Birth

[honeymustard02]

Congrats!!! Babies are so cute!!! But they do have that whole pukey poopy thing going on. That the unfun part.

But congrats none the less!!! :laughing

[soothsayer]

My daughter was born today. My soon to be ex wife, or a member of her family didn't call me like the court ordered her to. I didn't get to be there when she was born. There was a message on my parent's answering machine after the fact saying that she had been born today. The court order states "will call cell phone on the way to the hospital." I recieved no such call.

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Congrats on your daughter.

It doesn't surprise me that you didn't get a call, my daughter's mom violated court orders so many times it makes me sick. - and she got away with it. Hope you don't have to go through the same crap I have. Best wishes to you.

[Msterbeau]

Congrats man... babys are fun.. kids are even funner... those teen years are going to kill you.

Marc? Jail? for a new mother? excuse me... but lets keep the baby in mind...

That was a joke... Kind of. :whistling

I just find it incredibly irritating that people have to be so spiteful like that. My daughters mom and I work hard to maintain good relations for the sake of the girls well being. We're not exactly the most emotionally healthy people on earth... if we can manage, I don't see how it seems to be so difficult for others. This was a once in a lifetime event. It sucks that Donnie had to miss it...

[The_Dark]

I understand where you coming from Marc. My ex and I have had a hard time over the years keeping it civil for the sake of the kids. We have not always succeded, but we have tried. I do know that I will go to my grave knowing that my kids think of me as the non-vindictive. That my friends, and hers, have always seen me as the one who tried to work things out rather than turning everything into a large battle involving the courts.

[Msterbeau]

I understand where you coming from Marc. My ex and I have had a hard time over the years keeping it civil for the sake of the kids. We have not always succeded, but we have tried. I do know that I will go to my grave knowing that my kids think of me as the non-vindictive. That my friends, and hers, have always seen me as the one who tried to work things out rather than turning everything into a large battle involving the courts.

That's a great legacy to leave your children with.

[Guest Megalicious]

could we remember that there are two sides to every story and not get into a 'oh she's such a bitch' fest?

I'm not saying that what happened was right, but come on.

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I have to agree with you there. There are two sides to every story, and I find myself in the middle of something simular so I can relate, however I would never do that to my ex because its not fair to the child, I mean what would I tell my child when she asked "why wasnt daddy there?". There are so many men that dont even care when their child is born, let alone willing to be active in the birth and rasing of the child. Im truly sorry for you, that you didnt get to share in the amazing thing that is childbirth. Dont worry Karma is a bitch. Sometimes it just easier for ppl to do what is right for them. And sometimes it a lack of comunication, you seriously need to put the "my ex is a horrible person" view away, if you are ever going to get anywhere with her. Sure you can go through the court system, but what kind of damaging effect is that going to have on your beautiful little baby. Not to mention you. You need to sit down with her and tell her that you want more then anything to be in your childs life. Put your pride aside because your child should be the most IMPORTANT thing in your life now, and you should be more then willing to make compromises that have to do with you and your ex working things out, coming to some common ground so your child doesnt end up hating both of you in the end =( Im sorry she did that to you, anger can make us do some pretty horrible things, add the irational rage of a pregnant woman and that is just disaster =( You shouldnt have to fight to be the father you long to be, just try and work with her, and when you find yourself getting angry thing of the beautiful little gift of a child you have and that will keep you going =)

[Nienna]

I have to agree with you there. There are two sides to every story, and I find myself in the middle of something simular so I can relate, however I would never do that to my ex because its not fair to the child, I mean what would I tell my child when she asked "why wasnt daddy there?". There are so many men that dont even care when their child is born, let alone willing to be active in the birth and rasing of the child. Im truly sorry for you, that you didnt get to share in the amazing thing that is childbirth. Dont worry Karma is a bitch. Sometimes it just easier for ppl to do what is right for them. And sometimes it a lack of comunication, you seriously need to put the "my ex is a horrible person" view away, if you are ever going to get anywhere with her. Sure you can go through the court system, but what kind of damaging effect is that going to have on your beautiful little baby. Not to mention you. You need to sit down with her and tell her that you want more then anything to be in your childs life. Put your pride aside because your child should be the most IMPORTANT thing in your life now, and you should be more then willing to make compromises that have to do with you and your ex working things out, coming to some common ground so your child doesnt end up hating both of you in the end =( Im sorry she did that to you, anger can make us do some pretty horrible things, add the irational rage of a pregnant woman and that is just disaster =( You shouldnt have to fight to be the father you long to be, just try and work with her, and when you find yourself getting angry thing of the beautiful little gift of a child you have and that will keep you going =)

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I do agree with you Meg... 100%... just keep in mind that sometimes people aren't always mature enough to look at it that way. It sounds like in this case she's using the baby as a weapon.

i don't know what you should do Donnie. It sucks. =( *hug*

[CatsEyeOfTheWiccan]

CONGRATZ, being a dad..wishes I was a dad..best of luck and health of your baby girl what ever her name is____________________ <-Insert Name here.

-CatsEye