July 2014 - StepTalk - The Network of Care

Angry, hurt and tired...pity party

I just got home from work and feel like I've been run over by a truck. It's been stressful there lately, and I'm on a lack of sleep. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 4:42 PM by Step Talk

Happy Anniversary to us!

BM thought we would divorce inside the first year. And here we are, 10 years into a great life. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 4:28 PM by Step Talk

Roses!!!!!!

that was me at work today. DH left me roses at my desk at work!!!!! I have an amazing man!!!!!!! Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 4:23 PM by Step Talk

"Mommy and me are going to Ha-Riley" says SD4

So, things haven't been going well for BM, all the appropriate people (as BM calls them) have uncovered BM's lies and confronted her. (GAL, sexual abuse counselors, her own lawyer etc). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 3:58 PM by Step Talk

OT: found out about a death in the family via Facebook. Sad. Pissed. Very pissed.

This afternoon I was scrolling through Facebook and noticed dozens of people posting on my cousin's wall stuff like, "RIP sweet girl!" I called my mom to find out wtf was happening and discovered that read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 3:02 PM by Step Talk

Vaca

The skids have been gone since last week for vacation with BM. It's been a great week. DH worked on laundry & we haven't had a fight at all.. Imagine that.. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 1:50 PM by Step Talk

"Daaaaaddy"

I'm so sick of hearing "Daaaaaaddy" I could smother a kitten (Disclaimer: I love animals and would never actually smother a kitten). read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 1:09 PM by Step Talk

Using teen safe

Is there anything that shows up when you're using TeenSafe? Anything on a phone, or on a cell phone bill, or anywhere? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:54 AM by Step Talk

Thanks, In-Laws... Super Helpful.

So, MiL is on this kick lately where she doesn't want much of anything to do with SS unless it's a couple of hours out or us going to her house with him, etc. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:50 AM by Step Talk

Today, I hate BM...

Normally I don't have to hear much about BM. I haven't even seen her ugly mug in 20 months. Usually she isn't an issue or a factor in my every day to day. Until yesterday. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:39 AM by Step Talk

Can bm NOT pay medical expenses?

Since she has joint legal custody and has not consented for glasses, contacts or therapy? read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:36 AM by Step Talk

Can't Wait! And advice needed

We are about to present BM with her first month of SS14's medical expenses: glasses, contacts and counseling. Her 50% portion will amount to about $325. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:21 AM by Step Talk

Let the past stay there!

I love how my niece (from DH's side) keeps in touch with BM#2. They are very buddy buddy on FB. BUT what I love even more is seeing this activity on my feed. The pictues my niece likes of BM#2. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:14 AM by Step Talk

BM-CS/Child Care & I want my $ but YOU CAN'T HAVE YOURS!

Last year, BM knew I was going to get laid off and that my DH was working extra hours so we had money in savings to pay mortgage when the time came. I was laid off in May. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 10:48 AM by Step Talk

NCP responsibilities

BM is CP. On paper, it's 63/37 (overnights count in my state). So basically, DH pays for medical/dental insurance, plus pays 63% over what insurance doesn't cover. read more Read More...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 10:41 AM by Step Talk

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