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Older, Pregnant, Unmarried Woman Who May Not Want to Be with Baby's Dad-advice?
Asked by J.S. from Boston
on August 15, 2011
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Ok this is kind of long as I want to give you the whole story and it's on behalf of my sister. She's in her early 40s, gainfully employed and owns her own home. I put ...
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- IMHO, there's only one reason to get married, at any age and in any situation. And that is you are CRAZY about each other, completely in love and want to spend the res...
- Hmmmm...sure sounds like this man is responsibility reflective. :) I had my baby at 39 and it was a breeze. My BFF had hers at 41 and no problems. (We were both i...
- I think if she married/moved in with him she'd have two babies. I think she should cut her loses with this loser but accept child support.
Epidural and Scoliosis
Asked by J.S. from Tampa
on September 12, 2010
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So I'm 37wks FINALLY :) and I am ready for a certain amount of pain that comes with child birth. I have talked to my doctor about an epidural, and the jury is out if I...
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- I have mildish scoliosis (s-shaped also) but stopped getting x-rayed for it in my early 20s as it wasn't deteriorating - so I'm not much help on that front. Having had...
- I have had 2 natural births one epidural and the oldest was done with general anesthesia. The epidural hid the pain but I didn't know when to stop pushing and when to ...
- Hi there. The truth is no one can count 100% on the epidural. Sometimes it only works on half the body, etc. With your medical history, you may not be eligible for ...
Ok Let Me Word This Differently - Teacher Issues
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on October 20, 2011
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Many of you have responded regarding the frequent absences going on with my son's kindergarten teacher. I appreciate all of the advice, and I have tried to re-evauate...
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- Wow, I'm surprised at the harsh responses. I wanted to lend some perspective. My daughter, now 11, had her 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers ALL either get pregnant and...
- I have read all of your posts on this subject and have not responded until now. I am a mom and a teacher and I guess it's to the point that I am taking some of what yo...
- I still don't understand the issue, I know it is personal to you and you have some serious worries, I am not trying to discount that at all. I simply don't understand ...
I'm Pregnant and Need Advice
Asked by D.W. from Dallas
on January 15, 2009
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Hello ladies,
I just found out I'm pregnant. I am so thrilled. God has answered my prayers. I took a pregnancy test and I'm sure. However, I am so scared to tell...
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- The best advice I can give to you is to pray about it asking God to show you how to tell him and also asking God to prepare his heart even now before he is given the n...
- I would wait a little to tell him. Maybe you could see the dr. first to see how preg. you are and if things look normal. I am sure he will slowly warm to the pregnan...
- D., I don't know you or your husband. I know you are getting a lot of negative response. Maybe your husband and you do need to communicate better, however, that is ...
Stillbirth Due to Placenta Abruption, Need Grieving Assistance
Asked by T.L. from Minneapolis
on March 15, 2007
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My husband and I were expecting our second child on April
4th of this year. We have a two year old son as well. I was 37 weeks pregnant when I had our first son Dyla...
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- Savannah...I don't really have any advice to give you. I just want you to know you and your family are in my prayers. I can't even begin to imagine what a horrible e...
- First of all I am so sorry it really breaks my heart to read your story. I have a friend that last year had a still born. She has since then have joined a suppport g...
- Savannah, I am so sorry for your lose. How difficult to be planning and celebrating the upcoming birth of your precious child, to then in another moment be plannin...
Seeking Guidance 5 Th Child ...39 Pregnant Amd Single
Asked by B.D. from Tyler
on September 19, 2011
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Wow.. just found out I'm pregnant... thought I was done with this part of my life... have 4 children already 19,17,14 and 7. Divorced for 2 years. Dating a man who is ...
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- Blows my mind that you can be intimate with a man only 5 months into the relationship and now oops pregnant oh and I can't be married to him??? Seriously! Sounds lik...
- I also have 5 children, and I was really not expecting that 5th one. I am of the belief that every child is a gift, if not for you then for someone who for one reason...
- Aaaahhh, B.! You must be frantic! But please don't worry so much. We're all here to help you! Things tend to happen for a reason. I think you will find a way to ...
Having Trouble Finally Losing the Baby Weight - Need Advice, Motivation!
Asked by A.N. from Indianapolis
on August 28, 2008
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Hi everyone, I have a 1 year old son, and am having such a hard time losing the baby weight. Really, the probably is I'm struggling with the motivation to do it! As...
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- Oh...I know how you feel! It took me five years to lose the weight after my first baby. Then I did it and was looking good and happy for awhile, then I got pregnant ...
- Hi A., If you like the "support group" aspect of Weight Watchers, you might be able to find another (cheaper) support group through another organization, for instan...
- Dearest A.: My name is M. and I've studied nutrition for like 10 years now - my father was a well-known naturalist in the Toledo area. He taught me a lot about how t...
How to Handle In-laws
Asked by C.V. from Los Angeles
on December 24, 2010
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I would like some advice about how to handle my husband's family. I will start by saying that I come from a very hands-off family. We are all scattered in different ...
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- My-oh-my sounds like you're having a really hard time right now. I don't have any magical words for you. But my advice is to be very careful not push your in-laws o...
- I 100% agree with Dawn G. The ultimate outcome of this situation may surprise you . . . definitely read up on boundaries and family enmeshment. Good luck.
- Your husband actually made a great start on setting boundaries by telling his mother frankly that her plans didn't work with your schedules. Clear! Direct! Simple! And...
8 Weeks Pregnant and Afraid and Don't Know What to Do...
Asked by B.B. from Shreveport
on September 29, 2009
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I will start with 6 months ago I fell in love with a older man but he's only here still dec..This pregnancy was unplanned.. I'm now 8 weeks and he is promising me s...
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- We all make mistakes. Sorry he did not come clean with you from the beginning. However as you are aware there is much involved her. As a catholic I can tell you tha...
- I have worked in the counseling field for about five years now and have worked for an adoption agency as well. The main thing I can tell you is that God does not make...
- I feel so bad for you. It is so hard to deal with being deceived by someone that close. Someone close to me has had several abortions and didn't bat an eyelash. ...
Not Sure If I Should Keep This Friendship...
Asked by M.B. from Phoenix
on April 28, 2008
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I have been friends with this other Mom long before we had our own children. Visited and offered help during her 1st pregnancy....brought over a nice gift for her aft...
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- M., Unless something else has happened I think you are overreacting. If my son misses his nap we pay for it...for several days. I have had to opt out of many events...
- I am sure you know that pregancy hormones make us women do things we would not normally do. Some women handle it really well and some do not. At the end of my 2nd pre...
- Hi M., I can certainly understand that you're hurt. I would be to. As good of friends that you both are, I would have expected more out of her myself. But since she...
