AJC & Canary - Congratulations! I'm so happy for both of you!! It's so strange because before I got pregnant I used to feel very jealous of any pregnant ladies I would see, or people with babies. I thought that after losing my baby I would be more jealous, but I've found that I'm actually less jealous. Now I find myself feeling happier for the ladies. Soooo, in conclusion, I'm super happy for you both (but of course still a little jealous, lol!!!). I wish you both all the best!

Jen - I met my DSS's when they were about 5 and 8. They mostly live with their mum, but we have them about 1/3rd of the time. I think I'm lucky because I get to be the "cool mum" as I don't tend to discipline them as much as their mum and my DH (unless I need to of course). I guess I feel that they already have a mother, so I don't want to tread on any toes. It works well for me though because I get to be the fun one, lol. And also, when I tell them off they know I mean business as they don't usually get in trouble from me. My older DSS will most likely be coming to live with us next year when he starts high school (his choice), so it will be interesting to see if the younger one decides to live with us too, or stay with his mum...