August 2010 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Sweet 16

So, I am planning a Sweet 16 for my daughter. My DH and I are undecided if we should invite his children. The past 7 years, we have little contact with them. There are 5. Ages 19,17,15,14,and 13. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 11:52 PM by Step Talk

Well, it's just about bedtime for me...

So goodnight ladies! If today sucked, I hope tomorrow is a better one, and if not feel free to make use of a website that I've come to love. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 11:22 PM by Step Talk

What do I have to look forward to?

I need input from you ladies (and gentlemen) to help me figure out what I'm in for next... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 8:30 PM by Step Talk

What is Overstepping?

For a NC SM? I guess we all draw the line differently. And everyone has a slightly different sitch. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 8:06 PM by Step Talk

Taking kids out of school for Kentucky Fair? plus other news

So today BM tells DH "Btw, I'm taking them out of school next Friday for the fair." Uh, WHAT? "The fair is more important than their education then?" DH asked. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 7:52 PM by Step Talk

Communication Issues with BM

Back when we had EOW visitation, and DH would try to communicate with BM about the skids' schooling, medical and psychological issues, she wouldn't communicate with him. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 6:33 PM by Step Talk

Not Being So Uptight Has Improved My Marriage

Pt. 4.5 of a series of reflections about my role as primary caretaker SM of 2 children, SS9 and SD12. Tired of hearing me gloat yet? I only mean to help. ... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 4:11 PM by Step Talk

so I ask my husband .... ?

Are you sure you married the right woman? wouldn't you be happier with a women with kids too? he quickly said: read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 3:02 PM by Step Talk

O/T Thank goodness it's Friday!

Happy Friday everyone! Off to see the Inlaws for the weekend, I hope everyone has a DRAMA FREE weekend! Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 2:50 PM by Step Talk

OT-brother going through a divorce and our parents are helping his wife

This is a bit off topic, but then again I know some of you go through this with your inlaws. My brother is just starting the process of getting a seperation. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 2:34 PM by Step Talk

These feelings....ugh

So, I don't know excatly why I get this way but when DH goes to pick up SD for our eow visits I get so much anxiety. Even if I have to talk about BM I get all shaky and anxious. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 2:34 PM by Step Talk

It's that time of year again

Mid August. Any second now the back to school paperwork should start flooding in. The Girhippo will most likely be signing up Bratterina (SD stb 12) for yet another season of boy's football. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 1:53 PM by Step Talk

Has anyone heard from Katrinkie?

I am hoping she is okay, but it doesn't seem like she has been online since July??? Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 1:42 PM by Step Talk

Im Out (LONG)

I have been living in my new apartment for a week. I like the apartment but Im just so depressed and anxious that I haven't been able to enjoy it. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 1:28 PM by Step Talk

BM chooses not to communicate maturely...can we take her to court over this?

I posted my blog earlier about BM not willing to take any time off to take care of her sick son, my SS2. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Aug 13 2010 12:35 PM by Step Talk

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