So how is everyone?

[little_candy]

Was just sitting here, bored as a log, and was wondering how everyone was doing? Has anything new came about? How are everyone kids?
My ex is actually getting along with me, and calling the kids more than once a month(hes called 2 times this week). I still havent seen any childsupport yet. I don't think I ever will though. I finally decided what I was going to do with my life. I'm going back to college in June. Getting an Ass. in Accounting. My kids are all doing great, and being annoying as ever, but you gotta love them. My 16 month old is just amazed that she can walk backwards, and is just getting a kick out of it. No matter how rough my day is, I cant help but smile when she gets so excited about that. Well, now that I have a little rambling out of my system, I hope every one has a good night :thumb

[greenstone]

Im glad things are going well for you.:thumb

I've hit a rough patch , aggravated by the fact that my ex hasnt moved out yet and he still thinks I'll go to family functions with him...
I dont have anything against my ex-ils and intend to still visit, but I think going to a christening for the sils new baby is pushing it...who will I say I am? The ex-Aunty?.....Pass, if they dont mind....:( ...especially as he has a new partner now- who cant go instead since she's still out of the country at the mo...

[BelovedK]

Things are pretty status quo around here. I'm still feeling twinges of jealousy aroud my Xs gf (don't know why bc I don't want him)

I guess my existance is centered aroud my decision to HS my son and how that will affect my DD (more jealousy) I work 3 days a week and am pressured into making a decision soon.

DD and DS are still fighting, but getting aalong right now...I'm trying to live in the moment. I'm dating when the dc are with my parents (not their dad) and enjoying it even though i haven't felt 'the click'

I'm also trying to breathe some life into the Writers forum so you writing mamas come on over, there is a workshop on ' becoming a parent' and you don't need experience writing to participate. (shameless plug)

I'm glad things are going so well for you, I hope they continue in that vein:)

[Jilian]

Things are going well with us. My lawyer finally drafted up the petition for dissolution of marriage and sent it to me, I signed and mailed it back the same day. So now I'm just waiting for the court date. Ex was harassing me a LOT about visitation the past few weeks, trying to get me to change the schedule and give him more time with DS. I refused to argue with him and told him the schedule will not be changed until it is court ordered to change, he already has DS 3 days per week! I suspect he just wants to have more custody to lower his child support obligation. Since I have been refusing to engage in arguments with him my life has been a LOT more peaceful and happy. He doesn't even try to start fights too much anymore because he knows I will not participate.

The weather has been absolutely beautiful here. DS and I have been going for walks every day and we planted some flower seeds a few weeks back, DS is excited to see them grow. I'm starting to look for a part-time job that I can do when DS is w/his dad. We need some more money and I don't want to be on unemployment for much longer. I'm considering going to school for nursing to be a L&D nurse, but not sure I can watch a c-section without getting queasy :lol

Thats about all that is going on around here.

[mystic~mama]

hi mamas :)

dd and I are settling into our new place...her dad hasnt called for about a month now...it seems the monthly support we get is all he can give and that gives him a feeling that he is taking care of us, I have had him on my mind, wondering about how he is doing, what he is up to even though a large part of me does not want to know. I dont want to be with him again yet I still have some feelings of saddness over my daughter not having her father in her life and then some lonliness in myself for a relationship, that doesnt happen to often and I have learned to go within myself for comfort instead of using food or anything else.

I am waiting to hear about my application for a doula training scholarship :D very excited about working as a doula. Yesterday, dd and I went to a bd party and his mama gave me some labor doula tapes she found on ebay to watch and I got to rub her tummy and feel her baby move, it was so awesome...ever since I have been thinking about having another baby...first a good man needs to come along though (universe...hint, hint) ;) but really...I want to focus on myself and dd for awhile before someone comes along.

[Dragonfly]

It's a mixed bag. 6 more weeks of classes (and then graduation! WOOHOO!) but I'm more stressed than I've been in ages. It seems like it's as hard to get OUT of law school as it is to get in. :lol Had a double breast sonogram on Friday and will get the results on Monday afternoon... I'm trying not to think about that so much. Big paper due tomorrow and I haven't yet started. I'm tutoring a first-year in 2 subjects and trying to keep up with that is driving me batty. Ds seems especially needy lately - probably partly as a result of me being such a stress-case.

The good stuff: Co-parenting is going pretty well. Ds' dad is dating someone who I like very much and he seems very happy. Ds is generally happy and healthy. We had a wonderful family get-together (with my mom, brother, etc.) yesterday and I got to remember why I love my family so much and am glad we live so close...

So good and not-so-good.

[**guest**]

Things are really stressful for me right now. Most of it is about finances but some is due to finding a preschool for my ds who is on the autism spectrum.

Also, I'm just so lonely, it breaks my heart. I want to love and be loved...and get married again.

Sigh.
I haven't read the replies yet...I'm caught up in my own grief at the moment. Hopefully, I'll be in a better mood tomorrow. ;)

Peace mama's,
Liz

[MaWhit]

We're doing good here. I'm a bit down about my lack of 3D support or any emotional support from my sister and parents, but otherwise I'm fine. I have friends, a part-time WAH job, an active homeschooling community, a lovely house and neighborhood... XH and I are great friends and have a better relationship than we've had in years, and he's great to our kids. No real complaints here. :)

[nursemummy]

Things are pretty status quo around here. I'm still feeling twinges of jealousy aroud my Xs gf (don't know why bc I don't want him)


I'm doing a bobble head imitation here - because this is me. I know my ex has way, way moved on (and I so don't want him either) but the mere existence of his girlfriend causes me to grind my teeth and toss and turn at night. Guess I have some unresolved issues somewhere... :o

Zoe is awesome; three is definitely turning out to be a challenging age. She likes to test me at every given moment or situation of the day. We're coping fairly well I like to think, and we're coming together as a 'mother/daughter' team.

Finances are (as usual :lol ) a bit shaky, but we're doing okay.

The colleges are all on strike in Ontario right now, so I've been out of school for two weeks. It's making me nervous, because I'm a second year BScN student and I should be finishing my clinical rotation - not sitting around biting my nails. :irked:

Dating scene is dry :innocent I'm definitely ready to get out there for some socialization (not really sure about serious dating yet). I'm a bit lonely and bored; finding it hard to connect with anyone. Actually I find it hard to do more than put my hair in a ponytail, so maybe that's part of the problem. :wink

[Jilian]

Had a double breast sonogram on Friday and will get the results on Monday afternoon... I'm trying not to think about that so much.

I hope everything turns out ok mama :Hug Sending lots of positive vibes your way.

[BelovedK]

Things are really stressful for me right now. Most of it is about finances but some is due to finding a preschool for my ds who is on the autism spectrum.

Also, I'm just so lonely, it breaks my heart. I want to love and be loved...and get married again.

Sigh.
I haven't read the replies yet...I'm caught up in my own grief at the moment. Hopefully, I'll be in a better mood tomorrow. ;)

Peace mama's,
Liz

I can relate ((((hugs)))))

[pranamama]

I am in mothering.com withdrawals but made it back just in time. My children :love :love :love are taking up lots of my time and catching every dang bug this year and my divorce is eating away at the rest of my time and I really want to take a fun fun fun minivacation. Too bad I'm broke. Hey wasn't someone leaving the country this summer??

My daughter got me to go kayaking with her and it was very fun!!

[mystic~mama]

dragonfly~ sending peaceful and healing vibes~~~~:Hug

and hugs to all :grouphug