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Raising children without religion

We are planning on raising our daughter (currently 4 weeks) without religion. It’s tricky because my boyfriend and I were both raised Protestant Christian. I am a theistic agnostic and my boyfriend is more an apathetic agnostic. We’ve thought about raising her with philosophical views and possibly Buddhist beliefs.

What do you Suggest? Have you tried raising your children without religion? How do you discuss this with religious family members?

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I am pagan and my husband is agnostic, we are raising our girls with a respect for nature and being kind and taking care of fellow people while respecting themselves. We still do Christmas and Easter with family, just with Santa and the easter bunny. We’ve told our parents our beliefs and that we are not pushing any beliefs on our kids, but exposing them to many cultures and beliefs and allowing them to decide for themselves

I consider myself a secular Buddhist and just had a frank conversation with my Protestant mom about boundaries regarding religious indoctrination. I told her that she is welcome to discuss her beliefs, so long as it is framed as something she believes and not a universal truth. She seemed to take it well.

Also, as far as raising your child with Buddhist beliefs — look into Jon Muth’s picture books. They’re an easy way to dip your toes into some Buddhist fables and introduce them to your little one. I absolutely adore “Zen Shorts” and highly recommend all of the Stillwater books.

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We were not trying to conceive, used protection and had sex on week 2 of my cycle (accidentally on my peak ovulation day). Week 3 we had Flu A. Week 4 my period did not come (it’s very regular). I tested and it was negative (2 different brands).
What should have been week 2 of my next cycle (now 6 weeks post last period), I had light red/ pink spotting for one day when I wiped. The following week, I tested again, still negative, but this time almost all the dye was in the negative space, which I’ve never seen happen before. The area where it shows one horizontal line for negative and a plus sign for positive, the horizontal line was super faded at the 3 minute mark, and the negative vertical line in the next window was VERY dark. Now I’m on week 8 of all this, period did not show up yesterday. Nothing in my life has changed (no additional stress, no other illness, no changes in diet or exercise, etc).

Has anyone gone through this and NOT been pregnant? I’m super nervous as we thought we were done having kids.

PS. I know I should go get a blood test, does anyone know if urgent care will do that? I’m past being convinced by a pee test.

Am I pregnant?

I lightly spotted almost 5 days ago, which is not common for me before my period.
My period was supposed to come today. I should have tested in the morning but its 5:30pm.
Is there a second line??

Is it normal to test positive still? (Wouldn't usually do one)

Not the best pic and clearer in person. Is this normal? I've not had any sex since having my LO but I've had strong cravings, sense of smell is strong and my hair still hasnt started to fall out. Im 7 weeks pp so 🤷‍♀️ I wouldnt normally bother testing but with those symptoms that I never really have its like whats going on. Cravings for something very specific too and can only get from KFC now 😩 so its annoying

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My son has an older brother from his biodad. Biodad has never had contact with my son. One thing lead to another though and the other child's mother and I got in contact and are planning a meeting for the boys. Biodad has no idea any of this has happened. Biodad also hasnt had contact with the other child in about 2 years. Just thoughts, opinions, anyone been through something similar?
Edit-Thank you all! Have definitely been feeling somewhat weird about it because we never met before but now know it can be a good thing definitely helps. I can't wait for them to meet. My son has been asking for a brother and I can now happily tell him he has one. That just happens to be 13. Im sorry for yall that fight/have issues with the other baby mamas. Sadly some women rather be stuck on the men, when the kid is the one who really matters. They're the ones that end up getting hurt and missing out.

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Please please someone clarify if this test is positive. Im pretty sure it is but Im in disbelief at the minute I haven’t ovulated in 8 months. I feel like crying lol. When is the best time to have sex?

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I know this group is for pregnancy test but just want to double check this ovulation test is positive. I haven’t had a positive ovulation test in months and months I think Im gonna cry. When is best to have sex after a positive ovulation test and how likely is it to get pregnant?

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Anyone have this happen before?

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Is it normal to test positive still? (Wouldn't usually do one)

Can baby mamas be friends?

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