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myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting3 years ago

Here's the scoop! My Ex and his wife are expecting a baby, She had a baby shower about a month ago on the kids weekend with their dad. Stacey my Ex's wife has a daughter who is 11 that ran this baby shower, I went and bought all the kids a new outfit thinking my kids were going to attend. When Reuben called I asked him are the kids going to this shower and replies with a No, so I said fine and made the kids change their clothes. Anyhow she had the shower and their dad took the kids to the park for 3 hours. I get a call from Reuben's mom (my ex) to ask if my kids went to the shower I said No, she informed me that they had about 7-8 kids there younger than my kids ages. I was outraged when I heard this for I think my kids should have been there over any other cousins, friends kids ect seeing how this is going to be my kids half brother.... What would you have done? How would you feel for your kids?
Thank you for your Time
Stacy

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 95/100. kareng (3592)   ranked 1,781 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

I agree with you. If one comes, they should all be invited. Kids are usually not a problem at baby showers, especially little girls. I find that little boys don't have any interest and have trouble sitting still.

I think this situation was handled poorly or else your ex's wife specifically said she didn't want his kids there. Sounds like a lot of kids showing up for kids to not be invited. I would ask your ex face to face about this and make him fess up.

Then when the baby is born, I'd show up at the hospital (unannounced) with all the kids so they can meet their half brother/sister. I'd love to see the look on her face then...giggle.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

Thats a good one lol......I should!! I think though she may have already it?? I just hope that my kids dont grow up to act like them=(
Thanks so much for your Response
Stacy


myLot reputation of 95/100. kareng (3592)   ranked 1,781 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

Hummm, well then a visit is in order. Show your sweetness off and leave. Hahaha. How can your ex be mad at you for visiting with well wishes?

I'd be very concerned about my kids feelings after the baby shower event. If they are starting this now, think how it will explode in years to come.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

your too funny! Thats good! LoL ....Well at least I can smile now Thank you so much..>Stacy


myLot reputation of 95/100. kareng (3592)   ranked 1,781 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

So Stacy, are you gonna turn into an angel in disguise? hehe

I'm glad you are smiling now even though this is serious. I feel for you, it's a bad situation and not fair to your kids.

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2. myLot reputation of 78/100. SilentRose19 (1330)   ranked 1,006 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

I would have been very offended, why wouldn't my kids be allowed? It would be very wrong of them to think that you would be ok with this, why would they say the other kids could come but not yours? Its kind of weird that they'd allow the other children to attend. I hope that this doesn't continue, this favoritism or unfavoritism for you and your famliy. Good luck with it all.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I so hope this stops too....I am just worried about my kids and how this will affect them when they are older. Thank you so much for your Response
Stacy

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3. myLot reputation of 95/100. castleghost (1113)   ranked 211 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

Have you spoken to the father about this? The reason why I am asking is that maybe he didn't want the children at the baby shower. He might have used the children as an excuse not to have to go himself. If that isn't the reason why then I would ask him if he planned to allow the children to be treated differently like this all of the time and ask him how does he think his children will feel later towards him and their new sibling.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

It was for all girls only. But When the kids told me her daughter who was 11 was running the baby shower I thought my kids would have been invited since they had to go there anyways. They should have just changed weekends with me which I would have understood. But to drag the kids to the park for 3 hours knowing there was a baby shower and Kerstin was allowed to be there was just so hurtful ....
Thank you so much for your response
Stacy

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4. myLot reputation of 77/100. shopgirl (2964)   ranked 2,557 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

Here's the scoop! No wife wants to deal with the ex-wife and children, they want their children and themselves to come first. Now that you are the Ex you need to get use to it, you and your kids no longer come first.

I just had a baby shower for my daughter and no children were there. It think my daughter mentioned if the baby's father could be there and I said no, because a baby shower is for the women to have a fun afternoon celebrating to arrival of the baby. It is for opening shower gifts, giving the new mom motherly advice and helping her prepare for the arrival of the baby.

Now, about the call from Reuben's mother. She is just being caddy by calling you and asking if the kids were there, because if she was at her new daughter-in-laws baby shower-she already knew your kids were not there. Right? There was no need to call you and ask.

I don't think the kids should have been at the shower, clearly the new wife didn't want them there and it is her call. If you were not told they were invited, you should not have purchased outfits and you should not even have mentioned it to them. Now they feel bad and wonder why they were not invited and it is your fault for just assumming they were invited.

The reality of this situation is, the new wife is not interested in you and your kids, and I know it probably feels like a knife through your heart, but you have to deal with it. Just move on and let the father see the kids when he is suppose to, don't let all this get you down and enrage you, because their are a lot of things you and your kids are no longer going to be a part of concerning your ex.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

WOW very well said ......I agree 100% No children should attend a baby shower, I guess what had upset me is that since she had all these others kids there that my kids should have been the 1st to go.....Yes the mother in law was there and I thought it was very odd why she would ask me such a Question (still puzzled) Your Right I didn't get a call asking for the kids to attend so buying them a new outfit was a silly thing to do. (but I guess they gained a new outfit) The only thing that bothers me is for the kids I can move on but you are right, Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to me I really appreciate it


myLot reputation of 95/100. babygrl22004 (108)   ranked 383 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I agree that no children should be at a baby shower. But I totally disagree that the kids being invited was the "new" wife's call. Im sorry but I come from a broken family and I too would assume I was invited because Im sure that they did planning in front of the children as well! Perhaps maybe it was so crowded and the children were there at the beginning of the shower that the mother in law didn't notice they were gone if there were truely as many kids there as she says there was. The "new" wife however not interested in the "other" children still needs to be respectful to them and include them in things that are happening in THIER father's life no matter what the situation. Just because they no longer see him every day shouldn't make those kids any less important to him. If that be the case perhaps he has no desire to love and care for those children. Love from a parent shouldn't change just because they have moved on in life from being divorced. That is detremental to those children alone!!!


myLot reputation of 80/100. bedazzled78 (198)   ranked 2,255 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

Your kids are HER husband's kids aswell! When she married your ex she knew he had children, she can't shut them out they are a part of his life and always will be! Seriously though your ex husband needs to grow some coconuts and tell his wife his kids will always be around and to get used to it!


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I so agree.....But you know the man I am now with got together with me knowing I had 4 children. Mike has been so good to my kids working from home so he can be here for them, he no word of a lie drives Reuben and I's 4 kids back and forth to school everyday, he spends every last dime on them to buy them Milk and bread everyday. He stops the kids when they are acting up and shows them in way they can understand what they are doing wrong. I guess I should be lucky that their sperm donor dad only See's them every 2 weeks giving him 2 visits outta the month. What goes around I sure hope comes back and bites him in the Axx
Thank you so much for your response
Stacy

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5. myLot reputation of 95/100. babygrl22004 (108)   ranked 383 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

OMG is you Ex and his new wife completely out of their minds? That isn't fair one bit to those kids, Heck I would wonder if they'll even let them in the hospital to see the baby when it is born! I think you have every right to be upset. It seems as though your kids are having to take the back seat to your Ex's new life overall and that's really not fair to them. I would try to talk to both your Ex and his wife together and tell them how hurt you were by them EXCLUDING your children but including others that weren't directly going to be related to the new baby. But then again after thinking about it, It may just be a waste of your time and energy to try to understand the situation.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

They are and what they are doing is beyond more than damaging I think....But then again he has a son who is 12 who he never sees or pays support for, I think he needs to stop having children until he can learn to be a better DAD.
Thank you so much for your Response
Stacy

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6. myLot reputation of 92/100. 4cuteboys (2890)   ranked 156 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

If there were other kids there and younger no less, than I would most definatly be angry! Does the wife have a problem with the kids normally, or is the situation a good one? I would definatly tell the dad that you were angry that the kids were left out. If this is going to be a half sibling then they should be involved! I can't believe that. I would feel sorry for the kids and I would talk to the dad and see if he has any reason for that. Tell him you were disappointed that he couldn't include the kids!!


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I have tried to talk with him but its always her he's asking and her replying to me...I get so upset and tell her I didn't marry and have children with her I married and had children with Him the father ...But for some reason it seems like he gives her control Grrrrr
Thanks so much for your response
Stacy


myLot reputation of 92/100. 4cuteboys (2890)   ranked 156 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

She is probably in control. Or he is like most guys and hates confrontation of any sort, so he puts her up to it, and she probably enjoys it because she feels like she is slighting you.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

My sister in law was telling me today that Stacey my Ex's wife hates my daughter Cierra and Me ......I don't even know her. I mean my Ex leaves me with 4 kids gets together with then Bang! She calls herself a Christian, and please don't get me wrong I should not judge, but a true Christian would not treat others in this kind of manner.
Not setting any good examples to my children in my eyes=)

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7. medillavou (49)   ranked 8,445 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

I cannot believe that! I would have raised hell so to speak..you are so right...if any children had the right to be there it was your kids. How can anyone be so cold. Im telling you I would have made it known that it was wrong and your Ex and his gilr would have been chewed out from top to bottom, I mean in any case his children come first before that girl. If it was her doing I would reconsider even letting him have weekends. How low of him...please tell me that you did something other wise where do they live and what is their number cuz Im ready to whoop some butt.....lol. I would also let my children know because they have a right to know what goes on...make sure they dont blame you for the things that he does to them....poor angels...that angers me.


medillavou (49)   ranked 8,445 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

Thinking about it though....life is full of crap that we dont want to deal with. Primarily we think of ourselves and our worries, children and beliefs but the truth of the matter is everyone does...so I guess if you were in her shoes you might have done it just the same...some people can deal with ex's other people are so insecure that they cant and they try to make it so that you are no longer a part of their life.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

Very well said!!!! Thank you so much for your thoughts.

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8. myLot reputation of 94/100. Lauraleigh99 (4073)   ranked 3,565 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

That is pretty low! Sounds like this lady is kinda a b$#ch! She never gave you a reason why they couldn't be there? I would ask your ex what was up with them not going. That is so rude


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

She is rude.....Very and for be already being a mother you would think she would have more common sense then what she does, But you know I guess There is really nothing I can do about it expect to talk to my kids and explain how its not right what they are doing and hopefully we can learn from all this.
Thank you so much for your Response

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9. myLot reputation of 93/100. maddysmommy (10990)   ranked 230 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

I can understand why you would want your kids at the baby shower but after all that your Ex is putting you through (including his new wife) I would probably have not even bothered (sorry to say). I would think that baby showers are more for adults but then again I could be wrong. It's hard enough your Ex not caring for his children and putting you all through a lot of crap and then to have to be told that they were not invited ... I would of stayed well clear of the whole thing (thats just me!)


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I think that your right I should just be the bigger person and show my kids you cant change someone who doesn't want to change.=)
Thank you so much for your response
Stacy

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10. myLot reputation of 67/100. Foxxee (2634)   ranked 2,016 out of 14,943 in parenting   3 years ago

Have you asked your ex why your kids didn't attend? I would find out because I think they should of been there. I don't understand why they wouldn't let them attend. Doesn't make sense and I would also be upset myself.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I don't think the kids really know....I also know they don't fully understand whats going on around them in this. It just hurts to see this and there is really nothing I can do. Its unreal how some people only think of themselves.
Thank you so much for your response
Stacy


myLot reputation of 75/100. swtnss (179)   ranked 8,109 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

I have to say this, number one, the wife has nothing to do with the kids. If your ex doesnt stop what he is doing, your kids will grow up to resent him and he does not want that. Ive seen it happen. He needs to put his foot down and stop going along with what his wife says because your kids come first.


myLot reputation of 97/100. stacy624 (1416)   ranked 6 out of 14,943 in parenting  3 years ago

Thank you so much for that.....KIDS DO COME FIRST, They didn't ask to put into this ugly mess. I just want whats best for them, but doesn't seem no matter how hard I try It doesn't seem to get me anywhere ....
Thank you so much for your response
Stacy

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