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Urmstongran Sat 07-Dec-19 17:07:13

She was very young then when she had her two babies.
It sounds as though she is having her ‘teenage fun’ a little late as she is a mother to 2 small boys now.

Somewhat irresponsibly - what happened about contraception?

Does she want this baby or is she considering a termination?

Nannamilly1 Sat 07-Dec-19 17:04:44

I am 46

Nannamilly1 Sat 07-Dec-19 16:52:20

She is 22 now

sodapop Sat 07-Dec-19 16:51:18

Sadly sometimes Nanamilly there is nothing we can do. Our adult children choose their own path and need to learn from their own experiences. Unfortunately in this case it involves not just your daughter but her children as well.
I would not help her as much as you have been doing, support the children but let her find out her actions have unpleasant consequences. Tough love sometimes needed and its hard to see your child behave like this.

welbeck Sat 07-Dec-19 16:40:17

some people have a brain condition, whereby they cannot assess risk well, look to the future, resist impulsiveness, or make sound judgments, to the average ability.
any sign of this when growing up.
anyway, it doesn't really help unless she sees she has a problem and seeks help for it.
how about the children, are they being well looked after, what stability is she able to give them.
could she be persuaded to seek help, psychological help, for their sake, or homestart for practical help and support.
I know you do that, but maybe an outsider being neutral, might have more traction.
can see it's a great worry. hope you all do ok.

Gonegirl Sat 07-Dec-19 16:37:50

I don't see there is anything you can do. They live their lives the way they want to. Just be there for the boys. Let her get on with it.

Enjoy the new baby when it comes. Hope you are not too old.

Urmstongran Sat 07-Dec-19 16:27:44

How old is she now?

Nannamilly1 Sat 07-Dec-19 16:16:21

I’d appreciate any advice on the following. I don’t have too many people I can really speak to honestly and it’s causing significant issues in my life.

My daughter has 2 boys my 2 grandsons. She had them young at 17 and 19 and is no longer with the father. She lived at home with dg no 1 for the first 2 years before moving out. We have supported her from day one in everything she does and continue to support her as wholeheartedly as we can. We have loaned money, helped her to move numerous times, purchase anything the boys need, bail her out when she’s in trouble and have the boys most weekends. Since she has been single she has taken to dating much older men and behaves quite promiscuously, continuously putting herself at risk. We are close and she tells me a lot which is how I know. I am always talking to her and trying to guide her and advise her and support her in taking care of herself but she always ignores my advice.

She is now pregnant again following a number of brief encounters with the most recent ‘man’ and I feel like I am going insane. I feel like she is on a self destruct mission with no regard for herself or anyone else. She has not been raised with these values and I just can’t figure out whether it’s something I’ve done wrong?

I feel so angry with her, yet worried and sad all at the same time. Please help!