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Baby In the Middle..

My daughter is going through a divorce. Her 18month old daughter is in the middle. She seems to be suffering from depression. The judge awarded joint custody this week and the baby has to go to her fathers for a week and with mom for a week. Dad never even bathed the baby before. I am very concerned with the baby dealing with all of this. Isnt she too young to spend that much time away from mom? Her mother has been care giving since day one.... please help!!

by BeccasNanna 1 Post
Posted on 6/13/2008 11:06 PM

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That baby is to small and sometimes the courts done understand how detail orientated most moms are with there children. In reality its always a good thing when the dad has that involvement & you can fill the void in your heart with doing something for yourself. Before you know it when your daughter gets older you both want to be able to be on the same page when it comes to rules. A lot of children just don't have that.

by angel329 15 Posts
Posted on 6/15/2008 2:08 PM

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Oh goodness. I know you just must hurt for her. But, like the others have said, your granddaughter will be so much better for it later on in life. Girls need their dads too. If he's fighting FOR time with her, and actually wants to help, isn't that a good thing? A child cannot be loved too much. Good for her that she has 2 parents that want to share her. He's in for a learning experience, but then what first time parent isnt? We all had to learn by doing. Try and just support your daughter, and encourage her to give it a try. Then, when the baby is with her daddy, use that time to spend time with your daughter and go do some girl things. Sounds like you two deserve some relaxing time...mani pedi anyone?

by elane 266 Posts
Posted on 6/14/2008 12:40 PM

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The baby will be fine, especially at that age. Its good to have her mother and father in her life. He will learn to bathe her, and Mom might enjoy the "ME" time every other week. The judge decided this was best so I wouldnt worry or make the situation worse. Be supportive of your daughter and let her know its all going to be OK.

by Lori-Woodall 520 Posts
Posted on 6/14/2008 1:02 AM

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You can't stop it, so you might as well not worry about it ; unless he is not a fit father. Think of it this way wouldn't it be a hoot if he has to bring her back because he can't hande it. I'm not trying to hurt your feelings but if he has the right, there is nothing you can do about it.So just try to relax. I might not have the whole story. But he might see what his wife is going through and have a little more understanding.

by hulagirl 159 Posts
Posted on 6/13/2008 11:16 PM

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