http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/comments/ Latest comments by inquisitive-creatures on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk inquisitive-creatures I have often thought of ducking up to the shops while my son is napping as he naps for a good 3 hours now during the day. In saying that however never ever have I done it and I never ever would.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/975147/i-cant-believe-some-people/#977991 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/975147/i-cant-believe-some-people/#977991 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 23:58:01 -0700 inquisitive-creatures My 2yo son has the following: Brekky: 1 and a 1/2 weetbix with honey, fullcream milk and currants sprinkled over the top. Snacks: For snacks I pick one of the following - a packet of sultanas,... Brekky: 1 and a 1/2 weetbix with honey, fullcream milk and currants sprinkled over the top.
Snacks: For snacks I pick one of the following - a packet of sultanas,...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957822/eating/#958024 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957822/eating/#958024 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:32:06 -0800 inquisitive-creatures My 2yo son does this as well and I have no idea why. He will thrust up against teddies, cushions and even me!! I ignored it because I didn't want to encourage it but I have no idea where he picked... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957869/1yo-thrusting/#958014 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/957869/1yo-thrusting/#958014 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:24:06 -0800 inquisitive-creatures You have some beautiful kids there!! It's a great pic of all six of them! xoxox http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/951592/Photo-update/#953278 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/951592/Photo-update/#953278 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:11:04 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Haha Mum always used to scare me with the old wives tales as a kid so I never swallowed my gum - which is probably why I freaked out so much when Jesse ate them! But as for the laxative effect it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/945311/chewing-gum/#945505 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/945311/chewing-gum/#945505 Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:31:27 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hahaha sorry to laugh but my son did exactly the same thing not so long ago and I freaked out big time!!! First thing I did was jump straight onto Minti and then all these health sites lol!! The... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/945311/chewing-gum/#945382 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/945311/chewing-gum/#945382 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:41:02 -0800 inquisitive-creatures I really needed this article . . I am going through a few "communication" issues at the moment! Maybe I should print out this article and tape it to the computer. I wonder how well that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11056/Parents-in-Love-How-to-Model-a-Loving-Marriage-for-Your-Children-/#943758 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11056/Parents-in-Love-How-to-Model-a-Loving-Marriage-for-Your-Children-/#943758 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 09:33:10 -0800 inquisitive-creatures You wouldn't believe how many child health care nurses are like this. I thought mine was bad until she went on leave and her replacement was horrible!! She made the majority of the mothers in my... http://www.minti.com/members/neets/blog/937687/Health-Centre-Visit/#938105 http://www.minti.com/members/neets/blog/937687/Health-Centre-Visit/#938105 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:00:15 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hahaha now you've given me the giggles!! Lol bubba did some bubbles that's cute hehe!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937318/is-my-sons-language-development-on-target-for-a-boy-almost-15-months-old/#938082 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937318/is-my-sons-language-development-on-target-for-a-boy-almost-15-months-old/#938082 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:37:18 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hi there. I just saw your question as I was heading off to bed but I have been through something similar to you and would like to be of help - even if I'm just someone to talk to. Feel free to minti... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937169/what-do-i-do/#937373 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937169/what-do-i-do/#937373 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:02:18 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Please feel free to minti mail me privately hun. It could have been me speaking those words - I feel a lot like you. I have NOBODY and I mean NOBODY who helps me with my 2 year old and I too have no... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937186/re-i-dont-know-what-to-do/#937371 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937186/re-i-dont-know-what-to-do/#937371 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:59:31 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hey Dannii! You poor thing I can relate to you so much!! Ok now to the question. I do just want to assure the question asker though that your kids will not be taken away from you if you are... Ok now to the question. I do just want to assure the question asker though that your kids will not be taken away from you if you are...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937186/re-i-dont-know-what-to-do/#937367 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937186/re-i-dont-know-what-to-do/#937367 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:52:31 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Definitely on track to me - even ahead of most his age I'd say. My son turns 2 in less than a month and barely understands even half of what you listed and still doesn't say mum!! So you have nothing... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937318/is-my-sons-language-development-on-target-for-a-boy-almost-15-months-old/#937364 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/937318/is-my-sons-language-development-on-target-for-a-boy-almost-15-months-old/#937364 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:42:35 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hey hun!! Firstly my heart goes out to you. I'm under investigation for Crohn's disease atm and was wondering if you could private message me with your symptoms and how you were diagnosed? I've been... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/935174/i-would-like-to-ask-if-any-other-mums-are-living-with-crohns-disease-/#936217 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/935174/i-would-like-to-ask-if-any-other-mums-are-living-with-crohns-disease-/#936217 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 03:54:25 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Wow you certainly have opened a can of worms with this one. Firstly if you truly wanted a baby you wouldn't be concerned about what others may think. 19 isn't that young to have a baby. I fell... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/930715/re-baby-baby-baby/#931222 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/930715/re-baby-baby-baby/#931222 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:58:53 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Ugh I am exactly like you and have such an intense fear of vomiting that I won't even drink alcohol in case of a hangover. I had horrible morning sickness (actually all-day sickness) with my son... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7867/Coping-With-Morning-Sickness/#930819 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7867/Coping-With-Morning-Sickness/#930819 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:19:43 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you - I actually have this in both eyes at the moment so it was good to read up on it!! A very well-written article!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7796/Conjunctivitis-What-causes-it-what-are-the-symptoms-and-what-to-do-about-it/#930806 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7796/Conjunctivitis-What-causes-it-what-are-the-symptoms-and-what-to-do-about-it/#930806 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:12:28 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Wow I just asked the exact same question a couple of days ago. Both my in-laws and my mum live within 5 minutes of each other and only a 15 minute drive from my house. I used to see the in-laws... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/930498/my-family-never-wants-to-see-me-and-my-family/#930589 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/930498/my-family-never-wants-to-see-me-and-my-family/#930589 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:09:15 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Some great suggestions!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10885/To-keep-or-throw-away/#930580 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10885/To-keep-or-throw-away/#930580 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:50:35 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Some great money saving tips here!! Love Samantha xox Love Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8317/Five-money-saving-tips-for-families/#930579 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8317/Five-money-saving-tips-for-families/#930579 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:47:10 -0800 inquisitive-creatures I am a stay at home mum but I may have to go back to work soon. If he started now it would only be for a half day on a Friday for me to have driving lessons (illegal to take son with me) and to catch... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/929885/childcare/#930570 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/929885/childcare/#930570 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:29:26 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks Izzy!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#930288 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#930288 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:37:13 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hehe yeah I am hoping for a girl next time round! We want 4 all up but I just don't want to be one of those mums who pops out boy after boy after boy just to get their little girl. So if I have my... http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/929076/Lots-happening/#930286 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/929076/Lots-happening/#930286 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:26:11 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Some great advice here!! Spot on!! Samantha xox Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10868/Fatherhood-4-simple-ways-to-make-the-most-of-the-weekends/#929322 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10868/Fatherhood-4-simple-ways-to-make-the-most-of-the-weekends/#929322 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:54:27 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hahahaha that is so true! Couldn't have said it better myself! Thanks for sharing! xox http://www.minti.com/members/likes2chat2/blog/924908/Hi-I-just-recieved-an-email-called-a-2009-quote/#929318 http://www.minti.com/members/likes2chat2/blog/924908/Hi-I-just-recieved-an-email-called-a-2009-quote/#929318 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:38:27 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Wow you have been busy!! Lol I've been checking in waiting for a new blog to come up from you lol - they always make good reading! Especially the farming stuff!! And I say go for it with the... http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/929076/Lots-happening/#929078 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/929076/Lots-happening/#929078 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:56:23 -0800 inquisitive-creatures You are absolutely beautiful!! xox http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/photos/54961/us/#929064 http://www.minti.com/members/dannii17/photos/54961/us/#929064 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:00:39 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you iamschild !! Yes like I said it could have been my own Mum writing that. That is excactly what happened to me! But I don't regret having my son and neither does my mum - so it all worked... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/928293/teen-pregnancies/#928881 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/928293/teen-pregnancies/#928881 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:12:15 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hi Kathryn, I think he's reverted back to the nappy ! He doesn't seem bothered at all doing his business in them now!! But oh well so long as the nappy stays on I'm happy. Once he starts taking them... I think he's reverted back to the nappy ! He doesn't seem bothered at all doing his business in them now!! But oh well so long as the nappy stays on I'm happy. Once he starts taking them...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/927352/No-luck-on-the-potty-today/#928874 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/927352/No-luck-on-the-potty-today/#928874 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:03:58 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#928816 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#928816 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 15:49:13 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments!! And all your encouragement!! And yes Jesse knows how to take all his clothes off now hehe - including his nappy (that's how the accidents happened lol)... http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/927352/No-luck-on-the-potty-today/#928624 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/927352/No-luck-on-the-potty-today/#928624 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:45:04 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks hun!! It was much better  xox http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928623 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928623 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:41:24 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Lol that was a good one!! Oh it would have been a crappier than crap day if I was cleaning up little accidents all day as well hehe!! I had a better today so thank you for checking in on me !! Love... Love...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928622 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928622 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:40:44 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks Janice!! Despite my car breaking down during the hottest part of the day today and leaving me stranded I had a pretty good day !! Oh but the heat . . *wipes forehead* . . so hot I was seeing... http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928621 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928621 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:38:52 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Wow this could have been my own Mum writing this! I had the EXACT same thing happen to me when I was 17 years old. I was having abdominal pain while I was also on the pill and my regular doctor put... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/928293/teen-pregnancies/#928612 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/928293/teen-pregnancies/#928612 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:17:52 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hi Pauline! Thank you! Hopefully today is a little better !! Thank you! Hopefully today is a little better !!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928288 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928288 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:15:55 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Yeah unfortunately !! Hopefully today is a much better day !! http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928287 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928287 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:14:55 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you!! http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928286 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928286 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:13:53 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Haha no potty training at all !! http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928285 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/928026/My-Day-Sucked-/#928285 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 17:11:57 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks Mel!! I'm going to have a think overnight about whether or not I will be staying on Minti and if I do you'll be the first one to get an invite !! I've also thought of doing something like this... http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/927863/New-Group-Health-Fitness-Happiness/#928019 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/927863/New-Group-Health-Fitness-Happiness/#928019 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:45:31 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks Arna!! http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/927863/New-Group-Health-Fitness-Happiness/#928017 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/927863/New-Group-Health-Fitness-Happiness/#928017 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 06:43:53 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Aww thank you very much!! Will do!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926937/mothers-and-grandparenting/#927929 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926937/mothers-and-grandparenting/#927929 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:29:30 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Yeah sure I'd love the link to Helium. Just send it to me in a message and if you could a little bit about what the site does!! Thanks Arna!! xox xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927714 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927714 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:17:59 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you very much!! Yes you should definitely vote honestly. I meant the people who come through and just vote something poorly for the sake of it or because they don't like the person. I think I... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927713 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927713 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:16:29 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Aww thank you very much!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927712 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927712 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:13:27 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Aww thank you so much Arna that means a lot to me !! It truly does as it has been my life-long dream to be a writer!! But I have to commend you on what a fantastic job you are doing as well - I love... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927368 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927368 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:53:43 -0800 inquisitive-creatures I thought of that too - my Mum turns 54 this year so she's not quite as young as the woman you mentioned lol! But I'll have a chat to her and see if that's the reason why! Thank you!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926937/mothers-and-grandparenting/#927348 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926937/mothers-and-grandparenting/#927348 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:49:12 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927345 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927345 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:44:37 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you! Yeah I should have titled it advice for beginner's because I'm still learning the ropes too! Glad it could help though! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927344 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927344 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:43:58 -0800 inquisitive-creatures How can I sign up for this? I'm still getting used to the site and don't know how to access the bullettin or the group? Thanks!! http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/914758/2009-MINTI-MUMS-GET-FIT-CHALLENGE-ARE-YOU-IN-LADIES/#927165 http://www.minti.com/members/mystikal/blog/914758/2009-MINTI-MUMS-GET-FIT-CHALLENGE-ARE-YOU-IN-LADIES/#927165 Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:47:59 -0800 inquisitive-creatures I have had a treasured doll from birth that when my son discovered it, he has not let her go. Yesterday I even bought him a stroller to push her around in. I say who cares? It's about time men... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2188/Gender-appropriate-toys-Is-it-a-big-deal-for-your-son-to-play-with-a-baby-doll/#927103 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2188/Gender-appropriate-toys-Is-it-a-big-deal-for-your-son-to-play-with-a-baby-doll/#927103 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:12:52 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Oh my gosh I used to live in Cairns!! Hehe I've only been in Perth for about 6 years!! Wow it sure is a small world! It sounds like you have a great relationship with your mum. I'm envious lol!! I... It sounds like you have a great relationship with your mum. I'm envious lol!! I...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926937/mothers-and-grandparenting/#927094 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926937/mothers-and-grandparenting/#927094 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:01:43 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks for those tips - I'll have a look at the groups now!! Hehe and you've got a great positive attitude there!! Hehe and you've got a great positive attitude there!!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927073 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927073 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:22:10 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you very much!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927070 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927070 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:18:18 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927069 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927069 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:17:37 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you for the tips!! I haven't had any luck so far today but I know I will get there eventually lol!! Just got to keep my fingers crossed!! I took a look at all your blog entries about the... http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/926571/What-a-day---what-a-wonderful-day/#927031 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/926571/What-a-day---what-a-wonderful-day/#927031 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:17:43 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Fantastic article!! Detailed advice!! And easy to follow!! Thank you!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6281/Minti-Basics-Writing-a-blog/#927029 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6281/Minti-Basics-Writing-a-blog/#927029 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:13:31 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thankyou!! Wow I think I might change my article to Friendly Minti Advice for Beginners lol cuz there's still so much I have to learn as well! I didn't realise you could make a blog private? That... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927026 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#927026 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:03:47 -0800 inquisitive-creatures What a wonderful piece of advice!! LOL I loved the bit about the man on the train telling his 2 children "See that's how you behave on a train"! Hehe so cute!! You must be very strong and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9756/A-simple-rule/#926980 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9756/A-simple-rule/#926980 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:03:08 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thanks Jade!! xox xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#926970 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10848/Friendly-Minti-Advice/#926970 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:32:06 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Sounds like you definitely have your hands full Anita!! Packing and moving can be fun as well as stressful at the best of times lol!! Good luck with it all! Love Samantha xox Love Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/members/neets/blog/926963/Busy-Busy-Busy/#926969 http://www.minti.com/members/neets/blog/926963/Busy-Busy-Busy/#926969 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:30:45 -0800 inquisitive-creatures I would definitely get checked out as well - it doesn't sound too good at all!! I am so sorry you are going through all of this!! Hugs and Kisses Samantha xox Hugs and Kisses
Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926940/possible-infection-from-miscarriage/#926967 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926940/possible-infection-from-miscarriage/#926967 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:26:44 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Today is day 2 of trying to potty train my son and I have the same problem of him not sitting long enough to actually "go". This is a great suggestion and hopefully it works for me !! Thank... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10847/Potty-training-story-time/#926946 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10847/Potty-training-story-time/#926946 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:37:32 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Awww I hope you don't get cut off and all the best for your pregnancy!! Love Samantha xox  Love Samantha xox ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/926681/maybe-goodbye/#926939 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/926681/maybe-goodbye/#926939 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:28:37 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you it's my pleasure!! Love Samantha xox Love Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9649/My-Life-Story-A-struggle-with-mental-illness/#926573 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9649/My-Life-Story-A-struggle-with-mental-illness/#926573 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:40:16 -0800 inquisitive-creatures This advice couldn't be more spot on. I recently just let a friendship go because she was bringing me down and that was the last thing I needed with my mental health problems and an active 2 year old... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5446/Negativity-breeds-NegativityCheck-out-your-friendships/#926411 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5446/Negativity-breeds-NegativityCheck-out-your-friendships/#926411 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:02:04 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hi anonymous, I read through your other question and the replies you got. I'm so sorry you were questioned about your daughter's injury. My son when he was first learning how to walk, fell over on... I read through your other question and the replies you got. I'm so sorry you were questioned about your daughter's injury. My son when he was first learning how to walk, fell over on...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926390/sidewalk-fall-update/#926407 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/926390/sidewalk-fall-update/#926407 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 23:52:58 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Argh nits are a pain especially with long hair! Glad your hubby comes home tonight !! xox http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/926205/Hub-gets-home-tonight/#926354 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/926205/Hub-gets-home-tonight/#926354 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:55:57 -0800 inquisitive-creatures No worries My son will be 2 on Valentine's Day but he's still not talking yet !! I tried giving it a go today but he refuses to sit down on the potty or stand up in front of it to... My son will be 2 on Valentine's Day but he's still not talking yet !! I tried giving it a go today but he refuses to sit down on the potty or stand up in front of it to...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/925551/Productive-day/#926352 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/925551/Productive-day/#926352 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:48:40 -0800 inquisitive-creatures There are some good suggestions here!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10836/Easy-Healthy-Lunch-Ideas/#926168 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10836/Easy-Healthy-Lunch-Ideas/#926168 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:32:28 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Oh yeah I've had the cot incident happen before too lol but that was before he had even turned 1 so he got away with it haha!! Aww poor you having to clean that up while you were pregnant - I was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#926164 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#926164 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:13:51 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Awww you're such a supermum!! I look up to you and I love reading your blogs - especially about the country/farm life (I've always been a country girl at heart)! My day was . . well . . stressful to... http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/925551/Productive-day/#925800 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/925551/Productive-day/#925800 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 04:08:36 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Yeah I never leave Jesse unsupervised but I have a small 2x1 flat so he roams around at his own pleasure (the laundry and ktichen are barricaded off with baby gates) and as for everywhere else he... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925682 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925682 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:31:47 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you Ravenheart that's a good tip!! xox http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925678 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925678 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:22:27 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Haha yeah I started to look at it that way in the end - he must be ready if he keeps pulling his nappy off to go to the toilet Yes the aftermath was not fun - at least the shower and bath will be... Yes the aftermath was not fun - at least the shower and bath will be...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925677 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925677 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 01:21:19 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hi Toosh!! Where do you get washable training pants from? They sound good. I've heard of pull up training pants and stuff which are just like a nappy but the washable ones sound good in relation to... Where do you get washable training pants from? They sound good. I've heard of pull up training pants and stuff which are just like a nappy but the washable ones sound good in relation to...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925557 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/925517/toddler-help/#925557 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:36:24 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Oh how true is this Em!! This blog sounds so similar to one that I posted a while back . . at least I think I posted it? I've only just gotten into Alma Street which is a Mental Health Clinic here in... http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/924044/Whine--Whine-Whine-/#925276 http://www.minti.com/members/emmie/blog/924044/Whine--Whine-Whine-/#925276 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:09:24 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Well it sounds like your positive and outgoing nature has rubbed off on her a bit so that's good to hear. I guess people can become depressed after spending time with someone who is depressed and... http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/924190/Phew-so-glad-the-weekend-is-over/#925270 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/924190/Phew-so-glad-the-weekend-is-over/#925270 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:53:04 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you Emmie. I've learnt to be a lot more careful now. Sometimes when you're in need of a friend so bad you open up to them before you truly know who they are but I've learnt my lesson !! xox xox]]> http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/924920/People-arent-always-who-they-seem-to-be---/#925214 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/924920/People-arent-always-who-they-seem-to-be---/#925214 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:56:38 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Oh and I deleted your comment to respect your privacy but you kept on re-posting it. http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/924920/People-arent-always-who-they-seem-to-be---/#924960 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/924920/People-arent-always-who-they-seem-to-be---/#924960 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:17:39 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thuy I don't know what's going on in your life right now and I am sorry you are finding things so tough. Pregnancy is a hard thing to experience even in the best of times so I hope things improve for... http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/924920/People-arent-always-who-they-seem-to-be---/#924958 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/924920/People-arent-always-who-they-seem-to-be---/#924958 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:12:47 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Hi there! You've made some great points here . . they do grow up SO fast!! ~ Samantha ~ xox ~ Samantha ~ xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10832/Toddler-Happiness-Points-for-Thought/#924918 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10832/Toddler-Happiness-Points-for-Thought/#924918 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:42:34 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Have you tried phoning the hospital you plan to give birth in? When I had an out of hours question I phoned the hospital and was usually put on to either a midwife or a doctor. It is probably easily... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/924754/sick-during-pregnancy/#924762 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/924754/sick-during-pregnancy/#924762 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:32:14 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Aww hun you've got so much going on and are so strong for your age and your cicumstances. Those 18 months will fly be and I'm sure you'll be a whole different person when your hubby is home with you... http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/924190/Phew-so-glad-the-weekend-is-over/#924755 http://www.minti.com/members/samantha/blog/924190/Phew-so-glad-the-weekend-is-over/#924755 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:16:23 -0800 inquisitive-creatures This is a great article! And so handy to have all the answers in one place! Thank you for sharing this information with us! Samantha xox Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9312/25-FAQ-about-Pregnancy/#924750 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9312/25-FAQ-about-Pregnancy/#924750 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:05:59 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Aww hunny! Thank you so much for sharing your story! Wow it sounds like you had a difficult time and yet still remained so brave during it all! Well done! And as I know, Ella is such a beautiful... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7484/Ellas-Birth-Edited/#924747 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7484/Ellas-Birth-Edited/#924747 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:56:08 -0800 inquisitive-creatures This a a great article Kell!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7839/7-Weeks-Pregnant/#924746 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7839/7-Weeks-Pregnant/#924746 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:48:45 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Some great suggestions here Kell!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8040/Christmas-Gifts-from-the-kids/#924745 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8040/Christmas-Gifts-from-the-kids/#924745 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:43:33 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you! That's a good suggestion! I have some at home anyway for situations just like this hehe!! Yeah better to keep it contained than to have it go everywhere . . yuck! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#924726 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#924726 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:05:23 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Thank you so much! This has helped a lot and I appreciate you sharing your story with me! It sounds like you have 2 very wonderful children :o) ~ Samantha ~ xox ~ Samantha ~ xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10819/2nd-babyno-worries/#924598 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10819/2nd-babyno-worries/#924598 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:54:30 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Well I think it's more than worth a try - I highly recommend it!! We need that sense of community back and we should help others more. Parents today have it tough and I'm big on old-fashioned... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10816/A-novel-idea--apprentice-parenting/#924003 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10816/A-novel-idea--apprentice-parenting/#924003 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:46:57 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Awwww haha this is just too CUTE and so adorable! I did love this photo just as much as you - thank you for sharing!! Love Samantha xox Love Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nabutters/blog/902029/i-couldnt-resist-her-little-foot-/#923949 http://www.minti.com/members/nabutters/blog/902029/i-couldnt-resist-her-little-foot-/#923949 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:55:49 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Awww that's so cute! Isn't it so sad when they lose all their baby locks? I just did my son's a couple of months ago as well and now he just looks like a boy - he's not my little baby anymore hehe!! http://www.minti.com/members/queen-fire/blog/923331/Damian-got-his-first-haircut/#923946 http://www.minti.com/members/queen-fire/blog/923331/Damian-got-his-first-haircut/#923946 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:45:47 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Oh wow that's a lot of weight to lose!! I was sick with Jesse from the day of conception as well - I knew something was up before I'd even missed a period because I was feeling that crook. And as you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#923943 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#923943 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:42:32 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Yes I had Jesse when I was 18 too!! Aww you poor thing - that morning sickness must have been horrible!! Well thank you for sharing your stories - I should just go for it lol!! Love Samantha xoxox Love Samantha xoxox]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#923939 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#923939 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:39:42 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Awww that's so cute about your son! I have a feeling mine would do the same. I guess the only thing is making it to the toilet in time because my puppy is always underfoot when I try to go to the loo... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#923937 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923902/2nd-baby/#923937 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 04:36:50 -0800 inquisitive-creatures What a beautful story - thank you for sharing it with all of us! ~Samantha xox ~Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10810/How-having-a-baby-put-me-in-touch-with-my-feelings-about-my-adoption/#923828 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/10810/How-having-a-baby-put-me-in-touch-with-my-feelings-about-my-adoption/#923828 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 02:01:34 -0800 inquisitive-creatures I'm not too sure about Brisbane but I can tell you that I live in Perth and in certain suburbs the water tastes horrible and sometimes runs out of the tap brown. Anyway where I live now I get the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923508/water-quality-in-brisbane-and-giving-it-to-the-kids/#923669 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923508/water-quality-in-brisbane-and-giving-it-to-the-kids/#923669 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:54:27 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Ewww really - that doesn't sound too healthy at all! Algae in the dams!! Glad I'm way over west lol!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923508/water-quality-in-brisbane-and-giving-it-to-the-kids/#923663 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/923508/water-quality-in-brisbane-and-giving-it-to-the-kids/#923663 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:39:58 -0800 inquisitive-creatures Awww thank you Kell :o)!! That means a lot!! Love you too! Love Samantha xox Love you too!
Love Samantha xox]]> http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/923158/Please-God/#923422 http://www.minti.com/members/inquisitive-creatures/blog/923158/Please-God/#923422 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:18:15 -0800