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[quote=Anonymous]Sorry I didn't realize how long my post was.  To shorten it and leaving out the part trying to defend myself. (which made it long)

I would like to see a return of a strong family presence and also for people to realize the sacrifices that comes with being a parent.

This means that you don't just hand over your kids whenever you can and raise your kids on your own.  And I question if some of the excesses in life are necessary.

This was a major issue for me with our first kid.  I already went into the details in all of my other posts.  But I know my wife is making an effort to spend more time with the kids.

So it's actually not as major if an issue now as it was.  I still get mad and resentful when she doesn't make it home in time for dinner and I do count the hours she works.  There are actually periods where we don't talk to each other and I don't include her in some activities since she doesn't make an effort to be part of the family.

But I try on my end too.

What brought this all out was something triggering memories in the past.  And in arguing any minor issue that may have been lingering.

I feel better now that everything has been said.  I felt awful the way it came out and my oldest kid witnessing it.

I know that we are very different people and that is the cause of a lot of our issues.

I just wanted an avenue to express that I feel as people put their own needs in front of their kids and how there's the perception that moms do all of the work.  I've always wanted to mention the issues with the first kid.  I've come close to hinting it or something but never felt appropriate to mention or describe.  I'd have to reread my first post to see how I got into the details about the NICU and breastfeeding issues.

But thanks again for listening and your feedback!
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