I joined this forum a couple of years ago (I think, or at least it feels like it) and lost track, so I think I better re-introduce myself. I think I still qualify, .. after all, once a single parent, always, right?

I'm Sarah, from Ontario Canada, 24 years old. My daughter is 4 now, growing like a weed (how the heck do we keep them in clothes???) I was a single mom since I was 3 months pregnant with her, due to FOB deciding he didn't want me, and not deciding he wanted her till she was 3 months old. I have the typical visitation arrangement with him (alternate weekends) and both he and I are fine with that (he says he couldn't handle more than 3 days at a time with her Other than that, we have a civil relationship, he pays child support voluntarily and regularly, and I have sole custody, with the responsibility to inform him of anything.

I recently married my partner of almost 2 years (newlyweds of 1 month!), so now we're dealing with blended family issues on top of single parent issues -- but so far so good. I'm also currently almost 7 months pregnant with my second, my husband's first child. I must say, being pregnant with the father involved is totally different than single! Hehe -- I have someone to vent on .. jk!

I homeschool my daughter, very relaxed and with no expectations other than fun and enjoyment. The technical terms for our "style" is child-led learning or unschooling (lack of curriculum or formal school-type structure). We really really enjoy our days.

I also work from home, just getting back into it full time after taking about 4 months off to finish college and plan my wedding. It's fun, and my husband and I hope to get to the point where he can stay home too, in the near future. (Boy is it wierd to call him my husband!! Totally not used to that!!)

I just got my college diploma in business administration, which I'm proud of doing. I am 16 credits short of a university degree, and I do plan on finishing (just not a priority right now).

So I have some catching up to do.. I'd love to connect with other moms who married/remarried -- how the heck do you deal with the ex?? Or if you homeschool -- so far my ex is ok with it, but I can see him asking questions in the future..

See ya round!

Know what? I just saw this, and that it didn't get a response.
Welcome back

Thanks Don!!

Hi Sarah! Nice to meet you. I was a single mom for 13 years and am coming up on my 1st wedding anniversary. Like you I never knew what it was like to have a man there during my pregnancies. Good for you! I hope that all is going well. I have 2 x's that I had my 3 daughters with and they were NEVER around. My 2 older girls sperm doner was running dope all over the country side and the baby's (she's 5 but still my baby)father decided that I made a great punching bag. I am now married to one of my best friends from my school days...if only I knew then what I knew now.....

Anyways, the moral of MY story is, there is always that one special someone out there. I do not regret my past because it made me who I am today. I am at a place in life that I never thought that I would ever be and I am happy.

Glad to have you back!

Wanna know a coincidence? From the pics it looks like you had the same colors I did at your wedding (I'm assuming that's a wedding pic).

Hi sarah...geez I missed this one too....WELCOME..

I like your take on schooling....
I'm doing the exact same thing with my 4 year old...well 4 going on 16...thats her below...
I'm a photographjer and own my business and work from home a lot too so our days and her schooling are very laid back and at her pace. She's like a sponge for knowledge though and at 4 she's at a 1st grade level reading writing and math. Computers she's probably middle school.
Our motto is "Love Learning & Happiness"...and we experience them all every day....no pressure...or stress...

So welcome aboard and don't believe anything anyone tells you about me here....
They're all crazy....
I'm the only sane one here....

Hi Xera..I remember you...welcome back.

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So welcome aboard and don't believe anything anyone tells you about me here....
They're all crazy....
I'm the only sane one here....

That's right ..I forgot..he comes from the VIRGIN ISLANDS...hehehe

I think it is wonderful you are pregnant and with a good partner. I am happily remarried and my ex is getting along better with me now that we have our legal battles behind us. My current hubby (love of my life and the one who makes me the best I could ever be) has a child and I had one from a previous marriage so that makes a 17 year old, nine year old and three year old.

I think home schooling rocks! I am a former teacher who has to work outside the home and I can tell you I think you give your child so much by schooling at home....how wonderful.
Would love to hear about your pregnancy and how you are feeling!

Sorry I missed this. Good to see you back again. Hopefully you can catch up . . . oh heck, just ask Don to update you on things. So many things have changed and people come and gone.

But obviously, I'm still here. One of my few healthy addictions.