http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/activity/ Latest activity by kseers on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk kseers Great news!  What a lovely name - it sounds very french, so will no doubt fit in nicely! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/800751/To-those-I-did-not-text-/#800790 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/800751/To-those-I-did-not-text-/#800790 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:14:03 -0700 kseers Happy Birthday Emma - I hope she really enjoyed her amazing dessert/cake and her presents and cards and that she has a lovely party at the weekend. I know what you mean about time flying - I can't... I know what you mean about time flying - I can't...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/800655/Happy-Birthday-Emma-and-what-we-DIDNT-want/#800711 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/800655/Happy-Birthday-Emma-and-what-we-DIDNT-want/#800711 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:50:13 -0700 kseers WEll done Izzy - sounds like a perfect day to me!  What a great mum you are - and what makes you so great is that you are always working on it and trying to improve.  What a big boy he's... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/800473/Focusing-on-the-positive/#800707 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/800473/Focusing-on-the-positive/#800707 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:44:30 -0700 kseers Good news!  Thanks for those tips.  I wear glasses so I guess I am used to how it all works but you forget how even these simple things can be scary for a child.  Did she get some nice... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/800521/Orthoptic-Visit/#800700 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/800521/Orthoptic-Visit/#800700 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:40:45 -0700 kseers What great boys you have.  I hope Daniel settles in well and enjoys high school.  I hope the weekend brings you joy - we can only keep hoping there will be that day when he says thanks,... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/800479/Back-to-School/#800696 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/800479/Back-to-School/#800696 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:35:04 -0700 kseers That would be nice!  We only bought in July last year and in 6 mths our payment went up $30 p/w, so a downturn would be great (don't know that our bank will pass it on though...).  I only... I only...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/800255/Relief/#800265 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/800255/Relief/#800265 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:50:42 -0700 kseers I had bleeding noses a lot as a kid - and to the point that they would go for hours and my parents would take me to the hospital.  The dr said for some reason the skin was not healing properly... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/799903/constant-blood-nose/#800233 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/799903/constant-blood-nose/#800233 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:11:37 -0700 kseers Hi!  I've put in an answer on your original question.  But a couple more things I have thought of are: strict routines as opposed to following the child's lead - I'm somewhere in between,... strict routines as opposed to following the child's lead - I'm somewhere in between,...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/800225/re-culture-and-self-help-skills/#800232 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/800225/re-culture-and-self-help-skills/#800232 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:08:11 -0700 kseers I'll give it a shot anyway... One of my children was born by a caesarian, the other by a semi-natural calm birth method - both in the same hospital.  Both my children were breastfed from birth... One of my children was born by a caesarian, the other by a semi-natural calm birth method - both in the same hospital.  Both my children were breastfed from birth...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/800125/culture-and-self-help-skills/#800215 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/800125/culture-and-self-help-skills/#800215 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:59:39 -0700 kseers What kind of things are you looking for exactly?  I would say even within Oz  there are big cultural differences - certainly there are things parents decide on that can be influenced by... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/800125/culture-and-self-help-skills/#800212 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/800125/culture-and-self-help-skills/#800212 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:49:01 -0700 kseers Crack me up!  Yeah I had the same problem (being an F cup) and had to hold it away from their faces.  Funny they never tell you about all these fun things.... http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/800040/They-Say-A-Baby-Will-Never-Suffocate-During-Breastfeeding/#800200 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/800040/They-Say-A-Baby-Will-Never-Suffocate-During-Breastfeeding/#800200 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:24:45 -0700 kseers Grin.... I reckon it'll have its legs crossed and you won't know!  Good luck! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/799741/Place-your-bets-/#800193 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/799741/Place-your-bets-/#800193 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:22:06 -0700 kseers Hi Kellz - I'll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping all the tests go well and show something up for your hubby, then hopefully you can get on with treatment!  When is your op? http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/799758/FRIDAY-is-THE-Day/#800192 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/799758/FRIDAY-is-THE-Day/#800192 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:20:27 -0700 kseers Well done for going to Curves - keep it up! http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/800052/Been-a-bit/#800187 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/800052/Been-a-bit/#800187 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:14:01 -0700 kseers You can add multiple email addresses to your paypal account, that way whichever one it is paid to, you get the money!  Lucky you - I never have enough moolah to make it worth cashing in.... http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/800097/#800183 http://www.minti.com/groups/49558/Moolah/blog/800097/#800183 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:08:49 -0700 kseers I think it is largely on blogs - questions and articles seem to come up still (sometimes months later...) - but one example recently was in clay's blog on the world vision contest - I went in, made a... http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/799622/#800173 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/799622/#800173 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:59:34 -0700 kseers What a great idea for families - wish we had one near us....  The closest we get is movies on the golf course over summer - and that's dependent on the weather! http://www.minti.com/members/newdadscliffnotes/blog/799620/Lets-Go-to-the-Drive-In-Movies/#799627 http://www.minti.com/members/newdadscliffnotes/blog/799620/Lets-Go-to-the-Drive-In-Movies/#799627 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:12:02 -0700 kseers What a gem she is!  Well done!  Enjoy your day at home... http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/799606/New-Class-New-Teacher-New-Year/#799625 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/799606/New-Class-New-Teacher-New-Year/#799625 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:08:43 -0700 kseers Don't know if this is functionality as such, but I use my watchlist a lot and I've noticed that blogs/comments/articles show up in my watchlist, then I go in and leave a comment and then any further... http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/799622/ http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/799622/ Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:02:59 -0700 kseers Actually  my son's name has grown on me and now I like it - when my husband first suggested it I didn't like it, by the time he was born I was ok with it and now I like it!  I've always... http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/799494/#799578 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/799494/#799578 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:41:52 -0700 kseers Good news!  Enjoy yourself trying - and keep trying to enjoy the moment.  I tried doing the ovulation kits too and never got them to work - so I think I must ovulate later than the period... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/799387/tests-results-are-back-for-chicken-pox/#799574 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/799387/tests-results-are-back-for-chicken-pox/#799574 Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:32:23 -0700 kseers By all means give it a try and see if he is ready.  If he is not ready it won't work - does he show any interest in the potty or can he tell you when he does things in his nappy? I didn't do... I didn't do...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/799343/toilet-training/#799384 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/799343/toilet-training/#799384 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:24:33 -0700 kseers I know what you mean about the potty - same here!  Bella is very interested & hates her nappy but hasn't quite got it yet - the other day she decided to sit on R's bed nappyless & read a... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/799295/Potty--a-Tumble/#799382 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/799295/Potty--a-Tumble/#799382 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:08:26 -0700 kseers What a coincidence - amazing! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/799280/my-twins-twin/#799376 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/799280/my-twins-twin/#799376 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:01:52 -0700 kseers Wow, what a fantastic summer holiday - they will be special memories for sure. http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/799164/Time-flies-by---/#799374 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/799164/Time-flies-by---/#799374 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:59:42 -0700 kseers I find that too - I can't think of anything I would know that would be of use.  I just watch the Q&A and that often prompts me, and sometimes I find once I've started one article a couple... http://www.minti.com/members/mummy2girls/blog/799096/Ideas-required/#799364 http://www.minti.com/members/mummy2girls/blog/799096/Ideas-required/#799364 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:42:57 -0700 kseers Actually we have had a few things from our Coles that were a bit dicey - dairies & dips though.  Talking of fresh, last week we bought strawberries at Aldi & discovered halfway through... http://www.minti.com/groups/51569/WONKY-PRODUCE-WATCH/blog/799350/#799363 http://www.minti.com/groups/51569/WONKY-PRODUCE-WATCH/blog/799350/#799363 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:40:14 -0700 kseers Thanks guys!  Yes, hubby is determined I mention it to her, but I think I'll do it next week in passing and see what she says.  I think in retrospect too it was the son (5 year old)... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/798959/Kids-can-be-nasty/#799354 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/798959/Kids-can-be-nasty/#799354 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:23:23 -0700 kseers We're in the same boat in a few months - I'm a bit nervous already - you sound pretty calm to me! http://www.minti.com/members/mummy2girls/blog/798953/BIG-school/#798963 http://www.minti.com/members/mummy2girls/blog/798953/BIG-school/#798963 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 03:04:27 -0700 kseers yeah, that guiness looks pretty good right now! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/798891/#798908 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/798891/#798908 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:13:37 -0700 kseers My husband didn't want to find out - so for my first we didn't ask and it was a lovely surprise!  For my 2nd I wanted to know but he didn't.  I thought I could keep it a secret, and I... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/798739/hhhmmmmm/#798877 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/798739/hhhmmmmm/#798877 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:33:38 -0700 kseers you mean I'm not the only one - I always feel I've worn the wrong thing and people must be looking at me - pathetic - I'm getting over that now and just learning to be in the moment and enjoy,... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/798711/No-Friends-/#798758 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/798711/No-Friends-/#798758 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:42:15 -0700 kseers Nah, can't have been you - you're great - from what I've seen anyway....  Sometimes it is easier to meet people on here as you can think carefully about what to say and edit it, and you only... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/798711/No-Friends-/#798751 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/798711/No-Friends-/#798751 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 21:37:01 -0700 kseers Hi there!  You can be my friend - shame we're not a bit closer....  Anyway I kind of know how you feel, as I am pretty shy and find it hard to know what to say to people, then I say the... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/798711/No-Friends-/#798717 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/798711/No-Friends-/#798717 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:51:16 -0700 kseers How sad - and it is so sad that parents would think this is ok - what did their own parents teach them? http://www.minti.com/groups/51908/In-the-News/blog/798114/#798279 http://www.minti.com/groups/51908/In-the-News/blog/798114/#798279 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:02:16 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54228/babies.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54228/babies.jpg Mon, 01 Sep 2008 16:01:29 -0700 kseers Hi there! Congrats on your new baby and commiserations on your tear!  I had the same with my 2nd - thanks to an almighty push to get her out before they intervened.  I really can't remember... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797947/salt-baths-and-healing-of-3rd-degree-tear/#797958 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797947/salt-baths-and-healing-of-3rd-degree-tear/#797958 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 04:50:43 -0700 kseers Happy Birthday to all!  Wish them all a lovely day - shame they've gone home already! http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/797874/#797916 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/797874/#797916 Mon, 01 Sep 2008 02:38:29 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54206/100_2209.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54206/100_2209.JPG Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:57:56 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54205/100_2205.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54205/100_2205.JPG Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:52:23 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54204/100_2204.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54204/100_2204.JPG Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:34:32 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54203/100_2203.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54203/100_2203.JPG Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:30:36 -0700 kseers Quite possibly, but on the whole I stay nice and calm and remove the spider, unless it is dangerous (when out comes the spray or the shoe) so it isn't a normal thing for me to react - but then again... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/797774/Arachnaphobia/#797817 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/797774/Arachnaphobia/#797817 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:19:05 -0700 kseers Look to be honest I have mixed feelings about controlled crying and I know exactly where you are coming from.  I have read the research too and I've also read research about baby's emotional... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797261/controlled-crying/#797753 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797261/controlled-crying/#797753 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:34:14 -0700 kseers Both of mine had a lump after every needle.  The first couple of times I asked and was reassured it was ok and would go down in a week, well, it was a lot longer than that.  The first few... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797688/lump-after-needle/#797738 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/797688/lump-after-needle/#797738 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:12:59 -0700 kseers Oh Helen, how lovely for you that you have someone so special in your brother - and now his family too!  How wonderful that is - and the upside of that joy is the sadness of saying... http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/797303/Theyre-Gone-/#797698 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/797303/Theyre-Gone-/#797698 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 19:23:13 -0700 kseers Sounds like you are having one of those weekends where nothing goes right - so hard when you're trying your best to make everyone happy.  Oh well, notch it up to experience and try again - good... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/797614/Busy-weekend/#797679 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/797614/Busy-weekend/#797679 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:28:25 -0700 kseers Good tip - I should have mentioned the tongue tie too as my son had a severe one that caused a lot of our problems.  Oops! Sorry! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#796455 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#796455 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:26:42 -0700 kseers Poor little boy!  re the nappy rash - my son was very similar and would come up like that very quickly.  I found zinc & castor oil cream followed by cornflour - very cheap but it really... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/796444/nappy-rash/#796450 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/796444/nappy-rash/#796450 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:16:34 -0700 kseers Poor Jess - I was like that when pregnant - couldn't stand anything like that, or the smell of meat, or cleaning my teeth - otherwise "morning sickness" wasn't too bad.  Just talking... http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/796146/Weak-stomach/#796396 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/796146/Weak-stomach/#796396 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:27:06 -0700 kseers Looks like you have good pavements for cycling too!  I noticed at R's school for next year they have a bike shed and a lot of the kids leave their bikes there - with no chains or anything - the... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#796394 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/796298/Foto-Friday-Active-Emma/#796394 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:21:11 -0700 kseers Very cute!  I've never been one for them either, but my daughter found one someone gave her and loves it!  Weird...  These look great though - very sweet! http://www.minti.com/members/newdadscliffnotes/blog/796036/I-Like-the-Baby-HeadbandsWhat/#796041 http://www.minti.com/members/newdadscliffnotes/blog/796036/I-Like-the-Baby-HeadbandsWhat/#796041 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:10:29 -0700 kseers Well done!  I was never willing to give EC a go as I don't have the patience - but I think you've done really well and it sounds far more sensible than using nappies if you can do it! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9326/Elimination-Communication-with-Rishan-at-3-months/#796026 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9326/Elimination-Communication-with-Rishan-at-3-months/#796026 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:00:14 -0700 kseers beautiful & very clever!  thanks for sharing... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/795796/Sharing-my-Magic/#796009 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/795796/Sharing-my-Magic/#796009 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:11:00 -0700 kseers Hi!  Well done for getting this far!  From experience, I would say 1) check attachment - I found once we had it right the pain stopped (and I was like you in tears every feed) - and maybe... 1) check attachment - I found once we had it right the pain stopped (and I was like you in tears every feed) - and maybe...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#796001 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795406/sore-nipples/#796001 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:59:26 -0700 kseers It sounds like you're doing well.  With both mine we just waited until they were ready, then let them run around without nappies on.  When they go, we cheer and congratulate them and when... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795708/potty-training/#795994 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/795708/potty-training/#795994 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 02:36:32 -0700 kseers I agree! I know I have friends who say they've done it in a day, but for us it has taken months - and backwards steps as you say.  My son was toilet trained three times - hospital visits made... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9324/Potty-training-advice/#795957 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9324/Potty-training-advice/#795957 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:37:14 -0700 kseers great news that it went so well - I'm sure she'll really enjoy it! http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/795444/S2s-first-day-at-daycare----/#795954 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/795444/S2s-first-day-at-daycare----/#795954 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:26:01 -0700 kseers Hate that too!  I found those little tablets and chewed as many as I was allowed each day - then slept with three pillows!  Thanks for reminding me.... http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/795446/Here-comes-the-refulx-/#795953 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/795446/Here-comes-the-refulx-/#795953 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:22:23 -0700 kseers good tip to know - thanks! http://www.minti.com/groups/49489/Saving-the-planet/blog/795924/#795949 http://www.minti.com/groups/49489/Saving-the-planet/blog/795924/#795949 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 01:04:05 -0700 kseers sorry - one of those aussie words - duvet or quilt... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/794387/Sleep-over-with-us/#795661 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/794387/Sleep-over-with-us/#795661 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:36:58 -0700 kseers So sorry for you....  I know it's tough - we've been there too!  Hang in there and be thankful for your wonderful man! http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/794642/I-have-a-very-heavy-heart/#795287 http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/794642/I-have-a-very-heavy-heart/#795287 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:33:26 -0700 kseers Hi Dannii!  There are some great books around that can help.  One that mums at playgroup highly recommend is Tizzie Hall - she has a website and a book and they detail routines for all age... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794836/i-need-some-advice/#795286 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794836/i-need-some-advice/#795286 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:29:09 -0700 kseers Gorgeous!  Love it! http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/795157/For-a-lil-Maori/#795277 http://www.minti.com/members/mcm/blog/795157/For-a-lil-Maori/#795277 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:04:04 -0700 kseers I know just how you feel!  I wish I could take you out for a coffee after you drop her off - I know that's what I needed.  I'm sure she'll be fine - it sounds like she's in good hands. http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/794781/AM-I-nuts-or-normal----/#794942 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/794781/AM-I-nuts-or-normal----/#794942 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:03:47 -0700 kseers Oh Winnie, how awful for you!  I hope it can all be sorted out soon and you can get on with your grief as it should be. http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/794919/Could-you-repeat-that-Please/#794940 http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/794919/Could-you-repeat-that-Please/#794940 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:59:36 -0700 kseers Good idea!  We re-use ours as garbage bags and I take any left over to local shops for them to re-use.  But it would be even better to eliminate them I know.... http://www.minti.com/groups/49489/Saving-the-planet/blog/696582/#794583 http://www.minti.com/groups/49489/Saving-the-planet/blog/696582/#794583 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:15:57 -0700 kseers Our preschool has a no waste policy, so all their morning tea and lunch has to be in re-usable containers - like tupperware.  At first this was a pain, but once you are used to it not only does... http://www.minti.com/groups/49489/Saving-the-planet/blog/790332/#794580 http://www.minti.com/groups/49489/Saving-the-planet/blog/790332/#794580 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:13:49 -0700 kseers Leave the room Close your eyes Take a deep breath (through your nose, not your mouth) Exhale (make the exhale last as long as you can) If that doesn't help, try it slowly a few times....  Oh... Close your eyes
Take a deep breath (through your nose, not your mouth)
Exhale (make the exhale last as long as you can)
If that doesn't help, try it slowly a few times....  Oh...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794308/techniques-for-calming-down/#794398 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794308/techniques-for-calming-down/#794398 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:41:06 -0700 kseers When I was stressed one day about the state of the house and a friend said to me "when I come over, I don't see mess, I see a house where children are happy and loved".  Plus the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794321/moments-that-make-you-think-hey-im-doing-pretty-good-as-a-parent/#794397 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794321/moments-that-make-you-think-hey-im-doing-pretty-good-as-a-parent/#794397 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:38:18 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54033/100_2197.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54033/100_2197.JPG Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:16:00 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54032/100_2194.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54032/100_2194.JPG Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:12:53 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54031/100_2200.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54031/100_2200.JPG Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:09:37 -0700 kseers http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54030/100_2192.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/photos/54030/100_2192.JPG Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:06:36 -0700 kseers Thanks for that Izzy - I've noticed that with pineapple and a couple of other things but never worked out that's what it was!  My  hubby can't eat tomatoes - I don't know if it is an... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794012/bad-reaction-to-tomatoes/#794375 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/794012/bad-reaction-to-tomatoes/#794375 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:59:41 -0700 kseers Great photos - lovely to see so many smiles and hugs! http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/794182/Theyre-back-/#794366 http://www.minti.com/members/nell18-3/blog/794182/Theyre-back-/#794366 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:41:05 -0700 kseers Hopefully she has a good day and will come home excited and full of stories.  I am anxious about my little one starting next year, but I guess that is natural - you want the best for... http://www.minti.com/members/cathbusymum/blog/794329/School-Boo-Hoo/#794364 http://www.minti.com/members/cathbusymum/blog/794329/School-Boo-Hoo/#794364 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:35:51 -0700 kseers I'd like to say I wouldn't freak out, but I guess I probably would.  They could be lovely people who have made a mistake or they could  be... well the mind boggles... you just don't know... http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/794349/what-would-you-do/#794355 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/794349/what-would-you-do/#794355 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:26:26 -0700 kseers I can't imagine how you are feeling - it has all been so hard, one thing on top of the other.  Isn't it wonderful to have good friends to help you through.  I know you are one strong and... http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/794033/Update-on-my-hubby/#794350 http://www.minti.com/members/kellzacar/blog/794033/Update-on-my-hubby/#794350 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:16:12 -0700 kseers He actually speaks a bit of a few languages - spanish (from Dora & his cousin), Swahili (from my mum & dad) and a few greetings they taught him at preschool.  It's great really, because... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/793928/Whered-she-come-from/#794347 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/793928/Whered-she-come-from/#794347 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:09:37 -0700 kseers Thinking of you - fingers crossed for good news.... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/793810/Start-Clomid-Tomorrow/#793822 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/793810/Start-Clomid-Tomorrow/#793822 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:48:04 -0700 kseers Well, with my son we tended to use both sides (alternating and sometimes back & forth) and did shorter feeds more often.  With my daughter we had much longer feeds only on one side each time... http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/793698/#793779 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/793698/#793779 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:10:18 -0700 kseers Thanks Cath - it all seems daunting now, but I'm sure it will all be fine in the end. http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/792942/Big-Day/#793770 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/792942/Big-Day/#793770 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:51:29 -0700 kseers Here they must legally  be in school on their sixth birthday, so you could start them from 4 if you wish, so long as they are enrolled by 6.  The cut off is somewhere around the end of... http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/792942/Big-Day/#793666 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/792942/Big-Day/#793666 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:53:18 -0700 kseers Sounds good, but wouldn't tea tree sting like hell if it got in their eyes?  I guess I'd still rather try that then frequent doses of chemicals... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9313/Does-your-child-have-nits/#793176 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9313/Does-your-child-have-nits/#793176 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:45:42 -0700 kseers Dear Winnie, I'm so sorry for your loss.  It was a blessing to die peacefully and with a loving daughter nearby, and it is wonderful to know he doesn't suffer any more.  It is still... http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/793106/Thanyou-for-Seeing-me-throughMy-Dad-is-Sleeping/#793173 http://www.minti.com/members/mrssanders/blog/793106/Thanyou-for-Seeing-me-throughMy-Dad-is-Sleeping/#793173 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:36:25 -0700 kseers Wonderful - it was great to see the photos of the cottage we've heard so much about.  I'm so envious - of you and Marg - it just looks so lovely - "Aaah the serenity" (from the Castle,... http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/793008/Two-Little-Yellow-Duckies--The-Cottage/#793047 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/793008/Two-Little-Yellow-Duckies--The-Cottage/#793047 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 23:10:58 -0700 kseers My five year old does the same things - but at least there's only one of him!  We work on the 1...2...3 system and they know if they get to 3 they are punished, so mostly we get to 2 and he will... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792478/passive-resistance/#792907 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792478/passive-resistance/#792907 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 19:56:58 -0700 kseers It's so trying when they are like this.  Sometimes they are just testing, sometimes there may be something worrying them and sometimes my son does it just cause he's tired or not well - who... http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/792546/Why-must-she-do-this-/#792858 http://www.minti.com/members/allyp/blog/792546/Why-must-she-do-this-/#792858 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:44:57 -0700 kseers poor daddy!  It's ok when you have the patience to push a bit and try and figure it out, but when you're tired - grrrr... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#792841 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792690/Ping/#792841 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:20:10 -0700 kseers Well, I always understood that non identical twins are hereditary and it runs in the female side - reason I looked into it is my dad is a non-identical twin and so is my mil.  Yet we have two... http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/779540/can-you-please-help-me-with-something/#792300 http://www.minti.com/members/natelz1/blog/779540/can-you-please-help-me-with-something/#792300 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:09:44 -0700 kseers Ditto! http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/792292/#792296 http://www.minti.com/groups/44262/drinks-anyone/blog/792292/#792296 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:03:06 -0700 kseers Bella's done it a couple of times, so I now watch her in the rear vision mirror and if she does it, I stop the car immediately, tell her off and put her arms back in (& tighten it).  Don't... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792069/seat-belts/#792279 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/792069/seat-belts/#792279 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:31:08 -0700 kseers Brilliant painting!  Brave mummy to trust her with paint - we're not game for that yet (particularly after the floor & fridge got painted last week).  Looks great!  Was there much... http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792267 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/792063/Family-Bike-Ride/#792267 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:51:57 -0700 kseers Don't know if this helps but have a look here.  This is a card a friend sent me after her daughter died to say thanks for our support.  I don't know if it helps, but I find it encouraging. http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/792145/#792261 http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/792145/#792261 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:25:42 -0700 kseers HI Nat.  I'm really sorry you're struggling this way.  I don't really know what to say to help.  I had very similar feelings when we were struggling to have a child - my first child... http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/792145/#792252 http://www.minti.com/groups/289/Christians/blog/792145/#792252 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:17:39 -0700 kseers Hopefully he can help you out and you'll be feeling back to yourself in no time! http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/790674/#792247 http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/790674/#792247 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:02:33 -0700 kseers I get the kids to help with jobs as I do them but they don't have set chores.  However I think it maybe the time to start.  One of my son's friends has just started - he is soon to be 5 -... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791297/-chores/#791767 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/791297/-chores/#791767 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:55:04 -0700 kseers Lovely pics - they look so happy and seem to be having so much fun.  How brilliant!  Well done! http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#791759 http://www.minti.com/members/kathrynr1402/blog/791426/Foto-Friday-holiday-and-since/#791759 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:40:12 -0700 kseers So cute!  My Bella loves the phone already and picks it up to talk to people - what am I in for when she's a teenager? http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/791267/FotoFriday-talk-about-starting-early/#791751 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/791267/FotoFriday-talk-about-starting-early/#791751 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:31:41 -0700