My kids were supposed to go with Jerk on a camping/fishing trip...leaving Saturday and returning "probably Thursday." (Gotta love how specific that is, don't ya?) On Friday night my youngest developed a swollen knee and couldn't put weight on it, so I called Jerk Saturday morning and told him I was taking him to Accute Care. At Accute Care he was sent to and admitted to the hospital. I called Jerk to tell him and let him know the oldest was home alone. He picked up the oldest and came to the hospital. I had asked him to have the oldest do a couple of things with the pets before they left...none of them were done. Oldest would have one them if he had known. At the hospital Jerk kept texting someone (even during visits from those attending to MY son) and kept leaving to make phone calls (45 minutes at a time?) WHATEVER! So I was taking care of a very frightened little boy during the tests and all (wouldn't have wanted it any other way).

Jerk lives right up the road from me but I had to call my sister to do my chores and bring us some personal care supplies and stuff like that (45 minutes away). My little one had many visitors last night. Jerk left, leaving his dad to take my oldest back to his place. This morning I called Jerk at 10:00 after the doctor had been in and he didn't answer. He called me back at 10:30, then said he'd call right back-20 minutes later? I'd think he'd want to know what was going on? Silly me to think that! My youngest was discharged. Remember, Jerk was going to have them all this week. He decided he'd 'trade' this week for a week that would work out better. I'm not about to disappoint my kids by getting into a power struggle over this one, but what about what I was going to do this week? Couldn't he have done SOMETHING with them to soften the blow? So now I have 2 very disappointed little boys to try to appease this week, all while trying to get ready to move, etc. I'll happily take my kids anytime. But so little consideration. And, to refresh your memories, he was 'entitled' to 1/2 of the summer and he threw an absolute fit about this. Yeah, he is obviously very concerned. He hasn't called to check on the youngest at all today. So glad he's gone.

Youngest is fine, we think. Waiting for all cultures but preliminary results look like it was a freak deal.

The whole way Jerk handled this makes me wonder why he has any rights at all.

Becky,
Seems like these guys only want to have the kids when it's not a hassle for them. Maybe they just got tried of PRETENDING to be a parent. Still got to keep up the front to some degree but otherwise???????

Love the term sperm donor. Really this is all some men are. They just don't have a Clue about being a PARENT.

Hope your son recovers quick and you have a great week with them.

Dear Becky, So sorry to hear about your little boy. I hope he is going to recover soon from his ordeal and his disappointment. I think men just don't get it. Hopefully the kids can do something fun this week with you. Someday this is going to be just a bad dream for you all. Once you are moved and in your own place and space it is going to feel different to you. This well be part of your new life which will be a good life I know. Keep us posted on your son please. Try and enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend. You are always in our thoughts and prayers.

If you had plans for those days, can you find someone to look after your kids for awhile so you can get away for some time. Can you take them camping out side in your own back yard. I am sure the kids would like that, it won't be the same but they will see mom is trying. Take care. Let us know how your son is doing. My daughter also calls the flea "her sperm donor"