Hi cluv87,
when it comes to the rotten fish spell you're talking about: it's not the norm in hoodoo - i've never heard it mentionned in any of my readings although a more experienced person could no doubt tell you more. If you apply the doctrine of signatures, rotten fish would make things smelly and rotten and be something used to cross someone up (give them bad BO for example) although it's not the most traditional conjure ingredient. Furthermore, since this site is specifically dedicated to the uses of Lucky Mojo's products and information, you probably won't find much by way of advice on how to not use LM products in spellwork...
That said, I do understand that $$$ are at a premium given your situation right now and I reiterate my suggestion to do some money drawing work by looking through the low investment / high yield ideas in this link: easy-low-cost-money-spells-t989.html . This way you can help meet your own needs and that of your children.
As you'll read in many threads on this forum, keep in mind that reconciliation work is some of the most difficult to do. Simply freezing said ex of your man's will not necessarily give you the results you want. You may want to consider working a vinegar jar on her
http://www.luckymojo.com/bottlespells.h ... oo-vinegar
and him while immediately beginning a sweet jar with sugar or honey for you and him
http://www.luckymojo.com/bottlespells.html#hoodoo-honey
to drive them apart and make him sweeten toward you.
Finally, while currently you are not in a financial situation permitting, once you can - it would no doubt be helpful to get a reading from a member of the AIRR in order to ascertain the type of work best suited to your conditions as well as your chances of success. Many of the AIRR workers will do 10$ readings that are quite affordable and you can also sign up to get a free reading from Miss Cat & Dr. Kioni on the Lucky Mojo Rootwork Hour Radio show. In a post on the following thread:
he-backed-out-of-living-together-&-marr ... 14275.html
Miss Cat gave the following useful info:
'Ten Dollar Readings at AIRR:
which-airr-workers-do-$10-00-ten-minute-readings--t14001.html
Pro Bono Readings at AIRR:
airr-pro-bono-fund-how-to-donate-spiritual-help-to-others-t11862.html
Free Readings on the Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour radio Show:
radio-show-pre-call-id-for-those-wanting-to-call-in-t9326.html'
Blessings.