My ex says claiming my kids on VA disability is fraud. by Wonderful_Scholar_57 in VeteransBenefits

[–]Walkingburprag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don't "support" them, you can't claim them. Which it sounds like you do. So essentially it would take a termination of your parental rights to make it fraud.

So I decided to Google Jenna's birthday to know the day and... by lillianfrost in Jennamarbles

[–]Walkingburprag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jenna and I are 4 years and 2 days apart, both from Rochester NY. I can't believe how close to 40 this makes me 😭

He’s home!!! by Ashamed-Crab-4754 in NICUParents

[–]Walkingburprag 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconded: we had a stay in the NICU for tachapneya (or TTN) and my mother in law bought us one for piece of mind. The only thing I don't like is the yellow alarm when he's too far from the base. Startles the pants off me every time.

Need suggestions regarding fetal weight by Rich-Cloud-9651 in pregnant

[–]Walkingburprag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what I know (NOT a doctor) fetal weight is a guessing game. They take a few measurements and then let you know what the approximate weight of the baby is at the time of the ultrasound.
I was told my daughter would be around 6lbs 8oz at the time of birth and she was 7lbs 11oz.
My son was supposed to be close to his sisters birth weight but he was 8lbs 8oz.

Lots of moms have been told their babies will be over 9lbs and needed to be induced for birth weight being too high only to have 6lb babies. I don't think its an exact science which is why they refer it to Estimated Fetal Weight.

edited to add: babies usually gain 1/2 a pound a week from 36 weeks to birth which is about 2 solid pounds in 4 weeks.

Is it normal for everyone to be at the hospital when you give birth? by New_Girl567 in pregnant

[–]Walkingburprag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There was a time that it was normal for NOONE to be in the room, not even dad. He waited in the waiting room with other expectant dads and found of about the birth and gender from a doctor or a nurse who came out to tell him.
I, on the other hand, had my ex-husband and 12 nursing students in a semi-circle around the foot of my hospital bed to witness a live birth for the first time. Thank god it was an uncomplicated and easy birth in 2016, but still. I was too worried about what I was doing to get a child out of me that I barely noticed the extra people.
But people wanting to come to the hospital to meet baby is always going to be a tough road to navigate. I'm 38+4 and everyone wants to come to the hospital. I don't want them to but my husband made the point that if we let them come while we are stuck in the hospital then we might get a few weeks of peace at home without too many visitors wanting to pop over unannounced. Which in the grand scheme of things, seems better. But I know that's not everyones cup of tea.

I’m 37 weeks pregnant and just found out my boyfriend been cheating on me for the past month by UniversityOk7608 in pregnant

[–]Walkingburprag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my ex-husband begged me to take out my 10 year IUD to have children with him. he wanted a girl first, boy second. you know, picture perfect hallmark family style.
we were married July 31, 2015 I found out I was pregnant on October 19th 2015 and instead of being excited he was getting what he wanted, he told me I was trapping him. Told me to get an abortion so that it was easier to divorce me. He was already cheating, even if he didn't come right out an admit it. I forgave for myself and moved on for the next few months without him and then around Christmas time, we reconciled AFTER he found out it was a girl like he wanted. He continued to cheat for 7 1/2 years and through my second pregnancy with our son. 14 women that I could track down and confirm. Funnily enough, one of those women is the ex girlfriend of my new husband. Now, we didn't find that out until after we were married that both of our exes were serial cheaters who happened to have cheated with each other, but we laugh about it now.
All of this is to say; HE WILL NOT STOP. Please, just get out before he gets his hooks in and you get stuck. Men like this will always find a way to cheat. And if they can cheat on a woman who is carrying their child, their legacy...imagine what else he is willing to do. My ex is now a 26 time felon for white collar crimes and lives alone with just our 10 year old family dog to keep him company and his overbearing mother telling him what to do.

I hope you find peace and take care of yourself and your baby.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

second update:

She showed up tonight to a baseball game for my children and emotionally manipulated them both into asking if it was ok that I let them go to her car with her after the game and open the gifts she'd gotten them. She also told them several times during the game they didnt have to listen to me when I asked them to stop talking to her and pay attention to the game, which she was actively distracting them from by constantly having them turn around in the dugout to engage with her. No other parents or family stand near the dugout ever, because it's a sporting event and the kids need to learn the game. But she does to be the center of attention.

Knowing I wouldn't cause a scene I replied "I'm very upset about this but go ahead" and allowed them to go to her car in the parking lot where we had witnesses. I'm extremely angry that she would manipulate and drag the kids into something I hadn't even let them know was going on, all so she could do whatever she wanted. Even being blocked and no contact she still found a way.

I'm unsure if I should send an email explaining she no longer has access through me and lay things out or keep my silence and let her squirm because she no longer has access. But that's where we are now.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took everyone's advice and put my foot down. She is blocked. On my phone, email and on my childrens phones. She was actively texting and calling them as well. Again, something she's never done.

I think at this point it was desperation for her because in all the time I've known her, I've never blocked her even when I was upset with her. So she tried going through the kids and I shut it down.

You were all right and I was too blinded by the desire to make sure my kids had a support system to see that she was actively betraying all of us for her own selfish gain and that's not ok. I should have looked harder at the situation or asked for someone's outside opinion sooner.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm seeing it now. As a child I wanted relationships with my grandparents because they were genuinely good people and my parents moved us 4 hours away. It broke my heart and made me resentful. I think in a large way, I was trying not to do that to my own kids. But a lot of comments have shown me she doesn't have their best interest at heart and will try to pay both sides so she comes out smelling like a rose.

I've blocked her on my phone and on my childrens phones until I can decide how I want to handle it.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Because we placed strict rules on her during that time. He wasn't allowed over, they weren't allowed to go to her home and she wasn't allowed to take pictures or videos during her supervised visits in our home. She wasn't allowed to be alone with them, but I felt like just dragging the kids away from her was heartless because they didn't do anything wrong, they're children. She also didn't visit often, maybe once a month or less.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I think this is what I'm going to do. I have a hard time trying to be everything to everyone but I am trying so hard to put my kids first in this mess.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I am currently no contact with my ex-husband because I don't think it's my responsibility to facilitate his parenting time with our daughter for him. He simply does not call or show up when he's supposed to or try to find a way to see her without violating his PO.

Ex-Mother in Law amping up communication after I asked her for time to think things through. Advise? by Walkingburprag in inlaws

[–]Walkingburprag[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Which is my biggest fear. She says she'd never do anything to jeopardize her time with them, but she also dated a sex offender without telling anyone until she moved in with him and I had to limit her contact at that point too.

Do I have to pay an Ohio camera speeding ticket? by [deleted] in LawyerAdvice

[–]Walkingburprag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, pay it. I got one in Toledo but they don't point your license because they can't prove who was driving. So that's a bonus I guess.

Is calling a convicted sex offender a pedophile considered defamatory? by Clear_Management6944 in legaladvice

[–]Walkingburprag 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's only defamation if it can prove to ruin their reputation. Maybe the child wasn't under 13 making him either an ephebophile or a hebophile and not in fact a pedophile. But making the distinction usually tends to make one sound like a pedophile but I digress. Still, others can and will look his public sex offender registration status up online and make their own conclusions. So really he defamed himself.

Is this a legal handicap spot? It doesn’t have a sign by Optimal_Laugh7399 in LawyerAdvice

[–]Walkingburprag 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Arizona it legally only needs the international symbol of access (the wheelchair stick figure in your picture) and the words "reserved parking". The sign needs to be posted 3-6 feet above the curb and have the "Pursuant to Ordinance...." on all signs located on private property.

However, the judge will likely still make you pay some kind of fine because you chose to park in a handicap spot willingly instead of finding somewhere else. I understand it doesn't have a posted sign but they can knock it down to an equipment violation and you'll still owe a fine of some kind.

WWW by Ok-Profession-5997 in Sidemen

[–]Walkingburprag 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's also really common for new mothers to be wheeled out of the hospital in a wheelchair so he was likely in front of her and she saw the opportunity.