Father's Attitude: The First Years
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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 ...
Getting over the Father of Your Child...
Asked by N.A. from Minneapolis
on September 27, 2011
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I feel so stuck. The father of my son and I had been together one and off for about 10 years when I became pregnant. At the time he wanted nothing to do it (he wanted ...
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- I just want to know how is it one looser of a guy has two fine women wrapped around his finger.... Makes you wonder. My advise: stop being accommodating! You are 30, i...
- Until you convince yourself that you HAVE let go of your son's father for your own growth and well-being, you will remain emotionally unavailable to a healthier relati...
- If you had been together on and off for 10 years before you had your son, I'm assuming you are in your mid to upper 20's. So, you aren't a 21 year old girl, I don't t...
Anniversary of My Dad's Death
Asked by R.F. from Dallas
on January 14, 2011
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Today marks the 10th year of my dad's passing (I put anniversary just to mark the date - not that it's a celebration). I only know of a few friends who have experienc...
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- It took me 9 years before I didn't cry on the anniversary of my mother's death. Next month will mark the 10 year anniversary. My sisters and I are planning a special...
- I have a really hard time with Mother's Day since my mother passed. I don't think i'm going through any stages. It's just always going to be sad for me that I didn't...
- Jan 17th marks the 2 year passing of my dad. We were extremely close. When he passed I was 8 months pregnant with my first child (and the first grandchild), so while i...
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...
Just Found Out I'm Pregnant and My Family Does Not like the Father
Asked by S.W. from Fayetteville
on November 19, 2009
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Well I am 24 years old. My boyfriend and I have been together for 7 years now and have lived together for 4 of those years. I just found out that I am pregnant and I...
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- Well, sometimes families can see things in a person that may cause problems down the road, and sometimes families can be completely wrong and unfair. That being said, ...
- My sister in law wrapped up tiny presents and put them under the tree at Christmas. When each person opened their present it had a way cool thing in it about babies a...
- First of all, congratulations on the pregnancy! Second, I am sorry you have to worry about your family being upset!! You did not go into details about what happened w...
Good Books on Pregnancy - Suggestions?
Asked by K.F. from San Francisco
on January 10, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
I am on the lookout for some good reading material on pregnancy. This is my first pregnancy, and I am not convinced that What To Expect... is the end-all...
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- K., I have read many and my favorite is Your Pregnancy Week by Week. It shows how your body changes every week, answers all your question, has an easy to read format...
- I liked the Baby Book by Dr Sears. I used that with What to Expected and thought it gave me a good balance of thoughts.
- http://www.amazon.com/What-Doctor-About-Childrens-Vaccinations/dp/0446677078 This is something you have to prepare your self for, I wish someone had offered this in...
Best Pregnancy and Baby Book
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on July 12, 2010
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Hi moms,
What are the books you thought were helpful to prepare you for/during your pregnancy, and when you had your baby?
Many thanks!
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- Ina May's Guide to Childbirth is absolutely wonderful.
- Belly Laughs was hysterical! I loved it and even made my hubby read bits of it bc I could say, "see, being this crazy hormonal is normal!" haha Medical books don't e...
- Pregnancy Week by Week only has a few pages per week to read so it is an easy read but packed with info. A funny book that I loved was Belly Laughs by Jenny McCarthy ...
Unplanned Pregnancy -- Very Scared and Nervous
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on December 12, 2008
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Hello,
I recently found out I was pregnant. I am on birth control as we had made the decision that we are content with two wonderful healthy children (with plans soo...
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- I'm going to mirror Teri C and say that although I haven't ever had an unplanned pregnancy, I have lost two very wanted babies.... you know what? It turned out that G...
- Hi J. T. What a tough thing for you to be dealing with. I just want to share my thoughts on this. I made "that" decision 20 years ago when I was 17. I know at ...
- Sometimes something happens for a reason, even if we can't "see" it now... I don't know... I know it's hard... I know it's not a time when you want to hear any "ju...
Deployed Dad...Pregnant Mom
Asked by K.M. from Colorado Springs
on May 22, 2008
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All right, ladies! You have not failed me in any of my other requests so now I am coming back to the experts. We have just been given word that my husband will be de...
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- Go to your mom's house for sure! There's nothing like having a mom when you have a new baby. Even if she's working, she'll take care of you better than any in-law an...
- Go be with your mom. The MIL should be used as a last resort as this does not sound fun and could be more stress than it is worth. The only other option I can think of...
- Wow, K., you have a tough situation. First, can I just say "Thank you" to you and your husband for all you guys sacrifice for our safety and freedom. It is appreciated...
Teenage Pregnancy
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on January 31, 2007
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I just found out that my daughter, who is a senior in High School is pregnant, and I am an emotional roller coaster that I can not get to stop. My husband is schedule...
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- Hello Rossie, My name is P. I live in Ponder TX. and as a mother of 3 I have been in your shoes. with the Teenage mother. I thought my 17 teen your old daughter was t...
- I am very sorry. I know you are heart sick over the whole thing, but give yourself a little time to let it sink in. What's done is done, and unfortunatly sometimes,...
- R., Comming from a woman that was that teenager, what your daughter needs right now is for you to suport her in any thing that she decides. She just needs to know th...
