September 2011 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Bedtime question??

Ok question me and dh have been here before....sk's dont live with us, they only visit EOW (fri-sun) and go home sunday at 3 or 5pm ... So dh would say "It's the weekend..let them stay up" read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 8:13 AM by Step Talk

Obviously No Self Support Reserve in NYS

So as you may know, GG (the biodad I live with) is now paying the SMALLEST amount of CS he has ever had to pay since moving in with me. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 7:48 AM by Step Talk

Just feel sad

I really don't know why, but the thought of having to take care of SD21's son fulltime for the next few months just has me sad. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 7:38 AM by Step Talk

Help for EXH... weird huh?

I have a situation that I need help with. My second EXH and I split cause I cheated on him and was pretty much going nuts (found out later it was a bit of my Bipolarness) anyways... i was stupid. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 7:26 AM by Step Talk

Quality or quantity?

The Court Order for SS doesn't specify any time over the Christmas break this year read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 6:51 AM by Step Talk

What kind of mother keeps a kid up till 3am dyeing a 12yr olds hair?

I got onto my fake Facebook account this morning ot check up on SD12 and she has a post from 3am saying "my hair coloring is finally done, and it looks great even though it stained my ears and neck... read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 6:43 AM by Step Talk

For BMs who "receive" CS...what's your take on it?

1. What amount is "appropriate" to take care of a child per month? 2. What does the CS amount cover? 3. What is the intent of CS? read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 6:27 AM by Step Talk

9 year old doesn’t really have a bedtime thx to dad!

Since I’ve known SD9 I’ve noticed that she really doesn’t have a bedtime no thanks to DF. They both always sleep with the damn Television on. I for one hate it! read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 6:19 AM by Step Talk

Last night, I was embarrassed by BM - and she wasn't even in the area......

Went to a parent meeting for SD12. She's in a running program after school two days a week. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 5:52 AM by Step Talk

HOW IRONIC

My past few blogs have revolved around DH's nephew who was in the service and recently died. I am sure since he was young he never took the thought of dying seriously. read more Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 16 2011 4:13 AM by Step Talk

maybe i don't got it too bad after all

WOW! I created this account a few hours ago and have been looking at many of the discussions and posts. I don't know what to say. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 11:08 PM by Step Talk

my dillema

From what I understand, from what little my boyfriend will tell me, is that his daughter should be in jail, but he has protected her. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 9:34 PM by Step Talk

THREE THINGS

1) SD35 calls me sobbing because she's having marital problems and can't reach DH. What the hell does she want ME to do? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 7:45 PM by Step Talk

Let's hope this is not a prelude to the weekend

Met DH at SIL2's house to get the skids (I hate this one car deal) and the first thing SS5 says to me, and has said for the last two weekends in his uber snotty voice was "you're just going to make us read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 7:10 PM by Step Talk

I'm new at this

Can anyone tell me if I'm on the right track? Due to be married soon - my husb to be has been divorced over 10 years. Ex wife has new man but has never remarried. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Sep 15 2011 6:47 PM by Step Talk

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