yup- it's normal. 3 steps forward, 2 steps back. Always be prepared for the pull away. That's the rollercoaster ride.
It all depends on your situation and what you are expecting to know if you are piecing or not.
For me it was when H said he was willing to work on things and come home at some time. That told me I was no longer saving my M by myself- we were doing it together (albeit with me using DR still).
Sometimes I still feel like I'm not piecing- more like in a stalling pattern.
