http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/activity/ Latest activity by avanliamsmum on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk avanliamsmum I don't think I'd worry too much. Some toddlers are just plain picky, some days they'll eat one thing, the next they won't even touch it. My daughter is the same, she's 2.5yrs, is quite... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/673437/dinner-time/#673485 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/673437/dinner-time/#673485 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:36:02 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for the congrats, I'm very happy I'm having all my kids close together. http://www.minti.com/groups/50952/Pregnant-in-2008/blog/672862/#672953 http://www.minti.com/groups/50952/Pregnant-in-2008/blog/672862/#672953 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:34:39 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi Dannii, thanks for the congrats. I think I'll be finding out what I'm having, I'm not too good with surprises! But knowing my luck, the little thing will probably cross its legs or something and... http://www.minti.com/groups/50952/Pregnant-in-2008/blog/672862/#672952 http://www.minti.com/groups/50952/Pregnant-in-2008/blog/672862/#672952 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 03:33:41 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi, I'm Jess and I'm in the early days of pregnancy, due around the 14th of November, so I'm around 8 weeks now. I had a bit of a scare a week or so ago, I was spotting a little. But I went to the Dr... http://www.minti.com/groups/50952/Pregnant-in-2008/blog/672862/ http://www.minti.com/groups/50952/Pregnant-in-2008/blog/672862/ Mon, 07 Apr 2008 01:42:39 -0700 avanliamsmum For me, I had to keep my tummy partially full at all times. As soon as I felt sick I ate something as quick as I could and it made me feel better almost instantly. This sounds kinda obvious, but... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/671991/morning-sickness-mission/#672456 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/671991/morning-sickness-mission/#672456 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 15:18:11 -0700 avanliamsmum Great advice for new parents! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8210/Getting-Ready-For-Baby/#671927 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8210/Getting-Ready-For-Baby/#671927 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:04:04 -0700 avanliamsmum I think you need to take her to the dr again ASAP and explain the symptoms (I don't think I'd be sending her to school). I think they need to rule out certain illnesses, as she's been having... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/671872/opinions-please/#671926 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/671872/opinions-please/#671926 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:49 -0700 avanliamsmum Great idea. I have found that setting a timer for each room (on average about 20mins per room) gets the cleaning done very fast. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/894/how-to-find-time-to-do-housework-epecailly-if-suffering-depression-or-have-new-born-in-house/#670573 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/894/how-to-find-time-to-do-housework-epecailly-if-suffering-depression-or-have-new-born-in-house/#670573 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:04:56 -0700 avanliamsmum You poor girl! I know how you feel. I have horrible teeth, always have (and I brush every day, floss everyday, when my husband rarely does and has no problems, no fillings). Only about 6 months ago I... http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/667538/PAIN-PAIN-PAIN/#669965 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/667538/PAIN-PAIN-PAIN/#669965 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:24:38 -0700 avanliamsmum Wow I never thought of all that! What a life to be a bear... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/669047/Need-a-laughGonna-be-a-Bear/#669159 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/669047/Need-a-laughGonna-be-a-Bear/#669159 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:25:20 -0700 avanliamsmum I'd just be worried about the effects of all the procedures and hormone taking that would've taken place in his/her life. Hopefully the baby turns out ok. http://www.minti.com/members/libby24/blog/668303/pregnant-man-to-appear-on-oprah-this-week/#668827 http://www.minti.com/members/libby24/blog/668303/pregnant-man-to-appear-on-oprah-this-week/#668827 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:48:06 -0700 avanliamsmum Ava probably could've gone into a toddler bed long before we did, but we thought if she was happy being in the cot, why rush things (she never used to climb out either). She went into her toddler bed... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668398/how-old/#668812 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668398/how-old/#668812 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:38:09 -0700 avanliamsmum I got my kids a toothbrush as soon as teeth started showing. They have special ones for your bub's age. I tried the wet face washer but I had the same problems, I could never get it into their mouth... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668716/cleaning-babys-teeth/#668801 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668716/cleaning-babys-teeth/#668801 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:30:15 -0700 avanliamsmum My kids loves the taste of kids toothpaste as well. I don't think theres a huge problem with her swallowing it, as its got so little fluoride in it. As long as you only put a small amount on the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668674/brushing-teeth-at-13-months/#668711 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668674/brushing-teeth-at-13-months/#668711 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:23:17 -0700 avanliamsmum I worked with a girl once who didn't turn up for work one day. Why? Cos she had given birth and hadn't even realised she was pregnant! Apparently she had gained a little weight, but she was still... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668340/hi/#668709 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668340/hi/#668709 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:20:41 -0700 avanliamsmum I think this is disgusting. I remember seeing this a while back, I've forgotten where, but they said the snake was defanged so it wasn't a bad thing. Even if this snake was defanged, there are... http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/668203/Some-people-really-dont-deserve-to-have-kids/#668707 http://www.minti.com/members/monyq83/blog/668203/Some-people-really-dont-deserve-to-have-kids/#668707 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:17:08 -0700 avanliamsmum Oh well Bel, sometimes a surprise is nice anyway! They were never quite sure with Ava either, she was always crossing her legs too. Maybe it is a girl? Liam on the other hand had his legs open (boys... http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/668142/GUESS-WHAT-IT-IS-/#668661 http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/668142/GUESS-WHAT-IT-IS-/#668661 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:31:30 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi Nikki, I'm pretty sure hot water is only dangerous when your whole body temperature raises because of the heat. I don't think a hot water bottle could do this, as its only your back thats... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668117/hot-water-bottles-while-pregnant/#668125 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/668117/hot-water-bottles-while-pregnant/#668125 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 01:54:43 -0700 avanliamsmum Yay Bel, I bet you are sooo excited! Goodluck with the ultrasound! xox http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/667678/TODAY-IS-THE-DAY-/#667904 http://www.minti.com/members/electrifying02/blog/667678/TODAY-IS-THE-DAY-/#667904 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:16:42 -0700 avanliamsmum I want that shirt too! Where do I get one?! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667714/how-much-input-should-grandparents-have-/#667902 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667714/how-much-input-should-grandparents-have-/#667902 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:12:23 -0700 avanliamsmum I thought that was quite funny, especially the part of the lady 'sucking air in', haha. I doubt this girl/woman has had a baby before, as I'm another one to say childbirth did not change... http://www.minti.com/members/tassiebiarch/blog/667676/VAGINAS-DONT-LIKE-GIVING-BIRTH-LOL/#667900 http://www.minti.com/members/tassiebiarch/blog/667676/VAGINAS-DONT-LIKE-GIVING-BIRTH-LOL/#667900 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:06:28 -0700 avanliamsmum My son Liam is 14 months old, and still breastfed. I'm now pregnant with my 3rd and think it would be the right thing to drop the feeds to maybe once or twice a day as I'm just so tired and... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/667884/ http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/667884/ Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:41:22 -0700 avanliamsmum I have the same kinda problem, I'm sure many others do too! Its really frustrating when they say one thing, then say something completely opposite the next. I find its easier just to listen to her... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667714/how-much-input-should-grandparents-have-/#667730 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667714/how-much-input-should-grandparents-have-/#667730 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:51:17 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi I have some recipes for home made playdough on my advice section if you wanted to have a look. There are cooked ones and non cooked! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667035/homemade-ideas/#667077 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/667035/homemade-ideas/#667077 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:24:44 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi Julie, I have never experience spotting with my previous pregnancies, so this is all new to me. It's good to hear about other mother's who have had the same problem and went on to give birth. It... http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/666094/A-bit-worried/#666344 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/666094/A-bit-worried/#666344 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:44:23 -0700 avanliamsmum I'm not sure if they have a PAC at our hospital... Maybe they do, but I have never been told about this with any pregnancy? I should ask... I really do want to spend the money on myself. But because... I really do want to spend the money on myself. But because...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/666094/A-bit-worried/#666340 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/666094/A-bit-worried/#666340 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:40:23 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi Bel, maybe you could give the ear piercing a try? You could always take them out if they get infected. Just have to make sure she knows how to care for them, with the cleaning, turning, etc. Good... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/665992/getting-your-kids-ear-pirced/#666020 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/665992/getting-your-kids-ear-pirced/#666020 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 16:09:35 -0700 avanliamsmum With my pregnancies I have craved burgers. Chicken burgers, meat burgers, cheeseburgers, etc etc. And looks like this pregnancy is going to be no different! http://www.minti.com/groups/49668/In-the-Moment/blog/664085/#664122 http://www.minti.com/groups/49668/In-the-Moment/blog/664085/#664122 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:43:24 -0700 avanliamsmum You poor thing Bel! I reckon men do that sort of thing all the time! I can't even count how many times I have been in underwear and a shirt and my husband has let people into the house, seeming to... http://www.minti.com/groups/49369/Dont-cha-just-hate-it-when/blog/657378/#664119 http://www.minti.com/groups/49369/Dont-cha-just-hate-it-when/blog/657378/#664119 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:38:10 -0700 avanliamsmum I wrapped my son until he was about 6 months. He slept so well while wrapped, I only gave it up because he was getting too big. This time around though, I will probably do what Nat said and get a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/664065/when-to-stop-wrappingswadling/#664113 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/664065/when-to-stop-wrappingswadling/#664113 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:22:22 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi, I was wondering how long you have both been trying? If its been 12+ months I think its time for a doctor to check things out. I'm so sorry to hear of your problems falling pregnant, it must be so... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/664070/getting-pregnant/#664110 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/664070/getting-pregnant/#664110 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:19:22 -0700 avanliamsmum Poor boy! Depends what time he is meant to be seeing his father, because if you are really concerned, I recommend you take him to a doctor before he does anything. Just keep an eye on him for a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/664052/i-dont-know-what-to-do/#664108 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/664052/i-dont-know-what-to-do/#664108 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 03:15:15 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for that link. I found out you can't eat ham because of nitrates. I very rarely eat stuff from delis (even while not pregnant I avoid it), so I'm not too worried about listeria. My inlaws... My inlaws...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/663833/food-issues-how-to-deal-with-them/#663847 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/663833/food-issues-how-to-deal-with-them/#663847 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:51:44 -0700 avanliamsmum I never realised how much your not supposed to eat while pregnant! I am just reading a brochure on foods to avoid and I have eaten one or two of them in all of my pregnancies. Why is it that we... Why is it that we...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/663833/food-issues-how-to-deal-with-them/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/663833/food-issues-how-to-deal-with-them/ Thu, 27 Mar 2008 19:21:16 -0700 avanliamsmum I'm another one to say don't rely on it! I am now pregnant with my 3rd because of this! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662844/withdrawal-method/#663296 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/662844/withdrawal-method/#663296 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 03:22:43 -0700 avanliamsmum I personally wouldn't do this. I don't think I have the right to make that decision, if my son wants to have it done later then fine. I feel that I'm not the one who should make that decision, I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/661617/circumcision-yes-or-no/#661708 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/661617/circumcision-yes-or-no/#661708 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:11:22 -0700 avanliamsmum I have already had two kids, Ava who is 2.5yrs and Liam who is 1. No one even mentioned a 3D scan to me while pregnant with them. I didn't even know they existed with Ava. While pregnant with Ava, I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/661372/3d-baby-scan/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/661372/3d-baby-scan/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:18:05 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi Nikki, I can't wait to see some pics of you all! Your tummy must be getting bigger and bigger. That was so sweet what Caitlin did, its great she could put a smile on everyone's faces after such an... http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/660762/Easter-Family-Fun-and-a-Funeral/#661311 http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/660762/Easter-Family-Fun-and-a-Funeral/#661311 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:10:16 -0700 avanliamsmum Hmm that sounded bad when I said, "I WILL NOT BE RISKING HARMING MY BABY". What I meant was, I won't do anything that will be a risk to the baby, so if I get told not to go, I won't. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/660008/travelling-while-pregnant/#660766 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/660008/travelling-while-pregnant/#660766 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:07:26 -0700 avanliamsmum I really do want to go. They will only get married once! And the rest of my family is going down, and I don't want to miss out. I know I know, I sound really selfish. But I am just going to ask my... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/660008/travelling-while-pregnant/#660764 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/660008/travelling-while-pregnant/#660764 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:05:56 -0700 avanliamsmum A girl I have been friends with since I was around 4-5 years old is getting married on the 1st of November. My baby is due around 14th November. Yes, I know I am jumping the gun a bit early, but I'm... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/660008/travelling-while-pregnant/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/660008/travelling-while-pregnant/ Sat, 22 Mar 2008 23:32:59 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for everyone's advice. Since I am pregnant I think I might have to give her up to someone else who can care for her better. This baby wasn't exactly planned so I got the cat thinking... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#658133 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#658133 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 15:24:48 -0700 avanliamsmum Its probably a number of things. You have recently moved which might have confused him a little, and he's also living next door to his grandparents. Grandparents usually discipline differently to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656151/what-to-do-/#656216 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656151/what-to-do-/#656216 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:51:33 -0700 avanliamsmum This has actually started since I found out I was pregnant and had to give the duties of kitty litter cleaning to my husband. He sometimes forgets and I notice that the tray is too full, which I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656185 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656185 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:27:19 -0700 avanliamsmum No, not fixed yet but will be VERY soon! Thats sad about your cat, and after 8 years... But babies are number one priority, if she doesn't start behaving within the next few months I might have to... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656183 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656183 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:25:19 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for the advice. I will be taking her ASAP to get checked out and spayed. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656179 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656179 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:22:25 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Dannii, I have actually noticed she has been peeing everywhere since my husband took over the role of kitty litter cleaner! I have to beg him to do it somedays, as I know pregnant women aren't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656178 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656178 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:21:36 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks so much for the washing clothes tip! I have had to wash my clothes at least twice as the smell is so hard to get out (no matter what brand of detergent I use, or how much). I will be trying... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656171 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/#656171 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:15:36 -0700 avanliamsmum I consider this a parenting question as I am worried about my kids' health (as well as mine and my husbands) when my cat pees everywhere. She has only recently started doing this, she's about 3-4... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/656092/cat-is-peeing-everywhere/ Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:07:48 -0700 avanliamsmum I got quite a lot bigger with my 2nd pregnancy. In fact, I could actually hide my 1st pregnancy until I suddenly popped at about 6-7 months. But there was no doing this with Liam! I started getting a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654586/another-pregnancy-question/#654618 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654586/another-pregnancy-question/#654618 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:03:46 -0700 avanliamsmum What a sweetie Karlee is! I hope my kids are like that when they get older.  http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/654383/OMG-how-sweet-is-this/#654523 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/654383/OMG-how-sweet-is-this/#654523 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:48:18 -0700 avanliamsmum Yeah I think I need a break too Izzy! But its not going to happen tonight, Richard is going to poker! http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/654275/Really-stressed-out-today/#654300 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/654275/Really-stressed-out-today/#654300 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:32:14 -0700 avanliamsmum I don't think theres anything wrong. Some people have morning sickness that can last the entire duration of their pregnancy. I myself have a fear of vomiting so although I did get yucky... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654279/morning-sickness/#654291 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654279/morning-sickness/#654291 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:26:43 -0700 avanliamsmum Hard to say really... If you are just walking to and from the shower, I think its fine. But I don't think theres any need to swan around nude all around the house for long periods of time! lol http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654277/the-naked-body/#654283 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654277/the-naked-body/#654283 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:23:05 -0700 avanliamsmum I'm looking to study within the next year or so and this article was just what I needed to read. Thanks! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8402/Studying-when-you-have-kids/#654221 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8402/Studying-when-you-have-kids/#654221 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:11:06 -0700 avanliamsmum I have always kept up to date with CPR, ever since I was a lifeguard at the age of 13. Great idea Kellz, to put the video in the group. You just never know what can happen, and its best to be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654022/infant-cpr/#654199 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/654022/infant-cpr/#654199 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:13:29 -0700 avanliamsmum I have found if you do pregnancy tests before your period is due they usually come back negative. Wait a couple of days after your period is due and you will get a more accurate result. There is a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653459/preg-test/#653466 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653459/preg-test/#653466 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:25:50 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for this info great article http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5430/Safety-with-pets/#653463 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5430/Safety-with-pets/#653463 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:23:08 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Clay! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653462 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653462 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:21:47 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Tanya, I just read an article Amanda gave me a link to, and it said there is actually a blood test that will let you know if you have been infected or not. It also said that there is only a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653461 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653461 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:20:55 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Amanda, it was quite reassuring actually! I will probably just get my doctor to do a blood test when I go for my next visit just for peace of mind. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653458 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653458 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:17:30 -0700 avanliamsmum I bought a cat about 2 months ago. I found out I was pregnant a few days ago. Not knowing I was pregnant, I have been cleaning out the kitty litter. I have never had another cat in my life, so I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/ Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:23:33 -0700 avanliamsmum Poor Daniel, I hope he is coping ok. As you said though, at least you all got to see him on the weekend. xox http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/652239/Sad-news/#652993 http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/652239/Sad-news/#652993 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 03:01:47 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for the kind message Amanda. I love being a member of Minti, makes me feel so much better about things when I get all these lovely messages! http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652966 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652966 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:55:26 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Nikki, I am sure it will be worth it, as hard as its going to be. Hopefully I get my mum coming down more often to help, that would be nice! http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652965 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652965 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:54:01 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks! I am quite scared, as it means a lot of changes,but when the baby comes I am sure things will be fine. Hard but fine! And probably won't remember it any other way. http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652962 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652962 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:53:02 -0700 avanliamsmum I agree with the other 2 answers here. No one can look down on a woman breastfeeding her baby, its damn rude. I'm a bit of a shy person, and having breastfed my 2 children, I have always found... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652364/breastfeeding-and-teenagers-advice-opinions-please/#652383 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652364/breastfeeding-and-teenagers-advice-opinions-please/#652383 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:47:46 -0700 avanliamsmum I can't believe the amount of people who are confident in asking a woman if she's pregnant. With my 1st, I was still working and some customers would actually ask me if I was and how far along I was!... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3564/Never-ask-a-woman-if-shes-pregnant/#652377 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3564/Never-ask-a-woman-if-shes-pregnant/#652377 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:41:42 -0700 avanliamsmum Member avatar for avanliamsmum http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/photos/46779/EDX 073.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/photos/46779/EDX 073.jpg Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:39:06 -0700 avanliamsmum Member avatar for avanliamsmum http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/photos/46778/EDX 043.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/photos/46778/EDX 043.jpg Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:35:22 -0700 avanliamsmum Hi Kellz, Thanks for your nice message! Its been a stressful time for me. My mum doesn't think I'll cope (she's the only one that doesn't, my inlaws have been great about it and think I'll be fine),... Thanks for your nice message! Its been a stressful time for me. My mum doesn't think I'll cope (she's the only one that doesn't, my inlaws have been great about it and think I'll be fine),...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652361 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652361 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:29:23 -0700 avanliamsmum Gee Nat, your one strong woman! I don't think I could wait. I hope everything works out well for you though. http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/652266/FINDIN-OUT-FINDIN-OUT-FINIDIN-OUT-SOON/#652357 http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/652266/FINDIN-OUT-FINDIN-OUT-FINIDIN-OUT-SOON/#652357 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:25:57 -0700 avanliamsmum Yes the kicking made me feel very uncomfortable occasionally, especially the big ones. I would swear my baby was going to damage something inside me sometimes! You'll think he's going to kick... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652264/baby-moving/#652356 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652264/baby-moving/#652356 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:23:49 -0700 avanliamsmum I like the sound of this idea. If you can, definitely give it a go. Its what you do in hospital so why not do it at home too. Great way to build up your supply and get more confidence breastfeeding. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652250/breastfeeding-holiday/#652353 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652250/breastfeeding-holiday/#652353 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:18:36 -0700 avanliamsmum I like both Alexis and Abbey. They are both cute names. I know how hard it is picking names! You think you have settled on one, and then two days later you go off it. I always wanted to call my... http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/650714/Ok-give-me-some-ideas-/#652154 http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/650714/Ok-give-me-some-ideas-/#652154 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:58:31 -0700 avanliamsmum This is excellent advice, so very true! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8445/Parenting-Emotions-Empowering/#652149 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8445/Parenting-Emotions-Empowering/#652149 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:49:33 -0700 avanliamsmum I think its incredible how much teens drink. My sister, who isn't even 18 yet (is next month) has been getting herself intoxicated for years now and its getting to be a real worry. But because... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8444/Alcohol-and-Teenagers/#652144 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8444/Alcohol-and-Teenagers/#652144 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:45:47 -0700 avanliamsmum Yeah, I have to cope hey! No choice, lol http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652142 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652142 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:41:35 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks for the great advice Jess. I think I'll need to start asking for more help, thats for sure. http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652140 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652140 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:41:00 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Cazza, yeah, Jess' advice is great. Its nice to have Minti people making me feel even more better about this! http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652138 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652138 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:37:39 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks Teshia! I do love the fact that the kids will all be close together in age even though some people think its a bit too full on (well, I know it will be)! I do love the fact that the kids will all be close together in age even though some people think its a bit too full on (well, I know it will be)!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652137 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652137 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:36:24 -0700 avanliamsmum I have the exact same problem! My daughter (who is 2.5yrs old) has been in a toddler bed for a couple of months now, and she is still playing around during her day time naps. If I know she... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652068/sleeping-in-a-bed-now/#652074 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/652068/sleeping-in-a-bed-now/#652074 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:01:35 -0700 avanliamsmum Thanks! http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652064 http://www.minti.com/members/avanliamsmum/blog/652054/Im-pregnant-with-bub-number-3/#652064 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:42:04 -0700 avanliamsmum Wow how sad is that? The silly woman should feel ashamed of herself. The poor child was so lucky to have someone like you near. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4407/Leaving-Children-In-The-Car/#652063 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4407/Leaving-Children-In-The-Car/#652063 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:40:57 -0700 avanliamsmum I also had this problem. I sometimes had my husband, his mum or brother to look after my daughter while I went to all my apppointments but there were a few occasions where I had to bring her... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/650971/attending-gtt-with-an-18-mnth-old/#651143 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/650971/attending-gtt-with-an-18-mnth-old/#651143 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:55:45 -0700 avanliamsmum They have to realise that you are going back to fulltime work and will need all the help you can get. If your children have had it too good all their lives, it might take a bit of encouragement.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/649557/children-helping-around-the-house/#649783 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/649557/children-helping-around-the-house/#649783 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:53:13 -0700 avanliamsmum Helpful husbands are a necessity when you have a newborn! Great advice for men while the mum is breastfeeding. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8432/Fatherhood-4-Simple-tips-for-dads-to-support-their-partner-breastfeed/#649782 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8432/Fatherhood-4-Simple-tips-for-dads-to-support-their-partner-breastfeed/#649782 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:46:38 -0700 avanliamsmum Great advice! As I have breastfed both children my husband hasn't really been a part of the feeding, but he has been a great help with changing nappies, giving me some 'me time' by taking... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8435/Fatherhood-4-simple-tips-on-how-to-be-involved-in-your-newborns-life/#649779 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8435/Fatherhood-4-simple-tips-on-how-to-be-involved-in-your-newborns-life/#649779 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:37:51 -0700 avanliamsmum I was about 7-8 when my parents let me walk to school. I think as long as there are no major roads to cross (or not many), not too far a walk and maybe have a friend who lives nearby walk with them? http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/647507/letting-them-grow-up-on-their-own/#647565 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/647507/letting-them-grow-up-on-their-own/#647565 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 12:39:01 -0800 avanliamsmum I agree with Arna! Great u/s pic! And getting a CD with pics and movement on it, you lucky girl. I wish I got offered that! Congrats on having a girl, Caitlin will be very pleased to have a little... http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/643977/Its-a-girl/#644219 http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/643977/Its-a-girl/#644219 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:59:39 -0800 avanliamsmum I wish I had read this a couple of months ago when I first got my period back while breastfeeding! I was devastated, as I thought it meant I should give up breastfeeding. Luckily some lovely ladies... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8383/Your-Periods-and-Breastfeeding/#643966 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8383/Your-Periods-and-Breastfeeding/#643966 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:08:26 -0800 avanliamsmum Oh great, so now when she gets sick she'll probably want to do the same thing as your son!! I'm really keen on dropping back the visits to maybe once a week (I think MIL would have a heart attack if... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643767/do-we-see-our-inlaws-too-much-its-driving-me-crazy/#643956 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643767/do-we-see-our-inlaws-too-much-its-driving-me-crazy/#643956 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:57:53 -0800 avanliamsmum Congrats on finding out your having a little boy! Ashton is a gorgeous name. I know how you feel with all those inspections, like you need people walking in and out of the place while your pregnant. http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/643021/IM-BACK-FINALLYYYY/#643778 http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/blog/643021/IM-BACK-FINALLYYYY/#643778 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:34:24 -0800 avanliamsmum 5 days a week, geez, I though I had it bad! Poor you. We do tell Ava her Grandma is at work but she just asks constantly throughout the day. I like your idea of staying quiet and locking the doors!... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643767/do-we-see-our-inlaws-too-much-its-driving-me-crazy/#643777 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643767/do-we-see-our-inlaws-too-much-its-driving-me-crazy/#643777 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:31:04 -0800 avanliamsmum Some people are just plain nasty and best to be ignored. Anyway, like they are perfect, no one is! http://www.minti.com/members/mummyofbabydylanxo/blog/643758/This-is-not-disgusting/#643772 http://www.minti.com/members/mummyofbabydylanxo/blog/643758/This-is-not-disgusting/#643772 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:25:12 -0800 avanliamsmum Basically a 1 year old should be eating a variety of foods at this age. All children are different though, so if you have a fussy eater who only likes puree, you can just gradually make the food... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643622/finger-food/#643768 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643622/finger-food/#643768 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:18:17 -0800 avanliamsmum I'm concerned we see our inlaws way too much during the week. Because we only live about 5mins away from them, we tend to see them 3+ times a week. Because of these frequent visits, my daughter Ava... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643767/do-we-see-our-inlaws-too-much-its-driving-me-crazy/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643767/do-we-see-our-inlaws-too-much-its-driving-me-crazy/ Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:14:30 -0800 avanliamsmum Hi Nikki, its been a long time since we've heard from you! I have a growth thing (I think its a mole) on my neck which grew bigger with both pregnancies (it looks horrible). I'm wondering whether I... http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/634751/Long-time-no-see/#635490 http://www.minti.com/members/missnickley/blog/634751/Long-time-no-see/#635490 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 03:15:32 -0800 avanliamsmum Exactly how it happens! A lot of new mums to be will find this info helpful. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8326/What-happens-on-my-first-prenatal-visit-and-what-do-I-need-to-take-with-me/#633120 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8326/What-happens-on-my-first-prenatal-visit-and-what-do-I-need-to-take-with-me/#633120 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:10:44 -0800 avanliamsmum You are so brave writing this, it must've been so hard for you to remember all the trauma you went through when you were young. Its not fair what some of us have to go through in life. You are so... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7261/Depression-My-road-traveled-with-this/#631837 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7261/Depression-My-road-traveled-with-this/#631837 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:52:49 -0800