What should I do with my step-mother

Banners and balloons might be a bit OTT, but a card saying that you missed having her around might hit the spot. Btw, if you want to have a proper talk with someone, an activity without distractions (eg, a country walk) is better than a film. But if you just want a bit of bonding, a film is just the job.

Sarah was really good today, I wasn't feeling well and was sick. She didn't get annoyed (she wont be wearing a certain pair of shoes for a while!) I got cleaned up and she made my bed nice and warm. She tucked me in and told me a story like she does with my step brother. People may say I am a bit old for that but I enjoyed it. In the afternoon she gave me her iPad so I could watch some films off it. She also has bought a new film for me. I am feeling better now, Sarah was saying if she feels that I am not well enough for school tomorrow she will take another day off work, In a way I am feeling bad because she has to take days of work, how do I stop feeling so bad?

That's what mothers are there for.
The fact that she did this is a good sign. Once you are better you could make her a card to say thank you for her doing this for you, and say that you really liked how close it made you feel. Make sure you keep saying thank you through your illness too.

We did a bit of bonding today. Sarah was really good today, I wasn't feeling well and was sick. She didn't get annoyed (she wont be wearing a certain pair of shoes for a while!) I got cleaned up and she made my bed nice and warm. She tucked me in and told me a story like she does with my step brother. People may say I am a bit old for that but I enjoyed it. In the afternoon she gave me her iPad so I could watch some films off it. She also has bought a new film for me. I am feeling better now, Sarah was saying if she feels that I am not well enough for school tomorrow she will take another day off work, In a way I am feeling bad because she has to take days of work, how do I stop feeling so bad?

I'm glad things keep improving relationship-wise. Get well soon.

That's what mothers are there for.
The fact that she did this is a good sign. Once you are better you could make her a card to say thank you for her doing this for you, and say that you really liked how close it made you feel. Make sure you keep saying thank you through your illness too.

I went back to school today and I can say my relationship with Sarah is improving. She came and met me at the train station today and I walked home with her. It was nice Some person she knew said hello and Sarah introduced me as her daughter! she didn't say step daughter she said DAUGHTER I was so happy. When we got home I hugged her. I don't understand maths or science or English (dyslexic/dyscalcula) and Sarah was really kind and I didn't get the maths she was so patient with me and she helped. I got the work done and I sort of us understand it. Sarah has a doctors appoitment on Saturday to see the baby and I have been invited to go with her, She is leaving my step brother with my step aunt so the two of us can go and see the baby and then maybe go for a hot chocolate! Can't wait till Saturday

More good news

The only problem that you haven't reported back on is being sent for a timeout in the corner. Now that you're getting on so well, perhaps your can ask for more age-appropriate punishments in future, like loss of TV/phone/Facebook privileges - I'm sure she'll say yes

Good luck with bettering your relationship with her.

If things go sour again, just beef up so you can drag her to the corner

I am so happy for you, this thread just makes me smile. Keep at it! Be patient and calm with your step-aunt when you see her too. Well done xxxxx

I saw the baby today, I already love the baby, after the scan we went for an ice cream which was nice because it was so hot. I don't know what to do, my step aunt is meant to come over next weekend and I have a choice 1) stay at home with Sarah, dad and step aunt 2) go spend the weekend with my brother What would you do? part of me wants to run away from my step aunt while the other wants to stay

Can I just say, having read the whole thread I've actually gotten a bit teary-eyed. Family stuff like this really gets to me. It's the fact that, at first, you really came out to be a bratty kid but you just wanted to be accepted as a daughter and have Sarah there as your mother. The way you've changed and opened up your real feelings as the thread went by is just really moving and I'm so happy for you that things are going your way. I hope it all continues to go your way.

I know, isn't it beautiful?

Can I just say, having read the whole thread I've actually gotten a bit teary-eyed. Family stuff like this really gets to me. It's the fact that, at first, you really came out to be a bratty kid but you just wanted to be accepted as a daughter and have Sarah there as your mother. The way you've changed and opened up your real feelings as the thread went by is just really moving and I'm so happy for you that things are going your way. I hope it all continues to go your way.

Thanks... the reason I was doing all those things where for attention I am polite and stuff with her now because I want to be and she is nice to me when I am. She is also currently carrying my new brother or sister and if I an honest I don't want her to divorce my dad, she is like my second mum. I would find it terrible if they divordced