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OP - So how are things moving along for all of you in terms of having the girl settled in?  Is she making connections to appropriate health care services, including mental health services, so that she can be as stable as possible herself by the time she has the baby?  What is her routine for the summer months ahead?  Is she contributing in the house as a typical teenager would be expected to do?  Most importantly are you and your husband communicating clearly on what the expectations are of what you two can do to help this family member financially, emotionally, with child care etc.

DH should not just let his brother and sister-in-law off of the parenting hook too easily.  They at least have a financial obligation to their daughter. What horrendous,self-righteous human beings.  The sad part is that they are damaging not only the daughter thrown out, but also the daughter who is still in their home.

Let folks know how things are going?[/quote]

Niece is coming along alright. She was given a midwife who she liked but was worried that meant she wouldn't be able to get an epidural if she wants one. I don't think she really believes the midwife will let her get one even though she'll be giving birth in a hospital and I and the midwife have assured her she will. The midwife was able to introduce her to two girls - one 19 and another in college who are pregnant so she sort of has some peers now. We were making progress through our attorney on "child support" until they decided that if Niece goes through with her decision to keep the baby they will stop paying at that point. DH decided we need to give Niece a proper bedroom so it's his office that will move. She's helping with the construction (more on the design side), and as she gets more comfortable here is taking a more assertive role in doing chores and cooking. I'm not sure how strict you're supposed to be with teenagers so we may be letting her get away with too much or may be coming down too hard - no clue. So we're chugging along. [/quote]

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