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<blockquote data-quote="slsh" data-source="post: 372890" data-attributes="member: 8"><p>Jones - congratulations on the new little one! </p><p></p><p>I understand many of your concerns. My youngest was a surprise, at a time when my difficult child (age 6) was very unstable and we were fighting with- the "professionals" because they kept throwing behavior charts at us and we were far past that point. We were dealing with- a very violent kiddo (no diagnosis at the beginning of that last pregnancy). I also didn't dare tell my parents because... well, I just knew the news was not going to be well received. I finally had to tell my dad because he and his wife were coming out to visit and the beach ball belly was going to be impossible to hide. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>I think you're in a better position because you're already identifying concerns - I knew keeping the baby safe would be a challenge, but it never occurred to me that difficult child would come after me/my belly. He did of course.</p><p></p><p>I think it's smart to get your support team on board and aware of the situation ASAP so they can help you prepare difficult child. I wish I could give you concrete ideas, but we were in crisis mode pretty much the entire pregnancy so it was kind of a get-thru-the day time for us. I did keep Diva (the baby) with- me 24/7 after she arrived to ensure she would be safe. </p><p></p><p>JJJ's advice re: your sister makes total sense to me. It sounds like a very thoughtful plan.</p><p></p><p>I will tell you that from where I'm at now, almost 13 years later, Diva was/is a true blessing to us. Yes, the pregnancy was incredibly stressful as we tried to deal with- difficult child and get professionals onboard. Yes, I was very scared during the pregnancy, worried about the chaos I was bringing her home to, and certainly there were some tough times, but I am a strong believer of things happening for a reason. Diva is and always has been an absolute joy - and yes, it was wonderful to finally get another female in the house after all this testosterone, LOL.</p><p></p><p>Congrats again!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="slsh, post: 372890, member: 8"] Jones - congratulations on the new little one! I understand many of your concerns. My youngest was a surprise, at a time when my difficult child (age 6) was very unstable and we were fighting with- the "professionals" because they kept throwing behavior charts at us and we were far past that point. We were dealing with- a very violent kiddo (no diagnosis at the beginning of that last pregnancy). I also didn't dare tell my parents because... well, I just knew the news was not going to be well received. I finally had to tell my dad because he and his wife were coming out to visit and the beach ball belly was going to be impossible to hide. :winking: I think you're in a better position because you're already identifying concerns - I knew keeping the baby safe would be a challenge, but it never occurred to me that difficult child would come after me/my belly. He did of course. I think it's smart to get your support team on board and aware of the situation ASAP so they can help you prepare difficult child. I wish I could give you concrete ideas, but we were in crisis mode pretty much the entire pregnancy so it was kind of a get-thru-the day time for us. I did keep Diva (the baby) with- me 24/7 after she arrived to ensure she would be safe. JJJ's advice re: your sister makes total sense to me. It sounds like a very thoughtful plan. I will tell you that from where I'm at now, almost 13 years later, Diva was/is a true blessing to us. Yes, the pregnancy was incredibly stressful as we tried to deal with- difficult child and get professionals onboard. Yes, I was very scared during the pregnancy, worried about the chaos I was bringing her home to, and certainly there were some tough times, but I am a strong believer of things happening for a reason. Diva is and always has been an absolute joy - and yes, it was wonderful to finally get another female in the house after all this testosterone, LOL. Congrats again!! [/QUOTE]
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