When having a casual relationship or fling, it's likely that accidents may happen. Sometimes this happens and neither person is ready to be a parent and they decide to terminate the pregnancy. But in other instances the woman may decide she wants to keep the baby - so what does this mean for the dad? One woman has suggested there should be some sort of legal document which would allow men in this situation to officially "opt out" of being involved in the child's life. This would mean the woman would always know where she stands and the guy wouldn't be allowed to try and weasel his way in once the hard work is done and the kid has grown up. In a post on Mumsnet, the woman explained how one of her friends had recently found herself in a situation just like this. She said: "My friend has a child who was ultimately the result of a very casual situation. The father was immediately sure that he didn't want a baby and told her from the very beginning. "He wasn't around and didn't help … [Read more...] about Mum says men should be able to ‘opt out’ of parenting
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My father, the Catholic priest who doesn’t want to know me
Stories By Sarah McDermott BBC World Service 3 January 2018 Share this with Facebook Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share this with Email Share this with Facebook Share this with WhatsApp Share this with Messenger Share this with Twitter Share Share this with These are external links and will open in a new window Email Share this with Email Facebook Share this with Facebook Messenger Share this with Messenger Messenger Share this with Messenger Twitter Share this with Twitter Pinterest Share this with Pinterest WhatsApp Share this with WhatsApp LinkedIn Share this with LinkedIn Copy this link https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-42085065 Read more about sharing. These are external links and will open in a new window Close share panel At the age of 12, Sarah Thomas found out that her father - who she'd never known - was a Roman Catholic … [Read more...] about My father, the Catholic priest who doesn’t want to know me
How to copy Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with nursery fit for royalty with these six tips
EVERY Saturday, The Consumer Crew are here to solve your problems. Mel Hunter will take on readers’ consumer issues, Amanda Cable will give you the best advice for buying your dream home, Maddy Tooke rounds up the best coupons to save you money and Judge Rinder will tackle your legal woes. Jane Hamilton, property expert WITH Harry and Meghan’s tot due very soon, the Sussexes are thought to be planning an eco-friendly, gender-neutral nursery. And they are right on trend, with Pinterest users turning away from traditional pink and blue colour schemes, too. Here’s how to plan a modern nursery fit for royalty. Choose a background and accessories in neutral grey or bright white. Try: Alaska two-piece grey nursery set, £419.99 at wayfair.co.uk. Add a pop of colour in green and yellow but use it sparingly for impact. Rugs, chairs, lampshades and frames can help you get the look on a budget. Try: Mustard diamond rug, £24.50 at Mamas & Papas. … [Read more...] about How to copy Meghan Markle and Prince Harry with nursery fit for royalty with these six tips
Woman, 30, who went through menopause at age 20 is crowdfunding her IVF as a last chance to have her dream baby
A WOMAN who went through the menopause aged 20 has launched a desperate bid to have her dream baby. Jade Burns was devastated when she learned she’d be unable to conceive having been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) six months after starting university. The 30-year-old has since suffered two miscarriages after becoming pregnant via an egg donor and is no longer eligible for more IVF on the NHS in her area. So in a last ditch attempt to start a family Jade and husband Jon Burns, 30, are hoping to raise the £9,000 needed to try again through crowdfunding. Healthcare worker Jade, from Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, said: “I feel like this is our last chance. I always said I would try three times and that would be it. “I’ve thought about what my baby will look like, what we will call them, what school they would go to and what colour we’d paint the nursery. “I have a baby drawer with a little blanket and some clothes in it. “We’ve … [Read more...] about Woman, 30, who went through menopause at age 20 is crowdfunding her IVF as a last chance to have her dream baby
No-one has the right to tell me my son should know his dad – especially those without kids
AS ANY mum knows, there's nothing more infuriating than receiving unsolicited parenting advice - especially from those without kids. Single mum-of-one Amy Nickell, 28, from Berkhamsted, Herts, says her childless friends absolutely love dishing out advice - and some have even rudely suggested her son Freddy, four, is missing out by not having a dad. Here, Amy tells Fabulous Digital why childless people need to keep their opinions to themselves... There are few areas of life where even those with zero experience are experts. One is parenting, the other is the free weights section in the gym. Everyone has an opinion on what you should be doing with your kids, despite most of their 'hands on experience' coming from watching Supernanny. As a single mum, I'm constantly told "I think it's best for a child to know their dad". I get it all the time - with the one instance that stands out in my mind coming from a very good male friend. You know, I didn't plan this whole single mum thing. … [Read more...] about No-one has the right to tell me my son should know his dad – especially those without kids