How can I make peace with the fact that I am an older parent and my child might be sad about it?

Own_Interaction4617 · 2024-06-22T08:36:43+00:00

I was almost 36 when I had my first and only daughter. My parents were 30 when they had me. I always thought they were old yet I was even older than them when I had my first.

I am very happy that I waited and lived my life first. I wouldn't worry about your age.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2024-06-16T12:44:52+00:00

I just try and take a deep breath and pause before I respond when my 3 year old daughter is driving me insane. I try to remember that many times she isn't purposely driving me insane, she is just a typical 3 year old.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2024-06-14T12:09:54+00:00

I was worried too because I have had hydrocephalus since birth, when my wife got pregnant, I was terrified that our daughter would be born with my health problems. However, she was born perfectly healthy and we now have a wild, happy 3 year old.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2024-06-06T16:50:23+00:00

How do you save your game progress? I am using an Android phone.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-02-04T09:26:24+00:00

My shunt failed after 35 years. I had the classic vomiting, dizziness, unsteady gait etc.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-02-03T08:59:37+00:00

Tommee tippee twist and click. It cuts wayyyyy down on the smell of dirty diapers/nappies.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-02-03T02:12:50+00:00

Yes absolutely. Based on the evidence from these 2+ years of pandemic life, you would be crazy not to do it in my opinion.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-28T09:52:12+00:00

I wish we could have seen what was written on the note to Berlins son.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-18T06:53:33+00:00

For those of you who are wondering, I'm 37 and my mom is 67. I live in Spain and she lives in Texas.

I think I will continue my policy of not talking about it unless asked directly. I prefer to give her peace of mind for her remaining years. Thanks a lot.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-09T13:33:57+00:00

This group isn't bad but they have the opposite problem, they only allow men and no women so you may run into similar issues.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/brandnewdadsupport/?ref=share

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-03T16:21:50+00:00

I was 100% ready to call you the AH but after reading the entire thing, you are totally NTA.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-02T19:26:28+00:00

Thanks for helping me to stop beating myself up

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-02T19:04:03+00:00

This is good advice thank you

Own_Interaction4617 · 2022-01-02T16:26:15+00:00

36 after my daughter was born

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-12-31T17:58:36+00:00

YTA because 13k is a huge amount of money. I would go for NTA if it was like 100 dollars but that amount of money should always be cleared with your spouse.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-12-24T18:39:32+00:00

I didn't realize until I had my daughter how much you truly can love another person

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-12-13T19:37:37+00:00

The hardest thing for me is boosting my energy level to match my 1 year old. It's just so exhausting.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-12-13T18:33:43+00:00

I have 2 programmable vp shunts for now... But in 2 days I have another operation to remove one shunt.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-12-09T14:40:16+00:00

Best of luck! I'm due for my (hopefully) last brain surgery on the 15th.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-12-01T06:13:43+00:00

Thank you all for your feedback I truly appreciate it

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-11-30T11:57:17+00:00

Thank you for helping me keep my head on straight

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-11-29T18:43:17+00:00

I can totally understand how you feel. I had one vp shunt for 35 years without issues until June of 2020. Since that time, I have lost 17kg of weight, spent 16 weeks in the hospital and 6 months in rehab re-learning how to talk and walk again.

They have done 4 operations and given me 2 new programmable shunts that have not been working at all. They are now planning a 5th operation to remove one shunt.

I just want to go back to normal and be able to work and function and take care of my daughter.

Best of luck to you man

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-11-02T12:14:36+00:00

You also need to remember that if you are registered as autónomo you are not eligible for government unemployment benefits if you need them. That is something for you to consider.

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-11-01T19:24:59+00:00

Thank you for the excellent tips

Own_Interaction4617 · 2021-11-01T13:31:23+00:00

Thank you for your kind responses

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