I really hope your husband can hang in there and wait it out. You have a responsibility to your son, and quite honestly, it is nice to see a mother recognize this responsibility for a change. My husband's ex-wife gave up her kids for her husband, and they have never been able to forgive her.

Hopefully both you and your husband can take a hard-line stance with your families and tell them to butt out. They are all entitled to their opinions, but you don't have to hear about it. Things are obviously stressful enough for you. Trying to blend a new family when kids are involved is the *ultimate* in difficult situations.

What will you guys do about the boat?

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