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Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:47 am to tooshea8
You didn't have to do much diaper changing so there's that at least.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 5:51 am to tooshea8
This place grows trashier every year
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:00 am to Paige
I wish I had more than one up vote to give you
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:25 am to tooshea8
Congrats! I don't know if this was suggested but if you have any doubts on how to handle the whole transition thing, a pastor or professional counselor could help. And it's important to be there not just for the sports but for the other things. Parent/teacher conferences , school holiday performances etc.
Sounds as if you're on the right track.
Good luck!
Sounds as if you're on the right track.
Good luck!
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:53 am to tooshea8
Don't panic. A lot of the fatherly stuff is natural instinct for most and will take over. You'll be fine. Congrats.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:54 am to tooshea8
Congrats. I'd start by spending time with him, duh.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:55 am to tooshea8
As I got older and had more children, I got wiser. I was raised really well by loving parents, but not perfect parents. I realized I (of course) had their genes and was liable to make the same mistakes. I thought about my shortcomings and slowly, purposefully and tactfully steered my children away from those at a very early stage. I taught them to be interested in things most kids are not interested in - mostly in nature...just for brain stimulation. They all ended up better people than I am, and proud of every one. And they each know I love them very much.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:56 am to tooshea8
quote:fify
I just found out I have 15 years of child support due.
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 6:57 am
Posted on 1/3/17 at 6:56 am to jeffsdad
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And they each know I love them very much.
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jeffsdad
One more so than the others, eh?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 7:03 am to ThatMakesSense
maybe all 6 are named jeff....
Posted on 1/3/17 at 7:10 am to tooshea8
Have you showed your son your knuckles yet?
Posted on 1/3/17 at 7:15 am to tooshea8
im 10% sure i wont have this happen, although i cant rule out a human showing up at my door in 6 years saying they are 18 and belong to me.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 8:11 am to tooshea8
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Don't let your girlfriend around your son.
She is not allowed around him. She and I would have to be very serious about each other, and it would still be a while before I would allow it. I don't want to introduce more confusion to my son.
^ i imagine you're an older guy, the general approach is correct if y'all have only been together a month or so.... but I imagine you only date women you intend to date "forever", i dont see an issue with having her around your son unless your current gf is sketch as well which i hope not
Don't let your girlfriend around your son.
She is not allowed around him. She and I would have to be very serious about each other, and it would still be a while before I would allow it. I don't want to introduce more confusion to my son.
^ i imagine you're an older guy, the general approach is correct if y'all have only been together a month or so.... but I imagine you only date women you intend to date "forever", i dont see an issue with having her around your son unless your current gf is sketch as well which i hope not
Posted on 1/3/17 at 8:16 am to Paige
Man I feel for the ex. He raised a son for 3 years with the woman he loved only to have it taking away by her. And that poor kid who had his "dad" leave all the sudden only to have another dad step in.
I'm glad you're doing the right thing, take it slow. Only time and love will right the ship with him.
I'm glad you're doing the right thing, take it slow. Only time and love will right the ship with him.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 8:32 am to Paige
watch Forest Gump
This post was edited on 1/3/17 at 8:33 am
Posted on 1/3/17 at 8:40 am to Flamefighter
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Man I feel for the ex.
waiting for him to post here
wife let me believe I had a son for 3 years only to pull the rug out
Posted on 1/3/17 at 8:41 am to tooshea8
Best thing to happen to you. Children are the best part of life. Take an interest in him, support him, spend as much time with him as possible. Understand that you are going to lay the foundation of his life, and the lives of his kids, by what you do. That is heavy, but does not have to be overly daunting.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 8:59 am to tooshea8
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She is not allowed around him. She and I would have to be very serious about each other, and it would still be a while before I would allow it. I don't want to introduce more confusion to my son.
Your natural parental instincts are already working. Just don't try to force anything and it will all come organically. You seem to have a good head on your shoulders and have taken care of the majority of legal issues already. My best advice would be to just remember that your life isn't about you anymore... it's about you and your son. Good luck. I think you'll be just fine.
Posted on 1/3/17 at 9:02 am to tooshea8
wow...can't even imagine.
It's also great you want to be in the kid's life, but if you are in Louisiana, a few things before you bit off that financial obligation:
a) was she still married when the child was born? If so, the husband is presumed the father
unless
b) did he renounce paternity within the requisite deadline? - I think it is one year from the date of birth - if he didn't, I believe the presumption is "fixed"
I am not saying be a deadbeat, but you may not have to pay full freight.
It's also great you want to be in the kid's life, but if you are in Louisiana, a few things before you bit off that financial obligation:
a) was she still married when the child was born? If so, the husband is presumed the father
unless
b) did he renounce paternity within the requisite deadline? - I think it is one year from the date of birth - if he didn't, I believe the presumption is "fixed"
I am not saying be a deadbeat, but you may not have to pay full freight.
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