Well done you lil for rebuilding your life and all the very best for today. You have been brave, and don't let this thug bully or initimidate you any more - as wbm says, keep any texts etc you get from him.
We have spoken before about this matter; you may remember I was in a similar situation a few years ago, though luckily my children were not very young so I didn't have that problem to face. Let us know how you get on, and keep that chin up - you've done well girl xxxxx T