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Where's Mrs. Darling when you need her?...Update, reply #10 started by Jeannine (1/10/12 at 2:29pm)	(no title) Yesterday at 7:35 pm by Jeannine	14	476
Anyone read the book My Bonus Mom: Taking the Step out of Stepmom started by LittleBlessings (2/7/12 at 12:47pm)	I haven't read it, but I totally jumped on the tip and just... Yesterday at 12:25 pm by BriasMommy	1	38
How do you refer to your step-kids? started by Jeannine (11/5/11 at 7:10am) 1 2	Well after reading several of the posts here I feel awful LOL... Yesterday at 12:10 am by Maren78	28	739
ARGH!!! Need to vent started by neonalee (1/12/12 at 2:27pm)	Jeannine, I just wanted to tell you that you have given the... 1/27/12 at 4:53pm by PoppyMama	11	601
Bm wants to take the skids over seas for 12 months started by Prin (1/20/12 at 4:59pm) 1 2	#1 - MAKE SURE you preserve those text messages, for... 1/24/12 at 5:35pm by Jeannine	30	1,268
Hello started by Prin (1/5/12 at 8:15pm)	hi Klear~ I can relate, Im 32, and became a step mama to a... 1/20/12 at 8:27pm by mamareba	3	169
Change in summer visitation - how do I manage my kids' feelings about it? How about mine? started by JRPC (1/13/12 at 6:04pm)	I agree with jeannine wholeheartedly as well. Once a day... 1/17/12 at 5:01pm by Super~Single~...	6	312
Birth mother gives misinformation about a doctor's appointment... How serious is this? ? / vent... started by mamareba (1/13/12 at 7:27pm)	Thanks Autumngrey... Sounds like you really know what Im... 1/16/12 at 2:27pm by mamareba	8	481
Problems with Older Stepdaughters started by mama kiki (1/14/12 at 10:53am)	I'm confused, your sds are adult women now and there is no... 1/16/12 at 10:55am by PoppyMama	2	218
. started by DreamerMom (1/16/12 at 5:05am)	. 1/16/12 at 5:05am by DreamerMom	0	66
Jealousy of the stepdaughter started by Histhirdwife (10/17/11 at 6:12pm) 1 2	The responsibilities a son has to his mother are quite... 1/11/12 at 9:07am by coffeegirl	31	1,638
What happens when you can't agree? started by PixieAlly (12/13/11 at 6:25am) 1 2 3	No, they were 4 and 6, so not breastfeeding or anything plus... 1/10/12 at 6:07pm by PixieAlly	55	1,443
Does anyone know a general guideline on how to compute one person's income when they chose to... started by DeChRi (1/9/12 at 8:41am)	Thank you for the reply. We met for coffee and I am... 1/9/12 at 4:56pm by DeChRi	2	144
Raising step children who have disablitys started by Shydev21 (1/7/12 at 4:48pm)	No, a mother shouldn't have to feel that way. But all sorts... 1/7/12 at 7:11pm by Jeannine	2	140
Long distance visitation with year round school started by SoulJourney (11/11/11 at 9:35am)	I doubt we would have agreed to have mom choose two weeks in... 1/7/12 at 7:00pm by aricha	3	235
Send good wishes my step-son's way... started by Jeannine (12/25/11 at 1:43am) 1 2	(no title) 1/5/12 at 8:38am by Jeannine	22	623
DSD got an smart phone for x-mas from mom started by onyxravnos (12/27/11 at 7:20pm)	Ugh. My DS just got an iPad from ex for Christmas! Luckily... 1/4/12 at 4:36pm by SoulJourney	6	355
Breastfeeding and Custody/Parenting Plans started by RandomActofMuse (12/31/11 at 8:16am) 1 2	Then he's SOL. Your bills (and therefore dd's) don't go down... 1/3/12 at 11:49am by Super~Single~...	20	533
Proud of my step daughter started by candiceh1 (1/2/12 at 3:37pm)	That is great!!! Good for her and way to go Mom and Dad for... 1/2/12 at 3:53pm by Mom31	3	88
Need to have the talk started by candiceh1 (1/1/12 at 12:28pm)	I need to have the talk with my step daughter Nikki,she turns... 1/1/12 at 12:28pm by candiceh1	0	36
Pretending to hate the new step-parent. Is this normal? started by PixieAlly (12/29/11 at 7:38am)	None of what you described sounds too unusual to me. She's... 12/30/11 at 4:58pm by singin'intherain	1	124
help me strategize a difficult conversation started by singin'intherain (12/28/11 at 9:14am)	Does anyone have any resources to recommend about blending... 12/30/11 at 2:15pm by singin'intherain	6	363
Not divorced yet, but pregnant and engaged.. stbx issues started by SierraBella (4/23/11 at 8:02am) 1 2	CONGRATS!!! Girl or boy??? Care to share your birth story? 12/30/11 at 12:45pm by Mom31	31	5,290
Family Court Advice? started by Justalexis (12/27/11 at 1:35pm)	(no title) 12/29/11 at 9:17pm by MrsSurplus	1	123
new here started by noun (12/27/11 at 8:51pm)	Welcome! Sounds like you have alot of your plate. Hope you... 12/28/11 at 10:58am by MsDolphin	1	42
Need a little advice here...... started by Emilymum (11/29/11 at 12:08pm)	Hi Everyone. Quick update at promised. DSS arrived last... 12/26/11 at 4:10pm by Emilymum	13	550
Merry Christmas started by LittleBlessings (12/24/11 at 9:49pm)	Merry Christmas to all the blended families on MDC. 12/24/11 at 9:49pm by LittleBlessings	0	14
Most Reliable Documentation for Medical Reimbursement and a HIPAA Question started by MrsSurplus (12/23/11 at 10:27pm)	I would require an EOB for all medical and dental bills and... 12/24/11 at 2:20am by 34me	1	63
I'm not this kids mother but... started by Justalexis (12/21/11 at 9:11am)	When dealing with him saying you are not his mother, I would... 12/22/11 at 3:43pm by greenemami	4	360
Holy Crap, she signed it! started by PixieAlly (12/18/11 at 5:54pm)	I'm soooo happy for you two! Hopefully things will be a lot... 12/22/11 at 12:16pm by csekywithlove	2	288
Any input in regards to choosing a home....? started by Butterflymom (12/17/11 at 1:25pm)	Happy to see this update. :) 12/20/11 at 5:17pm by MamaJen	4	215
Any moms with children living primarily with father? started by christinahudler (10/24/11 at 4:45pm)	Right here. Sigh. But not by choice. its awful to explain. 12/17/11 at 1:06pm by Butterflymom	3	302
custody issues started by btjw020608 (8/7/11 at 12:29am)	Hugs mama... I can't imagine what you are going thru. Your... 12/15/11 at 7:52am by Mom31	16	1,275
What is your arrangement for this Christmas? started by LittleBlessings (11/17/11 at 6:50am) 1 2	Well, she says it's any caregiver, but this has never been... 12/14/11 at 4:41pm by PixieAlly	35	719
Kids spending time with the SO alone started by PixieAlly (12/12/11 at 9:02am)	Yeah, that's what I figured but then someone brought up that... 12/13/11 at 7:18pm by PixieAlly	7	294
Having a rough night... started by PixieAlly (12/5/11 at 3:54pm) 1 2	I'm so glad that your BF took up for himself, his plans, etc.... 12/13/11 at 5:20pm by csekywithlove	24	530
Step-parenting child with Asperger's started by SilverLace (7/23/10 at 4:58pm)	Fairly new to forums like this but I came across it as I... 12/11/11 at 11:28pm by Blondes ally	10	2,047
Kids are missing their bio father started by MommyDee (12/9/11 at 7:45pm)	My 5 year old has been so emotional about EVERYTHING lately.... 12/9/11 at 7:45pm by MommyDee	0	87
Blended holidays. Help started by Jleigh123 (12/9/11 at 12:58am)	What you feel isn't wrong, but it isn't helpful either.... 12/9/11 at 7:06am by Linda on the...	1	111
The Woes of a "Blended Family" started by tennisstar (12/3/11 at 1:31am) 1 2	yes, you CAN do this and you can benefit! There is a... 12/8/11 at 2:33pm by Linda on the...	30	1,240
DSS expressing jealousy of DS - thoughts? started by MsDolphin (12/7/11 at 11:45am)	The other thing to keep in mind is that overall, not... 12/8/11 at 1:05pm by organicviolin	3	135
voluntary termination of parental rights started by minitruckrazy (2/1/11 at 10:45am) 1 2 3…10	I removed a couple of posts, and as of now ctflener has... 12/6/11 at 3:27pm by AdinaL	187	12,054
So many arguments, so little time... started by aricha (11/26/11 at 11:36am)	Similar stuff is going on here. The ex will be quiet and... 12/5/11 at 4:04pm by PixieAlly	3	218
I really like him, I really like his kids... started by kblackstone444 (11/26/11 at 9:04pm)	Thank you- I am keeping that in mind. I hope to, at the very... 11/28/11 at 7:37pm by kblackstone444	2	217
Non-biological parent/partner thinking they know more about parenting than you?? started by AshHall07 (10/2/11 at 2:03pm)	OP, are you asking these questions because you have the... 11/28/11 at 12:59pm by yaM yaM	8	392
Abusive Step-son started by Veslemor (8/7/10 at 5:20am) 1 2 3	Just so you know what this has the potential to turn into, I... 11/26/11 at 11:24pm by BriL	51	5,290
help me please! started by linzyryan (11/14/11 at 2:27pm)	I didn't want to read and not say anything. Good luck! ... 11/24/11 at 6:04pm by UmmZen	1	145
calling a step-father "daddy" & marriage due to new baby.. started by gtnme (11/18/11 at 7:41pm)	I have no idea if it's at all useful here, but I thought I'd... 11/21/11 at 10:44am by incorrigible	8	282
Future step mom started by StepMomMissii (11/16/11 at 11:45pm)	I definitely agree with the PP's comment, that you need to... 11/20/11 at 4:55am by Jeannine	3	135
Need Help! What would you do? started by jstpmm (11/18/11 at 4:44pm)	I would have called 911 at the time if I felt the baby was in... 11/18/11 at 5:39pm by aricha	2	123