Any other Step-Mom's out there?

[Momof2boys]

Just wondering if there are any other step-mom's on the board?

I am the SM to a wonderful 5 year old girl. Primary residencey with her Mom with joint legal custody. We don't do every other weekend visits due to DH work schedule but see her very regularily. DH's ex is remarried and since then has settled down a bit and has become slightly easier to deal with though she doesn't make things easy for sure.

Just wondering what other situation are out there. Nice to know that I'm not alone I guess.

[CartersMummy]

I am a stepmom to a 10 year old girl. Hubby was married before me, and she is the product of their marriage. It is not a happy situation. And honestly I grew up in a broken home with a stepmom that I get along with perfectly fine, so I know how it is supposed to go, but with some kids you just can't win. Happy to hear that you have a good relationship.

[mrs_williams]

I'm a stepmom also to a 9 year old and not a happy situation at all in my case. :?

[Natasha]

I am SM to a 4 year old girl and 2 boys age 6 and 8. We have gotten full custody of them almost a year ago, and there mother has since moved out of province. They were talking to there mom by phone at least once a week, but there lucky if they hear from her once a month now. She has moved on and has a new life with her boyfriend and they are expecting. Though they are my step children they are no different to me then my 4 biological children. We are one big happy family and I am very glad it has worked out that way, because I've heard many horror stories.

[ali's*mum]

I am stepmom to a 10 year old boy and an 8 year old girl. They are really awesome kids, but it's a pretty difficult situation. We don't get to see them very much at all, which I know is really tough on hubby!