Blended and Step Family Parenting - Page 11

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Problem Step-Son started by Jess's Mom (1/24/07 at 11:29am) 1 2	Our "step"-mothering roles are somewhat similar. My dss's... 3/17/07 at 6:26pm by Kindermama	21	1,026
Is this "normal"? started by gamecaco4 (1/7/07 at 9:41am) 1 2	I think it's fine. I was a single mom for almost five years... 3/17/07 at 7:48pm by mamajr1	23	1,307
I'm at a major crossroad...... started by Truly S (3/19/07 at 10:34am)	So sorry, I am replying because my oldest dd has very strong... 3/19/07 at 2:12pm by pranamama	1	334
Vent Spring Break started by manitobamama (3/20/07 at 12:10pm)	Sorry life sucks right now - hope it gets better for you soon. 3/20/07 at 12:38pm by jellop	2	403
Issues! Changing living arrangements... started by augustgirl69 (3/6/07 at 1:28am) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by augustgirl69 Are you on the sme... 3/20/07 at 6:08pm by Flor	34	1,164
DSS Family Driving Me Crazy!(RANT!) started by BellaLuna Rayne (3/4/07 at 7:10pm)	thanx, I don't know any other Step-Moms IRL, so I'm kinda... 3/20/07 at 6:15pm by BellaLuna Rayne	8	772
If you ever feel discouraged. started by dentmom3 (3/2/07 at 11:34pm)	Thank you so much for posting this, it is my goal to have... 3/20/07 at 6:20pm by BellaLuna Rayne	5	502
I can't do this anymore started by Jess's Mom (2/27/07 at 12:30pm)	I'd just like to throw another spin on this one. I am the one... 3/21/07 at 1:28pm by Jenlaana	12	1,130
Worried about how ex's new baby will impact DS started by Jilian (3/18/07 at 10:57am)	I am the girlfriend/stepparent who just had a baby with a man... 3/22/07 at 12:29pm by pinksprklybar...	6	533
How can I kindly... started by becoming (3/21/07 at 11:57am)	Some people work best with a schedule, a concrete... 3/22/07 at 4:30pm by WatermelonSnow	4	443
Are there any... started by Molliejo (2/27/07 at 3:10pm)	My bf has sole custody of his son, but I wasn't around at that... 3/24/07 at 5:27pm by katydid317	9	507
DSS Being Used as Weapon By Mom(LONG) started by BellaLuna Rayne (3/24/07 at 6:51pm)	We do our share of leaving loving answering machine messages... 3/25/07 at 6:19pm by mammastar2	6	541
New baby last name question started by Jilian (3/18/07 at 10:39am)	In our family we really believe 'what's in a name'.... we are... 3/27/07 at 4:52pm by manitobamama	11	576
Warning: long! Questions and Vent started by Earthly_Joys (3/21/07 at 1:03pm)	Laggie - I'm sorry for fussing at you. I was stressed and did... 3/29/07 at 1:14pm by Earthly_Joys	15	735
DSD Older Sister Coming for the Weekend started by Earthly_Joys (3/29/07 at 1:04pm)	oops, i see the other thread now 4/2/07 at 5:39pm by Laggie	7	400
Am I being too demanding? started by STBSM (3/31/07 at 11:59pm)	Your link doesn't work... at least, not for me. What kind of... 4/2/07 at 5:42pm by Laggie	1	335
Am I over-reacting? Is this inappropriate? started by mamajr1 (3/17/07 at 7:37pm)	I can see in some very special situations everyone going on... 4/3/07 at 9:28pm by Flor	15	975
DSD & Sister Weekend Update + more started by Earthly_Joys (4/2/07 at 1:16am)	I am glad to hear the visit went well. As to the phone call... 4/4/07 at 2:33pm by Naturalyst	4	299
Have you read "One Family, Two Family, New Family"? started by woo27ks (4/4/07 at 2:41pm)	I haven't read this book, though I do remember that... 4/4/07 at 4:27pm by UptownZoo	1	269
Anyone Else being Stalked by Hubby's Ex? started by Authentic_Mother (3/11/07 at 6:35pm) 1 2	Wow... I thought that it was just me... Before DH and I got... 4/5/07 at 12:13am by J's Mombee	21	1,300
Strange....anyone else?? started by aMothersLove (1/27/07 at 1:18pm)	Yes, I have had that feeling, and I knew it was nuts, but I... 4/5/07 at 1:03am by bigeyes	13	722
I need help keeping my big mouth shut! started by Laggie (1/8/07 at 5:00pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by SugarGlider Gosh, what an... 4/5/07 at 1:10am by bigeyes	26	1,358
Need Help PLEASE! Dsd's say their mom is being hit started by RN2Bmommy (12/29/06 at 11:39pm)	As a formerly single mom, it galls me to read about a woman... 4/5/07 at 1:38am by bigeyes	10	652
Family Decison (long) started by 1growingsprout (4/3/07 at 12:02am)	Here is a thought -- have you consided brig K home to visit... 4/5/07 at 5:32pm by Momma Aimee	14	882
Are you a Bio Mom or a Step Mom? started by Earthly_Joys (1/10/07 at 11:30am) 1 2 3 4	I am a bio-mom to 4. DH is a step-dad to my older two. My kids... 4/8/07 at 3:52am by CrunchyCate	66	2,549
Is this the best that I can hope for? started by ktmama (1/17/07 at 3:12pm)	I could have written your post- almost word for word. My DD is... 4/8/07 at 4:04am by CrunchyCate	11	706
Need to vent...any suggestions on how to respond? started by manitobamama (4/5/07 at 2:55pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by manitobamama I think the thing... 4/8/07 at 10:16pm by Flor	6	424
My Stepson.. started by Ersbett (4/10/07 at 2:08am)	THe teen years are really really hard, even without all of the... 4/10/07 at 4:31am by liawbh	1	307
sharing custody with an alcoholic UPDATE #10 started by Flor (4/6/07 at 2:10pm)	your step kids are older, right? maybe you could educate them... 4/10/07 at 12:40pm by hippymomma69	10	523
Taking the next step with BM, what now? Help me fill in the blanks please!! started by Earthly_Joys (4/10/07 at 10:08am)	I've had no luck with complaining that the ex is feeding dd... 4/10/07 at 2:48pm by pranamama	4	285
getting ready for summer visits! started by chel (4/9/07 at 3:25pm)	We will get dsd the school lets out or the next day (depends... 4/10/07 at 3:33pm by gamecaco4	4	275
Help Me, Seriously, I can't do this anymore started by Earthly_Joys (1/21/07 at 8:10pm)	Thank you all for the support. I agree that questioning... 4/12/07 at 9:23am by Earthly_Joys	18	1,230
DD is being a jerk to DP (X-post) started by Azuluna (4/7/07 at 10:36am)	I think it is completely normal. My own DS was very accepting... 4/12/07 at 10:27am by Jilian	4	411
I don't want THAT woman anywhere near my DSs started by Blue Dragonfly (4/11/07 at 6:46pm)	I have almost zero contact with SS's mom. When she drops SS... 4/13/07 at 6:00pm by UptownZoo	11	753
lost in the wilderness started by red moon (4/12/07 at 3:11am)	Yeah, resentment plays a big role, which is something I am... 4/13/07 at 8:16pm by red moon	7	334
Heartbroken and silent started by manitobamama (4/13/07 at 12:04pm)	By all means, cry and be pissed. I feel for you, and hope for... 4/13/07 at 8:28pm by red moon	4	460
How many of us have step-parents? started by woo27ks (4/5/07 at 10:58pm)	: I like this post! My real parents got divorced when I was 6... 4/13/07 at 10:08pm by red moon	3	333
Medicaid + step parents started by theretohere (4/13/07 at 3:02pm)	Stpmom- where was that, if you don't mind me asking? 4/15/07 at 9:15pm by theretohere	7	1,242
Please share your experiences with me! started by red moon (4/14/07 at 5:38pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by red moon Thank you! It must be... 4/16/07 at 9:50pm by bigeyes	6	324
How do step-sibs get along? started by red moon (4/14/07 at 10:59pm)	Flor - Holy cow, I totally hear ya!! My 11 yr old dss and 4 yr... 4/18/07 at 2:19am by jellop	10	365
Sick of dealing with ... started by manitobamama (4/13/07 at 10:04pm)	I truely think that I hold my resentment close to my heart as... 4/18/07 at 11:58am by manitobamama	11	600
heartbroken and confused started by Earthly_Joys (4/12/07 at 12:52am)	I am so happy that you are working through this and that it... 4/18/07 at 6:17pm by manitobamama	13	691
Having some issues.....Am I wrong? started by Danemom (4/18/07 at 3:52am)	I am not sure how to use the quotes for multiple quotes so I... 4/19/07 at 3:14pm by Danemom	5	537
update started by Earthly_Joys (4/17/07 at 12:19am)	File for child support. She absolutely has to be responsible... 4/19/07 at 8:09pm by pinksprklybar...	8	411
overwhelmed by feelings of hate for sd - Removed started by Ms. Mom (4/21/07 at 12:00pm)	This thread has been removed for review. PM's will be sent out... 4/21/07 at 12:00pm by Ms. Mom	0	412
Book suggestions? started by mamaduck (4/22/07 at 4:20am)	"One Family, Two Family, New Family" by Lisa Cohn - "Ex-... 4/22/07 at 2:19pm by woo27ks	2	258
I am so mad! started by bigeyes (4/19/07 at 4:52pm)	thanks, and I will update as we progress. Someone in another... 4/24/07 at 2:01pm by bigeyes	11	550
distance, sick child, custody issues started by ashtree (2/20/07 at 6:19pm)	So I know its been awhile with this thread, I just wanted to... 4/24/07 at 5:57pm by ashtree	11	811
terminating rights... started by MeganW (4/13/07 at 5:23pm)	NP, I was just curious. 8) 4/25/07 at 2:46pm by bigeyes	13	682
Wondering if I'm the only one . . . started by Bella Mia (4/20/07 at 6:53pm)	My relationship with my SS is not as good as I'd like it to... 4/25/07 at 10:52pm by UptownZoo	7	442