Preparing Dad
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Preparing to Co-parent with Birth Father
Asked by P.B. from Denver
on April 21, 2008
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Hi. I need help with "words", in order to reconcile a difficult relationship and keep my baby's father in the picture. I am 6 mos. pregnant, from the man I continued ...
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- You have done all you can. You can't force or pressure him. If he wants to be daddy that will be his decision and he will need to take an active roll in establishing...
- Hugs!! Congrats secondly! First you can get a paternity test while pregnant, find out from your OBGYN. The courts will input support once the baby is born, but not ...
- Wow, This is a tough situation. Unfortunately, you can't make that man do what is right. All y ou can do is a paternity test when the baby is born, and actually I thin...
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...
Teaching Our Children How to Prepare for LIFE......
Asked by M.. from Ocala
on May 28, 2011
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I am a Stay at Home Mom ( SAHM ).
When I was little my mother never taught me the things I needed to know
to grow up and to be a woman/mom.
Like: Cooking, cleani...
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- You have a good point. I see many posts here saying they wont leave their husband cuz they don't think they can "do it alone". I left my alcoholic husband. I had t...
- It is important to teach all our children, girls and boys, to be financially independent. I don't think I would rely on day trading, but I know it works for some peopl...
- I have a son so I can't give you the advice on what to teach the girls. I'm doing my best to try to ensure he will grow up to be an independent adult someday. Sound ...
Seeking Good Book to Prepare First Time Dad
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on December 21, 2009
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My husband and I are expecting our first baby and I was wondering if anyone out there could refer me to a good book that will prepare him for fatherhood. Would like so...
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- My husband loved the book Be Prepared A Practical Handbook for New Dads. It read more like a "how-to" book than a pregnancy prep book. It's very funny!!!
- Congratulations on your pregnancy! There is absolutely no book or any other outside influence that can prepare anyone for such a daunting adventure! My advice to you...
- Hello, My husband & I are also expecting our first baby soon and he has very much enjoyed this book along the way: "The Expectant Father" - by Armin A. Brott & Jenn...
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 ...
Pregnant.... Lack of Involvement by Father
Asked by O.K. from Redding
on August 7, 2008
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Hello I am about 20wks and have been going through this alone.
the father knows... but he is not actively expressing 'involvement', for ex: I have gone to all t...
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- The one thing that took me a long time to realize, I hope you get quickly, for your sanity, is that you are now on your own. even if you are not it is just better to ...
- If you think that you will receive any help at all from your family, you should move back closer to them. You will need the support when s/he is young, and s/he will ...
- Congratulations on your pregnancy. Having a baby grow inside you is truly a miracle and gift from God. I have a 4.5 month old baby girl who I love dearly. I truly ...
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 ...
Should I Notify the Father of My Child When I Deliver Our Baby?
Asked by K.W. from Toledo
on September 7, 2006
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I am expecting my first child in a month. The father of my baby and I broke things off (I broke things off)in the beginning of my pregnancy. I felt that the reasons I...
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- Don't bother calling this guy. Get a paternity test when the baby is born, and get child support. Raise the child as well as you can. The father has obviously opted...
- Hi! I cannot say that I fully understand what you are going through, but I have been involved in situations such as your's. If it was me, I would not contact the fathe...
- This is a tough situation. I think that you should call him after the birth to say "You have a boy/girl" would you like to come meet him/her? Some might think that i...
Unplanned Pregnancy, Separated Father
Asked by S.K. from Pensacola
on January 16, 2011
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Am I doing the right thing? What do you think?
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- I admire your courage for telling your story on a "Mom's" website. Be prepared to get negative responses from some. It's so easy to judge others. Don't beat yoursel...
- Keep the baby !! You will regret it later on..your story was long but dont give up girl !!
- Ok you really need to be in this child's life. I am only 22 almost 23 my husband is 23 and is in the army. You can imagine its kind of like what you want to do with tr...
Pregnancy
Asked by J.G. from New York
on December 22, 2009
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hi i just found out that im pregnant im already a mother of three wonderful girls . i would take a dozen more!! does anyone know of a method to find out the gender of...
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- The Chinese Birth Chart has always been right for me & my family & friends! Here's an easy to read one that I made.. http://chinesebirthchart.bestwd.com/ Look u...
- Actually boys are much easier to raise. If you have a b oy, you will fall right into being the Mom of a son. Mothers and sons have a special bond. Four girls are ...
- Anything before 17 or 18 weeks isn't accurate. My 3rd baby looked like a boy in her 13 week ultrasound, but at the 19 week mark we saw that she was a girl. They have...
