Thanks Bee, I think this is good advice. I also need to heed my own advice in my thread title as well as be more patient, more compassionate/understanding, and a friend. I think I will continue as I have been and let her know it's not what I want closer to or on the court date as you said. And your right, no need mentioning meeting w/my lawyer as she is probably meeting w/hers and I'd be stupid not to.

About to get some much-needed sleep. S was sick puking and up most of the night so we didn't get much rest (I can't believe how sick we've all been getting over the last year, I think one of the dogs may have kennel cough now too, ugh..). This was very concerning due to his recent health. I texted w during the middle of the night. Weird but she told me at dinner she woke up immediately before I texted her and was looking at her phone for the time when it came through. Prior to her Mlc she always had good intuition, hopefully it's coming back. I took him to the pediatrician this morning and she thinks he just had a touch of the flu but said it was what she would've done too. He was much better by the time we got there. Going back Friday for the original follow up appointment date but he seems to be doing well!

I was a bit surprised tonight. W texted this evening and asked if we would like to go out to dinner. S was better and seemed fine so we went. It was nice, we talked quite a bit although sometimes she would get distracted or not pay much or any attention about some of the things I talked about. I made sure to listen to her though. She's really liking her new job and doing great at it which is fantastic and gave me plenty of opportunity to validate.

Going to try to focus on myself, kids, and patience.