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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The fact that you've never told her they are her brothers is really weird. Dont they call your husband dad? Don't pass your issues to you daughter, and don't assume she's not smart enough to understand.[/quote]

Yeah, what the hell? I have a half sister and we were raised to call each other sisters and brothers. Reserving the term "brother" for "real" brothers is ridiculous. Way to screw up your kids's relationship, Mom.[/quote]

+1. When my older step kids were discussing my pregnancy with their mom (DH's ex) they referred to the yet-to-be-born baby as their half brother. My HUSBAND'S EX WIFE said "he's your brother and if he comes and visits my house I'm going be holding and loving that baby too."  When they met the baby we said "meet your big brother, meet your big sisters..."  We barely get to see my step kids now bc their mom moved them out of state but whenever we see them they are fighting to hold the baby and the girls cry when we have to go. It's such a great relationship to cultivate and you are missing a great opportunity.

Signed-stepmom to three great kids and mom to one baby[/quote]

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