April 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

im scared to have kids now

we've been trying to get preggos for abt 18 months now and so far nothing.. if it doesnt happen soon my options are basically to go on hardcore fertility drugs or adopt. so, with that said.. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 16 2010 5:53 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Really BM???

I blogged about littleson having anger issues because his mom never wants to spend time with him. Like last week when he hurt his foot. read more Read More...

Published Sat, Apr 17 2010 8:50 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Something funny I was reminded of on my way back from lunch...

When I first met DH, SS8 at the time loathed me. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 9:59 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

I am PISSED!!! But am I wrong to be so angry?????

Really angry!!! So I have two days left until I go on my trip to visit with my kids. I am excited about that. read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 11:53 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Disengaging – what a feeling! – (LONG…sorry!)

After almost 3 yrs of letting the skids & in-laws ‘rent space in my head’ I have finally evicted them! read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 11:45 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

About Disengaging...

I was given this advice/post when I first joined a Step board. I saved it because it worked for me, and every now and then I take it out and re-read it as needed. I hope it can help someone else... read more Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 5:03 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Is there a StepTalk for work/career-related issues?

I can't seem to find one and thought I'd throw this out there. Thanks. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 13 2010 6:49 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

14 & SD

i keep reading all these posts and it seems 14 is the magic number sds turn into huge nightmares..... is it like a switch? read more Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 9:00 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

OT-My car's broken-

My car's broken. AGAIN! Last year in July I had to have my fuel pump and fuel filter replaced. My car would only start a couple time's a day because it wasn't getting any fuel to it. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 6:04 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

How would you feel?

My boss was getting a mani/pedi the other day, and was making small talk with the owner's daughter, who happened to be at the shop. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 1:01 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Spinoff (thanks to NachoMama :) ) Eating out with the skids

So I was complaing about my SS8 wanting an Iphone/ITouch but in that SAME convo, he also made a comment about eating out b/c we "have the money to do so." DH and I do okay but we are not well off. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 12:52 PM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Deal-Breakers.....

I have deal-breakers, DH has deal-breakers..... Are deal-breakers negotiable? Should they be negotiable? Would love you opinions on this. Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 6:31 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

hooded bandit

Last night my dh and i took ss7 and sd5 out to dinner with my dh's uncle + family. the kids don't know the uncle at all because he lives far away. read more Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 9:40 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

texting during dinner ?

any of your steps do this? what do you say to them, if anything? or what does their father say? ok or not ok? Read More...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 10:21 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

Skid behavior...or typical behavior?

I know this only goes up to age five but doing research on typical child behavior is REALLY helpful in determining the difference between skid behavior and normal child behavior. read more Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 6:35 AM by Step Talk - Where Stepparents Come to Vent.

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