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[quote=Anonymous]It can be really hard for teens when they see a new famìly created - mom, dad and baby that they aren't part of. They are that other child from that other family that broke apart. Seeing as you have been in her life for 13 years, she lives with you and it sounds like you have a good relationship, hopefully this is something you can work through. The problem is that often in the first months after the baby is born, all your attention goes to the baby, you are grumpy and sleep deprived, and generally this fresh new love consumes you and this reinforces all the negative thoughts and feelings and worries she had. Seeing as you are cognizant of it, and talking to her about it, I am sure you will weather the adjustment. Just don't downplay how big of an adjustment this will be for her. And don't go overboard either side with how much she can be involved with the baby or doesn't feel she needs to be involved with the baby.[/quote]
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