http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/activity/ Latest activity by exquisite-flower on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk exquisite-flower I love nursing.  It is fun and can help people so much.  But so many are disillusioned and leaving or going on sick leave.  My prayers are with you. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836689 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836689 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:21:28 -0700 exquisite-flower Be consistent.  Keep on keeping on, one day you will see the results that you want to see and at the end of the day what matters is how you feel about yourself.  It is a balance of all... http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/835542/I-have-lost-cms-but-no-weight/#836680 http://www.minti.com/members/cassaustin/blog/835542/I-have-lost-cms-but-no-weight/#836680 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:06:52 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks Helen.  Such a wonderful view of my future.  Homework now stretches endlessly ... thankfully at the blissful age of 5 it is still exciting and she loves it and she is eager and I am... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836677 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9508/Homework-Essentials-/#836677 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 14:00:08 -0700 exquisite-flower Happy Thanksgiving.  Sounds wonderful to 'Escape East'!  Hoping you have a fantastic weekend Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/836505/Drive-East/#836676 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/836505/Drive-East/#836676 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:54:17 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh Emmie, ♥big hugs♥  Sadly the NHS does this to far too many people all the time.  I intended to go back to work one day, and stories like this one and the ones my friends... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836675 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/836223/This-is-a-complete-and-utter-joke-surely--/#836675 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:51:57 -0700 exquisite-flower This is a beautiful tribute and so true.  Although there are some things I have changed, there are many things that I would never change, and I am proud of the job my parents did on me and my... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/#836672 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9689/-I-have-turned-into-my-Mother/#836672 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:45:18 -0700 exquisite-flower There are many other options before surgery that mean that you can reverse the decision easily later on.  Talking to your local doctor or nuses will help to clarify your options and provide you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836658 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9691/an-answer-to-your-question/#836658 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:30:58 -0700 exquisite-flower Some fantastic advice in here.  I like the way you tackled the situation and addressed it one step at a time.  I am sure it will help many others in the community here as well.  Works... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/#836649 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9675/Depression-OCD-IBS-and-Anxiety-/#836649 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:16:38 -0700 exquisite-flower Good advice.  Instinct is a true gift I love reading advice around minti and then forming my own opinion - then when I live through an experience I am better equipped to deal with it, and I... Instinct is a true gift
I love reading advice around minti and then forming my own opinion - then when I live through an experience I am better equipped to deal with it, and I...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836648 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9692/Trust-YOUR-own-instincts-as-a-parent/#836648 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:13:00 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh that sounds just as dangerous!  I love cycling, but it does give it a bad name when adults who I thought would know better are being so dangerous.  And now you say children also - it is... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836545 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836545 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:46:42 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks Janice.  Here there is no law about cycle helmets, and I think that they need to make that a law before they insist people ride on the road, but it is the people who don't have them that... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836544 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836544 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:44:05 -0700 exquisite-flower They should just enforce the law, even if it is just a by-law.  I cant remember what the fine is, but I know it is unrealistic and steep for the crime.  But seeing as I am not the one... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836543 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836543 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:40:05 -0700 exquisite-flower You seriously mean that people load up their baby prams/buggies with groceries and walk on the road?  Oh man!  I really missed out on that one.  I could have been up there with the... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836542 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/835424/Rant-of-the-week/#836542 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:37:06 -0700 exquisite-flower Sounds like you got the perfect weekend lined up.  Enjoy every moment and make as many memories as you can!!!  I totally agree, we do need this every once in a while.  And if it is on... http://www.minti.com/members/bigmama/blog/835410/Friday-Already/#835432 http://www.minti.com/members/bigmama/blog/835410/Friday-Already/#835432 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 14:25:30 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh wow, congratulations.  That is wonderful news. Peace EF.x   Peace
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835415 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/833089/Same-Old-Food/#835415 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:26:49 -0700 exquisite-flower Perfection! Glad everything is going well for you Peace EF.x Glad everything is going well for you
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/834485/Enjoying-the-everyday/#835411 http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/834485/Enjoying-the-everyday/#835411 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:21:01 -0700 exquisite-flower Well done!  You succeeded.  Thank you for sharing them.  I have only ever seen a chipmunk in these wildlife sanctuary places. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#835409 http://www.minti.com/members/marglr/blog/833891/Just-Wanted-To-See-If-I-Could-Do-This-Again/#835409 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:19:19 -0700 exquisite-flower There are some fantastic replies below here - alternatively you could look up online - it does take time to trawl through baby name sites, but some are really good and provide names with certain... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834679/baby-names/#835326 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/834679/baby-names/#835326 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:15:15 -0700 exquisite-flower That is fantastic news about your Dad.  Stoma reversals are often successful, so this should give him a new lease of life.  I hope you are making the most of not having the boys!  They... http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/834348/A-quiet-week/#835292 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/834348/A-quiet-week/#835292 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:52:02 -0700 exquisite-flower Tonsils will be swollen o you can hardly recognise them, and may have white spots on them.  If you have a seriously sore throat and suspect tonsillitis then go see a doc fast.  They will be... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/835275/tonsilitis/#835280 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/835275/tonsilitis/#835280 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:21:34 -0700 exquisite-flower aww gorgeous!  Those PJ's gonna get a lot of wear!!  Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/835244/A-Parcel-for-Francis/#835279 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/835244/A-Parcel-for-Francis/#835279 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:15:49 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks guys for commenting here - have replied over on the 'after the event' blog. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/827863/Every-body---SCREAM-feel-good/#835200 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/827863/Every-body---SCREAM-feel-good/#835200 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:29:34 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh I know Cazza.  She completely melted me when she said that.  I am kinda frustrated today as I saw the guy whose camera holds the photos and I totally forgot to ask him about... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835199 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835199 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:28:22 -0700 exquisite-flower To be totally truthful I never get out without a great deal of drama - the sad thing is I dont ask for it, but it is hard for other people to give some time for their life to make mine a little... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835198 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835198 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:27:12 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh Emmie, it WAS an absolute ball.  We raised heaps of money for the orphanage and I am sure you would have loved it.  If there is another one next year and you are interested shall let you... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835197 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835197 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:25:02 -0700 exquisite-flower oh i know!  And what a treat it was!!!  I can't wait to get my sticky fingers on those pictures to share them with everyone Peace EF.x Peace
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835194 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835194 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:22:37 -0700 exquisite-flower Thank you.  Yes, my brother was an absolute knight in shining armour.  Shame Prince Charming didn't show up (well, if he did I may have missed him .... lol ... ) Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835190 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835190 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:20:24 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh I know.  I am so fortunate to have been asked and managed to arrange it in that short time.  It is truly like a fairy tale in the telling!  Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835188 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/831112/You-look-like-Cinderella-Mummy/#835188 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:19:10 -0700 exquisite-flower That is fantastic news.  It is good when they see that wearing glasses helps their eyes and pays off Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9355/First-Eye-Test/#835178 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9355/First-Eye-Test/#835178 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:09:12 -0700 exquisite-flower It is definitely good to be aware Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9663/infectious-diseases/#835169 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9663/infectious-diseases/#835169 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:59:34 -0700 exquisite-flower A written birth plan is a great advantage, even if it is all the different options youa re itnerested in, at least it means you have given thought to the process, and changing your mind at the last... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8991/25-27-weeks/#835164 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8991/25-27-weeks/#835164 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:52:47 -0700 exquisite-flower Gentle exercise is a wonderful thing to do, but I think when I got to this stage of mine that was the last thing on my mind!!!  I am so terribly lazy. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9129/31-32-weeks/#835158 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9129/31-32-weeks/#835158 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:46:17 -0700 exquisite-flower wonderful series, and very informative and helpful Am inspired by you - doing all this and also being pregnant at the time. Peace EF.x Am inspired by you - doing all this and also being pregnant at the time.
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9266/37weeks/#835155 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9266/37weeks/#835155 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:43:18 -0700 exquisite-flower aww girl!  I hear you on that - in fact when the questions start as soon as a lady announces she is pregnant and everyone thinks she wants to do the math for them.  When someone says... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9397/40-weeks/#835154 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9397/40-weeks/#835154 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:41:49 -0700 exquisite-flower Swaddling is a good skill to develop, certainly makes those first few months that bit easier.  Routines are a dream, whatever age our babies/children are.  The best thing is they can be... Routines are a dream, whatever age our babies/children are.  The best thing is they can be...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9648/sleeping/#835096 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9648/sleeping/#835096 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:35:35 -0700 exquisite-flower Motherhood (by which I guess I do mean parenting in general) is a privilege to do.  It is something we do without payment and as our children get older it is important that they help out with... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9680/an-i-doing-enough-without-working/#835095 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9680/an-i-doing-enough-without-working/#835095 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:33:12 -0700 exquisite-flower Organisation is always a great thing to have around.  A happy family is a pleasure to be around.  I am glad you have found a way to organise and make things happen.  I get organised,... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9672/How-to-manage-your-house-husband-and-kids-and-avoid-mess-and-chaos/#834940 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9672/How-to-manage-your-house-husband-and-kids-and-avoid-mess-and-chaos/#834940 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:47:11 -0700 exquisite-flower back to front sounds like fun!!  am fortunate t have never had any difficulty with nappy changes when E was younger.  Geat tips here Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9179/trouble-with-changing-your-baby/#834938 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9179/trouble-with-changing-your-baby/#834938 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:44:13 -0700 exquisite-flower This is always a good idea.  Organisation does seem to be the key to any successful Christmas or other seasonal celebration. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9180/Christmas-shopping-made-easy/#834937 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9180/Christmas-shopping-made-easy/#834937 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:42:34 -0700 exquisite-flower A lot of truth in this.  Sometimes we think the children around us (maybe not even relatives, but just children of friends) are busy playing and pre-occupied with what they are doing so we do or... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9228/be-careful-what-you-do-around-kids/#834927 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9228/be-careful-what-you-do-around-kids/#834927 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:38:33 -0700 exquisite-flower We literally bought a few of those white sleep suits before the birth and then on the day my parents ran into town and bought up loads of pink stuff for us, some in new born sizes, and some in bigger... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9290/How-to-Buy-for-both-a-Girl-and-Boy-when-the-gender-is-Unknown/#834925 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9290/How-to-Buy-for-both-a-Girl-and-Boy-when-the-gender-is-Unknown/#834925 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:33:10 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks for sharing.  It is good to remember that it is about keeping the fun in the activity and building up confidence by degrees instead of haivng the finished article immediately.  There... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9421/teaching-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/#834917 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9421/teaching-your-child-to-ride-a-bike/#834917 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:28:06 -0700 exquisite-flower a good tip here, thank you for sharing Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9656/save-your-money-with-this-simple-tips/#834913 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9656/save-your-money-with-this-simple-tips/#834913 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:21:08 -0700 exquisite-flower Must admit I had not heard of this until I read this.  Shall have to go find out about it now.  Maybe sometime you can provide more info in this advice about what it all is, the pros and... Maybe sometime you can provide more info in this advice about what it all is, the pros and...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9658/The-crvical-needle-/#834912 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9658/The-crvical-needle-/#834912 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:19:01 -0700 exquisite-flower Love is essential.  It is an action, a choice that must be chosen to act out every day.  Good advice Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9653/Yeah-hi-dear-co-parents-/#834904 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9653/Yeah-hi-dear-co-parents-/#834904 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:11:41 -0700 exquisite-flower Great advice.  Going cold turkey is not good for an adult who is aware of what they are doing and why, let alone a new-born who needs the nourishment and will ask for it when it is not... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9553/NIght-Feeding/#834903 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9553/NIght-Feeding/#834903 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:09:45 -0700 exquisite-flower Yummy!!  It is on my wish list, though as it is not essential at the moment I am biding my time and saving for other things - maybe next years birthday gift for E ... lol she loves helping in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7025/Summer-time-100-Natural-NO-Bake-Snack-Blues-NO-PROBLEM-Poof-Theres-ICES-ICE-CREAM-SORBET-OH-MY/#834890 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7025/Summer-time-100-Natural-NO-Bake-Snack-Blues-NO-PROBLEM-Poof-Theres-ICES-ICE-CREAM-SORBET-OH-MY/#834890 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:57:58 -0700 exquisite-flower All our birthday parties when we were kids were themed and done from home, I do the same for my daughter, and although it is hard work there are ways to make the clean up afterwards easier and making... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7554/Dont-Rely-On-Party-Places-Do-it-Yourself/#834887 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7554/Dont-Rely-On-Party-Places-Do-it-Yourself/#834887 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:54:04 -0700 exquisite-flower Am very glad that you were able to use Minti to glean advice, and you were able to find something that worked for you.  Thank you for coming back to share your experience.  This bedtime... This bedtime...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5780/A-peaceful-sleeping-baby/#834885 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5780/A-peaceful-sleeping-baby/#834885 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:50:53 -0700 exquisite-flower Wonderful advice and I appreciated the clear presentation.  Thank you Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5810/Diarrhea-Diet-Dos-and-Donts/#834878 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5810/Diarrhea-Diet-Dos-and-Donts/#834878 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:45:53 -0700 exquisite-flower Vinegar is an amazingly versatile agent.  Thank you for sharing this.  I use it because it is environmentally friendly and I only need have one bottle rather than many bottles of chemicals... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7605/62-Uses-for-Vinegar-w-Photos/#834876 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7605/62-Uses-for-Vinegar-w-Photos/#834876 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:44:19 -0700 exquisite-flower I agree with that.  Our tooth fairy delivers matchbox cars!!  lol  There is a lot of variety in our toybox - and it is great when other children visit!! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9592/pproach-in-parenting-i-dont-wont-my-children-growing-up-with-the-attitude-mothers-are-mothers-and-fathers-are-workers/#834202 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9592/pproach-in-parenting-i-dont-wont-my-children-growing-up-with-the-attitude-mothers-are-mothers-and-fathers-are-workers/#834202 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:49:33 -0700 exquisite-flower You are very fortunate to have a friend like this.  Thank you for sharing this advice.  It is so important to keep ourselves well for the sake of our families. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9596/Dealing-with-a-partner-with-depression/#831075 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9596/Dealing-with-a-partner-with-depression/#831075 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:34:08 -0700 exquisite-flower Thanks for sharing your story.  Your daughter is lucky to have such a supportive family network. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9624/my-first-baby-in-labour-for-under-an-hour/#831001 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9624/my-first-baby-in-labour-for-under-an-hour/#831001 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:50:25 -0700 exquisite-flower Good on you for getting out there and joining groups and making friends!  One activity/ group/ playtime in the park each day seems to be what many mums in our area do also, it means there is... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9585/Keeping-busy-for-an-active-baby-and-for-a-stay-at-home-mum/#830986 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9585/Keeping-busy-for-an-active-baby-and-for-a-stay-at-home-mum/#830986 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:42:24 -0700 exquisite-flower The other top tip for fridge stench has been to put a drop of washing up liquid in the fridge drain, this helps keep the drain clear and unclogged - a cause it took me a while to find when I was... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9591/To-get-the-smell-out-of-the-fridge/#830983 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9591/To-get-the-smell-out-of-the-fridge/#830983 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 01:38:39 -0700 exquisite-flower You make some good points here.  Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1719/Tantrums--does-ignoring-and-walking-away-work/#829997 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1719/Tantrums--does-ignoring-and-walking-away-work/#829997 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 13:55:17 -0700 exquisite-flower I understand and agree.  I am doing the same ... ... anyhow, keep in touch mate. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/iamschild/blog/828799/i-wont-be-around-Minti/#829408 http://www.minti.com/members/iamschild/blog/828799/i-wont-be-around-Minti/#829408 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 01:30:11 -0700 exquisite-flower Thank you for this insight.  I have always enjoyed a good relationship with my mother and look forward to continuing a great relationship with my daughter.  But having a game plan for the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8357/I-just-found-out-my-teen-is-pregnant-What-should-I-do/#827745 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8357/I-just-found-out-my-teen-is-pregnant-What-should-I-do/#827745 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:20:08 -0700 exquisite-flower I agree.  I am fortunate to know many foster carers in my local area because of certain community, church and school activities I have been involved in over the years.  Thank you for this... Thank you for this...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6695/How-can-i-help-when-you-put-your-child-in-respitetemcare/#827666 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6695/How-can-i-help-when-you-put-your-child-in-respitetemcare/#827666 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:48:14 -0700 exquisite-flower After stopping over at Sydney last time we went to New Zealand it has become one of the places I would like to see some more of in a more serious way.  Thank you for this breakdown, it shall be... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6312/Holidaying-in-Sydney--What-to-do-in-my-town-Part-2/#827663 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6312/Holidaying-in-Sydney--What-to-do-in-my-town-Part-2/#827663 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:45:11 -0700 exquisite-flower Wonderful advice.  Thank you for sharing your story with us Cazza.  For me it has made it easier to understand it because I can relate it to someone I like and respect and know it is true... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6703/Final-chapter-The-life-of-being-a-foster-child-and-how-my-life-turned-out/#827661 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6703/Final-chapter-The-life-of-being-a-foster-child-and-how-my-life-turned-out/#827661 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:41:17 -0700 exquisite-flower Great advice on various simple home treatments.  The quicker a child sleeps and heals the quicker we parents are able to relax and rest again as wlel Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9555/What-to-do-for-Colds-and-Viral-Infections/#827552 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9555/What-to-do-for-Colds-and-Viral-Infections/#827552 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:13:43 -0700 exquisite-flower I did this and it worked a treat for us.  It took about 10 days to have it down pat and we have not looked back since. There are times over the years that it has been disrupted for different... There are times over the years that it has been disrupted for different...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9530/Routine-ftw/#827542 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9530/Routine-ftw/#827542 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:58:12 -0700 exquisite-flower This is wonderful advice.  I am in a similar situation.  I am a single mother, thankfully only the one chlid as I don't know how I would cope otherwise as I have low energy levels at the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9576/living-in-a-different-state-to-the-rest-of-your-family-the-feeling-of-being-alone-and-unsupported/#827536 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9576/living-in-a-different-state-to-the-rest-of-your-family-the-feeling-of-being-alone-and-unsupported/#827536 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:46:12 -0700 exquisite-flower Some great tips and pointers in here.  I hope Smashie finds it useful for her situation too! For the second question I totally agree that you need to be calm, and reassuring.  Even if you... For the second question I totally agree that you need to be calm, and reassuring.  Even if you...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9510/Re-Just-a-Few/#827535 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9510/Re-Just-a-Few/#827535 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:39:12 -0700 exquisite-flower I did this for E.  We used regular (cows) milk, in various food, so she was already having some anyway, then I just started her on it.  I think I started it before 12 months, but we had no... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9511/Cows-Milk/#827531 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9511/Cows-Milk/#827531 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:33:38 -0700 exquisite-flower I agree.  I use routines as well and they make life much easier for everyone! (Including people we visit say for a weekend.)  However, some people can't find a practical way to make it... However, some people can't find a practical way to make it...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9548/routines/#827521 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9548/routines/#827521 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 08:29:47 -0700 exquisite-flower Just be honest.  There are several articles here about grieving, loss and death and how different people on Minti have dealt with this.  Do a search and see what you can find that will help... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/825567/how-do-you-talk-to-your-kids-about-death/#825574 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/825567/how-do-you-talk-to-your-kids-about-death/#825574 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:47:32 -0700 exquisite-flower This is very effective.  When I was a teen I got a rash under my armpit, I don't know what caused it, but I know that this is what we did to eradicate it - good advice Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9534/nappy-rash/#824974 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9534/nappy-rash/#824974 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:20:30 -0700 exquisite-flower After you try the options below, if they don't work their magic for you then it is possible to upload images from flickr.com or photobucket.com, so if you have an account with either of them, or... http://www.minti.com/members/nayfie/blog/824598/ive-hit-a-snag--avatar-problems/#824954 http://www.minti.com/members/nayfie/blog/824598/ive-hit-a-snag--avatar-problems/#824954 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:03:19 -0700 exquisite-flower take care of yourself, and enjoy every moment you are  'tou in the real world and not online'!  It is strangely liberating and when you come back it can be like coming home almost. ... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/819555/Going-offline/#822812 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/819555/Going-offline/#822812 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:30:41 -0700 exquisite-flower Not got any bright ideas myself, but if you do a search on the site you may find other advice to help you.  Here is one link that may be a good start ... I hope you find something that... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/822747/how-do-i-stop-my-two-year-old-son-from-playing-with-himself/#822784 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/822747/how-do-i-stop-my-two-year-old-son-from-playing-with-himself/#822784 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:25:51 -0700 exquisite-flower No kidding.  I am already saving up for thsoe little science kits that have an age of 8+ on them!!  Reckon she will get one next Christmas if she is still on such a roll.  I am just... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822576 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822576 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:07:36 -0700 exquisite-flower She certainly keeps me busy and so blessed.  Tonight bedtime reading was 'Toy Story'.  E has a habit of choosing school library books that she already has, her brainwave tonight was for... Tonight bedtime reading was 'Toy Story'.  E has a habit of choosing school library books that she already has, her brainwave tonight was for...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822572 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822572 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:06:15 -0700 exquisite-flower Na, you have found a most precious gift.  Until about 8 years ago I did not realise how fortunate I was to have the parents I have.  I have always had an open supportive relationship with... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8983/My-love-for-my-mum/#822510 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8983/My-love-for-my-mum/#822510 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:03:10 -0700 exquisite-flower GO MP3 PLAYER!!! Great piece of advice.  Am glad you shared this experience.  Itis a biggie and sharing must have helped in your recovery as much as working through those steps you... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8516/THE-BLESSED-MP3-AND-ANXIETY/#822495 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8516/THE-BLESSED-MP3-AND-ANXIETY/#822495 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:55:13 -0700 exquisite-flower Great advice.  Thank you for the education. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8270/Mosquito-bites-and-Ross-River-fever/#822486 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8270/Mosquito-bites-and-Ross-River-fever/#822486 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:52:07 -0700 exquisite-flower Wow, Glad you found such a supportive group to help you care for your girls.  well done for picking up on it in time. Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8164/Repositioning-Therapy-to-Correct-Flat-Head-or-Plagiocephaly/#822475 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8164/Repositioning-Therapy-to-Correct-Flat-Head-or-Plagiocephaly/#822475 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:43:06 -0700 exquisite-flower Do those require a certain personality type?  If not, then she certainly may well be!!! lol Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822415 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/822361/Pocket-full-of-coins/#822415 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:56:45 -0700 exquisite-flower I started learning basic sign language earlier this year, and as I have been going along I have been teaching it to my daughter.  She is 5 and it is equipping her for when she meets someone who... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9523/Deaf-Kids/#822411 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9523/Deaf-Kids/#822411 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:42:52 -0700 exquisite-flower That is gorgeous!  I love how vibrant the colours are Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/willan/photos/55535/First school day/#822410 http://www.minti.com/members/willan/photos/55535/First school day/#822410 Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:24:36 -0700 exquisite-flower ♥hugs♥ keep in touch Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/iamschild/blog/820887/third-advice-live-and-an-appology/#821021 http://www.minti.com/members/iamschild/blog/820887/third-advice-live-and-an-appology/#821021 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:29:20 -0700 exquisite-flower Cheers mate.  On the phone to my Mum now too which is always a great thing Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/820938/Still-stressing/#821020 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/820938/Still-stressing/#821020 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:28:38 -0700 exquisite-flower Sounds exciting stuff!  Shame about he mirror, si there nowhere else you can place it? If not, well ... all the best with ebay - great idea!! Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/820928/Yeah-I-have-a-bedroom-door-/#820935 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/820928/Yeah-I-have-a-bedroom-door-/#820935 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:22:01 -0700 exquisite-flower Knowing our child and their abilities and limitations is the best thing in the world, especially when we can encourage them to develop and move on in their life.  Letting them grow is the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7400/10-Things-You-Can-Do-To-Foster-Confidence-in-Your-Children-UPDATED/#820933 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7400/10-Things-You-Can-Do-To-Foster-Confidence-in-Your-Children-UPDATED/#820933 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:19:53 -0700 exquisite-flower Best advice ever:  Allow her to be her Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7274/After-the-Storms-came-My-Sunshine--Part-One/#820929 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7274/After-the-Storms-came-My-Sunshine--Part-One/#820929 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:16:09 -0700 exquisite-flower Thank you for sharing your story, and for the link ... Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6797/tubal-ligation/#820925 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6797/tubal-ligation/#820925 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:12:16 -0700 exquisite-flower This is such an important message in so many ways. Checking our bodies for abnormalities and catching them early  (even if it turns out there is nothing wrong) is so vital.  The other... The other...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6753/Are-you-being-responsible/#820923 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6753/Are-you-being-responsible/#820923 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:09:47 -0700 exquisite-flower Wow, thank you for sharing this story.  Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6418/My-experience-with-obstetric-cholestasis/#820920 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6418/My-experience-with-obstetric-cholestasis/#820920 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:04:32 -0700 exquisite-flower Love truly is a special thing, and though it needs working at to practice it all the time it is so worth it.  Your son is so fortunate to have you as a Mum.  Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9146/Bipolar-or-ADHD-My-Sons-Suicide-Attempt-The-Soul-knows-your-loved-but-the-Mind-doesnt-believe-it-Quote-from-my-son/#820919 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9146/Bipolar-or-ADHD-My-Sons-Suicide-Attempt-The-Soul-knows-your-loved-but-the-Mind-doesnt-believe-it-Quote-from-my-son/#820919 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:01:36 -0700 exquisite-flower Good clear advice.  Very helpful Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6521/Urinary-Tract-Infection--UTI-/#820916 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6521/Urinary-Tract-Infection--UTI-/#820916 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:57:31 -0700 exquisite-flower Oh same here amte.  She just never seems to stop - somehow learning or teaching pervade all she does, it is lovely to watch in her imaginative lay.  And then she will wake me up in the... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/817049/-/#820874 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/817049/-/#820874 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:59:36 -0700 exquisite-flower Yea, when she was  first struggling and I was being overly cautious one of my youh group wondered why there was such a fuss; once I had explained the simplified version she shared her top tips... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/817049/-/#820867 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/817049/-/#820867 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:53:47 -0700 exquisite-flower Great points in here, thank you for sharing.  Children certainly amuse me with their pranks (even if they aint allowed to know it) Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8978/Children-listening-and-discipline/#819527 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8978/Children-listening-and-discipline/#819527 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:05:38 -0700 exquisite-flower Glad he  has grown out of it now.  Great advice in here, thank you for sharing it so clearly. Peace EF.x Great advice in here, thank you for sharing it so clearly.
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EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9491/Night-Terrors/#819525 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9491/Night-Terrors/#819525 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:04:03 -0700 exquisite-flower Thank you for this advice.  It is something that I have struggled with in the past and is one thing I want to help E with when she is older.  I have added this to my favourites Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9489/Essay-Author-up-Close-and-Personal/#819520 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9489/Essay-Author-up-Close-and-Personal/#819520 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:59:50 -0700 exquisite-flower A great step-by-step guide, and a must read to all because we never know when we will have to deal with this ourselves, or help someone else through this sad time Peace EF.x Peace
EF.x]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8932/Dealing-With-Grief-Its-an-individual-thing/#819517 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8932/Dealing-With-Grief-Its-an-individual-thing/#819517 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:55:04 -0700