In order for your Child to grow you must meet certian minimum roleplay requirements in a jurnal and in the thread. I try to keep them low so those without much free time can still enjoy it.
Stage 1:
Journal
Post 1. You will recive an amazing dream from me. (this is a freebie from me)
Post 2. You reaction when you wake up.
Post 3. You're telling (or not) of someone else, could be parents, friends, signifigant others, or anyone.
Thread
Post finding the store and meeting Katia or Troy.
Stage 2:
Journal
3 posts about being a parent and how the baby reacts
Thread
1 visit to the Store
1 other group rp (this can be another visit to the store or a seperate event)
Stage 3:
Journal
1 post Telling your Child who their other parent is as well
4 other posts
Thread
2 visits to the Store
2 other group rps
Stage 4:
Journal
1 post reaction to visit in a dream from their endless parent
5 posts of daily life
Thread
2 visits to the store
1 private meeting with Troy
3 other group rps
Stage 5:
Journal and Thread
at least one post in each of what your Child is going to do with themselves (wether they are sticking around or leaving). These can be your last posts or you can continue to Roleplay them and eventually maybe even have them have thier own children.