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Hey my name's Greg. I have been told to introduce myself so I am going to.

Been married to my wife Lisa for 15 years and we have a 10 year old daughter Julie. I also have an apparent daughter on the way but the ultrasound isn't 100% so.

I am here because I'm worried about my daughter growing up. Need some help from fathers. My best friend left me 5 years ago and left me to look after his family (he didn't ask but what could I do ?) anyway watching his daughter grow up has been hard enough. Now I'm worried about watching mine grow up. Now I'm having another one. God I love my kid and I'm glad I'm having another one but I can't help but wish I had boys. A boy would of been much easier for me to deal with.

My mum left me when I was too young to remember and my dad was never around. I'm determined to be a better dad but watching my daughter start to become a woman is going to be hard for me (maybe because of my mother leaving me ?)

Please see this thread and give me some advice.
http://www.parentingforums.org/f7/dealing-my-daughter-growing-up-need-11580.html[/url]

 

[Satori]

Hi Greg, Welcome aboard. I'm sure there are lots of Dads here with tips to share.

 

[xox.ilu.xox]

welcome greg! hope you enjoy posting!!!

 

[stjohnjulie]

Welcome Greg! My name is Julie and I have a 9.5 year old son and a baby boy just a month old. I also have a wonderful husband!

I haven't read your other thread yet...but I think that I too would be nervous if I had girls. I know it must be hard to watch them grow into a woman...especially for a dad!

OK, off to read your other thread! Hope you enjoy the forum, there are some really great people here that have some excellent advice.

 

[AshleyP]

Girls just bring different problems to the table than boys. But I understand because you instinctively feel you really have to protect a daughter more than a son.

 

[Trina]

Don't assume boys are easier. As a parent with one of each and a former teacher, I don't think gender necessarily has anything to do with it. Each child is different. I think personalities and temperaments come more into play than gender.