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    By Samfer136
    Does anyone else feel like very overprotective with baby with partners family ? I love that they love my baby but for some reason when they come over I always feel so uncomfortable. I feel like it’s too much sometimes and they act like it’s their baby. Idk it’s such a weird feeling . Like I have n
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    I'm really struggling right now with family issues. We're planning my baby shower and my mom has issues with a lot of her side of the family and my dad's family. She remarried over a decade ago and has basically told me I can invite my step dad's family, but if I invite any other family, she won't c
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    Anyone a family of 5 here? What a trip! Haha thought I’d share some family pics, guess I’ll have to accept whatever I can get now. 🤣 my girls are 5,2.5, and almost 1 month!
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