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WOAH Just Got an Interesting Text!!
Asked by S.H. from Indianapolis
on September 21, 2010
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well,i am single. but my ex( and babys father) just texted me and said ive been thinking and that is my kid i cant just let you all go you mean to much to me,whats you...
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- Ignore it! Take some time to determine what type of relationship you want to have with the father of your child. He is right about one thing, he will be in your ch...
- Do what you want, but I have a hard time understanding why anyone would send a text and not come to say it in person. Sounds cowardly and frankly non-committal to do...
- This is what I tell my husband when we have had some over-the-top fights: you need to want to be with me, because you want to be with me....not because we have kids t...
Dealing W/ News of Major Fetus Deformities
Asked by R.P. from San Antonio
on June 5, 2009
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It seems like just a few weeks ago I was announcing my pregnancy and some "spotting" issues that seemed minor. As the weeks passed, the baby grew fast and the heartbe...
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- i just wanted to let you know that you and your child will be in our family's prayers. I cannot imagine how difficult this situation must be for you. I will echo so...
- I would send out an email/letter/postcard to ask for their prayers. Please note the possibility that the doctors are wrong and if not, be wrong in the severity of ...
- Am really sorry to read about your situation but bad unexpected things do happen. If you believe in God, you might want to hold off making any decisions yet, non vi...
Wine? Is This B/s
Asked by S.E. from New York
on May 16, 2012
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so my fiance bought a book a few months ago about being a father .. its a pretty damn long book lol so he hasnt been reading it start to finish he'll pick it up and re...
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- Yes, "one glass won't hurt" is correct. I understand wanting to be safe, we all understand that. I understand that the way things used to be done has changed over th...
- It's red wine, and I wouldn't do it in public. Keep it to 4 ounces, nothing more. You can also have a dark ale. I was very late with my third pregnancy. I was 4 o...
- Why would you risk it?
Explain a Doula
Asked by C.N. from Chicago
on April 10, 2007
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I had an extremely easy pregnancy the first time around. Now as I plan for round two I am trying to understand what a Doula does. I understand that they provide supp...
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- Hi C., Well, there are two kinds; partum and post-partum. Partum doulas are there for emotional support and guidance during your baby's delivery. They in no way "...
- Dear C., my name is D. Conte and I am a doula. I am sorry for the lady in the first response. We do many things, we are there "yes" for support. I am trained throug...
- Hi C., A doula is a woman (mostly, altho there are about 5 men in the country who are trained doulas) who provides emotional support to you and your partner during th...
Losing the Weight
Asked by A.C. from New York
on May 27, 2009
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I'm 33 and have a beautiful baby boy. It's my first child and I feel blessed every second of my life for him and his father who is a great husband and dad- Very helpfu...
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- You're not insecure! Theres nothing wrong with wanting to look and feel good phsyically - especially if thats what you are used to - so don't apologize or make excuse...
- I gained 43 pounds with my fourth pregnancy. She was only 4lbs.2oz when she was born! Talk about insecure. I drank Arizona Green Tea and realized that I was loosing...
- I had a similar problem after I went back to work after my son (21 months old now). I started weight watchers and I was set on a path. I stuck with mostly core foods f...
Baby Boy Names
Asked by B.B. from San Diego
on June 23, 2009
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We have a lovely 17 month old daughter, Siena and are looking for great names for our son on the way this November. I would love to use my father's first name, Wells, ...
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- What an awesome letterhead name! My girlfriends and I always joked about giving our kids names that will look good on law firm letterhead, and Wells would be awesome ...
- Wells is a phenomenal name! There aren't likely to be any others in his class. Or you can think of other "W" names to honor his grandfather. West, Wyler, Warner...love...
- personally i think it would be better as a middle name for the fear that he wold get teased so heres some name combos i thought up- caleb wells caden wells jayden w...
Help Me Understand...
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on September 9, 2008
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here's what I've got. my brother got a girl pregnant. They topped dating during the pregnancy. She still lives at home with her mother who runs a foster home. My b...
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- I found a website called family solution centers.com. It is an advocacy group that specializes in custody, visitation and father's rights. They claim to be much less e...
- He should get a lawyer and fight for his right to see his son! Document everything!
- His son is going to be so glad that his daddy cared enough to stay involved in his life. So many dads would throw in the towel . Anyway, everyone has suggested good i...
Help with Ex's Parents About My Son
Asked by L.H. from Chicago
on July 21, 2009
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Recently I got a message on Facebook from my Ex's mother. And I'm not sure how to go about this. Here's some background.
I dated my Ex for almost 4 years. I found o...
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- Are they going to lose interest again if Ex has a kid with someone else? I am usually a fan of supporting extended families and grandparents, but you also have to prot...
- number one, do not respond to this woman anymore. cut all contact. some day your son may want to know about his 'other' family, and when that time comes approach it in...
- Your son's father has not showed interest in signing documents stating that he is your son's father (on the birth certificate). Because of this he has no legal privli...
Just Found Out I Have Cancer Any Advice
Asked by T.S. from Austin
on December 26, 2006
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i just found out i have cancer.I am having surgery on the 11th i have two children my 18 year old daughter knows but my 12 yeR OLD LIVES WITH HIS FATHER AND I NEVER GE...
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- If the diagnosis is termal then your son has a right to know. However, if it isn't, then you probably don't want him to stress out about it right now. My sister-in-l...
- I am so sorry to hear about your condition. My advise to you (what I would do) is contact my attorney to see if anything can be done to get the courts on your side so...
- Hey T., I am sending you positive energy and praying for you. I think you need to take a big deep breath. I personally think that your family does deserve to know...
Should We or Shouldn't We
Asked by K.C. from Phoenix
on March 25, 2009
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I am 39, my fiancee is 40, he has a 3yo from his ex gf. I dont have any children. Neither one of us have ever been married, but we are engaged & getting married before...
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- I don't think you are too old by any means. I wouldn't concentrate on how old you would be down the road. I would concentrate on the amount of love you have to share w...
- K., My husband and I have 2 children. I just turned 40 and my daughter is 10 months old. I say go for it! Also there are ways to give you a better chance to have a...
- You're most certainly not too old. I turned 40 4 days before my second child was born (I was 35 with the first). My husband was 45. My sister was 36 and 39 with her ...
