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| Fri, 06-09-2006 - 11:15am |
My DD(16) has an eye appointment tomorrow. She has worn glasses since she was 5 years old. She has been begging for contacts for awhile now, but I have been reluctant because of her hygiene (lack of). When I made the appointment the receptionist asked if she would be getting contacts. I explained the situation to her and she told me they would evaluate her first that we didn’t necessarily need to order them on the spot. And, they have a training session on how to care for them.
So, when I told her about the appointment she asked about contacts. I told her about the evaluation, but I did not commit to anything. I also reminded her why she has not gotten them yet and things would have to change for me to consider it.
Yesterday I sent her father (my ex) an e-mail to let him know about the appointment. I also wanted to remind him he is 50% responsible for the bill. This morning he replied to my e-mail stating he never agreed to contacts and he wasn’t going to pay because they aren’t a “medical need”. I told him she was not definitely getting contacts (most likely not), but glasses are a “medical need”.
Argh!!! I am the one who provides health, dental and vision insurance for the kids. It is a HUGE expense every month. Technically he should be paying half of their co-pays every time I take them to the doctor, but I don’t even bother.
I can’t wait-6 more years and I won’t have deal with him any more. It is all about money with him. But I am blood-sucking and money hungry.

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I keep a spreadsheet of all of the shared expenses, complete with a column that shows what his half is with a running total.
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~
First, painterdreams, about the contacts.....my son also is not a big fan of bathing ang hygiene! Showers and teeth brushing? You'd think I was asking him to run around the yard naked the way he carries on! BUT, he has had contacts since he was 9. He uses the daily wear ones, so it's a new pair every day. He pops in a new pair in the morning, and tosses them at night. It works very well for him.
Second....about the expenses. I have the SAME problem with my ex. Um, hello, why did you sign a decree stating you'd split medical, childcare, and extracurricular activities if you
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