http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/comments/ Latest comments by cindyb on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk cindyb Thanks for the beautiful pic. : ) The atmosphere was quiet, I dont know how people reacted as I was right at the front.  But it was a lovely service, very heartfelt yet simple, probably the... The atmosphere was quiet, I dont know how people reacted as I was right at the front.  But it was a lovely service, very heartfelt yet simple, probably the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729240 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729240 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:38:19 -0700 cindyb Yeah he was special. Thanks for your kind words, we are keeping close to each other. My daughter and her daughter were inseparable for the first few days. Couldn't sleep without each other. Thanks for your kind words, we are keeping close to each other. My daughter and her daughter were inseparable for the first few days. Couldn't sleep without each other.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729239 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729239 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:36:23 -0700 cindyb Thanks for the lovely pic! It was sad, still is at times...hard when you stop and think about him... It was sad, still is at times...hard when you stop and think about him...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729237 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729237 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:34:48 -0700 cindyb Mate! The weekend was doomed before it started!! Dont worry, we will make up for it, maybe the timing was wrong... I know you were thinking of me, Adam told me...xx The weekend was doomed before it started!! Dont worry, we will make up for it, maybe the timing was wrong...
I know you were thinking of me, Adam told me...xx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729236 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729236 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:33:29 -0700 cindyb Thanks Emz, Yeah, it was heartbreaking, dont like to see little girls cry, but glad they felt they could. Yeah, it was heartbreaking, dont like to see little girls cry, but glad they felt they could.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729234 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729234 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:32:21 -0700 cindyb Cheers Bel, Thanks for keeping me in you thoughts. : ) Thanks for keeping me in you thoughts. : )]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729232 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729232 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:31:01 -0700 cindyb Thanks Cazz, I reckon you're right..... I reckon you're right.....]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729230 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/727596/Today-I-said-goodbye-to-my-dear-BILRIP-Chris/#729230 Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:29:56 -0700 cindyb Thanks, it's been a long and tiring day... I still cant believe he's gone it's been a long and tiring day... I still cant believe he's gone]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#721129 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#721129 Wed, 28 May 2008 06:51:03 -0700 cindyb Thanks so much, I sometimes wish I could turn back time...like I never had enough time with him, it's painful to think about.. I sometimes wish I could turn back time...like I never had enough time with him, it's painful to think about..]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#721116 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#721116 Wed, 28 May 2008 06:30:43 -0700 cindyb Thanks matey, Yeah it is, but I know he is resting now finally.. Just damn hard for us left here... Yeah it is, but I know he is resting now finally..
Just damn hard for us left here...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#721114 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#721114 Wed, 28 May 2008 06:28:10 -0700 cindyb Thanks, I will, dont worry about that... I will, dont worry about that...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720834 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720834 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:53:07 -0700 cindyb Thankyou Amanda, It's so hard to imagine him gone, I keep seeing his smiling face in my mind, it really hurts.... It's so hard to imagine him gone, I keep seeing his smiling face in my mind, it really hurts....]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/462/Memorial-Wall/blog/720723/My-dear-BIL-Chris/#720805 http://www.minti.com/groups/462/Memorial-Wall/blog/720723/My-dear-BIL-Chris/#720805 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:06:49 -0700 cindyb Thanks Amanda, Yes, we feel so sad cos we are still here, missing him. But his struggle is over, and he had a pretty hard struggle to the end. Yes, we feel so sad cos we are still here, missing him. But his struggle is over, and he had a pretty hard struggle to the end.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720796 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720796 Tue, 27 May 2008 23:01:10 -0700 cindyb Cheers,  Its a pretty sad time, but he is at rest. Its a pretty sad time, but he is at rest.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720790 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720790 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:59:28 -0700 cindyb Thanks for your thoughts, just so sad... http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720788 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720788 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:58:12 -0700 cindyb Ta Angie,  it's gonna be a long day..... http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720766 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720766 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:43:15 -0700 cindyb Thanks for you thoughts, appreciate it. ;) http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720764 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720764 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:41:48 -0700 cindyb Thanks so much, that's a beautiful picture and message, I might give it to my sister, as she is a Christian and would really appreciate it. xxx http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720758 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720758 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:37:58 -0700 cindyb Thanks muchly, I feel so drained, and empty, but life, as they say, goes on for the rest of us.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720741 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720741 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:26:01 -0700 cindyb Thanks for you thoughts, it is hard, it hurts. http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720739 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/720728/Hes-gone/#720739 Tue, 27 May 2008 22:23:33 -0700 cindyb OR.... And on the 8th day, God created Minti, and it was good.... does that make you God, Clay?  And on the 8th day, God created Minti, and it was good....
does that make you God, Clay? ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/715159/win-m3000-for-a-title/#715855 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/715159/win-m3000-for-a-title/#715855 Wed, 21 May 2008 09:51:05 -0700 cindyb or... "You don't need to be a social worker to know good advice when you see it!" "You don't need to be a social worker to know good advice when you see it!"]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/715159/win-m3000-for-a-title/#715847 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/715159/win-m3000-for-a-title/#715847 Wed, 21 May 2008 09:20:41 -0700 cindyb When it's moments like these...You need Minti's! That's probably plaguarism (heh heh heh)... What about Minti....Minti's Internet Network Truly Inspires!   or.. It doesn't take a degree... That's probably plaguarism (heh heh heh)...
What about Minti....Minti's Internet Network Truly Inspires!   or..
It doesn't take a degree...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/715159/win-m3000-for-a-title/#715838 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/715159/win-m3000-for-a-title/#715838 Wed, 21 May 2008 08:57:59 -0700 cindyb Thanks Kellz, I am proud to be a woman, and proud of my beautiful children. I would give my life for them, and that makes me lucky. Lucky I have survived the pain of the past, and am still here to... I am proud to be a woman, and proud of my beautiful children. I would give my life for them, and that makes me lucky. Lucky I have survived the pain of the past, and am still here to...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8840/WOMEN--MUMS-of-all-ages-race-and-everything-else/#706935 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8840/WOMEN--MUMS-of-all-ages-race-and-everything-else/#706935 Sat, 10 May 2008 07:13:09 -0700 cindyb Hubby and me were just talking about that today, as we have 2 older kids and one 19 month old. Thing is, when the older 2 are not around, we absentmindedly drop a word or 2, thinking that the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8838/Swear-Words/#705150 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8838/Swear-Words/#705150 Thu, 08 May 2008 05:52:04 -0700 cindyb Thanks.. nah, it's cool, just to know people are thinking of me is enough ;) http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#697165 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#697165 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:43:47 -0700 cindyb Thanks for that Nell, I guess when you imagine what could happen, you consume yourself in thoughts of family, work and anything else to distract you. But its not easy. But I will certainly be coming... I guess when you imagine what could happen, you consume yourself in thoughts of family, work and anything else to distract you. But its not easy. But I will certainly be coming...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694878 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694878 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:32:40 -0700 cindyb Thanks mate, I really dont want it to get to pulling the plug, it is up to him now to find that inner strength to pull through, time will tell.  ;) I really dont want it to get to pulling the plug, it is up to him now to find that inner strength to pull through, time will tell. 
;)]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694876 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694876 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:30:22 -0700 cindyb Thanks Caz, It's been tough, but I pray things will only improve, I can only imagine what my sister is going through, let alone how I feel.   It's been tough, but I pray things will only improve, I can only imagine what my sister is going through, let alone how I feel.
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694875 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694875 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:28:27 -0700 cindyb Thankyou Kellz, I appreciate you support and kind words and thoughts. Guess its in the lap of the Gods now...   Guess its in the lap of the Gods now...
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694864 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#694864 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:17:50 -0700 cindyb Good thing she was hearing!  As my hubby is hearing impaired, we didnt know what our first one (my third, and last) could or couldnt hear. Turns out he is hearing anyway. http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#693082 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#693082 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:55:24 -0700 cindyb Cheers matey! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3980/A-Little-Life-goneThe-Dangers-Of-3-Wheeled-StrollersJoggers/#693079 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3980/A-Little-Life-goneThe-Dangers-Of-3-Wheeled-StrollersJoggers/#693079 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:52:19 -0700 cindyb what could make the river torrens look worse...really! http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/367777/Oh-Nonot-again-Another-life-lost/#693075 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/367777/Oh-Nonot-again-Another-life-lost/#693075 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:49:57 -0700 cindyb Ooops! put your reply on the blog above!  http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3980/A-Little-Life-goneThe-Dangers-Of-3-Wheeled-StrollersJoggers/#693070 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3980/A-Little-Life-goneThe-Dangers-Of-3-Wheeled-StrollersJoggers/#693070 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:46:21 -0700 cindyb Oh yeah! For sure! The good thing to come out of this tragedy is they had another baby!, and she is a girl, which I feel is probably a good thing for now...read between the lines... The good thing to come out of this tragedy is they had another baby!, and she is a girl, which I feel is probably a good thing for now...read between the lines...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3980/A-Little-Life-goneThe-Dangers-Of-3-Wheeled-StrollersJoggers/#693067 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3980/A-Little-Life-goneThe-Dangers-Of-3-Wheeled-StrollersJoggers/#693067 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:45:03 -0700 cindyb So true, I have 3 kids, one is a teenager (boy) and a girl who is 11 (going on 16, you know what I mean! LOL) I havent had the teenage party home yet, (he only turned 13) but always think about how... I have 3 kids, one is a teenager (boy) and a girl who is 11 (going on 16, you know what I mean! LOL) I havent had the teenage party home yet, (he only turned 13) but always think about how...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8715/Teenage-parties/#693043 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8715/Teenage-parties/#693043 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:19:43 -0700 cindyb Congratulations....Great to see a someone with a great sense of humour, and tells it like it is. My 3rd bubba said Mum mum first, only bec he wanted a feed! Well done, Cindy Well done,
Cindy]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#693028 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/691877/Im-Featured-Member-25-How-Did-That-Happen/#693028 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:02:43 -0700 cindyb I love the analogy, it is so true. And it is a nice one to think about...thanks :)) http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#693023 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#693023 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:53:47 -0700 cindyb Thanks, I know, it's just hard to accept sometimes, and scarey. I kinda knew he would be falling ill earlier than some blokes, but not as sudden as this. I feel helpless, but it's not up to me if he... I feel helpless, but it's not up to me if he...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#693020 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/691656/One-phone-call-I-dont-want-the-phone-call-not-now-not-ever/#693020 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:49:51 -0700 cindyb Very true words, I am over the rigged type system some members see fit to employ, that was not why I originally joined this site, I simply wanted advice and support, and people to talk to about... I am over the rigged type system some members see fit to employ, that was not why I originally joined this site, I simply wanted advice and support, and people to talk to about...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7815/Minti-Voting-Sprees/#676201 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7815/Minti-Voting-Sprees/#676201 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:34:45 -0700 cindyb Thanks Helen, My 12 year old son knows only too well about periods,  cos I openly discuss about what it is, and how it affects me, and I have even sent him off to grab me a sanitary napkin... My 12 year old son knows only too well about periods,  cos I openly discuss about what it is, and how it affects me, and I have even sent him off to grab me a sanitary napkin...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7461/Boys-need-to-know-about-periods-too/#505129 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7461/Boys-need-to-know-about-periods-too/#505129 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 20:32:11 -0700 cindyb or AVO...Apprehended Violence Order http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/505083/please-help-im-17-and-i-dont-know-what-to-do/#505100 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/505083/please-help-im-17-and-i-dont-know-what-to-do/#505100 Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:43:00 -0700 cindyb Yep, Couldn't have put it better myself....incredible where this whole situation has taken you, maybe you should be a politician..heheh Cindy   Couldn't have put it better myself....incredible where this whole situation has taken you, maybe you should be a politician..heheh
Cindy
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/500875/Serious-rant-this-time/#500956 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/500875/Serious-rant-this-time/#500956 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:44:09 -0700 cindyb Thanks mate, I know it's only temporary, but I am so tired, thanks for your support. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#491539 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#491539 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:44:25 -0700 cindyb I guess I am not really concerned about what type of milk, just something I have heard regarding milk/milk products filling their bellies and helping them to sleep. I am just getting so worn out with... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#491538 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#491538 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:43:25 -0700 cindyb Couldn't hurt to give it a try...thanks. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#491534 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#491534 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 05:39:29 -0700 cindyb With my little one almost a year old, and the summer months not far away, and with him teething, this would be a great idea. Cheers. Cindy. Cheers.
Cindy.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7297/Kids-not-eating-healthy-enough/#489039 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7297/Kids-not-eating-healthy-enough/#489039 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:52:36 -0700 cindyb Thanks... I will just need to keep trying..just so tired, so little time... have him on me now, cos he wont sleep..and it is 11.38pm! I need sleep! lol http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489022 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489022 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:09:05 -0700 cindyb alrighty, I will give it a go..thanks http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489021 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489021 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 07:07:16 -0700 cindyb Yeah, I am getting the picture that cow's milk might be the go, I have given him water with the sippie cup, just want an extra fill up at night to help the sleep thing. Lunch time, I have a brief... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489016 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489016 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:56:42 -0700 cindyb Hey cazz, Read above comments... yeah I talked to the lady in the chemist, and she recommended a few brands, I tried the Heinz toddler formula, but he never even got to really try it, just pushed... Read above comments... yeah I talked to the lady in the chemist, and she recommended a few brands, I tried the Heinz toddler formula, but he never even got to really try it, just pushed...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489011 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489011 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:52:57 -0700 cindyb Ta, thought about the cow's milk.. did have a go at that about 2 weeks ago, took the first bottle..then the second time I did it...nuh uh...grrrrr Seems to know the difference of course... I... Seems to know the difference of course... I...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489008 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489008 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:51:17 -0700 cindyb I have tried both the AVENT and the new Tommie Tippee one that is close to natural breast, but the little dear doesnt want a bar of it, I have tried the snuggling too, no good... sigh! Keep any ideas... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489007 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/488979/i-want-to-try-formula-with-my-nearly-12-mth-oldany-hints/#489007 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:48:27 -0700 cindyb Great putting faces to names finally! Thanks for sharing the pic! http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/394470/Cazza-and-MadMel-PHOTO/#394909 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/394470/Cazza-and-MadMel-PHOTO/#394909 Mon, 21 May 2007 05:32:40 -0700 cindyb Yeah, Q and A.  Plus I agree, this type of food for my son, who is 9 months old, would worry me with choking issues. Your little one must have teeth, mine only has one tooth just breaking... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5078/Food-for-7-month-olds/#394907 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5078/Food-for-7-month-olds/#394907 Mon, 21 May 2007 05:29:40 -0700 cindyb Going back to work soon, I will need to get into an everyday regular routine with pumping, I hope I will be ok. I have given bubs one bottle of BM, and he took it well. So I will be doing a whole... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5463/Correct-Fitting-Breastshield-for-Pumping-Mums-Makes-All-The-Difference/#394894 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5463/Correct-Fitting-Breastshield-for-Pumping-Mums-Makes-All-The-Difference/#394894 Mon, 21 May 2007 05:08:24 -0700 cindyb I am going back to full time work in 3 weeks, as hubby is resigning from his stressful job to look for another not so stressful. So he will be home with our 9 month old and other 2 older children for... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5967/Finding-Time-for-the-Working-Parent/#394885 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5967/Finding-Time-for-the-Working-Parent/#394885 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:58:39 -0700 cindyb I will always remember when I first saw my babies faces... I had names picked out beforehand, after much discussion, so was ready to give a name straight away. But with my youngest one, now 9 months... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4522/The-First-Time-I-saw-Your-Face/#394878 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4522/The-First-Time-I-saw-Your-Face/#394878 Mon, 21 May 2007 04:45:26 -0700 cindyb Love the pic!! OMG..you are a clever girl Sandy... Thinking Angela Anaconda....dont know the program? ABC, dunno what day, but the characters have bodies that are like paper cut outs, and the heads... Thinking Angela Anaconda....dont know the program? ABC, dunno what day, but the characters have bodies that are like paper cut outs, and the heads...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/371332/Great-stuff-guys/#373584 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/371332/Great-stuff-guys/#373584 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:45:43 -0700 cindyb Cool!! Alright!  We can only wish.... http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/369721/Now-youre-getting-the-idea/#371316 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/369721/Now-youre-getting-the-idea/#371316 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 06:08:46 -0700 cindyb Great start...I read on... this is good stuff... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5535/PTSD-Part-1-What-is-it-and-why-do-I-need-to-know-about-it/#369746 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5535/PTSD-Part-1-What-is-it-and-why-do-I-need-to-know-about-it/#369746 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 07:20:20 -0700 cindyb And what beautiful smiles!! Love it... http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/368003/Kellzacar-and-Cookclan/#369719 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/368003/Kellzacar-and-Cookclan/#369719 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:27:38 -0700 cindyb makes me wanna go and cuddle my bubby now!..In fact, he just woke up!  Seeya! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5514/LoveCare-Respect-your-children/#364891 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5514/LoveCare-Respect-your-children/#364891 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:37:22 -0700 cindyb I think as members on this site we need to be mindful there are MASSES of readers out there who will jump here looking, sometimes desparately, for answers. If they read something that is too... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5520/Opinions/#364875 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5520/Opinions/#364875 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:15:05 -0700 cindyb hehe..thanks chooky! Although you do sound like you had a few.... hmmmm. http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/362398/HA-I-TURNED-38-ON-GOOD-FRIDAY-AND-YOU-ALL-MISSED-IT/#363084 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/362398/HA-I-TURNED-38-ON-GOOD-FRIDAY-AND-YOU-ALL-MISSED-IT/#363084 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 05:22:36 -0700 cindyb It really is a small world... http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/359311/Minti-mates-of-mine/#362692 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/359311/Minti-mates-of-mine/#362692 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:24:57 -0700 cindyb ahhh it's all good... http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/362398/HA-I-TURNED-38-ON-GOOD-FRIDAY-AND-YOU-ALL-MISSED-IT/#362430 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/362398/HA-I-TURNED-38-ON-GOOD-FRIDAY-AND-YOU-ALL-MISSED-IT/#362430 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:39:41 -0700 cindyb Nice pic girly, GO THE POWER! http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/357595/Wendy-has-signed-over-Administrator-stuff-to-me/#362404 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/357595/Wendy-has-signed-over-Administrator-stuff-to-me/#362404 Tue, 10 Apr 2007 07:04:34 -0700 cindyb I will have to use this photo too of course, cos I took it! so I will blog about Wendy a bit later today, when I get a chance. Thanks Wendy for your beautiful words, you are pretty spot on... Thanks Wendy for your beautiful words, you are pretty spot on...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/356489/Wendy-met-Cindy/#356531 http://www.minti.com/groups/39162/Virtual-to-Reality/blog/356489/Wendy-met-Cindy/#356531 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 19:19:12 -0700 cindyb I remember when I was much younger, my mother saying to me if I had an upset tummy, like indigestion, to try warm water, with honey in it.  So I am not surprised this concept works. I have also... I have also...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5394/Is-Constipation-troubling-you/#356091 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5394/Is-Constipation-troubling-you/#356091 Mon, 02 Apr 2007 05:25:35 -0700 cindyb My hubby also had what you had, and i bathed him in collodial oatmeal, which you can get from chemists or health food stores. Also try pure rosehip oil when the scabs start to form, to help reduce... Also try pure rosehip oil when the scabs start to form, to help reduce...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5389/Treatment-for-Chickenpox/#355820 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5389/Treatment-for-Chickenpox/#355820 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:46:33 -0700 cindyb Straight to the point, and well written. Thanks for bringing this to our attention again, it needs to be reiterated, in light of the recent activity re voting etc. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3852/MINTI-MEMBER-RANKINGS-VOTING-and-what-to-avoid-doing/#355753 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3852/MINTI-MEMBER-RANKINGS-VOTING-and-what-to-avoid-doing/#355753 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 20:17:02 -0700 cindyb Also, correct me if I'm wrong.. but isn't advice given in the form of an article?? Therefore aren't they both one in the same? Just a thought.... Just a thought....]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355592/voting/#355690 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355592/voting/#355690 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:11:26 -0700 cindyb Hey there Shamali! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Minti! Yeah, you will get bits and pieces of this and that from time to time, so don't worry too much. You're right, it's a shame really, but it... Welcome to the Wonderful World of Minti! Yeah, you will get bits and pieces of this and that from time to time, so don't worry too much. You're right, it's a shame really, but it...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355264/bitchy-pointless-comments/#355297 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355264/bitchy-pointless-comments/#355297 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 04:54:58 -0700 cindyb I had one at a housewarming party once, very sweet, I can see why the younger ones like it, it compares to the sweet mixers you buy now, so yeah, be really careful on that one... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5346/Experimenting-TeenagersJelly-shots-a-new-thing-among-teens/#353141 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5346/Experimenting-TeenagersJelly-shots-a-new-thing-among-teens/#353141 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 06:59:31 -0700 cindyb I am happy to help you, I dont know how positive you need people to be, but I'll try. Going out for a bit this morning to take my son to the physio, but back just after lunch, and should be home most... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/352040/attn-positive-people/#352045 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/352040/attn-positive-people/#352045 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:10:14 -0700 cindyb I have a 7 month old who is doing just as you are describing, and it is doing my head in. (see blog). We have an appointment with the sleep Dr this Friday, so looking forward to discussing what you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5308/Night-Waking-from-6-18-months/#351624 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5308/Night-Waking-from-6-18-months/#351624 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 05:34:17 -0700 cindyb Haven't tried the Bonjela yet, I have some, but will leave that as a last resort. Teething rusks no good, as he doesn't want to start his solids, and I have the frozen teething ring, that helps a... http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/350133/Still-so-tired/#351142 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/350133/Still-so-tired/#351142 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 19:58:31 -0700 cindyb You are saving his life, you know that? These are the special things kids never forget. It breaks my heart to see your son in so much pain, but it fills my heart with joy to see you have the recipe... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/345389/Prince-for-a-Day/#350103 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/345389/Prince-for-a-Day/#350103 Sun, 25 Mar 2007 17:47:17 -0700 cindyb Fantastic pics, loved the commentary. This is what life is all about! http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/347472/My-fat-baby-all-growed-up/#348486 http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/347472/My-fat-baby-all-growed-up/#348486 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:41:44 -0700 cindyb Yeah, It has been a while, a number of groups have goon eerily quiet. I posted q's on 8-12 year old and birth - 1 yr old groups, and haven't had a reply after several days, so I reckon some... http://www.minti.com/groups/323/SouthAustraliaMumsDads/blog/348477/Hello/#348482 http://www.minti.com/groups/323/SouthAustraliaMumsDads/blog/348477/Hello/#348482 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 03:37:22 -0700 cindyb He's cooking you dinner? Lucky you! Have a great night!  
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/bambie30/blog/348383/HAPPY-BIRTHDAY-TO-ME/#348439 http://www.minti.com/members/bambie30/blog/348383/HAPPY-BIRTHDAY-TO-ME/#348439 Fri, 23 Mar 2007 02:42:59 -0700 cindyb I think I fed till 14-16 months or so with my first 2 kids, I am breastfeeding my little Levi now, he is almost 7 months old, and I will feed til probably around the same time, but I have a gut... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/118245/Breastfeeding-is-wonderful/#346681 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/118245/Breastfeeding-is-wonderful/#346681 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:23:18 -0700 cindyb I hadn't seen this particular one before, so was a great read, thanks. This is a great key to parenting.    ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5139/Fwd-A-letter-from-your-child/#346677 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5139/Fwd-A-letter-from-your-child/#346677 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:18:34 -0700 cindyb This issue crosses culture, class and creed. DV has no discriminator, it hurts EVERYONE in this situation. My only hope is that the abusers somehow, someway, get the help they so desperately need.... My only hope is that the abusers somehow, someway, get the help they so desperately need....]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5002/Living-with-an-Abuser/#346652 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5002/Living-with-an-Abuser/#346652 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:36:41 -0700 cindyb I knew early after my first emergency c-section that there was an option for me to have a natural birth with my second one.  Which I went for, and yes, there was a lot of monitoring, taking... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2586/Birthing-after-a-caesarian/#346506 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2586/Birthing-after-a-caesarian/#346506 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:41:11 -0700 cindyb Hey Girl! Yeah, I hear you. I know I am not perfect, far from it, and dont expect it from myself. I guess I just wonder if I could have done things different earlier to maybe deal with stuff better.... Yeah, I hear you. I know I am not perfect, far from it, and dont expect it from myself. I guess I just wonder if I could have done things different earlier to maybe deal with stuff better....]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/345113/Where-is-everyone/#346099 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/345113/Where-is-everyone/#346099 Tue, 20 Mar 2007 06:12:47 -0700 cindyb Those cheeky cheeks, look out! I could just kiss 'em. My little Levi would just love to throw cheesy grin right back at her, she is just lovely! No wonder you would just spend your whole day just... http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/345085/photo-update-of-kimberly-rose/#345141 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/345085/photo-update-of-kimberly-rose/#345141 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:49:14 -0700 cindyb Thanks Hermy, added you to my friend list. : ) http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/345113/Where-is-everyone/#345135 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/345113/Where-is-everyone/#345135 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:40:56 -0700 cindyb Thanks michelle, I am just really tired and feeling it hard at the moment. There's lots of stuff going on in the family at the moment, and it's been eating at me. Cheers.....  Cindy Cheers.....
 Cindy]]> http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/345113/Where-is-everyone/#345126 http://www.minti.com/members/cindyb/blog/345113/Where-is-everyone/#345126 Mon, 19 Mar 2007 05:27:04 -0700 cindyb I have heard that sport drinks are an absolute no no. health.yahoo.com/topic/children/symptoms/article/healthwise/hw87152   I have just gone a weekend with my 3 children all ending up in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4998/72-Hour-Menu-if-Your-Baby-has-a-Stomach-Virus/#336330 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4998/72-Hour-Menu-if-Your-Baby-has-a-Stomach-Virus/#336330 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 06:01:54 -0800 cindyb You poor thing! It is sooo hard when you move into a new neighbourhood. You try your best to be sociable, but dont want to run into the wrong people either. Geez, where does this woman get off with... http://www.minti.com/members/twins-in-september/blog/336281/Monster-of-a-Monday/#336323 http://www.minti.com/members/twins-in-september/blog/336281/Monster-of-a-Monday/#336323 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:47:16 -0800 cindyb I had a really stressful night tonight... THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU!!! It brought tears to my eyes. What a blessing little laughing babies are! What a miracle! Makes me want to pick him up and kiss... What a blessing little laughing babies are! What a miracle! Makes me want to pick him up and kiss...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/abram/blog/336288/just-about-a-laughing-baby/#336318 http://www.minti.com/members/abram/blog/336288/just-about-a-laughing-baby/#336318 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:23:48 -0800 cindyb I want to hear all this sort of thing now, as I am going back to work in early June, and I breastfeed exclusively. So thanks, the more I read this kind of thing, the better I feel, cos the thought of... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4936/Combining-Work-and-Breastfeeding/#327942 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4936/Combining-Work-and-Breastfeeding/#327942 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 04:55:34 -0800 cindyb My mother always told me to try grated apple, depending on age of child. So maybe give that a go, it binds the loose stools. Stay away from dairy and acidic drinks. Stick with bland foods like toast.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324173/26-month-old-severe-diarreah-/#324528 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/324173/26-month-old-severe-diarreah-/#324528 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:17:14 -0800 cindyb love it... good philosophy! http://www.minti.com/members/wendigo/blog/323811/Wendigoism-for-the-day/#324521 http://www.minti.com/members/wendigo/blog/323811/Wendigoism-for-the-day/#324521 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:11:12 -0800 cindyb It is not easy to summon up the courage to confront this type of issue, as many of us would act on emotion. I would have felt compelled too to do something, it would be too hard for me to sit back... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4746/For-the-love-of-a-child/#324497 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4746/For-the-love-of-a-child/#324497 Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:57:20 -0800 cindyb You really gotta think before you open your mouth. Kids are our vocal radars, and you WILL get stung if you say the wrong thing. Great article.    Cindy Great article.    Cindy]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4743/Man-That-Is-One-Ugly-baby/#240438 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4743/Man-That-Is-One-Ugly-baby/#240438 Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:54:36 -0800 cindyb I only wish others wouldn't bring more and more stuff into the home... I am a rooster according to the chinese horoscope, and that means I am neat as a pin HA! Yeah right, it doesn't look it when you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4353/Declutter-Your-Home-in-a-Jiffy/#237278 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4353/Declutter-Your-Home-in-a-Jiffy/#237278 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:19:49 -0800 cindyb To be honest, I haven't even been on the back of my hubby's bike! He has asked me, but just never got around to it.  I understand what you mean about low seated bikes, I am a shortarse too. He... http://www.minti.com/members/wendigo/blog/202434/Boys-and-their-bloody-bikes/#202437 http://www.minti.com/members/wendigo/blog/202434/Boys-and-their-bloody-bikes/#202437 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 20:10:27 -0800