all the emotions...
- I have take my son to a funeral at around that age but we ended up outside the church for most of it. I'd say leave your son home. In my situation it was an older re...
Unplanned Pregnancy -- How to Tell the Father
Asked by D.S. from New Orleans
on August 10, 2009
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I got involved with a guy who had just joined the Marines and was leaving for boot camp in a month. We talked and hung out all the time and I fell in love with him. We...
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- Maybe the way you were talking from your last conversation with him, gave him the impression that you were not interested. Your fear of his up and comming leave could ...
- I would call and tell him now.The sooner the better.This is something that has to be dealt with and is not going to go away.The sooner the better.best of luck to you.
- Hi Damielle. This is tough. I would suggest waiting until boot camp is over to tell him, you'd probably get a better response without the stress. I think that's its im...
Should Baby of Teenage Parents Have Father's Last Name?
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on October 29, 2009
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I'm asking this question for a pregnant teenage friend of the family. She is due soon and is not sure she will give the baby girl the father's last name.
The que...
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- I was a 21 year old, thought I was in Love, and pregnant. I did give my daughter his last name, thought it was the right thing. We did not marry - in fact at the hos...
- I would give her mom's name. You never really know the level of involvement that the father will take in her life and this way the child will feel connected with Mom'...
- I say definitely not. If they ever get married, that is when the child should be given his last name. A name does not make a "connection". I broke up with my son's d...
Telling My Father I Am Pregnant
Asked by K.P. from Dallas
on February 12, 2008
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Hello I need some help from anyone else who has had to deal with a similar issue. First some background info, I am 23 years old and my parents have been divorced since...
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- Being religious is a Great thing! But being judgemental is not and unfortunately some Christians are. All you can do is be positive and happy. If he sees how happy you...
- K., First Congratulations on the blessing that the Lord gave you...your precious baby! As a Christian, a 50 year old Mom of kids from middle school to mid twenties......
- First of all, I would like to ask you to ignore the "advice" from Bubba and C. That is not helpful, and is hurtful. My boyfriend (now husband) and I found out I was ...
Finding My Biological father...too Late
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on January 31, 2011
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Well, here I am again as if I needed more drama in my life. When I was two my mother and father divorced and according to my mom my father said that he never wanted t...
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- Your story is heart-wrenching-but don't hold it against your mother. It's done-she can't change it. Just know that your dad is watching over you and your little childr...
- Is it at all possible to reach out to his side of the family? Maybe getting to know them and possibly know him through them will help provide some closure and possibl...
- I wouldn't confront your mom at all - and I wouldn't blame your mom. You are grieving right now and probably feel like lashing out but this is not your mom's fault by ...
