Father's Attitude: Toddler
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Underweight 13 Month Old, I Did Have IUGR During Pregnancy.
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2008
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I have a beautiful 13 month old baby girl. The only concern that I have is that she is very small in size for her age. She's only 13 and a half pounds. Height wise s...
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- It sounds like you're doing all the right tests; just concentrate on making sure her diet is meeting her caloric needs (and get with a nutritionist if needed), lots of...
- While my daughter wasn't that small, she was very petite for a long time. SHe is 2.5 now and 27 lbs. Just make sure she has planty of snacks available and as long as s...
- My daughter is 13 months old and at her 12 month appointment she weighed in at a barely 17lbs. My doctor didn't seem to concerned because she was also very tall for he...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Newborn & 14 Month Old
Asked by A.H. from Washington DC
on February 17, 2008
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I'm wondering what it's like to come home from the hospital from a c-section with a newborn to a 14 month old. We have family keeping our son while I'm in the hospita...
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- Just like Dianne said, you are having major abdominal surgery! Yes, you definitely will want help. You won't be able to lift your 14 month old and you will want to g...
- It is doable just different. I have 3 14 months between the first two and 16 between the second and the third. I work my husband stays home . Planning is key. Give you...
- Hi A. - I was in the same situation as you a few months ago. For me, recovering from a c-section the second time around was much more difficult and took longer. On to...
"New Baby and a 22 Month Old Son"
Asked by L.Q. from Boston
on May 6, 2008
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I have a 17 month old son & I am due in October. He will be 22 months by then. I am just looking for any advice as to how to deal with the jealousy of a 2 year old wit...
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- I suggest getting books to read with your son about babies and being a big brother. Also tell your son how proud you are of the "big boy" things he does. Encourage him...
- That is exactly the difference between my two girls! My oldest will be three in July and my youngest will turn one in less than a month. Anyway, I found that it help...
- I have kids just about the same age difference apart. My son turned 2 about a week before our second was born. I, too, was worried about the jealousy thing b/c I had...
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...
-Absent Father--son's Father in and Out of His Life!!
Asked by B.D. from Lexington
on December 22, 2011
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Just to give a brief back story..my sons father left when i was 2 months pregnant.. He denied him throught the entire pregnancy..he never signed the birth certificate ...
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- You child's is crying out for his father's attention. The boy feels abandoned by his father and for good reason.....his father has not done right by him. It soun...
- Heartbreaking. My father was an alcoholic who was prone to breaking promises. Many a "visit" went unfulfilled. I'm sure it crushed my mother to see that. But I c...
- been there, my daughters father was like this im kind of wondering if we dated the same guy lol hes seen my 8 year old maybe 10 times and thats being generous... like ...
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...
How to Talk to Daughter About Her Biological Father
Asked by C.C. from Boston
on February 7, 2011
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I am looking for anyone's opinion that will be helpful in how to talk to my almost 4 year old daughter about her biological father. I had my daughter when I was 18, h...
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- As a former child therapist, PLEASE tell your daughter sooner rather than later!!! Secrets always get spilled, and then there are issues of anger and betrayal, fear a...
- My son has never met his father as we broke up when I was pregnant and he wants nothing to do with our kids. My situation is a bit different from yours though as my da...
- i disagree with the other advice, i think the sooner one casually makes sure a child has the correct information, the less trauma and drama arise. rather than sit her ...
