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[quote=Anonymous]To 22:42, thanks for posting. It sounds like you are in a similar stage of life to me. I understand the loneliness of not having your mom available as you begin your own journey into parenthood. My mother died when I was still a teen, so I felt that acutely when I had each of my three kids. It was worst with the first child...I had a mild postpartum depression. It was easier the next two times around. In a way I thought because of those experiences I wouldn't feel the loss of my husband's parents or my stepmother. But I do. It is hard,but I agree that I need to shift my mindset to thinking of myself as "the glue" now that the older generation is fading. In a way it's not all bad.Once the strain of caregiving eases up I actually look forward to a new chapter. My oldest child is 19 -- it might only be 10 years or so before I'm someone's grandmother. What a concept! I think that will be a fun time in our family as we build new memories and traditions.[/quote]
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