Mystik, dead true. So I have sent a very brief email back saying that unless he gets no news from me he should assume everything is alright with bubs and that she is developing fine (thanks Newmama!!), no pics, and have asked him to send me a copy of his contract so I can calculate Child Support payments.

Friends, I am REALLY bad at this sort of thing: laying down boundaries and negotiation. Thank you for helping me. I can see this is JUST the beginning...