Ask Amy  Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 9:05pm  DEAR AMY: My
husband and I recently decided to start a family. I'm extremely
excited, but nervous at the same time. I've been thinking about
how I would like to raise my children, and although I love my
parents, I don't want to raise my children the way they raised
me.  My parents always put their needs before mine, and I very
much resent them. You always hear that no matter how much you
try not to, you always end up like your parents. I'm really
worried about this. I want to be the best mom I can be, and I
don't want my children to have a childhood like mine.  I'm
scared that when they reach my age, my kids will have the same
terrible relationship that I have with my folks. I'd like some
suggestions on how to prevent this.  — Wannabe Mommy    Don't
overthink this. Parenthood unfolds one day at a time. Each and
every day you have the opportunity to make choices and then
self-correct, if necessary, and your children will help to show
you the way.   We have become g