Hi Vicky

I have a DD from my first marriage, and my DP has a daughter from his previous relationship. Both girls turned 6 this year and his daughter has lived with us since she was about 4 1/2. Both girls see their other parent 2 - 3 times a week and the relationships are good between us all. Both girls now call us Mummy and Daddy.

We are now having our first 'together', but we have talked at length, since we starting trying for #3 about how we this will effect our family. We have been through counselling, and still go from time to time as things come up. I am basically Chloe's mummy, although she has a mother. I do all the mummy things, like school things, dancing, taking her to the dr etc.

Blended families are complicated, and have their share of difficulties, but I have found that now that I just don't think of my family as being any different to any other "normal" family, I have been able to handle the challenges that come up.

Good luck Vicky

Jo