IPad iMessages not working

When I send an iMessage from my phone or macbook, I can see my notes on my iPad, but I don't see the iMessages from the person when they reply. I also can no longer send iMessges from my iPad. I have done everything I have read about deleting all conversations, signing off with the Apple ID, etc.. Still does not work. Any suggestions?

Hello Taylorjessica16,
The following troubleshooting steps can help get your Messages working correctly on all of your devices.
If you aren't receiving iMessages across all iOS devices
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive on each iOS device and make sure that you signed in with your Apple ID. You must use the same Apple ID on each device.
Go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive > You Can Be Reached By iMessage At and make sure that you selected each phone number and email address you want to use with iMessage.
If you linked a phone number to your Apple ID with iMessage and the phone number hasn't appeared, followthese steps.
Sign out of your Apple ID in Settings > Messages > Send & Receive and Settings > FaceTime on all devices.
If you're linking a phone number to an Apple ID, sign in to iMessage on your iPhone first. Then sign in to the rest of your device one by one with iMessage and FaceTime.
iOS: Troubleshooting Messages
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2755
Cheers,
Allen

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