Failed mediation? Give up or keep trying

[NeedSleepNow]

Went to mediation a short while ago to discuss child arrangements and due to go back after Xmas to try to sort finances. We have only had 2 mediation sessions so far

Everything we agreed in terms of ex's contact with the kids, he is changing his mind on. He phones on days we had agreed no phonecalls, wants to see kids every day of every weekend, not the agreed alternate weekends, wants to come here to fmh more nights in the week than agreed and just shouts at me about it in front of the kids.

I am at the end of my tether with all of this. There is history of emotional abuse, is it even worth going back to mediation again? I can barely afford it as it is, and if he is going to keep changing his mind it just feels like it is pointless and throwing money away.

I so sorry you are going through this... I am at the very beginning of my separation.. I can't even imagine not having my baby 100% of the time for myself. Does mediation help in general or could you have agreed on things amicably? In the end of the day it's what works for both of you that works because I think even if it's legally binding how can you realistically stop him from calling etc.. it's heartbreaking and he must miss his children so much too. Sorry it's not a practical advise you wanted.