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Post by wesleycrusher4ever on Nov 21, 2016 0:30:27 GMT -5

Hey ladies! I'm being induced right now due to pre-e. So many things are going through my mine. Mostly I want to raise my daughter to be a bad ass who takes no shit. And I'm also regretting skipping the birthing class because it started so early. I'm not due until Decemebr so I'm 3 weeks early, but she is ok so far.

Rambling, but can you guys leave me your best advice for raising strong black daughters?

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kicks Full Member Posts: 1,965 Likes: 7,917	Game time Nov 21, 2016 6:56:42 GMT -5 via mobile meshaliuknits, threejs, and 4 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kicks on Nov 21, 2016 6:56:42 GMT -5 Yay baby! One of my fondest memories with my mom is how she'd regularly play James Brown and yell at the top of our lungs "say it loud, I'm black and I'm proud!"
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Post by andwhat on Nov 21, 2016 6:58:36 GMT -5

Congrats. Prayers and vibes for a safe delivery.

Tell her she is smart and beautiful and she can be anything she wants to be even if it is for boys. (For some reason the "just for boys" stuff starts really early)

I only have a 3 year old but that is where we are now.

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Post by redwino on Nov 21, 2016 10:28:16 GMT -5

Congratulations! I've only been doing this for 20 months but I'm trying to support dd's independence and determination. She's fearless and strong so I have to step back and let her try. That means my house stays in shambles and my anxiety stays on high but my little girl gets ish done in her toddler world.

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orangeblossom Elder Posts: 17,740 Likes: 17,737	Game time Nov 21, 2016 10:38:27 GMT -5 thejackpot likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orangeblossom on Nov 21, 2016 10:38:27 GMT -5 Good luck! No kids, but I like to give the book, "I Like Myself"
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starlily Elder Posts: 12,372 Likes: 10,722	Game time Nov 21, 2016 10:48:41 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by starlily on Nov 21, 2016 10:48:41 GMT -5 Best wishes for a safe delivery!
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Congrats! I hope all goes well. All the birth classes were booked so I didn't take one either. Once I got the nurse to understand I didn't know what I was doing she helped me with breathing and communicated very clearly what to expect and what to do

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Post by threejs on Nov 21, 2016 11:56:25 GMT -5

Congratulations and best wishes! Everyone here has already given great advice. I always think the best thing we can give our girls is confidence, so I've tried from early on to remind my DD how smart she is, even when she feels like she's struggling with a subject. I also feel strongly about making children feel safe and loved at all times. I think that helps build confidence, and that can start from a young age. Don't feel pressure to do things your Mom's or your auntie's or your grandma's way, especially if they are old school "you're spoiling that baby" types.

And, don't forget to take care of yourself! It can be hard to do as a new Mom, but it really is important.

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meshaliuknits Elder I told y'all to vote cats! Now the Sith is your only hope. Posts: 25,478 Likes: 35,833	Game time Nov 21, 2016 12:13:36 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by meshaliuknits on Nov 21, 2016 12:13:36 GMT -5 I wish you a safe and fast delivery!
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I hope that you are cuddling your new daughter by now. Trust yourself. Raise her with love and support. She is sure to challenge you and everything you thought about motherhood and that is completely ok. Best wishes!

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rootbeerfloat Senior Member Posts: 9,176 Likes: 10,356	Game time Nov 21, 2016 14:22:50 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by rootbeerfloat on Nov 21, 2016 14:22:50 GMT -5 Good luck!
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Post by 05heel on Nov 21, 2016 22:46:20 GMT -5

Congratulations! Ditto the previous posters. Tell her she's smart, strong, and beautiful every day. Emphasize that she's all of those things BECAUSE she's black, and not in spite of.

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bugandbibs Elder Posts: 12,377 Likes: 13,012	Game time Nov 23, 2016 0:27:38 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bugandbibs on Nov 23, 2016 0:27:38 GMT -5 Hope all went well and you are getting some rest.
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Post by wesleycrusher4ever on Nov 29, 2016 20:47:27 GMT -5

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and advice. I had to have a c-section after 3 days of no labor progress, but baby H is here and perfect. She's small but will hopefully gain weight back soon.

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Nov 29, 2016 20:47:27 GMT -5 wesleycrusher4ever said:

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and advice. I had to have a c-section after 3 days of no labor progress, but baby H is here and perfect. She's small but will hopefully gain weight back soon.

I'm happy you're both well. Congrats!

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orangeblossom Elder Posts: 17,740 Likes: 17,737	Game time Nov 30, 2016 2:16:49 GMT -5 via Tapatalk Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orangeblossom on Nov 30, 2016 2:16:49 GMT -5 Congrats! Yay for baby H!
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Nov 29, 2016 20:47:27 GMT -5 wesleycrusher4ever said:

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and advice. I had to have a c-section after 3 days of no labor progress, but baby H is here and perfect. She's small but will hopefully gain weight back soon.

So many congratulations to you and your H!

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Nov 29, 2016 20:47:27 GMT -5 wesleycrusher4ever said:

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and advice. I had to have a c-section after 3 days of no labor progress, but baby H is here and perfect. She's small but will hopefully gain weight back soon.

Congrats to you and your H.

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bugandbibs Elder Posts: 12,377 Likes: 13,012	Game time Nov 30, 2016 16:22:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bugandbibs on Nov 30, 2016 16:22:08 GMT -5 Welcome baby H!
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newnamesameperson Full Member Posts: 3,448 Likes: 2,997	Game time Nov 30, 2016 21:26:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by newnamesameperson on Nov 30, 2016 21:26:28 GMT -5 Congratulations!!!!
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kicks Full Member Posts: 1,965 Likes: 7,917	Game time Dec 1, 2016 9:06:48 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by kicks on Dec 1, 2016 9:06:48 GMT -5 Congrats! What's her name?
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