http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/comments/ Latest comments by josierm on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk josierm Thanks for your input. I tend to agree with you and only recommend bottles from a health care professional perspective as a last resort.  I did mention in the article that this was an... I tend to agree with you and only recommend bottles from a health care professional perspective as a last resort.  I did mention in the article that this was an...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11343/Breastfeeding-Problems-Milk-Supply/#1080917 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11343/Breastfeeding-Problems-Milk-Supply/#1080917 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:24:09 -0800 josierm Thanks for your responses everyone.  I have been doing a lot of research on the topic and have emailed several surgeons about it.  I think I am going to go for it.  Probably not until... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076523/breast-implants/#1077541 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1076523/breast-implants/#1077541 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:18:33 -0800 josierm Hey Raven.  Its nice to be back, although I dont have much time to be on here as much as I used to be at the moment.  Would be great to catch up after I have moved house and things settle... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1076264/The-final-feed/#1076525 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1076264/The-final-feed/#1076525 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:35:06 -0800 josierm I lived in my nursing singlets- day and night! I think thats why I went for real bras, I was over the nursing singlet thing (although I loved them while I was using them). I actually fed Imogen... I actually fed Imogen...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1076264/The-final-feed/#1076521 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1076264/The-final-feed/#1076521 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:11:45 -0800 josierm I like the way you think! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1074354/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-/#1075948 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1074354/how-do-you-deal-with-stress-/#1075948 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:10:09 -0800 josierm I love it when people critically analyse marketing strategies!  Highly paid teams of people are working very hard to suck consumers into buying their products and we as consumers have to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12364/Toilet-Training-methods-Modern-or-oldschool/#1075871 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12364/Toilet-Training-methods-Modern-or-oldschool/#1075871 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:06:05 -0800 josierm Hi, My 4 year old daughter also has asthma and I am a paediatric nurse, having done study in the area of paediatric respiratory conditions also.  i can tell you that any long term steroid use,... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075844/my-5-year-old-daughter-has-asthma-what-is-side-effect-of-using-asthma-preventer-for-long-term/#1075867 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1075844/my-5-year-old-daughter-has-asthma-what-is-side-effect-of-using-asthma-preventer-for-long-term/#1075867 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:48:55 -0800 josierm Hey there.  don't worry too much about how much you are able to express.  Pumps are way less effective than babies at extracting that breastmilk- natural is always better!  Most babies... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073720/breastfeeding-increasing-my-milk-supply/#1073881 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073720/breastfeeding-increasing-my-milk-supply/#1073881 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:17:00 -0800 josierm Hi there. its aweful to be sick and trying to care for kids at the same time.  know that this is only temporary and your supply has decreased only from you dehydration and decreased... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073720/breastfeeding-increasing-my-milk-supply/#1073721 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073720/breastfeeding-increasing-my-milk-supply/#1073721 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:50:05 -0800 josierm I think this is a well written and easy to understand article with some great ideas on helping the environment and tuning into your baby's body. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12341/How-Offering-Baby-a-Potty-Break-Can-Reduce-Your-Overall-Use-of-Nappies-Less-Washing-Less-Waste/#1073417 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12341/How-Offering-Baby-a-Potty-Break-Can-Reduce-Your-Overall-Use-of-Nappies-Less-Washing-Less-Waste/#1073417 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:47:25 -0800 josierm Hi. thanks for this.  I was only just yesterday talking to a mum from kindy about home teaching resources to prepare my 4 year old twins for school and I was thinking about looking into... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12344/Found-a-great-site-for-kindy-and-school-kids-work-sheets/#1073415 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12344/Found-a-great-site-for-kindy-and-school-kids-work-sheets/#1073415 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:31:07 -0800 josierm I have had professional experience with this as a paed nurse.  Laryngomalacia is where the area in the throat, around the larnynx is a bit floppy, when it should be rigid.  There is also... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071704/laryngomalacia/#1073363 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071704/laryngomalacia/#1073363 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:01:07 -0800 josierm Hi, my 4 year old daughter is seeing a speech therapist through her kindy.  The speech therapist did her initial assessment to see where the problems were and then developed a learning program... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073132/speep-problems/#1073320 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1073132/speep-problems/#1073320 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:24 -0800 josierm Hi Janice, its great to be back around familiar people and its great to hear from you too. My feet have not touched the ground- my days start around 6 am and finish 10-11pm and flat out in... My feet have not touched the ground- my days start around 6 am and finish 10-11pm and flat out in...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1066505/making-progress/#1066536 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1066505/making-progress/#1066536 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:36:43 -0700 josierm My daughter was diagnosed with asthma at the age of 14 months- if there are predisposing factors then a diagnosis may be made prior to 2 years of age, including family history and repeated episodes... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1065853/i-just-dont-know/#1066461 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1065853/i-just-dont-know/#1066461 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:25:34 -0700 josierm oops, thats supposed to be Mum, not mu http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057549 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057549 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:03:20 -0700 josierm Mu has convinced me that its better to sell, once all the problems are fixed.  i think the cracking is going to be an ongoing problem and i dont want to repeatedly deal with a house that keeps... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057547 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057547 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:02:12 -0700 josierm I AM scared Mel.  scared of the unknown, scared of the outcome and what i have to do to get there.  I am using every bit of energy to stay rational and think about things.  no-one gets... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057545 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057545 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:58:25 -0700 josierm hi Juzzy. comfy was not the intention- red stilletos to make me feel better!  i just got a new red dress to match (i have 2 red dresses that i had a choice of wearing....but then tried them on... comfy was not the intention- red stilletos to make me feel better!  i just got a new red dress to match (i have 2 red dresses that i had a choice of wearing....but then tried them on...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057544 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057544 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:54:17 -0700 josierm Hi Janice. I have missed everyone here too. On the positive, I know that eventually all of these problems will be worked out one way or another, and at the end life will be better than ever (even... I have missed everyone here too.
On the positive, I know that eventually all of these problems will be worked out one way or another, and at the end life will be better than ever (even...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057542 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057542 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:48:38 -0700 josierm hey arna. i wanted to keep the house and for a while there i thought i would be able to.  but then when i went to the lawyer and worked it all out, by the time i pay him out his share i would... i wanted to keep the house and for a while there i thought i would be able to.  but then when i went to the lawyer and worked it all out, by the time i pay him out his share i would...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057536 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1057207/ChChChChanges/#1057536 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:41:02 -0700 josierm Thats definitely something i could consider.  thanks arna. I have thought a bit about it, and I think the ideal thing for me to do is to get a part time clinical nurse position with hours... I have thought a bit about it, and I think the ideal thing for me to do is to get a part time clinical nurse position with hours...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057533 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057533 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:34:14 -0700 josierm thanks for your response, but i am about to "downgrade" houses because of separation property settlement and we will be lucky to get a house that is big enough for me and my 3 kids, let... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057262 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057262 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:51:56 -0700 josierm you've just given me an idea.  i could do my early shifts (2 per week) during the week and have a student from the same school (after screening and with senior first aid) look after... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057150 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057150 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:15:46 -0700 josierm i've done the night shift thing before.  i would work it so that i could sleep when the kids are at school/childcare.  its just a case of whether i can burden the night care with my mum and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057148 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057148 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:09:48 -0700 josierm Thanks for the idea.  i dont think there is a jellybeans near us though. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057146 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1057117/work-dilemma/#1057146 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:07:04 -0700 josierm WOW! its like the sky is bleeding. http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/photos/70038/Dust storm, 22 Sept '09/#1057120 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/photos/70038/Dust storm, 22 Sept '09/#1057120 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:39:27 -0700 josierm Jelly beans! love it.  if only! http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1041578/J-the-letter/#1041693 http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1041578/J-the-letter/#1041693 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:27:55 -0700 josierm double points for Janis Joplin. jade is a beautiful colour.    And Hugh Jackman would have to be one of the most sexiest men alive!  well done. jade is a beautiful colour.    And Hugh Jackman would have to be one of the most sexiest men alive!  well done.]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1041559/jollygood-/#1041687 http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1041559/jollygood-/#1041687 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:23:57 -0700 josierm Is the Jabiru the painless way to have babies? LOL I loved Jimeoin.  I think it was the accent. I loved Jimeoin.  I think it was the accent.]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1041669/J-for-Jibberish/#1041686 http://www.minti.com/groups/88426/abc-alphabet-game-/blog/1041669/J-for-Jibberish/#1041686 Sun, 09 Aug 2009 03:19:39 -0700 josierm I saw the title of your blog and immediately thought- "surely she doesn't mean that!".  Then read on and saw that you didn't really mean that. LOL. At least you got to see a beautiful... At least you got to see a beautiful...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1040960/Steve-has-goneIts-Time-To-Party/#1041565 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1040960/Steve-has-goneIts-Time-To-Party/#1041565 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:28:30 -0700 josierm Awww, you say all the right things Lui!  So far, so good- haven't cracked yet. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041562 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041562 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:22:13 -0700 josierm Mum told me last night that there has been a lot of croup around recently- I haven't been working much on the medical wards recently, and still on holidays, so I haven't been able to see whats going... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041561 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041561 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:20:38 -0700 josierm What a cute picture! I always look after myself, you know that Janice!  This bug doesn't seem to be one of those short life span ones.  Today is day 6 for Lachlan.  Usually we get the... I always look after myself, you know that Janice!  This bug doesn't seem to be one of those short life span ones.  Today is day 6 for Lachlan.  Usually we get the...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041560 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041560 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:17:30 -0700 josierm we're getting there.  thanks Pauline. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041558 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041558 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:14:39 -0700 josierm Lachlan was sick before Pink- my mum dealt with it while I was out.  I have already bought her a box of chocolates! http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041557 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041557 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:13:53 -0700 josierm you're a classic, DA.  I really missed your sense of humour when you were gone. I'm all for things in 3s (except when its only been 2 and you're waiting for the 3rd).  I have a pretty... I'm all for things in 3s (except when its only been 2 and you're waiting for the 3rd).  I have a pretty...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041556 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040805/my-house-is-full-of-bugs/#1041556 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:12:20 -0700 josierm It was interesting, they have always been totally opposite.  when they were 7 weeks old, I wrote a list of personality traits they each had- at that early age nurture/parenting and environment... http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/1039564/Gender-Determination/#1040828 http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/1039564/Gender-Determination/#1040828 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:13:00 -0700 josierm You hit the nail on the head there!  you should get into psychology Lui.  Oh the years of blame i have endured. My counsellor believes that he will find another woman very quickly- out of... My counsellor believes that he will find another woman very quickly- out of...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040811 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040811 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:13:14 -0700 josierm I was able to make some interesting observations with my kids on this matter- since my first two were boy/girl twins, they always had a good range of "girl" toys and "boy" toys... http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/1039564/Gender-Determination/#1040807 http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/1039564/Gender-Determination/#1040807 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:09:01 -0700 josierm I wrote this because I wished that someone had written this for me a few months ago.  hopefully it will help someone out there. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1040800 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1040800 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:46:32 -0700 josierm ha ha- I knew what you were talking about mel. thanks. thanks.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1040799 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1040799 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:44:00 -0700 josierm I have studied sociology and found this topic quite interesting. I believe that it is human nature to catogorize things- this helps us to understand the world as we do and enables us to learn and... I believe that it is human nature to catogorize things- this helps us to understand the world as we do and enables us to learn and...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/1039564/Gender-Determination/#1040798 http://www.minti.com/groups/56910/Two-Sides-To-Every-Story/blog/1039564/Gender-Determination/#1040798 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:34:29 -0700 josierm I was really impressed with the pics, I have heaps more but couldn't upload all of them.  We were really lucky to be so close.  I have a picture of all the people that were standing behind... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040163/PNK-with-pics/#1040195 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040163/PNK-with-pics/#1040195 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:20:32 -0700 josierm Yes, I have been very sheltered.  Protective parents and shy teenager, then anti- social husband.  now that I am a confident woman with no-one to hold me back I am going to have some... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040163/PNK-with-pics/#1040194 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040163/PNK-with-pics/#1040194 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:18:41 -0700 josierm Yeah, we ending up in a great spot- fluke really.  We were lining up outside then decided to get a program and walked back to the car, when we got back we were obviously further down the line,... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040163/PNK-with-pics/#1040191 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1040163/PNK-with-pics/#1040191 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:15:11 -0700 josierm Oh, Raven! there would be nothiing worse than a child going missing near water.  i couldn't imagine what you were going through. Not listening is a frequent problem.  he wasn't aware that... Not listening is a frequent problem.  he wasn't aware that...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040189 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040189 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:10:04 -0700 josierm Who leaves their lights on when they go out? Thats the biggest thing that worried me, because I thought he was in there and not able to answer the door, and to make things worse I couldn't hear... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040188 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040188 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:07:43 -0700 josierm I didn't go ballistic.  I never go ballistic- always the calm rational one (you have to be to keep things under control- well practiced over the years to prevent him from going of his nut at the... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040186 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040186 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:05:06 -0700 josierm I didn't show him that I was starting to panic.  And he only rang me back because he had missed my call.  I think he must have heard his phone and not answered in time.  he had no... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040184 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040184 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:59:45 -0700 josierm I was worried, but thankfully I didn't have to worry for long before I found out what was going on. thanks. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040182 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040182 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:57:42 -0700 josierm All was fine in the end, thankfully.  Just waiting in vain for some consideration from him. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040180 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040180 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:56:31 -0700 josierm Concert was great.  we were up close and apart from the sore feet it was excellent. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040179 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040179 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:55:31 -0700 josierm Yes, they had their bath (well shower actually) and were in their PJ's when I got home. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040178 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040178 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:54:11 -0700 josierm Hey mel, it was brilliant (see new blog). No, I think he was just sick of them trashing his place so he sent them back home to trash mine.LOL No, I think he was just sick of them trashing his place so he sent them back home to trash mine.LOL]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040177 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1039256/PANIC-where-the-hell-are-my-kids/#1040177 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:52:41 -0700 josierm No, you two are definately a team (from the same planet, anyway).  add to that 'simplyme01ca' and you make your own alien invasion colony. Where did DA go?  she disappeared... Where did DA go?  she disappeared...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038998 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038998 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:49:37 -0700 josierm Shhhh. do you think she knows we are talking about her? so next time I come home to find 30 emails from minti I will guess that DA has been commenting in one of my articles again. so next time I come home to find 30 emails from minti I will guess that DA has been commenting in one of my articles again.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038988 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038988 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:29:04 -0700 josierm stamp...stamp......stamp........STamp.....STAmp........STAMP........STAMP  hahahahahahaha http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038985 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038985 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:25:10 -0700 josierm No, you can't do that.  I am emotionally fragile (LOL). I will get jealous if you divorce the computer.  I might have to bring that up in therapy. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038983 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038983 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:22:52 -0700 josierm This seems to happen everytime DA is invloved, mmmmmm, I believe you may be right. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038980 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038980 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:18:51 -0700 josierm I thought I would stick with the theme. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038975 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038975 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:13:29 -0700 josierm I'll write an advice article on "how to weed with your mouth closed", shall I? LOL http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12047/Separation-and-Divorce-Looking-After-Yourself/#1038971 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12047/Separation-and-Divorce-Looking-After-Yourself/#1038971 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:11:25 -0700 josierm Ha, I'm not exactly getting any either.  I'm a bit worried I might have forgotten completely by the time the opportunity arises again. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038968 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038968 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:06:38 -0700 josierm LMAO!!!! you are ALL daft! I am never going to live that Beethoven thing down am I? (BTW, its Sonata quasi una fantasia, just in case you need to google it and get an audio to that visual) you are ALL daft!
I am never going to live that Beethoven thing down am I? (BTW, its Sonata quasi una fantasia, just in case you need to google it and get an audio to that visual)]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/51913/For-Daft-People/blog/1038672/I-think-I-forgot-how-Minti-works/#1038967 http://www.minti.com/groups/51913/For-Daft-People/blog/1038672/I-think-I-forgot-how-Minti-works/#1038967 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:04:16 -0700 josierm ooohhhh, fish flu.  the media will love that. I reckon elephant flu! I reckon elephant flu!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038961 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038961 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:58:19 -0700 josierm cheers! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038959 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038959 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:56:05 -0700 josierm Thats what I keep trying to tell people.  swine flu is just 'flu A' with a different name. hey, how did we go from separation to swine flu? LOL hey, how did we go from separation to swine flu? LOL]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038958 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038958 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:54:55 -0700 josierm we are so manipulative!!!!! I like the way you think. more flies with honey than vinegar. more flies with honey than vinegar.]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038957 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038957 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:52:34 -0700 josierm I love mowing the lawn.  I have just learned how to turn it on properly and how to care for it.  (I have mowed the lawn before, but never filled it with petrol.....and needed instructions... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12047/Separation-and-Divorce-Looking-After-Yourself/#1038953 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12047/Separation-and-Divorce-Looking-After-Yourself/#1038953 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:49:34 -0700 josierm Centrelink has paperwork for EVERYTHING.  it took me hours to fill out all those forms. Dad reckons i should have kicked him out with his bags on the doorstep and changed the locks.  I had... Dad reckons i should have kicked him out with his bags on the doorstep and changed the locks.  I had...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038944 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038944 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:40:21 -0700 josierm I put that last bit in capitals to remind myself. I hope no-one ever need this advice, but when I was looking for something along these lines, I really had no idea where to start. Luckily our... I hope no-one ever need this advice, but when I was looking for something along these lines, I really had no idea where to start.
Luckily our...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038939 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038939 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:36:25 -0700 josierm Good evening DA and welcome back.  glad to see you are enjoying my article as a forum for communication ;-) I believe that the only swine flu deaths have been of those with extra complications... I believe that the only swine flu deaths have been of those with extra complications...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038938 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12046/Practical-Tips-for-SeparationWhat-Now-Australia/#1038938 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:33:45 -0700 josierm That'll teach you for being away so long!  :) http://www.minti.com/groups/51913/For-Daft-People/blog/1038672/I-think-I-forgot-how-Minti-works/#1038741 http://www.minti.com/groups/51913/For-Daft-People/blog/1038672/I-think-I-forgot-how-Minti-works/#1038741 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 17:51:22 -0700 josierm LMAO!!! thanks for sharing Janice.  I needed a good laugh.  certainly not princess and the pea. love josie thanks for sharing Janice.  I needed a good laugh.  certainly not princess and the pea.
love josie]]> http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1038439/STEVE-is-Mr-DAFT-for-sure/#1038478 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1038439/STEVE-is-Mr-DAFT-for-sure/#1038478 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 03:02:30 -0700 josierm p.s. i breastfed twins, and am currently feeding my 3rd.  i am doing a breasfeeding education course through work and i am in the process of writin an advice article.  i will let you know... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1038444/breast-feeding/#1038454 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1038444/breast-feeding/#1038454 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:05:50 -0700 josierm You've already got everything you need.  A great attitude, determination........and your body will do the rest.  You don;t need to do anything to prepare, other than reading about... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1038444/breast-feeding/#1038452 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1038444/breast-feeding/#1038452 Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:01:24 -0700 josierm I was young and stupid! He could have enlightened me to that fact sometime during the 2 and a half years we were trying to get pregnant, before I went through surgery and infertility... He could have enlightened me to that fact sometime during the 2 and a half years we were trying to get pregnant, before I went through surgery and infertility...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036862/unreliable-father/#1038182 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036862/unreliable-father/#1038182 Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:24:08 -0700 josierm As a rule we tend to not use numbing creams at all for children under the age of 12 months in the paediatric hospital where i work as a RN. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12028/Helping-Children-Through-Blood-Draws/#1038025 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12028/Helping-Children-Through-Blood-Draws/#1038025 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:42:37 -0700 josierm LOL! http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037980 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037980 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:10:31 -0700 josierm I am considering my options Janice. xx http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037979 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037979 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:09:40 -0700 josierm I went to a WEA course on separation the other night and got some great advice (turned it into an article, actually- would you expect anything less, LOL) and I am going to write up a parenting... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037978 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037978 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:08:33 -0700 josierm I so know what you mean!  Thanks for the encouragement. http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037977 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037977 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:05:01 -0700 josierm good ol' karma.  i'm relying on that! http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037974 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1037974 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:03:14 -0700 josierm Thanks for your answers girls. last night I had a long chat with him about whats been going on and what he expects me to do.  through the conversation he admitted that he didn't want the kids... last night I had a long chat with him about whats been going on and what he expects me to do.  through the conversation he admitted that he didn't want the kids...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036862/unreliable-father/#1037972 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036862/unreliable-father/#1037972 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:59:42 -0700 josierm Great advice.  some more tips to add: If your child is hard to get blood out of, its usually helpful to try to keep the linb as low as possible, below the level of the heart and let gravity draw... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12028/Helping-Children-Through-Blood-Draws/#1037671 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12028/Helping-Children-Through-Blood-Draws/#1037671 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 23:23:54 -0700 josierm hey Nat. its great to hear from you.  I've been wondering where you have been!!  I see your name come up every now and then but not nearly as much as it used to.  Hope everything is... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1036929 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1036929 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:51:11 -0700 josierm Sorry hun, but I have cared for MANY thrombocytopaenic kids (just today i cared for a child with a platelet count of 23). and I have never heard of any food that can boost platelets.  A... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036643/itp-in-children/#1036867 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036643/itp-in-children/#1036867 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:36:03 -0700 josierm Its OK guys.  I have received a minti mail and I am aware of who the low rater was (its not who you might think).  I have been asked to delete this advice, presumably because it is not what... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11918/CPR-The-NEW-way-What-Every-Parent-Needs-To-Know/#1036859 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11918/CPR-The-NEW-way-What-Every-Parent-Needs-To-Know/#1036859 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:11:51 -0700 josierm You're quite welcome to print it out. I would love to know who I have annoyed to get marked down!  I think the rating just before yours dropped me from a 5 to a 3 star (either high expectations... I would love to know who I have annoyed to get marked down!  I think the rating just before yours dropped me from a 5 to a 3 star (either high expectations...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11918/CPR-The-NEW-way-What-Every-Parent-Needs-To-Know/#1036341 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11918/CPR-The-NEW-way-What-Every-Parent-Needs-To-Know/#1036341 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:36:43 -0700 josierm so true. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1033902/postivtive-answer/#1036333 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1033902/postivtive-answer/#1036333 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:05:46 -0700 josierm And unfortunately a 15 year old body is much more likely to produce a baby with medical issues like Jedd's! (since it has not yet finished growing itself) - so there's a higher risk of... http://www.minti.com/members/libbieee/blog/1033360/I-want-to-be-a-young-mum-/#1036299 http://www.minti.com/members/libbieee/blog/1033360/I-want-to-be-a-young-mum-/#1036299 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:05:17 -0700 josierm me too! http://www.minti.com/members/libbieee/blog/1033360/I-want-to-be-a-young-mum-/#1036297 http://www.minti.com/members/libbieee/blog/1033360/I-want-to-be-a-young-mum-/#1036297 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:00:48 -0700 josierm This is so well said Raven.  This girls needs to hear the truth.  I have been following this very closely- Like you and everyone else who has contributed here, I also an very concerned for... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1033902/postivtive-answer/#1036290 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1033902/postivtive-answer/#1036290 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:45:11 -0700 josierm Oh hun, I so feel for you.  It sounds like you have already managed this with all the things I would advise.  It might be time for some pain relief- some panadol 30 minutes before a... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036167/please-help-urgently-blocked-milk-duct/#1036259 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036167/please-help-urgently-blocked-milk-duct/#1036259 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:32:18 -0700 josierm My twins are 4 1/2 years old now.  I breastfed them.  I have written some advice on surviving the first year of twins. It's nice that you want to help.  I didn't get a lot of help- my... It's nice that you want to help.  I didn't get a lot of help- my...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036142/raising-twins/#1036257 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1036142/raising-twins/#1036257 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:26:03 -0700 josierm depends on your definition of 'normal' melly ;). (hahaha, only joking hun).  Sounds like you found the right man.  he must be pretty special to get you to this point of "normal"... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1035151/What-children-learn/#1036051 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1035151/What-children-learn/#1036051 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:16:11 -0700 josierm Yes, all true, and I am trying to live by this everyday. xx josie http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1035151/What-children-learn/#1036043 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1035151/What-children-learn/#1036043 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:11:11 -0700 josierm I think its very important.  I was hoping that the kids daddy would pay more attention to this back when the counsellor first offered this information to us.  I am glad I found it... http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1035151/What-children-learn/#1036042 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1035151/What-children-learn/#1036042 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:10:09 -0700 josierm Congratulations! love josie love josie]]> http://www.minti.com/members/pauline27/blog/1035991/NEW-BABY/#1036040 http://www.minti.com/members/pauline27/blog/1035991/NEW-BABY/#1036040 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 04:05:16 -0700 josierm What great pics.  I love those corny tourist poses! although you do feel like a bit of a fool when the locals are watching.  I can't wait to travel again someday.  hopefully next time... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1034177/One-Very-Happy-Mum/#1036038 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/1034177/One-Very-Happy-Mum/#1036038 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:51:12 -0700