Parenting - March 2007

I just turned 25. And my fiance (who is 21) and me are going to be having a baby.

This isnt my first child, I was robbed of the experience of being a dad by my ex who kicked me out before the baby was born, and doesnt want me to have anything to do with the baby.

And now that I have this one on the way, I'm not sure how to feel, or what I feel.

I'm actualy going to be part of this childs life. I'm actualy going to be able to be a Dad.

And while I'm excited, as I said, I'm confused as to how I should feel, or what to do. I'm lost, and I'm unsure of what I'm supposed to do.

Are these feelings normal? Am I screwed up?

I would realy like an answer, or a best answer to this, because it's getting close to baby time, and I want to be able to be the best Dad I can be.

But not knowing how I feel on this has realy gotten me depressed.

Please help!

2007-03-24 16:29:11 · 16 answers · asked by cloud4_00 1

And where do I begin to start the process of changing his last name?? Do I have to have my boyfriends approval to add my last name??

2007-03-24 15:57:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I stopped thinking i was a teenager at the age of 18. I did not refer to myself as a teenager after my 18th birthday, i was an adult as of that day. Why do some people act like they are still teenagers when they are 20 years old?
Just wondering and no one has to leave any rude remarks, only asking when you stopped thinking of yourself as a teenager.

2007-03-24 15:32:09 · 18 answers · asked by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7

On that MTV reality show "SWEET 16", every kid gets a brand new BMW, Mercedes, or Porsche for their 16th birthday.

This seems a bit too much for some 16 year old kid who doesnt even have a job--What do You Think??

WOULD YOU BUY YOUR 16 YEAR OLD KID A BRAND NEW PORSCHE IF YOU COULD AFFORD IT??

2007-03-24 15:04:25 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't know if anyone has been following the story of the little 8 year Georgia boy who was murdered recently. The story is the most horrifying thing I've read. I'll post a link at the end of this if you want to read it - be prepared - it's horrible. Anyway, 2 of the people involved were arrested previously on sex related charges and both received probation. Obviously, this that was the wrong thing to do. I'm sure most of you would agree that sex offenders should stay in jail (or die), but they do get out.

What could we do in our neighborhoods to protect against these kinds of people? I know, myself, am always checking our police departments website and checking the sexual offender list and their addresses. If someone is even somewhat close to my neighborhood I print it out and give to all my neighbors. This tragedy has me fuming. I just don't want to do about it. Any suggestions?

The link to the story is:
http://www.crimelibrary.com/news/original/0307/2303_barrios.html

2007-03-24 15:03:18 · 20 answers · asked by hotmomma 4

You love your children but you've been with them all day and if you hear Mommy just one more time you'll hit the roof. What do you do when you're the one crawling the walls?

2007-03-24 14:54:35 · 17 answers · asked by Sharon M 6

i need a resipe for a 6 year old that is fun and good, maybe something with graham crackers or something, not smores

2007-03-24 14:41:33 · 9 answers · asked by Kat 2

The step kid- Booger eater. My son (now 3) is starting to ask if he can eat his. Absolutely not!! Just wondering the reasoning why kids think boogers make such a great snack.

2007-03-24 14:38:17 · 10 answers · asked by quintons_mommy2004 3

I have a two year old lil lady. My husband is currently in Iraq, so for the past 6 months my lil girl has been sleeping in my bed with me. I know I should have never let her get used to sleeping in my bed, but it was sort of a comfort for us. When ever I tried to make her sleep in her crib, she jumps out and runs to my room anyway. I need some advice on how to get her used to sleeping in her own room. My husband dosent come home for a few months but I want her to get used to her room before he comes home. Is it too late????

2007-03-24 14:37:29 · 11 answers · asked by blackbuttafly12 2

I have twin 2 year old boys, both in diapers, what should I pay a 16 year old neighbor to babysit per hour?

2007-03-24 14:37:20 · 8 answers · asked by smartass_dame 3

I am getting reading to be a fost/adopt parent but i have no idea what the ages are of the children. Is there
Question Details: any thing i can do to get ready. Should i start getting clothes toys beds n car seats bottles n stuff all suggestions welcomed

2007-03-24 14:26:00 · 7 answers · asked by amandarae_98 2

We live by a wal-mart and my 10 year old daughter smeaks out and buys diapers I found them when I looked in her closet and found at least 45 packeges of diapers for older kids What should I do?!

2007-03-24 14:13:54 · 10 answers · asked by Alex C 1

ok i am a great mom! im giving, funny fun, we do crafts projects experiments cook n bake i teach him alot too im a work at home mom so i really have time 2 teach him. hes 3 knows letters shapes colors 2spell simple words do simple math how to write, animals and soooooo much more not to mention lil things n facts i teach him here n there..OK..
NOW I HAVE A REALLY CLOSE BOND WITH MY 3YR OLD SON IM 21 N WE R LIKE BUDDYS N IT BREAKS MY HEART SO MUCH BUT THIS IS LIKE THE 5th TIME HE'S TOLD ME THAT HE DOESNT LOVE ME! WE USUALLY SAY LOVE U TO EACH OTHER LIKE 10 TIMES A DAY BUT THE LAST 3 MONTHS HE'LL JUST RANDOMLY SAY "MOMMY I DONT LOVE U!" N I WANNA KNOW IS THIS NORMAL!!!? I DONT THINK IT IS AT ALL!! IVE SPOKE TO HIM ALOT ABOUT THIS WITH DIFFERENT APPROACHES BUT IT STILL OCCURS.... Y??

2007-03-24 13:56:38 · 17 answers · asked by SEXY CRML 3

please help

2007-03-24 13:39:29 · 10 answers · asked by charlie p 1

To clean it and make it that way for a week at least.Because my 13 year old son can not do this simple easy task.If any one has any kind of answer that's easy or able to try please answer.

Thank You

2007-03-24 13:34:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

For those of you who gave your children an allowance, what sorts of conclusions have you drawn about the effects of it? For instance, if you gave your child allowance independent of their chores, has that had any effect on their work ethic? What have you learned about the best way to handle chores and allowances?

2007-03-24 12:55:26 · 12 answers · asked by Robin J. Sky 4

2007-03-24 12:52:29 · 6 answers · asked by lisa_2375146 2

What are some of the wonderful things about boys and what are some of the wonderful things about girls?

2007-03-24 12:39:58 · 10 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4

my child is 1 and every time we go outside she is always eating dirt what can i do to stop it

2007-03-24 12:26:42 · 11 answers · asked by Susan S 1

I have a sister and she has a 4 year old kid. She doesn't take care of him well. She doesn't let him sleep enough and lets him stay up all hours of the night. He has bags under his eyes and looks unhealthy at times. He gets sick often. She doesn't feed him healthy food and gives him lots of junk food and soda. When he is having breathing problems she makes him wait because she is too busy watching tv. When I told my nephew to brush his teeth, she said "who cares? they are going to fall out anyways, because they are just baby teeth". She won't listen to my advice or my parents or anyone else.

She yells and cusses at me when I tell her to take care of him. I just want her to do a better job raising him. She isn't married and she doesn't have a boyfriend.

How do you tell a family member something if they won't listen?
How can I get it through my thick headed stubborn sister to take care of her kid better?

2007-03-24 12:24:04 · 11 answers · asked by Mrknowitall 2

2007-03-24 12:18:08 · 14 answers · asked by cabincatred 2

how longs till she grows out of that crazy stage

2007-03-24 12:13:34 · 10 answers · asked by ltdsuperstar2 2

I was at the park earlier with my son, when up came about 12 children aged about 2 years to maybe 7 or 8. The oldest girl who looked maybe 9 or 10 appeared to be in charge and was counting heads. Then she asked me to help put the youngest one into the baby swing. Then another came up and asked me to help her on a swing. These kids appeared to have no fear of strangers, and there were far to many really small ones there for the oldest to look after. Anyway, I called my local police dept. to report this as I feel it is a safety concern. This is not the first time I've seen them up there without an adult. The house they were coming from was too far out of sight for a parent to see them from home. Do you think I did the right thing? What would you do? My husband didn't think it was a big deal. Just curious.

2007-03-24 12:11:34 · 12 answers · asked by DW 2

My seven year old insists on speaking in 'Cat Language' and answers everything in it. He has worked out a system where different numbers and tones mean different phrases and words and insists on speaking it at all times....this has been going on for several months....

2007-03-24 12:01:44 · 20 answers · asked by fslcaptain737 4

she keeps calling my dad up for everything, since they seperated and he runs off when ever shes there.thier gettin a divorce butt wot should i do bout my mum?

2007-03-24 11:46:29 · 13 answers · asked by joseph b 1

OK, this morning, I started out telling something to my Small Group at church and started crying.... and couldn't stop!!!
Then this afternoon I felt sick.
Then tonight I felt better enough to take my son to a birthday party for this kid named Danny. This is where it gets funny... first I took him... to the wrong place!!! At the wrong place there are two party rooms for two different "Danny"s. By the time I realize I don't know these people and drive to the RIGHT place on the other side of town, the mother tells me that I brought the wrong kid!! My other kid was best friends with this other Danny Two Years ago and I forgot who he was!!! The mom was so miffed she wouldn't take my present. (The wrong kid I brought has a friend named Danny too. )
What should I do this evening to make my bad day good?

2007-03-24 11:32:57 · 11 answers · asked by emilsignia 5

Do you think it has an adverse effect on children when they see their parents arguing ? Or do you think that it helps children learn how to compromise and that relationships have to be worked at ?

A recent study shows that children who see parent arguing on a regular basis under perform academically. Do you agree ?

2007-03-24 11:11:45 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-24 09:47:03 · 19 answers · asked by Star in the night 1

2007-03-24 09:31:07 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My husbands mother never babysits for us but always sits for her daughters son.I asked her to have my sons for two hours so we could attend a meal for my nephews 21st.She said she did not have any plans but did not want to commit to babysitting I assured her we would collect children by 8pm so she could go out after that but she did not want to commit.I feel bad letting my nephew down his meal is in a restraunt not suitable for young children 4 and 5 and they would not eat the food .Do you think I was rude to ask as it really was a one off.

2007-03-24 09:27:47 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous