Father's Attitude
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Nearing End of Pregnancy? Midwives Plz Answer?
Asked by M.M. from Tampa
on July 4, 2011
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I don't know what normal labor feels like since my first was induced with pitocin and ended as a 'emergency cesarean'.
If I go with my 1st ultrasound (at 9 weeks g...
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- AFTER READING YOUR SO WHAT HAPPENED: I don't know why you asked your question in the first place. Also, 9 pounds IS a big baby. If your last delivery was a C - se...
- Pamela, I understand your strong feelings about hospital birth but this is a VBAC. VBAC'ing a large baby without an attendant does not sound smart to me. Your risks a...
- Im not a midwife but I feel your pain. I have felt like this with all 3 babies and never went a second early. I was literally miserable. I always measured big, and ...
Is It True Moms Tend to Show Sooner with Their 2Nd Pregnancy?
Asked by K.R. from Seattle
on December 1, 2010
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After months of TTC it FINALLY happened !!!!! But I am almst 7 weeks and my jeans are already snug & not very comfy I have been eating fruits n veggies small porti...
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- My friend gave a great analogy of your uterus and abs being like a balloon. The first time you blow it up it's hard to do. Once it's stretched out, it's no problem t...
- no I was smaller with my 2nd preg
- It's more likely that your 'snuggness' is due to the bloating that accompanies pregnancy, but our bodies do show sooner with each pregnancy because everything's all 's...
How to Talk to 5 Year Old About His Older Sisters Pregnancy
Asked by B.F. from Auburn
on February 15, 2007
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Hi Ladies. I have a situation.
My exhusband has an older daughter and she is pregnant. Even though we are divorced, we are still a very tight nit family and we ...
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- As everyone else said, I wouldn't tell him about it until he asks. And he may never notice unless everyone talks about it. How old is your stepdaughter? You can tel...
- I would not tell him until he asks about her growing belly. Then, when she does have it, if she gives it up for adoption then explain that she was only carrying the b...
- I think Racheal has it right. I would only offer this if he asks & I would try not to talk about this situation in front of him. And if he does ask - just tell him tha...
Asking for Ideas on How to Break the Good News of Pregnancy to Parents!
Asked by A.W. from Rockford
on October 18, 2009
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Hi there! I was just racking my brain on creative ways to inform my parents of our first pregnancy. This is not their first grandchild (I have one niece and nephew) bu...
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- Hi, I lived away from my parents as well. I had my older son wear a shirt to a visit that said "I am the big brother". As soon as they read it everybody knew what was ...
- My advice - make sure that whatever you do is focused on them, first. 40 years is a BIG deal! I really like the idea of a gift from the baby to grandma and grandpa....
- We had a similar situation, but it was my father in-laws birthday. We signed his birthday card with our names and added "+1" He was confused at first but his when he...
Teen Pregnancy, How Should They Tell Their Parents/grandparents?
Asked by B.M. from Cincinnati
on January 17, 2011
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Hi ladies,
My 18 year old nephew is with me today and we are trying to figure out how to tell his girlfriends father and his grandfather (my father), whom are ultra c...
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- Does he plan on marrying her? Or just being there to raise the baby? For me it would make a difference, since it would change the way I would suggest approaching ...
- Go with him. Having another adult present can diffuse the situation while offering moral support to your nephew. Try and have him be prepared with some concrete answer...
- What I did was tell my older sister, who then told my parents. (I had a baby at 16, he is now adopted) I know that sounds kind of bad, but if someone else tells them, ...
***Help: Suggestions Need to Help Dad Adjust!!!!!!****
Asked by M.B. from Rapid City
on August 18, 2008
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Hello everyone,
I was just hopeing to get some suggestions on helping my small family adjust to being apart. I will be leaving for college in a few days with my 5mo ...
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- Hi M.. I haven't read any responses you may have received, but I am wondering how far away you will be from each other. Cell phones make the distance so much easier ...
- I noticed most people suggesting web cams and that's a great idea,but I would definitely use one with SKYPE and not an IM service... you will get much better results a...
- All I can add is...Constant Communication! Whether it be a web cam, phone calls, picture messages on the phone. There have been a lot of great suggestions already. ...
Seeking Advice About Getting Dad Involved
Asked by S.L. from Cincinnati
on March 30, 2008
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We have 2 children: a son who is 4 and a daughter who is 3 months. When we had our son my husband was over the moon- totally involved in everything. Here we are 4 ye...
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- It sounds like maybe your husband hasn't felt a connection because the baby hasn't bonded with him yet and that in turns hurts his feelings (but a man would probably n...
- S., I can't really give any advice because I am a new parent of a 3 month old little girl and just learning the ins and outs of parenting. I can however, give you so...
- Dear S., I'm not so sure I have good advice for you but I can really relate. My husband isn't very hands-on until my kids turn about 4. I have a twelve year old a...
Dad Not Pitching in with Care of Our 4 Month.
Asked by R.M. from San Antonio
on August 5, 2008
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Hello. I have been home taking care of my daughter, my husband has been working and not helping all the much. It really hasn't bothered me much but now that I am goin...
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- R., I've thought a lot about your wording, and, although I know I am not about to make any new friends here...here it goes... Poor baby. Imagine being cared for by...
- Hi R., What I realized with my husband, was that he didn't necessarily know what needed to be done. So, I simply started saying - "do you want to watch the baby, o...
- I suggest you begin delegating some of the responsibilities. Be specific. With my husband, every night and morning when I am getting my son ready for the next day, I...
Father Who Wont Get Involved in Taking Care of Our Newborn
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on December 7, 2006
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I just recently had a baby three months ago and I am having such a tough time getting my fiance to help me with the baby.He claims hes not that experienced and ( mind ...
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- I have also personally dealt with this. Surprisingly, the macho "no big deal" attitude is fear. Men are scared to death of babies... seriously! :D My husband was v...
- hi A., i was kind of in the same boat as you. my son's father rarely took any interst in him when he was a newborn. (my son is 4 1/2 months old now) up until like 3 w...
- A... I went through this same thing my youngest is now 8 months and things have gotten better but when my son was born i was doing all the care i woke with him in t...
Anyone Have Trouble with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Late Pregnancy?
Asked by S.F. from Mansfield
on April 26, 2008
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Hi Girls,
I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with twins. I am dealing with the annoying issue of carpal tunnel syndrome. It happened with my last pregnancy also, but I...
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- I had carpal tunnel with my first pregnancy in both arms. I wore the braces pretty much all day (very hard to write while wearing them). At night, I slept with severa...
- Try Vitamin B-6 and get a chiropractic adjustment. Should do the trick. God Bless, S.
- I just wanted to say congrats on getting past 32 weeks being pregnant with twins... I had that same problem with my hands when I was pregnant.. Just try not to sleep w...
