http://www.minti.com/members/arna/comments/ Latest comments by Arna on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk Arna Hhhhmmm, appropriate add to accompany this my end 'Little White Lies' by Farrero Rocher - point being, that is what your daughter has been told.  The fact is, boys don't want to know about... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077269/coming-to-terms/#1077519 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077269/coming-to-terms/#1077519 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:15:56 -0800 Arna Sounds to me like your breasts are doing what they should be doing - getting ready for breastfeeding. (this happens even if you aren't planning on breastfeeding). Darker pigmentation around the... Darker pigmentation around the...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077344/weird-nipple-problem/#1077516 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077344/weird-nipple-problem/#1077516 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:07:15 -0800 Arna As odd as this is going to sound, but is your daughter too hot?  Research suggests that we sleep better when we are cooler, which is why it can be hard to sleep during the summer time. Instead... Instead...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077429/3-year-old-waking-in-the-night/#1077515 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1077429/3-year-old-waking-in-the-night/#1077515 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:01:29 -0800 Arna I'm glad you had a good trip away.  It looks cold though, so could you please send some to Australia?  We are boiling here lol. It certainly looks like your little angels (monsters? lol)... It certainly looks like your little angels (monsters? lol)...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1077283/Its-been-a-whille/#1077511 http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1077283/Its-been-a-whille/#1077511 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:51:27 -0800 Arna That is fantastic!  See, it doesn't matter how badly someone tries to hurt you, if you keep reaching for your own dreams, they won't be able to hurt you.  Such a wonderful award, and I bet... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/1076028/Proud-Mom/#1076537 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/1076028/Proud-Mom/#1076537 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:09:51 -0800 Arna I doubt there is a concussion. Your baby was asleep when this happened, which means they were relaxed and ragdoll like.  Because of that, an injury is unlikely. The irritation etc is more... Your baby was asleep when this happened, which means they were relaxed and ragdoll like.  Because of that, an injury is unlikely.
The irritation etc is more...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076202/what-are-signs-of-baby-concussions/#1076492 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076202/what-are-signs-of-baby-concussions/#1076492 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:35:02 -0800 Arna Unless you have a farm or a huge (and I do mean HUGE) back yard, or are able to spend a lot of hours walking and playing with a dog, then a border collie is not a good idea. They are a working dog,... They are a working dog,...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076229/i-want-a-puppy/#1076491 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076229/i-want-a-puppy/#1076491 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:30:56 -0800 Arna 111 in New Zealand, unless that's changed in the last 15 years. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076202/what-are-signs-of-baby-concussions/#1076490 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076202/what-are-signs-of-baby-concussions/#1076490 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:28:46 -0800 Arna How are things in the bedroom?  Is it all 'baby making' or is it still 'love making'? Yes, it is a personal question, but it is a question your gyno should have asked. If you are trying to get... If you are trying to get...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076383/what-to-do/#1076489 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076383/what-to-do/#1076489 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:18:32 -0800 Arna What about at home?  Does your daughter use the toilet when you are at home?  if she does, then the problem seems to be a fear of using a public toilet.  this might be because you have... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076394/peeing-in-pants-at-school-/#1076486 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076394/peeing-in-pants-at-school-/#1076486 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:14:07 -0800 Arna The youngest always grows up the quickest.  Aralia has dropped to 2 feeds and 2 snacks a day, and I don't want her to give me up just yet. Bras are pretty expensive to buy, especially when you... Bras are pretty expensive to buy, especially when you...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1076264/The-final-feed/#1076481 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1076264/The-final-feed/#1076481 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:10:07 -0800 Arna It is inconvenient Pauline, but i have been getting by.  At least I am still able to type, which is supposed to be good, but I do think I need to go back and have them look for nerve... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1075415/At-What-Point-Do-You-Say-Enough/#1076480 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1075415/At-What-Point-Do-You-Say-Enough/#1076480 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:06:43 -0800 Arna I'm glad to read you are being a good patient, I guess I had better be too. I'm starting to suspect that while no bone damage was done, there might have been blood vessel and nerve damage, so I will... I'm starting to suspect that while no bone damage was done, there might have been blood vessel and nerve damage, so I will...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1075415/At-What-Point-Do-You-Say-Enough/#1076476 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1075415/At-What-Point-Do-You-Say-Enough/#1076476 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:56:27 -0800 Arna He's only 19 months old, so there is no real rush to get him toilet trained.  Kids go forwards and backwards all the time until one day, they just get it and you never look back.  That has... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076442/going-backwards/#1076474 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076442/going-backwards/#1076474 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:53:58 -0800 Arna The pain is easy to deal with- 5 labours (4 without any pain relief) has prepared me for pain. LOL What isn't easy to deal with, is the sudden loss of being able to hold an object, and dropping it... What isn't easy to deal with, is the sudden loss of being able to hold an object, and dropping it...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1075415/At-What-Point-Do-You-Say-Enough/#1076473 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1075415/At-What-Point-Do-You-Say-Enough/#1076473 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:51:09 -0800 Arna You weren't silly.  You were really frightened.  It was really scary to watch you go through all that, but I'm so glad you are better. Panic attacks happen to 99% of the population at some... Panic attacks happen to 99% of the population at some...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075288/panic-disorder-really-needing-to-talk-to-someone-who-can-help/#1076451 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075288/panic-disorder-really-needing-to-talk-to-someone-who-can-help/#1076451 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:04:59 -0800 Arna You say you have suspicions about a close relative.  That alone is grounds to go to the police and ask them for advice.  You can ask to see a victim's support officer who will guide you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075385/inappropriate-touching/#1075509 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075385/inappropriate-touching/#1075509 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:12:03 -0800 Arna Noone will see you as a home wrecker if you decide to end your relationship, no one has the right to because they aren't going through what you are going through.  If your relationship is... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075184/fallen-out-of-love/#1075414 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075184/fallen-out-of-love/#1075414 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:23 -0800 Arna By dates, it sounds like you are pregnant, BUT: If you have been trying for a long time to get pregnant without much success, there is a condition known as a phantom pregnancy where your body is... If you have been trying for a long time to get pregnant without much success, there is a condition known as a phantom pregnancy where your body is...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075200/pregnacy/#1075413 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075200/pregnacy/#1075413 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:07:19 -0800 Arna A lot of women who suffer from PND deny they have or have had it.  They feel that it is their duty to keep going on like their hormones and lives haven't just been turned upside down.  I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075215/post-natal-depression/#1075412 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075215/post-natal-depression/#1075412 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:03:33 -0800 Arna Our girls are the same.  Everytime they get a virus, they get 'the dreaded cough'.  It's seen us at the emergency room a few times only to be told that our girls are fine.  There... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075239/coughing-at-night/#1075411 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075239/coughing-at-night/#1075411 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:59:32 -0800 Arna Most home pregnancy test kits state very clearly in the instructions 3-5 mins for an accurate result.  Leaving a test for any longer than the 5 mins can result in a false result and that result... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075200/pregnacy/#1075406 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075200/pregnacy/#1075406 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:47:38 -0800 Arna I have a panic/anxiety problem, though not as bad as it used to be (says she jumping off her chair as a door slams-stupid wind!). How you learn to cope will depend on the type of anxiety/panic... How you learn to cope will depend on the type of anxiety/panic...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075288/panic-disorder-really-needing-to-talk-to-someone-who-can-help/#1075403 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075288/panic-disorder-really-needing-to-talk-to-someone-who-can-help/#1075403 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:29:21 -0800 Arna And you seem to be alot better now Dannii, I can tell just by the way you write. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075288/panic-disorder-really-needing-to-talk-to-someone-who-can-help/#1075402 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075288/panic-disorder-really-needing-to-talk-to-someone-who-can-help/#1075402 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:22:53 -0800 Arna Your son's step father wants to punish him?  For what?  Because he is going through something he has little control over?  I'm sorry, but that in itself is a form of abuse.  I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075385/inappropriate-touching/#1075401 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075385/inappropriate-touching/#1075401 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:10:16 -0800 Arna I have to ask what changes there have been in her life recently.  This includes moving house, moving school, the loss of a close friend, a break down in your relationship with her Father, lack... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075162/self-mutilation/#1075398 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075162/self-mutilation/#1075398 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:01:57 -0800 Arna Well, they are hyperactive (my personal experience of kelpie puppies thanks to ag college), and they love to jump! So, maybe setting up something like a tug of war game where he has to jump up to... http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1073386/I-got-a-puppy/#1073692 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1073386/I-got-a-puppy/#1073692 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:48:03 -0800 Arna I belive the word 'bitch' was used in the article, referring to a female dog that is of breeding age. Your article will be out of the sinbin soon.  Noone reported it, it was an auto report for... Your article will be out of the sinbin soon.  Noone reported it, it was an auto report for...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1073474/What-is-thishave-a-go-at-me/#1073688 http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1073474/What-is-thishave-a-go-at-me/#1073688 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:37:50 -0800 Arna I'm jealous!  I want the kitten! lmao!  I'm such a cat person.  I bet he's a real little sweetie, and you end up adopting him for good LOL. You do sound a lot happier.  Certainly... You do sound a lot happier.  Certainly...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1073603/Just-like-a-newborn/#1073685 http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1073603/Just-like-a-newborn/#1073685 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:22:09 -0800 Arna As cute as puppies are, they grow up just like kids do (still haven't found that freeze growth potion), they also create just as much stress and mess, and tend to eat you out of house and home (not... http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1073386/I-got-a-puppy/#1073684 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1073386/I-got-a-puppy/#1073684 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:19:02 -0800 Arna But those parents would know there is an existing problem, which isn't what I was talking about.  For most parents, their baby won't have a problem, which is why what I put was a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073680 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073680 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:04:55 -0800 Arna That is great to hear!  Now all you have to do is find the perfect buyer who wants to take it right then and there with no um and arring.  I hope you find them!!!    ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1073360/more-progress/#1073679 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1073360/more-progress/#1073679 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:58:22 -0800 Arna Thanks for that Rachael.  I felt like the way things had been sorted before, that the reports were still unfair, but now, I can see that even this is being changed for the better. Like most, I... Like most, I...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1073655/Clarification-on-Blogging-Content-and-seeded-external-blogs/#1073677 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1073655/Clarification-on-Blogging-Content-and-seeded-external-blogs/#1073677 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:35:39 -0800 Arna The recommendations still stand even if a member of the family has an allergy.  Obviously, if it is the mother herself, then there could be a problem.  But, even if siblings or Dad has an... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073676 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073676 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:23:18 -0800 Arna Take care of your family Kathryn.  I hope that it was just a small stroke and that he is back to being himself in no time. http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1073269/Urgent-Request/#1073675 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1073269/Urgent-Request/#1073675 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:17:40 -0800 Arna They can indeed tell if a grandfather, uncle or brother of the child was the dna contributor by going to the extended tests which take weeks.  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073219/someone-who-knows-about-dna-please-help/#1073252 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073219/someone-who-knows-about-dna-please-help/#1073252 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:48:52 -0800 Arna The first test they do is a blood grouping test to see if the blood typing of the man is compatible with the childs (complex in some cases).  If it isn't, then they can eliminate that man purely... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073219/someone-who-knows-about-dna-please-help/#1073251 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073219/someone-who-knows-about-dna-please-help/#1073251 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:46:27 -0800 Arna The egg has no say which sperm makes its way in, it just has to put up with whichever one gets their first, and hope it isn't too rough! LOL It comes down to chromosomes.  Males are XY and... It comes down to chromosomes.  Males are XY and...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072909/my-baby-sex/#1073249 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072909/my-baby-sex/#1073249 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:38:01 -0800 Arna I believe our economy has stabilized a lot in the past 12 months, so a government bonus will not be given out this year. The same applies for all benefits, including aged pensioners and carers. The same applies for all benefits, including aged pensioners and carers.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073038/christmas-bonus-/#1073143 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073038/christmas-bonus-/#1073143 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:02:05 -0800 Arna I wouldn't be changing your diet at all.  If you keep to the same diet that you had while pregnant, then there should be very few problems.  The food we eat during pregnancy ends up... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073130 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073130 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:49:15 -0800 Arna Ignore all 'old wives' tales' you may have heard, because there is little scientific basis to them (if any).  Gender selection is determined by the father, not any specific position or... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072909/my-baby-sex/#1073127 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072909/my-baby-sex/#1073127 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:43:06 -0800 Arna Hang on!  The new recommendations from the latest allergy research are suggesting that avoiding common allergen foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding can increase the chances of a child... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073125 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073000/foods-that-affect-breastfeeding/#1073125 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:36:17 -0800 Arna LOL.  Blame that on sleep deprivation and working on 10 things at once!  And your lack of labeling, but that was deliberate wasn't it?  You figured I was sleep deprived and wanted to... http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/1072807/just-some-pics-of-the-kids/#1073122 http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/1072807/just-some-pics-of-the-kids/#1073122 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:31:26 -0800 Arna Apart from the wasp taste testing your finger, it sounds like you had a pretty good day.  I wouldn't mind betting you are in bed early tonight! LOL. Enjoy your little celebration.  You and... Enjoy your little celebration.  You and...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1073100/My-first-day/#1073121 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1073100/My-first-day/#1073121 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:30:03 -0800 Arna How hot is it where you are?  It sounds like she is suffering from a form of heat stress, and you may need to keep putting her in cool (not cold) baths/showers to help her to keep cool. ... http://www.minti.com/members/rcp-432/blog/1073058/my-babygirl-was-in-hospital-last-night-/#1073120 http://www.minti.com/members/rcp-432/blog/1073058/my-babygirl-was-in-hospital-last-night-/#1073120 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:28:05 -0800 Arna Are you aware that viruses don't let you know they are there until they have already done damage?  If they did, virus creators wouldn't create them. Same with trojans and with phishing... Same with trojans and with phishing...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1072623/anti-virus-software/#1073116 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1072623/anti-virus-software/#1073116 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:25:11 -0800 Arna It could be a rapid temperature change issue.  If he is spending time in the airconditioning, and then going out into 39C temps, even for a short while, his little body will go into a form of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072821/baby-getting-shakes-like-hes-cold-but-its-hot-/#1073107 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072821/baby-getting-shakes-like-hes-cold-but-its-hot-/#1073107 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:09:15 -0800 Arna Absolutely you can have too much of a good thing!  Even water is toxic when drunk in excessive amounts.  I know from experience that eating a lot of fruit for a long period of time can be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072743/fruit/#1073105 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072743/fruit/#1073105 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:03:35 -0800 Arna Forgot about Google and their rules.  I think it should be put under 'child', as that is the most general category. http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1072306/New-Minti-popular-topics/#1073103 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1072306/New-Minti-popular-topics/#1073103 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:50:57 -0800 Arna It can easily fit into all the categories.  A lot of women continue to work during pregnancy, and there are heaps of questions about working with a newborn, child, toddler etc. http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1072306/New-Minti-popular-topics/#1073011 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1072306/New-Minti-popular-topics/#1073011 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:01:09 -0800 Arna It sounds like a good idea.  Lucky Perth parents!  I think I live on the wrong side of the country, because all you Perth-ites seem to have a tonne of fun! LOL. Keep us upto date with it... Keep us upto date with it...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1072961/Trials-with-companies-for-samples-and-blog-about-in-exchange-for-free-samples/#1073008 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1072961/Trials-with-companies-for-samples-and-blog-about-in-exchange-for-free-samples/#1073008 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:59:19 -0800 Arna If it is council housing, then I would say the tennants have done a runner before they got evicted.  It happens, which gives the tennants like me a bad reputation, because while we rely on... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/1072771/Mysterious/#1073005 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/1072771/Mysterious/#1073005 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:54:31 -0800 Arna They are definitely growing up.  Such gorgeous kids.  And busy too by the looks of your fridge. http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/1072807/just-some-pics-of-the-kids/#1073004 http://www.minti.com/members/boredmum/blog/1072807/just-some-pics-of-the-kids/#1073004 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:51:12 -0800 Arna If you are wanting to keep breastfeeding, then it is very important that you push through the cracked nipples and pain and keep going.  While you might be still suffering from engorgement, that... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072601/sore-nipples/#1073003 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072601/sore-nipples/#1073003 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:49:48 -0800 Arna I used to have Nortons, but that just seemed to increase the amount of viruses and trojans I was getting, so tried the AVG free version, which was great.  I now have the full version of AVG... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1072623/anti-virus-software/#1073002 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1072623/anti-virus-software/#1073002 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:41:02 -0800 Arna There is nothing wrong with people watching.  It gives us insight into the nature of those around us.  All right, I confess, I'm a sticky beak, but that's all part of the nature of a... http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1072169/Curious-/#1072397 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/1072169/Curious-/#1072397 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:24:34 -0800 Arna Congrats Jo.  He is such a perfect little bundle.  Such a shame they have to grow up really LOL. Glad you could get the gas to work, I tried it with my second with no luck, so ended up... Glad you could get the gas to work, I tried it with my second with no luck, so ended up...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/1072277/Yes-Its-A-Boy-/#1072395 http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/1072277/Yes-Its-A-Boy-/#1072395 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:22:47 -0800 Arna Whack me over the head if you like, but the fact you are displaying all those yucky symptoms is a good sign your body is fighting those nasty germies.  With any illness, by the time we get... http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1071749/Pfffft/#1072394 http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1071749/Pfffft/#1072394 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:20:13 -0800 Arna I did notice them, and thought I had lost the plot.  I was pretty sure they weren't there the other day! LOL.  Now I know they weren't. I have noticed one thing, they arent' in... I have noticed one thing, they arent' in...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1072306/New-Minti-popular-topics/#1072393 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1072306/New-Minti-popular-topics/#1072393 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:10:17 -0800 Arna For the record, all public hospitals accept private patients.  In fact, if you have private health insurance, by law , you have to disclose those details to a public hospital. Inductions are... Inductions are...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072357/induced/#1072385 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072357/induced/#1072385 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:44:41 -0800 Arna I've left a comment on your blog for you. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072009/im-lost-in-a-game-called-life/#1072381 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072009/im-lost-in-a-game-called-life/#1072381 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:36:16 -0800 Arna As has already been said, report the member. For anyone else who gets messages of this nature, never ever reply to them.  They are scams.  Never give out personal information, not even... For anyone else who gets messages of this nature, never ever reply to them.  They are scams.  Never give out personal information, not even...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072054/junk-minti-mail/#1072380 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1072054/junk-minti-mail/#1072380 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:35:22 -0800 Arna Unfortunately Alex, we are unable to control other people and the way they behave. It is the way you react to given situations that counts. From what I have read, you have done nothing wrong. ... From what I have read, you have done nothing wrong. ...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/alex15/blog/1072006/Updatelife-reflection/#1072378 http://www.minti.com/members/alex15/blog/1072006/Updatelife-reflection/#1072378 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:31:44 -0800 Arna That was the joke here for a looooong time, in fact still is.  Up unitl Aralia was born last year, Les used to like reminding me that I had spent half of our relationship pregnant, and he was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070829/braxton-hicks/#1071013 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070829/braxton-hicks/#1071013 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:40:44 -0800 Arna My sister will be pleased to hear this is snow in Canada.  She was hoping to see some before coming home for Christmas.  I hope there is plenty more in the next few weeks so she can get the... http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1070948/Howdy/#1070962 http://www.minti.com/groups/92541/A--chat-with-Marg-and-Janice/blog/1070948/Howdy/#1070962 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:13:22 -0800 Arna It is very disturbing that these things happen in our communities.  Being near the Sunshine Coast, I do feel a little less safe knowing this happened practically in my own back... http://www.minti.com/members/zephyer/blog/1070918/Our-judicial-system-is-failing-to-protect-children-/#1070961 http://www.minti.com/members/zephyer/blog/1070918/Our-judicial-system-is-failing-to-protect-children-/#1070961 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:07:25 -0800 Arna The mind boggles at how anyone can survive having 19 kids!  5 is stretching the realms of survivability! LOL http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070829/braxton-hicks/#1070956 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070829/braxton-hicks/#1070956 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:52:44 -0800 Arna Ok, this is going to sound odd because it is difficult to explain, but I'll give it a go (I love a good challenge! LOL). Modern cameras with flash function appear to have to flashes, but actually,... Modern cameras with flash function appear to have to flashes, but actually,...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070792/photos/#1070896 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070792/photos/#1070896 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:35:00 -0800 Arna I didn't get any braxton hicks contractions until quite late into the pregnancy with my first, the other 4 were different stories. With each consecutive pregnancy, I was feeling the braxton hicks... With each consecutive pregnancy, I was feeling the braxton hicks...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070829/braxton-hicks/#1070895 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070829/braxton-hicks/#1070895 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:28:45 -0800 Arna Hun, take some time out.  I know you are feeling overwhelmed by all the comments, so take some breathing space, absorb what your article has attracted, and be proud that your article has... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8498/Circumcision-does-your-child-need-it/#1070877 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8498/Circumcision-does-your-child-need-it/#1070877 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:20:40 -0800 Arna Depends on when he had it done as to the level of sensitivity, or how it was done as well.  The earlier in life circumcision is performed, the less damage there is to nerve endings.  My... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8498/Circumcision-does-your-child-need-it/#1070876 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8498/Circumcision-does-your-child-need-it/#1070876 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:15:04 -0800 Arna I think the last paragraph says it all, and not just for a tight foreskin either.  Parents should rely on their own instincts and act accordingly, even if so called medical professionals say... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8498/Circumcision-does-your-child-need-it/#1070872 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8498/Circumcision-does-your-child-need-it/#1070872 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:06:41 -0800 Arna As far as I am aware, there are no bounuses this year.  The payments made last year were part of a stimulus package to help prop our economy up.  That was a one off. Any time you want to... Any time you want to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070814/govt-bonus-payments-for-carers-and-disabity-/#1070853 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070814/govt-bonus-payments-for-carers-and-disabity-/#1070853 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:39:11 -0800 Arna I think the storm was perfect timing.  Janice needs to spend more time resting up before coming home, and Mother Nature knew the only way to make that happen would be by putting on a great... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1070684/Janice-thinks-shes-coming-home-today-/#1070852 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1070684/Janice-thinks-shes-coming-home-today-/#1070852 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:36:57 -0800 Arna Emma would probably enjoy cross stitch.  Nothing better than creating a picture out of simple threads. http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1070305/Emma-Sewing/#1070845 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1070305/Emma-Sewing/#1070845 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:28:34 -0800 Arna While we aren't planning on any more just yet, we are going to wait another year before making any definite decisions.  Once Laurel is at school, there won't be so much of a demand on our time,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070282/2nd-pregnancy-how-quick-did-you-show/#1070844 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070282/2nd-pregnancy-how-quick-did-you-show/#1070844 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:27:56 -0800 Arna So they don't just recommend steam cleaning then which does the same job, is more environmentally friendly, more pocket friendly and doesn't help to breed super bugs?  I would have thought that... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070280/are-my-in-laws-out-of-line-or-am-i-overprotective/#1070843 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070280/are-my-in-laws-out-of-line-or-am-i-overprotective/#1070843 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:24:23 -0800 Arna Don't be embarrassed, it is an easy mistake to make when you have kids, new puppies and are using a site that is global.  You never know, I might get to the states one day...Forida sounds... http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1068802/The-puppies-are-comming/#1070842 http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1068802/The-puppies-are-comming/#1070842 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:22:12 -0800 Arna Well, there is carrot cake, zucchini bread and pumpkin pie, so why not cauliflower biscuits? LOL. http://www.minti.com/groups/87180/Out-of-The-Mouths-of-Babes/blog/1070702/Cauliflower-Biscuits/#1070841 http://www.minti.com/groups/87180/Out-of-The-Mouths-of-Babes/blog/1070702/Cauliflower-Biscuits/#1070841 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:15:41 -0800 Arna Just remember to keep breathing hun.  And to eat and sleep. LOL. Master Ratbag sounds like he's certainly exerting his personality!  I hope it doesn't become a regular problem. ... Master Ratbag sounds like he's certainly exerting his personality!  I hope it doesn't become a regular problem. ...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1070742/TGIF/#1070838 http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/1070742/TGIF/#1070838 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:14:22 -0800 Arna It sounds like he needs to learn how to prioritize his time a bit better with assignments.  I know I was always the same, though when I moved out of home, they were all done within days of them... http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1068881/Relationships-arent-always-sunshines-and-rainbows/#1070834 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1068881/Relationships-arent-always-sunshines-and-rainbows/#1070834 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:02:22 -0800 Arna Blocked fallopian tubes does reduce your chances of getting pregnant, and it increases the chances of an ectopic pregnancy too. If you are unable to conceive naturally because the blockage prevents... If you are unable to conceive naturally because the blockage prevents...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070416/fallopian-tubes-blocked/#1070666 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070416/fallopian-tubes-blocked/#1070666 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:07:03 -0800 Arna I believe in Australia, it can just be done through Centrelink (if you are on payments), but I am only going on the info I have for an adult, not a child. Without knowing what custody arrangements... Without knowing what custody arrangements...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070326/changing-my-sons-sirname/#1070661 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070326/changing-my-sons-sirname/#1070661 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:59:37 -0800 Arna Good point there.  My parents did the same with my name. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070326/changing-my-sons-sirname/#1070658 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070326/changing-my-sons-sirname/#1070658 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:55:12 -0800 Arna None of our girls have allergies yet (notice the word 'yet'), but I am always interested in the research into allergies, so make sure you keep us all updated if you get selected. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070452/royal-childrens-hospital-melbourne-peanut-allergy-study/#1070657 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070452/royal-childrens-hospital-melbourne-peanut-allergy-study/#1070657 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:46:46 -0800 Arna There is always time for yourself, even if you have to take it in the shower/bath.  All it needs to be is some quiet time for you to think more clearly, and just be alone for a while. Bailey is... Bailey is...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/shhmumstheword/blog/1070281/RIP-Aunty-xx/#1070656 http://www.minti.com/members/shhmumstheword/blog/1070281/RIP-Aunty-xx/#1070656 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:44:13 -0800 Arna Happy Birthday my Canadian Princess!  I hope you got some lovely gifts.  Miss Arianna is a very mature young lady, and the very fact she is able to put on hold celebrating her birthday... Miss Arianna is a very mature young lady, and the very fact she is able to put on hold celebrating her birthday...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1070293/Miss-A-tuned-5-without-much-fanfare/#1070655 http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1070293/Miss-A-tuned-5-without-much-fanfare/#1070655 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:39:37 -0800 Arna Would you handle rural life though? LOL.  Not much of a bus service here, way too many hills (and that's coming from a kiwi) and we don't really have a cinema any more (we do, then we don't,... http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1068881/Relationships-arent-always-sunshines-and-rainbows/#1070654 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/1068881/Relationships-arent-always-sunshines-and-rainbows/#1070654 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:25:07 -0800 Arna I don't know.  I might still have use for mine yet...if I manage to get my way LMAO!  http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070282/2nd-pregnancy-how-quick-did-you-show/#1070653 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070282/2nd-pregnancy-how-quick-did-you-show/#1070653 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:15:08 -0800 Arna Emma looks like she was born with a needle and thread in her hand!  My word, look out or she might turn into a sewing genius! LOL.  http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1070305/Emma-Sewing/#1070652 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1070305/Emma-Sewing/#1070652 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:45 -0800 Arna Opposite problem here, Les is the only male LOL.  At least you aren't going to be living in a hormonal war zone when they are all teens. Having 6 kids would make it hard to remember ages. ... Having 6 kids would make it hard to remember ages. ...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/sealsista72/blog/1068726/Finally-I-blog-again/#1070651 http://www.minti.com/members/sealsista72/blog/1068726/Finally-I-blog-again/#1070651 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:08:11 -0800 Arna That is very funny and very cute.  Gross peas aren't so nice, but fresh, yummy peas are yummo! http://www.minti.com/groups/87180/Out-of-The-Mouths-of-Babes/blog/1070359/This-little-piggy/#1070647 http://www.minti.com/groups/87180/Out-of-The-Mouths-of-Babes/blog/1070359/This-little-piggy/#1070647 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:01:23 -0800 Arna Customs?  Last time I looked, you were living on the same island as me, unless there are 2 Australia's (nothing would surprise me!) and I'm on the alternate universe Australia (again, nothing... http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1068802/The-puppies-are-comming/#1070644 http://www.minti.com/members/blue-raven/blog/1068802/The-puppies-are-comming/#1070644 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:32:23 -0800 Arna Good luck Jo.  Hope everything goes smoothly and quickly for you. http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/1070333/OMG-This-Is-It/#1070563 http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/1070333/OMG-This-Is-It/#1070563 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:43:50 -0800 Arna I never started showing with any of mine until I was 4-5 months along.  I was told for me, it is because the way my uterus sits - it is tilting more to the back than the average woman's, which... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070282/2nd-pregnancy-how-quick-did-you-show/#1070553 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070282/2nd-pregnancy-how-quick-did-you-show/#1070553 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:48:39 -0800 Arna It is your right and your responsibility to do what you feel is right for your child, that much I agree with.  I also agree that you aren't being overprotective. However, you can not tell your... However, you can not tell your...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070280/are-my-in-laws-out-of-line-or-am-i-overprotective/#1070552 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1070280/are-my-in-laws-out-of-line-or-am-i-overprotective/#1070552 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:35:24 -0800 Arna I'm sorry to hear this hun.  Must be hard for you right now with your Auntie's passing and Bailey's op coming up.  Make sure you take some time for yourself too ok. http://www.minti.com/members/shhmumstheword/blog/1070281/RIP-Aunty-xx/#1070283 http://www.minti.com/members/shhmumstheword/blog/1070281/RIP-Aunty-xx/#1070283 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:34:41 -0800 Arna Having a step dad that is a scientist, I've picked up some useless facts along the way, one of which is about dishwashing liquid and the temperature of the water.  Apparently, if you use a... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1068477/Cold-Water-Washing/#1070278 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/1068477/Cold-Water-Washing/#1070278 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:16 -0800 Arna I reckon if you aren't induced, you are going to be caught by surprise.  When you least expect it, and probably at the least convenient time, your baby is going to want out! lol. I hope it is... I hope it is...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/1068490/Today-Is-The-Day/#1070277 http://www.minti.com/members/ellosunshine/blog/1068490/Today-Is-The-Day/#1070277 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:56:09 -0800 Arna Congrats on being a sucker for punishment! LOL.  5 here, and while I'd like more, the house just isn't big enough.  7 will make a netball team you know. Michael Paul has grown... Michael Paul has grown...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/sealsista72/blog/1068726/Finally-I-blog-again/#1070275 http://www.minti.com/members/sealsista72/blog/1068726/Finally-I-blog-again/#1070275 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:51:10 -0800