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Big families? Blended families? C-sections?

Rachel @rachelennia (211) • Montego Bay, Jamaica 3 Aug 20

How many kids do you have? I’ve had two and my husband had two prior so we’re a family with four kids. I always wanted more kids but I’ve had two c-sections so they don’t suggest a natural delivery afterwards. Thoughts? Has...

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I'm starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel

Kelli M @spiderdust (14756) • San Jose, California 15 Apr 18

It's been so busy, I haven't had much time to sit down and post. Tomorrow most of the kids will be in school, and everyone will be in class by Tuesday. That's a huge hurdle crossed, and I hope makes a difference at the custody...

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news we didn't need

Kelli M @spiderdust (14756) • San Jose, California 23 Mar 18

We found out yesterday that the stepkids are coming to live here tomorrow indefinitely. Their mother got evicted from where they were staying (and I think there's quite a bit more to the story than she told us) and is going to be...

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trying to simplify Thanksgiving

Kelli M @spiderdust (14756) • San Jose, California 6 Nov 16

The holidays are more stressful for me than they used to be, now that the stepkids are here every Thanksgiving and Christmas vacation. You'd think all of the extra people at home means more hands to do the work, but that's not...

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should a child be allowed to call a step parent mom or dad

curmont @curmont (343) • United States 23 Oct 11

Me and my husband have been together for 3 yrs and married for 1 yr and my 6 yr old son recently asked him if he could call him dad. My husband told him yes without discussing it with me first and I'm not entirely sure how I feel...

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Children Dating

aerbourne @aerbourne (41) • Canada 10 Dec 09

My 12 year old step daughter has recently started dating a boy that she is in air cadets with. At first I thought it was kinda cute and funny. I assumed that they were ackwardly giggling with their friends about their "boyfriend"...

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Steps and Blending

Amber @AmbiePam (120690) • United States 30 Jul 09

How many of you belong in a blended family? Do you have step sisters or just a step parent? How was the transition when things changed? I've included a photo of my cousin Demyree (pronounced Deemmarie) and her new blended family....

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How to keep in touch with stepchildren

jakill @jakill (835) 14 Jun 09

Our family is pretty well spread out now. I maintain contact with my own two adult children and we speak every week if we can't meet up. Not so my hubby with his two daughters. They both have their own families now and rarely...

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Do your step-children listen to you and what about rules?

kaylor98275 @kaylor98275 (64) • United States 5 Apr 09

My fiance has 2 boys, ages 10 and 13. If I ask them to do something, it falls on deaf ears. I have to ask them at least 3 times before something gets done. My fiance will let them ignore me until I get really irritated and then...

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Fed-up w/husband and his EX!!

ms1323 @ms1323 (259) • United States 22 Sep 08

Does anyone else out there in myLot land have a spouse/significant other who is completely devoted to their child, from another person - but so much so that it's to the detriment of their other children with you? My husband has a...

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How is your relationship with your stepchildren?

jillbeth @jillbeth (2705) • United States 15 May 08

I am blessed with three wonderful stepchildren who are precious to me! I have helped raise them, off and on, since they were very small. Although it was really rough at times in the beginning, I am happy to say that we are friends...

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How Do You Deal With Disciplining A Stepchild...?

biwasaki @biwasaki (1745) • United States 31 Mar 08

I am the mother to 3 of my own children, and 3 children from my husband's previous marriage. He thinks I am too harsh on the stepchildren and I think he is too lenient. They are 15, 13, and 11. They do not live with us, but do...

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Ex-Wife Needs Be a Little Less Self-Centered.

FaerieAne2003 @FaerieAne2003 (679) • United States 11 Jan 08

I have an 8-yo. stepson and a 2-yo. bio. son. My husband's exwife is so...GRRR! She was taking my stepson to the dr. every time he "just didn't feel well" without asking us if we thought he needed to go, and expecting us to pay...

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I'm finally back....an update on my life

THKOhio @THKOhio (329) • United States 17 Dec 07

I haven't been around in about a month now, as we lost our hard drive and were trying to pinch a few pennies before the holidays because of other things going on here at home. Just got the computer back on Saturday, so will try to...

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My step-son will be moving in with us next week,

meholl @meholl (510) • United States 1 Nov 07

About 2 weeks ago he came up to me and told me that I was buying him a new coat for winter. I said, no, I am not. And he had the nerve to tell me I was rude. I turned around and told him that if I buy anyone anything, it is...

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Autism and Stepchildren, A Real Venting! :)

JOLINAR1073 @JOLINAR1073 (88) • United States 27 Oct 07

I am wondering if anyone has experienced this....I married my husband roughly 2 1/2 years ago. He and his son both knew that I was bringing an autistic son into the marriage. The only one who even TRIES to understand my son is my...

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Should stepparents have the same rights as biological parents?

ChampagneGiggles @ChampagneGiggles (699) • United States 20 Oct 07

In Canada, there's a law forcing stepparents to pay child support for stepchildren if the marriage to the biological parent dissolves. Should stepparents be allowed visitation and other rights normally reserved for biological...

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bratt!

MoRambler @MoRambler (49) • United States 10 Sep 07

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR STEPDAUGHTER IS A TOTAL BRAT? I have a 12 year old stepdaughter who is very moody, and when she is in a good mood can be very sweet, but when she isn't can be very ugly. My problem is disrespect. I can...

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Would you marry someone who already had children?

amandajb1981 @amandajb1981 (12) • United States 29 May 07

I married a mand that already had three kids. I was only nineteen and people thought i was crazy. We now have two of our own. My stepkids were 2,4,and 5 when I met my husband they are now 9, 10, and 11. I love them all so much. We...

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child support for stepparent

tomatoe39 @tomatoe39 (298) • United States 4 May 07

Well my husband went to court yesterday with his exwife...she was trying to get child support for two kids that are hers..now dont get me wrong my husband loves these kids to death and wants to help some..but excuse me...go after...

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