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So - what do we have ot provide to the school to pass on those vaccines? I am not willing to state is a religious belief, because it is not. Its my parental right belief

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I've used Focus on the Family's help line and they were a great resource. Even if you're not a Christian, they are used to dealing with difficult situations like these and their advice is based on solid moral values.
Besides this point however, it sounds like your son's depression has made him turn to drugs. I wouldn't kick him out, but I might suggest getting him into rehab? Also, if he stays in the house, be loving but strict. Lock your valuables up in a safe. Use 'tough love'. Bribe him with money... tell him you'll give him $5 every time he does the dishes or cleans his room. This will get him in the habit and he will feel like he's getting something in return. Obviously its money that's motivating him. If you feel uncomfortable giving him money, ask what he wants it for and try gift cards. Gift cards to gas stations, Walmart, the movie theater, etc. That way you have a little control over what he spends it on.View Thread
I used to actively participate in the pregnancy group and now my daughter is 13 months old. When my daughter was 3 months old, my husband and I split and I moved across country to be with my family for support. So I've had a lot of change in the last year with a divorce, a new baby, moving, a new job, etc. I have tons of support and now live at home with my parents where Grandma takes care of my DD 3 days/week. I feel very fortunate given the circumstances.
Anyway my concern is that my daughter is now 13 months old - and healthy - and I have yet to feel that special motherly "bond" with my daughter. Isn't that bond - that undeniable love - supposed to be a given? I know many mothers that struggle with postpartum depression may go through a period feeling this way, but I always feel this way. I am on anti-depressants for anxiety and generally feel happy and positive but my daughter just annoys me.
Her cuteness makes me smile and laugh but that's the extend of my interest in her. Otherwise she's just annoying when she wakes me up (still!) 2-3 times a night and doesn't let me sleep in past 5:30am. Her neediness is exhausting. I don't feel like I love her.
Don't get me wrong - I consider myself to be a good mother. I am still nursing her, I never let her "cry it out", I cloth diaper her, and I only feed her fresh, organic foods. I play with her and buy her anything I think she likes. Money is not an issue.
I hope people can give constructive feedback and not hate me for feeling this way. It's a sad thing when you think you would breath a sigh of relief imagining her not in my life anymore. I don't want to feel this way but I do. I am searching for answers and advice - not judgement. I know I have issues which is why on I'm this forum.View Thread
I had no space for them we were being evicted and his mother's home was where he was going to go and at the time she was in good health so I knew she would make sure they were safe. .) I stayed with friends for a while and began to seek counseling to better myself. Now his mom is getting older and overwhelmed but won't tell me much because she is protecting her son of course but she did end up telling me how she has been falling asleep at the wheel and has made minor damages to her and my ex-husbands car recently, she is always the one to pick up my kids after a visit with me because I know it is because he is drunk!( I know this because when he calls to tell me she is picking them up, he is slurring his words and mumbling) I also found out that my 9 and 6 year old are being left alone with grandpa to watch them during the day sometimes because grandma is taking care of an older lady (She used to be a CNA) and dad is at work. Grandpa has been diagnosed with colon cancer years ago and it had spread to his bones years ago and he can barely walk now! The kids actually said they saved grandpas life the other day by getting him his oxygen tank because he could not breathe. I would get her to help me but she enables her son, she is protecting her son of course, and will not get involved! She told me already that she don't want to get in the middle.
I also think his girlfriend is sexually abusing them because she showers with them but they won't admit it when asked by anyone. They have just slipped up several times with saying things that now I know it is true. They admit that she spanks them too and she don't even live there with them nor is she even a step parent and as far as I am aware spanking is not a good method of punishment anyways. We do time outs! Way too much to explain here but I hope this gives you a better idea of what I am going through right now. I am also keeping a journal with dates, times, etc. of everything! But the problem is living space! Will they allow in an emergency situation, temporary living space here until we can get more space? We are kind of stuck for a couple of months but we can get more room soon"026. They have been through so much! I don't want to see them end up in foster care where someone else could hurt them!View Thread
My son is 6 years old and has never had any difficulty staying overnight at a friend's house but the past two times he stayed at his friends, he has called me and told me that he had a stomach ache and wanted to come home. The first time I believe he did legitimally have a stomach ache but the second time, he was fine.
I have been in a relationship with a new guy for about 5 months and him and his son stay at my house on the weekends. My son has met these people and likes them, but it seems like it is when they are there that he calls and wants to come home.
I don't want my son to not be invited to stay at friend's houses anymore, but I'm afraid that if he keeps calling home, his friend won't invite him to stay.
Does anybody have any advice on how to ease his mind that things are ok at home when he isn't there so doesn't mind staying at his friends house?
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You said that you and your husband have gone to counseling. Have you tried family counseling with your kids or atleast you, your husband, and your 9 year old son? Maybe that would help.View Thread
Well I hope the best for you & your family. I'm glad you plan to get everything done at once. I think that's best.
Good luck in trying to conceive again( if you decide to that is, although I doubt you will need it).
I'll keep you in my thoughts. Glad I could be there for a little extra support.View Thread
As a non experienced person, I might suggest accepting the stepdaughter and fiance the way they are, or get out of the relationship. Changing them and their relationship is unlikely at this age.
However, if you decide you are able to accept them as they are, one idea might be to model independence, talk of it, cut out and post articles about it casually, and kind of 'for yourself'. Some weak influence might occur. But I would not expect it. It is not likely.
You could also babysit the child while the mother gets a job. Just find a way to accept the situation rather than change it will probably work best and bring you more satisfaction.
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What I did to have the girl is conceive her later in the fertilization window. I had read that female sperm live longer than the male sperm so it worked for me.
Wish I remembered the name of the book.View Thread
Don't let your mother make you feel guilty. I think it's great taht the skills you are learning with your child who has Down Syndrome can be used for the benefit of your youngest child too
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The ovulation kits are usually disposable after one use. Also you will get a better response if you post this on the trying to concieve board.
have you tried taking your tempuature and charting it ect. I had trouble concieving and found that the ovulation kits were not for me and I wasted a lot of money. There are other indicators to assist you in deterimining ovulation.View Thread
As I go through the same issues as you do with a nuclear family, I can't help but wonder why you haven't said something to her son?
All children, regardless of age, have to be treated fairly and equally. If it is required that the house stay spotless, then her son needs to do the same, no questions asked. You should talk to her, tell her your concerns, that you don't want to fight, but you want it fair between ALL the kids. If not, then eventually it's going to seem as if you are not treating your kids fairly and letting hers get off scott free. This is a JOINT venture, not just her way or the highway, and the sooner she knows that, the better.
If worse comes to worse, show her your post on here, and see what she says...my BF and I speak alot about co-parenting since that is one of THE biggest issues in divorce and parenting. If you don't talk about it, the other person doesn't know it. Open and honest. Best policy!
Good luck to you!
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Divorce can be very emotional for our children. At times, a child will blame themselves for causing the divorce. WebMD has some help: Kids Coping With Divorce can give you some tips and warning signs to look out for.
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