http://www.minti.com/latest-activity/ Latest activity on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk racechick23 i understand fully how you feel. my son wouldnt take when i tried to breast feed, plus i also wasnt producing any not even colostrom it broke my heart when i had to bottle feed him. but now hes... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/#837016 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/#837016 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 23:14:46 -0700 FremantleDocker I had a cesarean with my last child and had the staples and i was like you where i had them out a week or 2 later and took roughly 6 weeks to move properly and my scar eventually faded and was back... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#837004 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#837004 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:52:58 -0700 bratpac i too have lied to my son re his dad but it is to protect him from a vloatile and violent relationship with him http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#837002 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#837002 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:51:55 -0700 bec-979 MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN NATURALLY AFTER BEING INDUCED AS HE WAS 2 WEEKS OVERDUE. THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO... THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:35 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 bratpac i understand so much i had heaps of milk at first then suddenly nothing but at least they got all the good colostrum http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/#836996 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/#836996 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:49:02 -0700 hel07 I was only able to breastfeed my second baby  for 3 months as I ended up getting mastitus and it was too painful to feed. I was devasted, I had breastfed my first born until she was 7 mths and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:40:10 -0700 bec-979 MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN NATURALLY AFTER BEING INDUCED AS HE WAS 2 WEEKS OVERDUE. THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO... THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:35 -0700 hel07 I was only able to breastfeed my second baby  for 3 months as I ended up getting mastitus and it was too painful to feed. I was devasted, I had breastfed my first born until she was 7 mths and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:40:10 -0700 neets water all the way in my house we do hoce cordial but i buy a 2L every 2-3 months http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836986 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836986 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:39:21 -0700 kyley79 I AM WRITING THIS ADVICE DUE TO A POST IN THE Q&A SECTION THAT I REPLIED TO, ABOUT A MUM WHO GAVE HER SON MILK IN A BOTTLE AT BED TIME, AND SAYS IT RESULTED IN BLACKENING OR DECAYING TEETH, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:48:25 -0700 Deborahsc2203 Im writing this because this just happened lastnight My kitchen sink was blocked so i went to the supermarrket and got some drano my 16 year old son wanted to read the instructions and unblock the... My kitchen sink was blocked so i went to the supermarrket and got some drano
my 16 year old son wanted to read the instructions and unblock the...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6729/-Drano-Hidden-dangers-you-can-never-be-too-safe-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6729/-Drano-Hidden-dangers-you-can-never-be-too-safe-/ Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:28:57 -0700 bec-979 MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN NATURALLY AFTER BEING INDUCED AS HE WAS 2 WEEKS OVERDUE. THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO... THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:35 -0700 tamg i had 2 emergency c-sections and i had the stitches, my first 1 was the 1 they had totake out and that was fine, my 2nd 1 was dissolvable 1and that was fine too. So i am sorry for what you went... So i am sorry for what you went...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#836972 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#836972 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:21:43 -0700 kyley79 I AM WRITING THIS ADVICE DUE TO A POST IN THE Q&A SECTION THAT I REPLIED TO, ABOUT A MUM WHO GAVE HER SON MILK IN A BOTTLE AT BED TIME, AND SAYS IT RESULTED IN BLACKENING OR DECAYING TEETH, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:48:25 -0700 janicepovey  This is good sound advice for Mum's out there that think they are doing everything right by their child. Water is the way to go! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836951 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836951 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:07:21 -0700 Rukia My cousin had the same sorta thing. I always gave my kids formula and once on milk tey had their drink with us and then to bed. no bottle at all from 1 at night. (they slept through the night so they... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836925 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836925 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:49:31 -0700 kyley79 I AM WRITING THIS ADVICE DUE TO A POST IN THE Q&A SECTION THAT I REPLIED TO, ABOUT A MUM WHO GAVE HER SON MILK IN A BOTTLE AT BED TIME, AND SAYS IT RESULTED IN BLACKENING OR DECAYING TEETH, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:48:25 -0700 bec-979 MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN NATURALLY AFTER BEING INDUCED AS HE WAS 2 WEEKS OVERDUE. THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO... THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:35 -0700 Laina Now I am scared!   I am recovering from an emergency c-section 3 weeks ago and didn;it get  choice.  I have the dissolvable stitches, but have developed a staff infection and am... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#836923 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#836923 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:47:05 -0700 kyley79 I AM WRITING THIS ADVICE DUE TO A POST IN THE Q&A SECTION THAT I REPLIED TO, ABOUT A MUM WHO GAVE HER SON MILK IN A BOTTLE AT BED TIME, AND SAYS IT RESULTED IN BLACKENING OR DECAYING TEETH, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:48:25 -0700 llmunchkin Parents really need to encourage their children to drink water, the best way to do this is by example.  Juice is not a necessary part of a child's diet, they should be getting their nutrients... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836918 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/#836918 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:42:46 -0700 hel07 I was only able to breastfeed my second baby  for 3 months as I ended up getting mastitus and it was too painful to feed. I was devasted, I had breastfed my first born until she was 7 mths and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9710/UNABLE-TO-BREASTFEED/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:40:10 -0700 celinchand Hi, I have a 20 month daughter and she has been toilet trained since she is 3 months old, it took me 2 months of rigourous training and when she was 9 months old we stopped using nappies all together... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:44:43 -0700 llmunchkin What a great article, I have read about this sort of toilet training, however not first hand.  I believe that you should do whatever works for you and your child, and this certainly worked well... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/#836897 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/#836897 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:07:20 -0700 celinchand Hi, I have a 20 month daughter and she has been toilet trained since she is 3 months old, it took me 2 months of rigourous training and when she was 9 months old we stopped using nappies all together... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:44:43 -0700 celinchand Hi, I have a 20 month daughter and she has been toilet trained since she is 3 months old, it took me 2 months of rigourous training and when she was 9 months old we stopped using nappies all together... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:44:43 -0700 cassaustin Well done for being successful with it. I have heard of it before, in fact, my stepmum started her first child toilet training when he was 5 months old. But when discussing it with her, she... I have heard of it before, in fact, my stepmum started her first child toilet training when he was 5 months old. But when discussing it with her, she...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/#836883 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9687/TOILET-TRAINING-AT-AN-EARLY-AGE-SAVES-A-LOT-OF-TROUBL-E-LATER-ON/#836883 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:54:58 -0700 bec-979 MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN NATURALLY AFTER BEING INDUCED AS HE WAS 2 WEEKS OVERDUE. THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO... THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:35 -0700 dannii17 Thanks for sharing your exprience. I cant beleieve the hospital and nurse didnt look into your pain further to prevent further infection. My mum has had 3 caesars and she said she healed better with... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#836882 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/#836882 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:54:54 -0700 cassaustin Great advice. So true that a mothers instinct is always right. And a fathers too in some cases! Cass xx So true that a mothers instinct is always right. And a fathers too in some cases!
Cass xx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836872 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836872 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:41:56 -0700 MellyG This advice covers a lot of areas with parenting. As mothers we are always seeking advice from others when it comes to everything and anything to do with our children. Advice from others is a... As mothers we are always seeking advice from others when it comes to everything and anything to do with our children. Advice from others is a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:35:21 -0700 cassaustin I always found that add on tv where the mother threw herself on the floor in the shopping centre  having a little tanty of her own amusing, but i dont think it is a good thing to teach your... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/#836869 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/#836869 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:39:01 -0700 mrsbargin Re: uncontrollable temper tantrums Asked by kfreestun85 Question: My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping... Asked by kfreestun85

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My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:32:20 -0700 bec-979 MY FIRST CHILD WAS BORN NATURALLY AFTER BEING INDUCED AS HE WAS 2 WEEKS OVERDUE. THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO... THEN MY SECOND CHILD WAS SUPPOSED TO BE NATURAL ALSO BUT WHILST IN LABOUR HIS HEART RATE KEPT DROPPING AND RISING SO...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9708/STAPLES-OR-STITCHES-AFTER-CAESAREAN/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:45:35 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 hel07 My first baby came so quickly that there was no time to even suggest using any form of pain relief. My second baby I had to travel for 2 hrs while in labour to get to the closest hospital, and the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9700/LABOUR-WITHOUT-PAIN-RELIEF/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9700/LABOUR-WITHOUT-PAIN-RELIEF/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:30:30 -0700 lisasmith140483 My son Joshua has Seizures every now and then and no body knows why he does it but he does, I remember the first time he had a seizure he had been sick and i had a newborn baby that had just gotten... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6624/Childrens-Seizures-and-your-Feelings/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6624/Childrens-Seizures-and-your-Feelings/ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:48:28 -0700 mrsbargin Re: uncontrollable temper tantrums Asked by kfreestun85 Question: My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping... Asked by kfreestun85

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My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:32:20 -0700 akyleryan Re: whats better Asked by howdy Question:   I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our... Asked by howdy

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I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9704/whats-better/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9704/whats-better/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:16:18 -0700 hel07 My daughter came home from school at the beginning of the year and was watching tv when she turned to me and asked if I thought she was fat my daughter weighs about 25kg and I was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:14:18 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 hel07 I have two boys and three girls and try to get them to do everything equally. The problem is my boys seem to be very much boys constantly getting dirty, building things, trying to fix things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:53 -0700 mom2jedd Just let me know sweetie!!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9496/My-Child-is-Getting-Ear-Tubes/#836839 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9496/My-Child-is-Getting-Ear-Tubes/#836839 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:03:32 -0700 kyley79 I AM WRITING THIS ADVICE DUE TO A POST IN THE Q&A SECTION THAT I REPLIED TO, ABOUT A MUM WHO GAVE HER SON MILK IN A BOTTLE AT BED TIME, AND SAYS IT RESULTED IN BLACKENING OR DECAYING TEETH, ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9685/100-FRUIT-JIUCE-AND-YOU-THINK-IT-IS-HEALTHY/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:48:25 -0700 SavvyMum Can you remember being a teenager and swearing till you where blue ton the face  that you were not going to be like your mum or your parents? I sure can !I was going to be cool ,I was going...
I sure can !I was going to be cool ,I was going...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:12:47 -0700 MellyG This advice covers a lot of areas with parenting. As mothers we are always seeking advice from others when it comes to everything and anything to do with our children. Advice from others is a... As mothers we are always seeking advice from others when it comes to everything and anything to do with our children. Advice from others is a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:35:21 -0700 tray69 Re: whats better Asked by howdy Question:   I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our... Asked by howdy

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I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:40:26 -0700 Izzy Eating disorders are so common these days, so it's a subject that must be talked about. But with your experience, it is perhaps better to use words like "unhealthy/healthy" and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/#836824 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/#836824 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:49:25 -0700 roo-joey  Coram's Fields, 93 Guildford Street London (Russell Square/Brunswick Centre)   Right in the centre of London there is a large enclosed area for children that will keep your...  

Right in the centre of London there is a large enclosed area for children that will keep your...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9694/If-its-nice-and-sunny-in-London-this-is-a-great-place-to-take-your-children-and-its-free/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9694/If-its-nice-and-sunny-in-London-this-is-a-great-place-to-take-your-children-and-its-free/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:13:32 -0700 hel07 I have two boys and three girls and try to get them to do everything equally. The problem is my boys seem to be very much boys constantly getting dirty, building things, trying to fix things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:53 -0700 hel07 My daughter came home from school at the beginning of the year and was watching tv when she turned to me and asked if I thought she was fat my daughter weighs about 25kg and I was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:14:18 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 janicepovey  Thanks for sharing your story with us and the advice you have given will help many people. Hope your husband has his drivers license by now. regards Janice Hope your husband has his drivers license by now.
regards Janice]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1571/Dealing-with-epilepsy/#836816 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1571/Dealing-with-epilepsy/#836816 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:38:48 -0700 MumKim Dealing with epilepsy While 2 or more seizures are required for a diagnosis of epilepsy (also known as a seizure disorder) according to the Mayo Clinic one in ten people will experience a seizure... While 2 or more seizures are required for a diagnosis of epilepsy (also known as a seizure disorder) according to the Mayo Clinic one in ten people will experience a seizure...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1571/Dealing-with-epilepsy/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1571/Dealing-with-epilepsy/ Fri, 22 Sep 2006 00:58:19 -0700 janicepovey  It is a mother's job to protect their children but with any seperation it is  the children that suffer, which is a shame. Thanks for sharing your story. Regards Janice  Thanks for sharing your story.
Regards Janice ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#836798 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#836798 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:10:01 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 janicepovey  What a great idea to teach your children some responsible and in a fun way also. Regards Janice Regards Janice]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/#836796 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/#836796 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:59:13 -0700 Jessgore My friend had been hiding so much from her kids, and now she wishes she hasn't because the kids are now old enough to realize that they had not been told the truth.. But in saying that, they don't... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#836795 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#836795 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:58:01 -0700 hel07 I have two boys and three girls and try to get them to do everything equally. The problem is my boys seem to be very much boys constantly getting dirty, building things, trying to fix things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:53 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 neets I can understand why you lied to your chn it was only to protect them, isnt that what Mothers do?    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#836793 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/#836793 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:56:03 -0700 lisasmith140483 My son Joshua has Seizures every now and then and no body knows why he does it but he does, I remember the first time he had a seizure he had been sick and i had a newborn baby that had just gotten... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6624/Childrens-Seizures-and-your-Feelings/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6624/Childrens-Seizures-and-your-Feelings/ Tue, 03 Jul 2007 16:48:28 -0700 hel07 I seperated with my 8 yr olds dad when she was 6 mths old we were young so I didn't expect very much from him but once I left  and even before he didn't come to see her. When he did he said that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9707/I-used-to-lie-to-my-children-about-their-dads-my-exs/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:47:21 -0700 Lauren125 I talked to my son during his seizures so I'm glad your husband can hear you. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1571/Dealing-with-epilepsy/#836785 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1571/Dealing-with-epilepsy/#836785 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:12:27 -0700 Lauren125 My then 5 month old started having seizures, he had 8 in 8 weeks. It was horrible. Two of them were straight after a bath so I refussed to give him a bath for months, I still prefer to make my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6624/Childrens-Seizures-and-your-Feelings/#836783 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6624/Childrens-Seizures-and-your-Feelings/#836783 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:05:17 -0700 neets That is such a great Idea, Im going to try it with Aaron, he can't understand why he needs to clean his room today when he ONLY did it yesterday???? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/#836781 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/#836781 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:04:17 -0700 hel07 My daughter came home from school at the beginning of the year and was watching tv when she turned to me and asked if I thought she was fat my daughter weighs about 25kg and I was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9706/my-8-yr-old-asked-if-she-was-fat/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:14:18 -0700 hel07 I have two boys and three girls and try to get them to do everything equally. The problem is my boys seem to be very much boys constantly getting dirty, building things, trying to fix things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:53 -0700 cazza Enjoyed reading this and what a great idea... xx cazza xx cazza]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/#836777 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/#836777 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:59:50 -0700 hel07 I have two boys and three girls and try to get them to do everything equally. The problem is my boys seem to be very much boys constantly getting dirty, building things, trying to fix things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:53 -0700 Lauren125 You did well. My dad stood up for my sister at High School and it really helped her and the rest of the class. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6489/Taking-on-a-School/#836770 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6489/Taking-on-a-School/#836770 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:42:35 -0700 nell18-3 My 13 year old has had problems at school Apparently his teachers think he has a bad attitude They think he has become sullen and rude And angry and argumentative Do they know my son at... Apparently his teachers think he has a bad attitude
They think he has become sullen and rude
And angry and argumentative
Do they know my son at...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6489/Taking-on-a-School/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6489/Taking-on-a-School/ Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:53:47 -0700 hel07 I have two boys and three girls and try to get them to do everything equally. The problem is my boys seem to be very much boys constantly getting dirty, building things, trying to fix things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9705/When-and-how-to-get-your-children-to-help-around-the-house-/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:57:53 -0700 kezwood I say keep up the befriending but definately tell your daughter about it.  Ease her into that bit of information too - you don't want to undo the great and positive changes you have succeeded in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/756/BULLYING-UPDATE/#836737 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/756/BULLYING-UPDATE/#836737 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:42:10 -0700 elizabeth Earlier this month I requested advice on bullying at school. My daughter of 8 had been bullied by one particular girl for two and half years. I felt I had tried everthing to no avail. After reading... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/756/BULLYING-UPDATE/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/756/BULLYING-UPDATE/ Mon, 24 Jul 2006 16:57:32 -0700 mrsbargin Re: have sex or my husband will leave me anonymous Question: my husband wants me to have sex i have only just one week ago given birth to a baby girl, or he will leave me, he has also told me... anonymous

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my husband wants me to have sex i have only just one week ago given birth to a baby girl, or he will leave me, he has also told me...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9696/re-have-sex-or-huisband-will-leave-me/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9696/re-have-sex-or-huisband-will-leave-me/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:40:54 -0700 sharron i would leave and go and stay with family as i would not be willing to stay and put my life at risk for his needs.  if he is that desperate then he should go to an adult shop and buy himself a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9696/re-have-sex-or-huisband-will-leave-me/#836725 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9696/re-have-sex-or-huisband-will-leave-me/#836725 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:48:07 -0700 mrsbargin Re: have sex or my husband will leave me anonymous Question: my husband wants me to have sex i have only just one week ago given birth to a baby girl, or he will leave me, he has also told me... anonymous

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my husband wants me to have sex i have only just one week ago given birth to a baby girl, or he will leave me, he has also told me...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9696/re-have-sex-or-huisband-will-leave-me/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9696/re-have-sex-or-huisband-will-leave-me/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:40:54 -0700 mrsbargin Re: uncontrollable temper tantrums Asked by kfreestun85 Question: My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping... Asked by kfreestun85

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My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:32:20 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks Helen.  Such a wonderful view of my future.  Homework now stretches endlessly ... thankfully at the blissful age of 5 it is still exciting and she loves it and she is eager and I am... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836677 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836677 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:08 -0700 nell18-3 And you thought that those Homework years were behind you !!!! Sorry but NO As long as you have children at school You have to play your part in getting the Homework accomplished Our...
Sorry but NO

As long as you have children at school

You have to play your part in getting the Homework accomplished

Our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:39:38 -0700 exquisite-flower This is a beautiful tribute and so true.  Although there are some things I have changed, there are many things that I would never change, and I am proud of the job my parents did on me and my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/#836672 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/#836672 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:45:18 -0700 SavvyMum Can you remember being a teenager and swearing till you where blue ton the face  that you were not going to be like your mum or your parents? I sure can !I was going to be cool ,I was going...
I sure can !I was going to be cool ,I was going...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:12:47 -0700 exquisite-flower There are many other options before surgery that mean that you can reverse the decision easily later on.  Talking to your local doctor or nuses will help to clarify your options and provide you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836658 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836658 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:30:58 -0700 tray69 Re: whats better Asked by howdy Question:   I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our... Asked by howdy

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I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:40:26 -0700 KathrynR1402 Great article! We have just started on the homework trail, with something set virtually every night for my 6 year old. Fortunately for me she doesnt put up too much of a fight, but I got into... We have just started on the homework trail, with something set virtually every night for my 6 year old. Fortunately for me she doesnt put up too much of a fight, but I got into...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836650 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836650 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:17:53 -0700 exquisite-flower Some fantastic advice in here.  I like the way you tackled the situation and addressed it one step at a time.  I am sure it will help many others in the community here as well.  Works... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/#836649 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/#836649 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:16:38 -0700 shellazz Re: Please Help Me!!!! Asked by inquisitive-creatures Question:   Ok so I am posting this because I really really need help. As you all might be aware by now I am suffering with severe... Asked by inquisitive-creatures

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Ok so I am posting this because I really really need help. As you all might be aware by now I am suffering with severe...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/ Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:08:20 -0700 exquisite-flower Good advice.  Instinct is a true gift I love reading advice around minti and then forming my own opinion - then when I live through an experience I am better equipped to deal with it, and I... Instinct is a true gift
I love reading advice around minti and then forming my own opinion - then when I live through an experience I am better equipped to deal with it, and I...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836648 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836648 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:13:00 -0700 nell18-3 And you thought that those Homework years were behind you !!!! Sorry but NO As long as you have children at school You have to play your part in getting the Homework accomplished Our...
Sorry but NO

As long as you have children at school

You have to play your part in getting the Homework accomplished

Our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/ Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:39:38 -0700 MellyG This advice covers a lot of areas with parenting. As mothers we are always seeking advice from others when it comes to everything and anything to do with our children. Advice from others is a... As mothers we are always seeking advice from others when it comes to everything and anything to do with our children. Advice from others is a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:35:21 -0700 KathrynR1402 Just to add, I found 6 good puffs of entonox gas as I felt the contraction coming worked far better than puffing on it all thru the contraction. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8483/My-Birth-Experience/#836567 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8483/My-Birth-Experience/#836567 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:51:47 -0700 akyleryan Re: whats better Asked by howdy Question:   I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our... Asked by howdy

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I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9704/whats-better/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9704/whats-better/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:16:18 -0700 mrsbargin Re: uncontrollable temper tantrums Asked by kfreestun85 Question: My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping... Asked by kfreestun85

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My daughter is 25 months old and there doesn't seem an end to her tantrums. I'm so scared and embarrassed to take her shopping...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9701/temper-tantrums/ Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:32:20 -0700 Ravenheart Another thing I am finding really good is having the Implanon, they insert a rod under the skin in your arm and it protects you from falling pregnant for 3 years. im not really for having tubes ties... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836482 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836482 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:23:20 -0700 tray69 Re: whats better Asked by howdy Question:   I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our... Asked by howdy

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I would like advice on whats better to have weather to have my tubes tied or my husband to have a vasecotmy i am currently pregnant with our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:40:26 -0700 Ravenheart wow thats alot of ideas you have their. great work xoxo xoxo]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9690/Love-the-Lunchbox-/#836480 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9690/Love-the-Lunchbox-/#836480 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:19:56 -0700 momwriter   By now, your child is probably adjusting to school and the routines required on a daily basis. You probably are too, and one of these routines involves what to pack for lunch. This thought is... By now, your child is probably adjusting to school and the routines required on a daily basis. You probably are too, and one of these routines involves what to pack for lunch. This thought is...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9690/Love-the-Lunchbox-/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9690/Love-the-Lunchbox-/ Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:32:07 -0700 neets its funny how we do things that after we think was silly. but I say whatever gets you through. I had both mine drug free with the 2nd I kept saying sorry I just dont know what I was sorry for? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9700/LABOUR-WITHOUT-PAIN-RELIEF/#836462 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9700/LABOUR-WITHOUT-PAIN-RELIEF/#836462 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:06:32 -0700