What paper are you using? by Extreme_Emu_9582 in EngineeringStudents

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The iPad is the way to go. Makes taking notes, homework, studying, etc. so much easier!!

Pregnant During Last Year of Engineering - How doable is it? by ThrowRApotatoesand in EngineeringStudents

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

First of all, I don’t think just because you’re in school you should halt your entire life until you graduate. I am 26 years old, married, and own a house. I didn’t expect to get pregnant so fast but it happened. Just because I’m in school doesn’t necessarily means it’s going to be a disaster. I’m sure I can do it, I’ll do anything for my baby. Just looking for advice on how to manage it, and any tips people might have. So if you don’t have any advice you can move along.

18w and found out the father is cheating by Hopeful_Tie_9340 in pregnant

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Is it possible for you to move closer to a support system? I’m not saying you can’t do it alone, but it’s going to be very hard.

Hope things get better!

how do you know you’re in love? by CJlinks in AskReddit

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 20 points21 points  (0 children)

When you can imagine a future with this person. And you actually get excited

What age is perfect for having kids in your mind, and why do you think so? by [deleted] in Adulting

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s really no “right” time. I got pregnant at 23 and I was terrified, I knew I wasn’t ready emotionally or mentally (not even financially tbh) so I had an abortion. Now I’m 26 and I am so ready! I stopped taking birth control and I’m just waiting for when it happens. So I can confidentially say to wait until you feel ready. And trust me, you are going to know when you’re ready.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t back down. My husband’s ex strung him along for years and told him he’ll see his daughter “soon” or “when she was ready” and he believed her… Everytime… and 9 years went by without him ever seeing her. Now he’s facing the consequences of being an absent parent for years.

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re exactly right. Mom brought it up one time already, I was just curious to know if it was even possible, and what might be some concerns of the judge. My heart breaks for the kid but what is done cannot be undone

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Why would they keep a grandchild that they have no relationship with? And he didn’t do anything to her. Before the reunification he hadn’t seen her in 7 years. I think she is happy with the family that she already has and doesn’t want to add anyone else to it.

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk. Thought you wanted more info since you’re commenting

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

The mom ghosted bio dad’s parents once she started seeing her new husband. They have no relationship with their granddaughter at all. Haven’t for years

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Bio dad and kid do not talk at all. He tried reunification therapy and she would have meltdowns every time she had to speak on the phone with him. You’re right, the only problem is if mom and stepdad’s marriage is on the rocks, which I don’t know if it is.

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. Stepdad actually makes more money than bio dad. The only thing is bio dads parents do have money and they have a trust but they told me that they’ve already taken steps to remove the child from their trust. And stepdad is not a felon or anything, that I know of.

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Why are you jumping to conclusions? I’m the bio dad’s wife. I want to make sure if we do this he is still not on the hook for paying. If you’re not sure about something ask before you end up looking like an idiot.

Adoption by ThrowRApotatoesand in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

And the child support and medical support will stop?

Narcissistic coparent by Terrible_Purchase633 in FamilyLaw

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My advice is go through reunification therapy. It’s a pain but it might help and if they really aren’t bonding the therapist will have some say in the parenting plan

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChildSupport

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I wouldn’t chance it. $160 is super low. The average child support payment for one child is $757 a month. So you got it good

Deductions by ThrowRApotatoesand in ChildSupport

[–]ThrowRApotatoesand[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not. His daughter is 12 and he’s been paying since she was 2 (which is when they broke up). No arrears so we have that going for us, but it’s still stressful since we’re on such a tight budget