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Mother as "bm" or "birth/bio" mother, or, Why I don't come to this forum started by CorasMama (9/16/07 at 4:41pm) 1 2 3…14	Mamas, thank you for a wonderful discussion!! I think that... 1/3/08 at 11:31pm by courtenay_e	263	13,027
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	12,526
My step sons hate me (Update in post #155) started by dawn1221 (5/25/07 at 2:28pm) 1 2 3…9	I've read this entire thread. I do believe that you were... 6/3/07 at 4:03pm by mamawanabe	170	8,504
I'm tired of being a stepparent (VENT) started by Selesai (7/26/07 at 3:38pm) 1 2 3…8	I started out by copying posts to add my :, but I had too... 3/21/08 at 9:22am by kblackstone444	147	8,765
Oh the drama... started by aricha (5/18/08 at 5:01pm) 1 2 3…8	oops 5/29/08 at 3:44pm by SimpleJoys	147	6,721
Well here we go started by MeganW (12/7/06 at 5:07pm) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by Yaelita Wow, isn't that... 12/27/06 at 3:03pm by MeganW	116	8,058
child abuse suspected. . what to do. . started by kris10leigh (7/24/08 at 4:08am) 1 2 3…6	Quote: Originally Posted by 2xshy I have not read... 10/30/08 at 11:53pm by ResidueOfFire	115	9,982
I REALLY need help with my wife!! started by dadtastic (12/5/08 at 11:17am) 1 2 3…6	wow. i would be running away as fast as i can. im not pro... 2/15/09 at 1:44pm by PassionateWriter	109	13,113
More Visitaion/Custody started by hairstylist (11/3/06 at 1:49pm) 1 2 3…6	Thread locked for mod review 11/15/06 at 9:58pm by MamaBug	100	5,256
Stepson stealing personal items started by momtostepteens (1/20/09 at 12:30pm) 1 2 3…5	I am having a difficult time comprehending DSS motivation for... 1/30/09 at 2:33pm by amyleigh33	99	6,531
Why does BioMom like setting up dissapointment? started by Phoenix~Mama (11/14/08 at 9:50am) 1 2 3 4 5	That's awesome. I also think it's really great that you and... 12/2/08 at 9:24pm by bronxmom	88	5,737
spinoff: where the money goes started by mama41 (5/14/08 at 5:24pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I think we will wait and see if she has gained control over... 5/19/08 at 5:58pm by SimpleJoys	87	3,899
My step son is coming to stay....... Help!!!! Another UPDATE No 53 started by tireesix (10/21/09 at 3:39am) 1 2 3 4 5	She says she gets £50 and simply cannot afford to pay us the... 12/16/09 at 5:40am by tireesix	87	9,491
Ex dh is divorcing again. DD losing stepmom.. Its Monday!! Party time! started by Nature (10/13/07 at 2:49pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by Nature In talking to other... 11/5/07 at 6:53pm by shayinme	83	5,266
... started by AtYourCervices (3/28/11 at 1:37pm) 1 2 3 4 5	OP ~ i haven't read the whole thread and I really hope it's... 5/2/11 at 7:05am by kittn	82	9,675
Can we talk about children calling step parents mom/dad? started by kyangel80 (5/18/07 at 6:36pm) 1 2 3 4 5	To the person who asked about the double-standard: no I don't... 7/4/07 at 4:37am by liawbh	81	9,265
Anyone else a little bugged by the use of "bio-mom" in this forum? started by Shonahsmom (8/3/05 at 3:46pm) 1 2 3 4	Came in on this late... As far as the original question goes... 11/2/05 at 11:50am by fyoosh	78	4,032
DSS's cell phone bill was over $900 started by emelsea (7/7/10 at 10:58am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by limabean I don't understand... 7/9/10 at 4:47pm by ~PurityLake~	77	4,115
Transition Problems started by BrascosPrincess (4/30/12 at 10:45am) 1 2 3 4	hugs... it's hard, but you have a very steep learning curve... 5/23/12 at 11:43pm by tiffani	76	1,301
Things you did and didn't appreciate about your stepparent... started by Oriole (12/26/08 at 11:23pm) 1 2 3 4	The key things they did right, regardless of the ages I knew... 1/3/09 at 1:15am by Phantasmagoria	72	3,878
Question for all of you stepmoms... started by pinksprklybarefoot (2/2/07 at 5:58pm) 1 2 3 4	I haven't read the whole thread...dd isn't letting me...lol... 7/7/07 at 5:14pm by sunshine's mama	72	4,029
Do you "allow" the ex wife to come into your house? started by SkiMama36 (3/23/09 at 2:46pm) 1 2 3 4	As the child: My parents are splitting up. I know that my 1st... 4/14/09 at 11:24am by sleepingbeauty	72	7,232
Father's Rights started by Phoenix~Mama (2/12/10 at 10:36am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Smithie ...either the a baby is... 2/23/10 at 12:52am by VocalMinority	71	4,669
Daughter calling ex's girlfriend "mommy" started by Jenalexcase (9/1/09 at 6:43pm) 1 2 3 4	I am not in your situation, but at this point, I would... 10/3/09 at 6:06pm by RomanCarmelMom	71	6,503
Wtf bio mom just sent police!!! started by NaturalMindedMomma (12/27/08 at 3:16pm) 1 2 3 4	This is an old thread and the op's situation has now changed.... 4/3/09 at 12:01pm by Petronella	70	8,153
Any advice on Custody/Visitation Modification? - Update post 26, 40, 45 started by Amanda L (7/5/10 at 3:51pm) 1 2 3 4	thyra - Thank you for the "chin up" comment. My son is... 8/3/10 at 6:48pm by Amanda L	70	5,559
Question on child support started by DeChRi (1/27/10 at 4:51pm) 1 2 3 4	Don't have time to read all the previous posts, so sorry if... 2/6/10 at 8:06pm by VocalMinority	68	4,103
Husband dislikes my daughter... started by Zugzwang (9/14/09 at 4:02pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by lalaland42 Choose her and... 12/12/09 at 1:18pm by witchygrrl	67	8,231
Money started by violet_ (5/2/08 at 7:44pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by mommyto3girls And I should say... 5/13/08 at 3:34pm by mama41	67	2,501
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... 4/8/07 at 3:52am by CrunchyCate	66	2,448
Help - Sensitive Issue started by Phoenix~Mama (1/11/08 at 10:53am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by cycle Why would you... 1/16/08 at 12:23am by Nature	66	2,924
what do they call you? started by NinaBruja (10/13/08 at 1:55am) 1 2 3 4	I met Jack when he was 1 1/2, he didnt really called me... 1/9/09 at 1:35pm by Auraji	65	3,034
How can I get them to eat better? started by Newstepmomma (9/28/05 at 3:32pm) 1 2 3 4	newstepmomma, do you have any farmers markets or even better,... 10/4/05 at 5:36pm by mamameg	63	1,766
"you knew what you were getting into when you married a man with kids" started by MeloMama08 (2/10/09 at 7:09pm) 1 2 3 4	With me, I DID know what I was getting into, but then things... 2/27/09 at 2:33pm by Montana Mom	63	3,800
He can't see his kids - what to do? started by Seie (9/8/09 at 6:41am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by Teenytoona No, you're right,... 9/25/09 at 4:01am by Seie	62	5,274
Need response ideas, please started by mild_adventurer (7/23/08 at 11:48am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by JSMa A tidy single home with no... 7/26/08 at 12:23am by mama41	61	1,662
at my wit's end! started by boobs4milk (1/4/10 at 2:08pm) 1 2 3 4	lol@ the ripping each other's hair out! i so get that!... 1/13/10 at 2:04pm by boobs4milk	61	3,898
Need some advice re: a dilemma... started by mommyswenn (7/16/07 at 4:41pm) 1 2 3 4	Thanks for sharing this wonderful story with us! I was on the... 10/9/07 at 7:30pm by Midget	61	2,665
Why get involved with a divorced man with kids? started by bits and bobs (10/19/09 at 10:30am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by bobandjess99 He's my first/only... 11/6/09 at 11:01am by Teenytoona	60	4,275
Please help...I dont know if i can handle anymore. started by sklsnyder (7/31/06 at 6:57pm) 1 2 3 4	One thing to consider is that if you have more children or... 8/30/06 at 12:09am by bczmama	60	3,042
DSS Mom wants my vet records started by leilamom (8/3/10 at 9:58pm) 1 2 3	OP... I would have your DP ( if he hasnt but sounds like he... 8/9/10 at 9:17am by JBaxter	59	4,123
Mommies who met their current DH/Partner before they were divorced started by greenirene (5/20/09 at 7:12pm) 1 2 3	I think everyone's situation is so different, and there is a... 6/2/09 at 11:34am by bellababy	59	3,056
Possibly not a stepmom much longer started by violet_ (7/19/08 at 11:34am) 1 2 3	I just wanted to offer some support. I've been following your... 8/4/08 at 10:57am by musiclady	59	2,919
I'm done. started by Laggie (7/14/08 at 6:18pm) 1 2 3	honestly as a stepchild I only WISH someone would tell my... 8/1/08 at 4:45pm by bri276	58	3,482
Terminating Parental Rights? started by Maggie Mae (4/19/05 at 11:33pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by PA's momma hello to everyone, I... 4/20/06 at 6:40pm by papayapetunia	56	5,107
Please help....I think my ds's are in trouble... started by mothertoall (12/25/07 at 4:08pm) 1 2 3	i absolutely would NOT deny him visitation....but if he wants... 1/4/08 at 10:35am by mothertoall	56	3,031
I can't beleive this! started by Phoenix~Mama (5/2/09 at 8:59am) 1 2 3	I know this is a slightly different situation but it is... 5/6/09 at 8:17pm by sunflowers	55	2,773
If you were a stepchild... started by Oriole (11/29/07 at 10:38pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by JustJamie Treat all your kids... 12/22/07 at 11:44am by Oriole	55	2,043
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	1,576
voluntarily reliquishing rights for better of child started by Leenikol87 (3/2/11 at 12:29pm) 1 2 3	yes it's true..right now that is what the court ordered..four... 3/9/11 at 10:15am by Leenikol87	54	3,828