i can't believe the nerve of some people - Page 2

[2tadpoles]

Originally Posted by jeannie81

meanwhile, dh pays her (and her new husbands) mortgage in lou of childsupport and they both work (im a sahm) and don't have the kind of debt we do. so we have to pay our rent and their mortgage and we are so broke it's ridiculous, but she takes her kids the most expensive stores in the mall and then complains about the prices of clothes.

I understand being upset about the catty remarks, but I don't think you have much of a right to be upset about your dh paying child support. Whether he pays it in cash or in the form of a mortgage, I'm sure you knew he had this debt before you married him and incurred other debts.

If you both think the amount of support he pays is exorbitant and unfair, go back to court and try to get the amount reduced.

[~FlyLady~]

Save your money, she sounds like she is jealous, keep dressing your baby the way you do, forget her! My bub lives in rompers, and the good thing is they don't ride up the back, so much easier and they are great for all sorts of weather.

[phatchristy]

Yep, I second what some of the PP are saying...sounds like she's jealous and insecure of your role as an attentive doting momma. Don't give what she said any thought...she's trying to irk you.

I don't get how your DH is still paying for their mortgage if they both have jobs and your a SAHM struggling to make ends meet. Wonder if it's time to alter the divorce agreement.

[mightymoo]

FWIW, I never dressed my babies in anything but the one piece rompers, jeans are so uncomfortable for a baby! Just keep in mind that when people make remarks about that they are revealing more about their own issues than about yours.

[Emmeline II]

Originally Posted by phatchristy

I don't get how your DH is still paying for their mortgage if they both have jobs and your a SAHM struggling to make ends meet. Wonder if it's time to alter the divorce agreement.

Her dh isn't paying alimony he is paying child support; the way he supports his children is to pay for their home. Maybe paying the mortgage is less than court awarded "child support" would have been.

[chaoticzenmom]

Originally Posted by Benji'sMom

My baby doesn't own any jeans. Why would he need jeans just to sleep in all day? That wouldn't be comfy and doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Have you ever seen a baby trying to crawl around or learn to walk in a pair of jeans? Not my idea of a good time. All my baby wears is sleepers, day and night. Lots and lots of knit pants and sleepers! He needs something that will stretch around all his FAT rolls!

My 16 month old doesn't own jeans...they're not comfortable! For that matter, my 5 year old refuses to wear jeans! We have to buy soft stretchy pants for her.
I think the ex is jealous that you're a SAHM and it wasn't very smart of your dh to have told you what she said. Just because she has more money than you do doesn't mean that she's happier...or is qualifed to determine what clothes are "cute."

I personally cannot stand to see babies dressed like adults...little uncomfortable adults. (or pantyhose on little girls, but that's another thread)

Keep doing what you're doing...the proof is in the pudding
Lisa (mom of 3 wonderul children)