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Talk of peer pregnancy - It's sooooo cool, mom
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<blockquote data-quote="Steely" data-source="post: 32325" data-attributes="member: 3301"><p>Gosh, you really must be anxious and worried about her, I know I would be. I just have to say, that from reading your posts, you seem so strong and focused as a mom to these 2 kids, that I have a lot of admiration for you. I also have to say, that from your posts, my heart really goes out to kt. It seems like she has been through so much, and thank God you are present in her life now, to offer what stability and love she can absorb.</p><p></p><p>As far as the pregnancy thing, I was wondering if you could maybe do some educational stuff with her that helps her see the reality of actually being a mom. The first thing that comes to mind is having her carry an egg around "as her baby" for a week (making sure to wake her up for the nightly feedings, etc.). The second thing that comes to mind is field trips. I am not sure what you would have in your area, but maybe if you have a single mom homeless shelter, or something like that, where she could see the reality of actually caring for an infant. And the third thing that comes to mind is babysitting. I know you would probably always want to be present with her, but maybe if you know someone with an infant you could have her baybysit, with you by her side emphasizing all the things that go into taking care of a baby. And the last thing would be a video or film about what it takes to be a parent. I guess, my suggestion would be, to try to bring reality as close to home as possible - which hopefully would jolt her out of fantasy and into reality.</p><p></p><p>Good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steely, post: 32325, member: 3301"] Gosh, you really must be anxious and worried about her, I know I would be. I just have to say, that from reading your posts, you seem so strong and focused as a mom to these 2 kids, that I have a lot of admiration for you. I also have to say, that from your posts, my heart really goes out to kt. It seems like she has been through so much, and thank God you are present in her life now, to offer what stability and love she can absorb. As far as the pregnancy thing, I was wondering if you could maybe do some educational stuff with her that helps her see the reality of actually being a mom. The first thing that comes to mind is having her carry an egg around "as her baby" for a week (making sure to wake her up for the nightly feedings, etc.). The second thing that comes to mind is field trips. I am not sure what you would have in your area, but maybe if you have a single mom homeless shelter, or something like that, where she could see the reality of actually caring for an infant. And the third thing that comes to mind is babysitting. I know you would probably always want to be present with her, but maybe if you know someone with an infant you could have her baybysit, with you by her side emphasizing all the things that go into taking care of a baby. And the last thing would be a video or film about what it takes to be a parent. I guess, my suggestion would be, to try to bring reality as close to home as possible - which hopefully would jolt her out of fantasy and into reality. Good luck [/QUOTE]
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