Hi. Welcome to the group. I am so sorry for your loose. I know it scary right now but things will get better. It just takes time.

I am a single mother of the one year old boy. In my family we had girles for the last 30 years so it was scarry for me to have a boy. I just didn't know what to do with boys. From that I been told at work ( I work mostly with man). Girles are easier during early years and difficult as a teenager, but it oposite with boys.

I would sugest to enroll your girl in Little Gym Class. Her is a link if you are interested (http://www.littlegym.com). I see my child really blossem after we inrolled him in this programm. Plus it will give a chance to meet parents like you. I would also recomend HUG programm. I am not sure if you have that in your area, but it a government sponcer programm for new parents. Here is another programm Music Together (http://www.musictogether.com). My son loves it.

Let me assure you, girles are much easier in childhood then boys, it a teenage years which are hard because of all the hormones. I would sugest to just take one step at the time and be there for your child, that all you can do. Let me know if you have any questions. Good Luck.

My condolences on your loss. You have an awful lot to deal with you--your own grief and that of your little girl. Love, love and more love. The rest will fall into place and the answers will come. For now, express your grief and let your little one express her grief.

Not sure if you had checked out the Widows and Widowers support group; but that might be your next best stop for emotional support from men who have done their part in raising daughters.

First if all, so sorry for Ur loss....I couldn't imagine. Im kind of struggling with the same kind of thoughts u r...I have a son and I know nothing about how to raise a boy or potty train him etc. What everyone has been telling me is that u just have to show them love and patience. I know were gonna come across hard times as they are inevitable but I def agree with what I've been told. I think there's something to be said about a daddy raising his daughter alone or a mommy raising a son, u know? The bond you two will have will b incredible BELIEVE it :) be open and accepting and invest in a shotgun ;) good luck to you my friend!!

Sorry for your loss, very tragic. And for your daughter. I lost my mom to cancer when I was 18. And my boys' dad left when they were 6 and 10. So having all that background, I have been really aware of putting people on purpose in my boys' lives so they have those connections with fatherly men. It pains me to go shopping and see all the moms and daughters out shopping, having lunch, going for coffee, talking...a part of my life that was sadly missing. Your daughter will too need that kind of relationship, even more so, because women (girls of any age) for the most part, need to talk to other women. So don't feel sad when she needs to talk to someone beside you. It's in our genes. ;) I also believe that girls are moody from the get go. I work with middle school kids and see how moody those teen girls can be. Not all of them are the same, but most all to some degree. So always remember not to take that personal either. Also, some girls sometimes need to cry. JUST BECAUSE. It's a stress release. Girls will also throw brushes when their hair isn't just right. (Sorry my humor is horrible, just keeping it light though.)
Keep her mother's memories alive and if you get involved with another woman that tells you things like "you need to move on" or "can we take the pictures down"...run in the other direction...find a new woman. No place for jealousy.
Just from the fact that you posted this, it's a clue that your daughter will be a great person when she grows up because you care so much. That is the single biggest thing that produces a good kid. I see hundreds of kids at probably the most chaotic time in their life, and that is the commonality of the kids on the right track, parental involvement. Go day by day, that's all we can do.
All the best to you and your little lady.