http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/comments/ Latest comments by MumKim on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk MumKim omg Jess! I am glad he is ok. How are you? http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/756057/Dog-fell-out-the-window-/#756275 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/756057/Dog-fell-out-the-window-/#756275 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:22:53 -0700 MumKim Hope everything turns out ok. I am thinking of you. http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/753803/Close-Call-/#754640 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/753803/Close-Call-/#754640 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:15:10 -0700 MumKim OMG Izzy. I can't believe how much they have grown. It feels like just yesterday that you announced that you were pregnant with twins. They are growing up beautifully. cheers Kim cheers
Kim]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/753025/feminine-charms-with-boyish-clothing/#753582 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/753025/feminine-charms-with-boyish-clothing/#753582 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:24:39 -0700 MumKim thanks. they are very funny! http://www.minti.com/groups/180/Family-Funnies/blog/694514/#753580 http://www.minti.com/groups/180/Family-Funnies/blog/694514/#753580 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:21:25 -0700 MumKim You are a courageous woman. Thank you for sharing your story. Breastfeeding hasn't always been easy for me either but my daughter is now 18 months old and we are still feeding. I love the way it... Breastfeeding hasn't always been easy for me either but my daughter is now 18 months old and we are still feeding. I love the way it...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9106/How-I-coped-with-breastfeeding/#753520 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9106/How-I-coped-with-breastfeeding/#753520 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:55:38 -0700 MumKim Hi It really is going around. Natalya got it on Tuesday and I took her straight to the doctor. He said that they don't like giving antibiotics unless it gets really bad. He said to wipe her eyelids... It really is going around. Natalya got it on Tuesday and I took her straight to the doctor. He said that they don't like giving antibiotics unless it gets really bad. He said to wipe her eyelids...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/749657/help-pretty-please/#750069 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/749657/help-pretty-please/#750069 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:54:21 -0700 MumKim Be aware that much of the advice contained in this book such as feeding by the clock may severely harm your chances of breastfeeding. Practices such as feeding by the clock can cause you to have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9057/Get-Your-Baby-Sleeping-All-Night-in-by-8-Weeks/#743033 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9057/Get-Your-Baby-Sleeping-All-Night-in-by-8-Weeks/#743033 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 03:14:53 -0700 MumKim As much as she can drink. Feed on demand and if she is having a day where she doesn't ask then keep offering- it will help your supply. If you are having trouble expressing then try to breastfeed as... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/647699/breast-milk-and-solids/#647902 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/647699/breast-milk-and-solids/#647902 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 22:11:42 -0800 MumKim Sounds like a tough decision and it sounds like you have decided  formula is the best answer in your situation. BUT is there any reason that you can't do both? Sitting down occassionally with... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643875/breast-is-best-and-causes-stress/#644306 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643875/breast-is-best-and-causes-stress/#644306 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:44:44 -0800 MumKim Natalya loves chickpeas. I just open a tin (or you could buy them dry and soak and cook them) and rinse them and she eats them with her fingers. healthy, quick and cheap. healthy, quick and cheap.]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643861/cheap-snacks/#644296 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643861/cheap-snacks/#644296 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 04:25:36 -0800 MumKim Thanks Jen. Both the errors you mention sound age appropriate. Can't remember the age for 'l' off the top of my head (2 years since I worked professionally) but the average age that 'r' should have... Both the errors you mention sound age appropriate. Can't remember the age for 'l' off the top of my head (2 years since I worked professionally) but the average age that 'r' should have...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643000/clarity-of-speech/#643362 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/643000/clarity-of-speech/#643362 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:14:26 -0800 MumKim Great advice. Thank you. I really love the way you have talked about how each of the methods worked for you. Great parenting advice! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8356/Other-ways-or-methods-to-help-discipline-your-child/#640302 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8356/Other-ways-or-methods-to-help-discipline-your-child/#640302 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:14:11 -0800 MumKim Hi Izzy I hope Monkey Dad gets better really soon. Please look after yourself. Accept any offers of help that come your way to help you look after the kids.Thinking of you. cheers Kim I hope Monkey Dad gets better really soon. Please look after yourself. Accept any offers of help that come your way to help you look after the kids.Thinking of you.
cheers
Kim]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/638400/MonkeyDad-is-in-the-Hospital/#640295 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/638400/MonkeyDad-is-in-the-Hospital/#640295 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:06:18 -0800 MumKim Hi EF I am glad you are having a good time working at the Charity shop. I love browsing through charity shops. I really hope everything goes well for you next Thursday. cheers Kim and Natalya I am glad you are having a good time working at the Charity shop. I love browsing through charity shops. I really hope everything goes well for you next Thursday.
cheers
Kim and Natalya]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/635007/Charity-Shop/#635622 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/635007/Charity-Shop/#635622 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:40:44 -0800 MumKim I think that admin designed the site to be used by responsible adults rather than people who still believe they are at school and that the teacher should fix all their problems. http://www.minti.com/members/simba1/blog/635397/Here-we-go-AGAIN-UGH/#635402 http://www.minti.com/members/simba1/blog/635397/Here-we-go-AGAIN-UGH/#635402 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:22:08 -0800 MumKim I don't believe that standing up for what you believe in and reporting plagerism counts as cyberbullying. Ganging up to report a member and vote her off because she pissed off one of your friends-... Ganging up to report a member and vote her off because she pissed off one of your friends-...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/635384/Whats-With-That-Minti-Gypsie-Reported-Me/#635387 http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/635384/Whats-With-That-Minti-Gypsie-Reported-Me/#635387 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:51:24 -0800 MumKim Co-sleeping works for us! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/323/Co-Sleeping/#633867 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/323/Co-Sleeping/#633867 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 02:21:19 -0800 MumKim If you are choosing to use formula then you may like to familiarise yourself about the risks first so that you can make an informed decision. You may like to read this information on the risks of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630420/baby-vomits-formula/#631164 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630420/baby-vomits-formula/#631164 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:47:33 -0800 MumKim Hi Formula is not as easily digested as human-breastmilk. From what you have said I am assuming that he is having breastmilk for the rest of his feeds and only one bottle of formula a day. Have... Formula is not as easily digested as human-breastmilk.
From what you have said I am assuming that he is having breastmilk for the rest of his feeds and only one bottle of formula a day. Have...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630420/baby-vomits-formula/#631150 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630420/baby-vomits-formula/#631150 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:32:06 -0800 MumKim I forgot to say, I found this article on lactose intolerance very useful. http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/lactose.htmlcheers Kim http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/lactose.htmlcheers
Kim]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630728/what-not-to-drink-and-eat-while-breast-feeding/#631081 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630728/what-not-to-drink-and-eat-while-breast-feeding/#631081 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:13:50 -0800 MumKim I was a bit slow to pick up on it but I eventually worked out that my drinking coffee was not great for my daughters tummy. I switched to half caffeine coffee for my morning cup and then drank decaff... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630728/what-not-to-drink-and-eat-while-breast-feeding/#631073 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/630728/what-not-to-drink-and-eat-while-breast-feeding/#631073 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 01:08:43 -0800 MumKim Whenever I am unsure about medication to take when breastfeeding I ring the pharmacy at King Edward Hospital for women. They are the major womens hospital in WA. Not sure which state you are in but... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/628940/pnd-breastfeeding-medication/#629288 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/628940/pnd-breastfeeding-medication/#629288 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:22:29 -0800 MumKim Hi Danni. You asked why they would still sell formula if it causes such bad illnesses. The reason they do is that it is still the best alternative when a mother can't breastfeed or no other ... You asked why they would still sell formula if it causes such bad illnesses. The reason they do is that it is still the best alternative when a mother can't breastfeed or no other ...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7036/Breastfeedingrevised-Why-you-should-do-it/#622373 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7036/Breastfeedingrevised-Why-you-should-do-it/#622373 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 21:49:04 -0800 MumKim Thanks for the suggestion but I don't actually live in Perth I am just going to be spending a bit of time here over the next few weeks. Back in my home town we are active members of the local play... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/619073/a-question-for-perth-parents/#619533 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/619073/a-question-for-perth-parents/#619533 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:40:19 -0800 MumKim yep. KNow the feeling. That is when I set my timer for 15 minutes at a time. Now hold on a minute - where in this mess is the timer. Oh dear, I can't even find the motivation to  find the timer.... http://www.minti.com/members/julielf/blog/603394/Do-you-ever-feel-like/#607793 http://www.minti.com/members/julielf/blog/603394/Do-you-ever-feel-like/#607793 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:58:39 -0800 MumKim I am breastfeeding too. Whenever I need to take medication I call the pharmacy at King Edward Hospital -the main  maternity hospital in the state I live in. Not sure where you are located but... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/605193/depression-antidepressants-and-breastfeeding/#605352 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/605193/depression-antidepressants-and-breastfeeding/#605352 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:03:15 -0800 MumKim I am glad I made you laugh. There is a lot of sad stuff on the net so I thought something that made me laugh was worth sharing. This quote puts a whole new perspective on things. This quote puts a whole new perspective on things.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/597265/This-quote-made-me-laugh/#597793 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/597265/This-quote-made-me-laugh/#597793 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:41:36 -0800 MumKim Natalya was holding her toothbrush like a phone and chatting away to it earlier. It makes me I must spend a lot of time on the phone. It makes me I must spend a lot of time on the phone.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/597263/should-I-be-worried/#597267 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/597263/should-I-be-worried/#597267 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 21:16:13 -0800 MumKim Milk banks are already a viable option. They operate in the US, Canada, Europe and Brazil. We have one operating in Perth but it is only for premmies. Here is a link to an article about... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596850 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596850 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:10:15 -0800 MumKim Here is a link to a better article on the study http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596754/A-comparison/#596812 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596754/A-comparison/#596812 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 03:19:02 -0800 MumKim This quote from this article may help answer your question A study published in 2007 found a VERY interesting relationship between breastfeeding and intelligence: it showed that whether... A study published in 2007 found a VERY interesting relationship between breastfeeding and intelligence: it showed that whether...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596754/A-comparison/#596801 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596754/A-comparison/#596801 Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:55:13 -0800 MumKim I just think that mothers should have the choice of giving their babies donated human milk or formula. At the moment very few mothers have access to donated human milk when they can't feed the baby... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596685 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596685 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:14:48 -0800 MumKim I heard about it from some ladies that went to the Hotmilk conference. Apparently it costs a lot to process the milk but it pays for itself because the babies get out of hospital faster (than if they... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596679 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596679 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:03:30 -0800 MumKim Actually formula doesn't have all the vitamins and nutrients in it that babies need. It is an inferior substitute for breastmilk. Some women can't produce enough milk or feed their babies for other... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596669 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596669 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:55:43 -0800 MumKim When you give a baby formula you are giving them another animals  milk - a cow!. I often drink cows milk - it comes treated in a bottle but it still came out of a cows udder. Back in the olden... Back in the olden...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596628 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/596606/Why-dont-we-have-milk-banks/#596628 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 22:04:56 -0800 MumKim Welcome back. I have missed you. I really hope this year is a much better year for you. love Kim and Natalya love
Kim and Natalya]]> http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/593868/Back-again/#596611 http://www.minti.com/members/exquisite-flower/blog/593868/Back-again/#596611 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 21:47:48 -0800 MumKim It was a pleasure to read your article. Thank you. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#594354 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#594354 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 02:49:53 -0800 MumKim Nice article. Thankyou. We don't plan on having anymore.I just want to focus on the one we have. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7920/SINGLE-CHILD-FAMILY/#594325 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7920/SINGLE-CHILD-FAMILY/#594325 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:54:35 -0800 MumKim She still uses nappies. I just started sitting her on the potty while I went to the toilet and she started using it straight away. She has only just turned one last week. I haven't really started... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/593346/Children-learn-from-watching-us/#593411 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/593346/Children-learn-from-watching-us/#593411 Sun, 30 Dec 2007 21:49:22 -0800 MumKim Sounds very interesting. As a Speech Pathologist I am fully aware of the consequences of middle ear problems. It is very interesting to hear that there is an alternative to be explored before surgery. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8081/Osteopathy-and-Ear-Infections/#585250 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8081/Osteopathy-and-Ear-Infections/#585250 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:52:07 -0800 MumKim Thanks Angela. I am not able to participate in this research myself as I don't have epilepsy. My husband had epilepsy for 28 years prior to his surgery so we joined the Epilepsy association ... I am not able to participate in this research myself as I don't have epilepsy. My husband had epilepsy for 28 years prior to his surgery so we joined the Epilepsy association ...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/580790/#585222 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/580790/#585222 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 05:07:08 -0800 MumKim Thank you Jess. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/580610/What-it-means-to-me-to-breastfeed-my-daughter/#580689 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/580610/What-it-means-to-me-to-breastfeed-my-daughter/#580689 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:52:24 -0800 MumKim That is horrible. They say a pet is for life. Maybe someone should have explained to the couple that a child is for life! http://www.minti.com/members/angieh/blog/580671/Adopted-girl-given-up-by-parents/#580674 http://www.minti.com/members/angieh/blog/580671/Adopted-girl-given-up-by-parents/#580674 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:22:45 -0800 MumKim I am very sorry to hear you were unable to breastfeed your child. Please do not feel my comment was in any way an attack on women who can not breastfeed. I just wanted this mother to get the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/580543/please-help/#580630 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/580543/please-help/#580630 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:22:42 -0800 MumKim Hi I am sorry that you feel that your breast milk was not enough for your baby. Many people, doctors and nurses included do not really know much about breastfeeding and give damaging advice. If you... I am sorry that you feel that your breast milk was not enough for your baby. Many people, doctors and nurses included do not really know much about breastfeeding and give damaging advice. If you...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/580543/please-help/#580580 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/580543/please-help/#580580 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:37:54 -0800 MumKim Thanks. My voice started to come back yesterday. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578304/I-cant-read-to-my-daughter/#580539 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578304/I-cant-read-to-my-daughter/#580539 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 16:10:40 -0800 MumKim Hey Emz That is 7.5 minutes per article. You must be a pretty slow reader ! That is 7.5 minutes per article. You must be a pretty slow reader !]]> http://www.minti.com/members/angieh/blog/579754/Voting-Gaming-Reminder/#580504 http://www.minti.com/members/angieh/blog/579754/Voting-Gaming-Reminder/#580504 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:48:04 -0800 MumKim Thanks. I have also found a lot of other articles about the benefits of sustained breastfeeding. I often put links to them on my blog. I think that it really sucks when people try to stop us doing... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#580495 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#580495 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:35:49 -0800 MumKim This sort of crap is the reason that I have tried to put information about breastfeeding in my blog on Minti. But then I got slammed for that because it was seen as "making mothers who formula... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/579434/#580494 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/579434/#580494 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:32:46 -0800 MumKim As cassustin has already said "What a load of S**T!!!!" I thought the first rule of medicine was to "do no harm" this idiotic doctor as just condemned this child to an... I thought the first rule of medicine was to "do no harm"
this idiotic doctor as just condemned this child to

an...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/579434/#579990 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/579434/#579990 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:17:28 -0800 MumKim What great advice. I didn't know about this. I wonder if it would also help avoid mastitis if it helps to clear the breast properly. http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/579665/#579984 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/579665/#579984 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:05:10 -0800 MumKim I get really upset about people who give breastfeeding mothers a hard time about it. It is the best thing for the baby so those people who find it 'gross' or 'perverted'  should take themselves... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579981 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579981 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:01:15 -0800 MumKim Hi Before you give "just one bottle" you may like to read this so that you can make a better informed choice. Or you may like to read this Hope it helps and goodluck, whichever way... Before you give "just one bottle" you may like to read this so that you can make a better informed choice.

Or you may like to read this

Hope it helps and goodluck, whichever way...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/576335/one-bottle-at-night-whilst-breast-feeding/#579753 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/576335/one-bottle-at-night-whilst-breast-feeding/#579753 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:02:27 -0800 MumKim Really great advice but it is very hard to read without paragraphs. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8046/Breastfeeding-night-nursing-relief-bottles-and-co-sleeping/#579741 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8046/Breastfeeding-night-nursing-relief-bottles-and-co-sleeping/#579741 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:50:10 -0800 MumKim Hi, I couldn't get it to work yesterday, but it appears to be working again now. cheers Kim cheers Kim]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579739 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579739 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:45:59 -0800 MumKim I used to work in the shearing industry. I have seen black sheep and I have seen white sheep but I have never seen a rainbow sheep. What were they smoking to come up with that? http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/577047/Since-when-cant-you-call-fairy-penguins-Fairy-Penguins/#579122 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/577047/Since-when-cant-you-call-fairy-penguins-Fairy-Penguins/#579122 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 02:19:18 -0800 MumKim My ex step monster made green pikelets once. Not right. Still taste the same but just not right. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579059 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579059 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:14:46 -0800 MumKim Hi Arna. If you want to go green on sanitary stuff have you considered going washable. I bought some mama pads from a nappy site when I bought some of Natalyas cloth nappies. I am not sure what they... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579055 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578366/Breastmilk-is-green/#579055 Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:11:25 -0800 MumKim Very cute! http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578304/I-cant-read-to-my-daughter/#578370 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/578304/I-cant-read-to-my-daughter/#578370 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 04:23:14 -0800 MumKim Sitting on Santa's knee again! Gee don't tell Natalya. She still hasn't had a chance to sit on Santa's knee. If we get over this flu in time to get up to Perth I will have to take her to see Santa at... http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/575956/MicroME-Massive-StormMasqueradeMotorbike/#578331 http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/575956/MicroME-Massive-StormMasqueradeMotorbike/#578331 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:45:57 -0800 MumKim Sounds like a great weekend. Those cupcakes look good enough to eat http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/578290/MicroME-PartyPartyBBQ/#578314 http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/578290/MicroME-PartyPartyBBQ/#578314 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:35:04 -0800 MumKim Hey Chele. Welcome back. We missed you. http://www.minti.com/members/cheleinkal/blog/578244/Long-time-no-Minti/#578246 http://www.minti.com/members/cheleinkal/blog/578244/Long-time-no-Minti/#578246 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 02:22:41 -0800 MumKim Great to hear some positive feedback. Two of my close friends are still breastfeeding. One has a three year old and the other has a two and a half year old who looks like a four year old.... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/575855/#578057 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/575855/#578057 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 21:22:43 -0800 MumKim Thanks for the laugh Jess. Sorry to hear about your butt. Hope the bruise heals soon. Lay of the grog before climbing the stairs - or sleep it off down stairs! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/577291/My-son-saw-my-brusied-butt/#577405 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/577291/My-son-saw-my-brusied-butt/#577405 Sun, 09 Dec 2007 01:40:09 -0800 MumKim Long drops are really not good when you have gastro or a hang-over! http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/577208/AUSSIE-SENSE-OF-HUMOR-/#577265 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/577208/AUSSIE-SENSE-OF-HUMOR-/#577265 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:18:07 -0800 MumKim Laughing and screwing up my face. I worked in the shearing industry nearly 20 years ago. Some places still had long drop toilets for the shearing teams. Yuk, memories. http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/577208/AUSSIE-SENSE-OF-HUMOR-/#577262 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/577208/AUSSIE-SENSE-OF-HUMOR-/#577262 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:16:32 -0800 MumKim Good to hear you are the master of your stomach. I wasn't at all. Hope you find a cool comfy possie. cheers Kim http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/577177/Trying-To-Win-The-Battle/#577249 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/577177/Trying-To-Win-The-Battle/#577249 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:04:12 -0800 MumKim Sorry to hear you are not well. Glad to hear you have been having a goodtime otherwise and are enjoying some special time with family. Hope you have a terriffic Christmas. cheers Kim cheers
Kim]]> http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/576223/Hello/#577247 http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/576223/Hello/#577247 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 22:00:47 -0800 MumKim Nice to see you back. Glad you are in such a great place physically and emotionally. http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/577180/Im-baaaaack/#577190 http://www.minti.com/members/lightbee/blog/577180/Im-baaaaack/#577190 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 21:09:49 -0800 MumKim It is a great article. I recommend it! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/573322/when-to-stop-breast-feeding/#577063 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/573322/when-to-stop-breast-feeding/#577063 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 15:59:42 -0800 MumKim Thanks Arna. I should have thought of the ears. I am a Speech Pathologist for goodness sake. I used to do basic hearing screens and otoscopy and tympannometry on kids ears. But it is kind of freaky... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576547 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576547 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:35:33 -0800 MumKim Hi Jess The funny thing is that I didn't even feel off balance. I hadn't even though of the vestibular system- and I bloody well should have. Four years of doing a degree that changed it's name... The funny thing is that I didn't even feel off balance. I hadn't even though of the vestibular system- and I bloody well should have. Four years of doing a degree that changed it's name...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576546 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576546 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:31:33 -0800 MumKim Forgot to say - hope everyone at your place is feeling well again soon too. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576542 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576542 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:28:34 -0800 MumKim Thanks. I wasn't sure if I was over-reacting. I check my facial symmetry before I went so I didn't think that I had had a stroke yet but I was worried. I wasn't sure if it  was an early warning... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576541 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576541 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:27:13 -0800 MumKim Thanks. we just had another sleep but I haven't looked in the mirror again- scared of the 'bedhair' so I am not sure if my head is still shaking. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576540 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576540 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:24:45 -0800 MumKim Thank you. We have just had another big sleep and now it is 1:20 in the afternoon. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576539 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/576437/got-scared-and-went-to-the-hospital/#576539 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 20:23:23 -0800 MumKim Thank you. Yesterday I slept more than she did. I just moved a mattress into the lounge and set up baby barriers so she could play near me in a kiddysafe area and crawl to me when she needed a feed... http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/575742/Not-well/#575775 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/575742/Not-well/#575775 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 22:37:07 -0800 MumKim Yes it is normal. Especially if you are breastfeeding. Natalya is now 11 months old and I still haven't got mine. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/574930/is-this-normal/#575025 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/574930/is-this-normal/#575025 Thu, 06 Dec 2007 01:15:05 -0800 MumKim Here is an article (Why I still breastfeed my four year old)  that I found recently that explains some of the advantages of breastfeeding an older child. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/573322/when-to-stop-breast-feeding/#574131 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/573322/when-to-stop-breast-feeding/#574131 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:27:57 -0800 MumKim Congratulations on your little bundle of joy. Re the question here is a link to the Australian Breastfeeding Association. You don't need to be a member to access their helpline. Or you can get help... Re the question here is a link to the Australian Breastfeeding Association. You don't need to be a member to access their helpline. Or you can get help...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/574064/breastfeeding-question/#574114 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/574064/breastfeeding-question/#574114 Wed, 05 Dec 2007 03:13:57 -0800 MumKim I always think the best of you Izzy! Well said. Well said.]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/572926/Who-can-we-control/#572939 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/572926/Who-can-we-control/#572939 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 21:10:27 -0800 MumKim Thanks. I hope so too. It is really hard to get anything done at the moment holding her. Plus she keeps biting http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/572890/Stay-away/#572904 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/572890/Stay-away/#572904 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:41:02 -0800 MumKim Sorry to hear things are so tough right now. Hang in there. I hope things get better soon. http://www.minti.com/members/merlin0903/blog/572888/CANCELLING-CHRISTMAS/#572891 http://www.minti.com/members/merlin0903/blog/572888/CANCELLING-CHRISTMAS/#572891 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 20:33:37 -0800 MumKim I hope your advice gets through to someone. Thanks for sharing your story. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7993/Losing-a-loved-one-My-father/#572692 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7993/Losing-a-loved-one-My-father/#572692 Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:19:39 -0800 MumKim Hi Natalya used to do a minimum of 3 poos a day until she was  about 10 months old. I finally worked out I could reduce that by cutting caffine chocolate and some other foods out of my diet (she... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/571808/9-month-old-poos-a-lot/#572045 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/571808/9-month-old-poos-a-lot/#572045 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 23:11:38 -0800 MumKim I like the way you write! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7972/Parenting-Writing-and-Why-You-Should/#568605 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7972/Parenting-Writing-and-Why-You-Should/#568605 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:18:02 -0800 MumKim Yeah I heard on the news tonight that they got the baby back safe and well and arrested the woman who took her. http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/567881/Newborn-baby-stolen-from-Perth-hospital/#568601 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/567881/Newborn-baby-stolen-from-Perth-hospital/#568601 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:13:56 -0800 MumKim He sounds like a great pet. My dog catches blowflies. He is pretty quick but he can't cope with the numbers either. What I really need is something to get rid of the bloody ants though. http://www.minti.com/members/katierose/blog/568554/My-environmentally-friendly-blow-fly-remedy-aka-JAWS/#568588 http://www.minti.com/members/katierose/blog/568554/My-environmentally-friendly-blow-fly-remedy-aka-JAWS/#568588 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:06:43 -0800 MumKim I'm curious and looking for good lines ready for when people start on me about feeding Natalya- what did you say when you got negative comments? http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/568198/Fighting-back-when-you-get-the-negative-comments-for-feeding-your-child/#568578 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/568198/Fighting-back-when-you-get-the-negative-comments-for-feeding-your-child/#568578 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 04:01:35 -0800 MumKim Have some chocolate and a good swift drink for me. Sorry you are having such a tough time. We are supposed to be at mothers group, but Natalya is asleep on me. I still have to get ready when she...
We are supposed to be at mothers group, but Natalya is asleep on me. I still have to get ready when she...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/568175/I-hate-bed-time/#568219 http://www.minti.com/members/jessgore/blog/568175/I-hate-bed-time/#568219 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:36:47 -0800 MumKim I'd settle for being able to go to the toilet by myself http://www.minti.com/members/domestic-warrior/blog/568085/DEAR-SANTA/#568087 http://www.minti.com/members/domestic-warrior/blog/568085/DEAR-SANTA/#568087 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:38:34 -0800 MumKim Classic! http://www.minti.com/members/yummymummyof3/blog/568012/The-best-complaint-letter/#568022 http://www.minti.com/members/yummymummyof3/blog/568012/The-best-complaint-letter/#568022 Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:52:42 -0800 MumKim I like that wording. I shall have to remember it. Full term breastfeeding. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4034/Extended-breastfeeding/#566856 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4034/Extended-breastfeeding/#566856 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:01:02 -0800 MumKim Hi Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. My mother lives with a painful medical condition similar to fibromyalgia. She has attended two pain management courses. The first didn't make much... Sorry to hear you are not feeling well. My mother lives with a painful medical condition similar to fibromyalgia. She has attended two pain management courses. The first didn't make much...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lillkatheryn/blog/565884/Can-you-really-change-someone/#565894 http://www.minti.com/members/lillkatheryn/blog/565884/Can-you-really-change-someone/#565894 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 17:44:16 -0800 MumKim That sounds like a constructive thing to do. Looking forward to reading it. I found that taking up a new hobby - card making helped me cope with my grief. http://www.minti.com/members/merlin0903/blog/565037/-A-NEW-SERIES-OF-ADVICE-/#565040 http://www.minti.com/members/merlin0903/blog/565037/-A-NEW-SERIES-OF-ADVICE-/#565040 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:40:53 -0800 MumKim Great idea. Photos for her 21st! http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/563938/Nooooooooooo/#564463 http://www.minti.com/members/mumkim/blog/563938/Nooooooooooo/#564463 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 05:59:42 -0800 MumKim Thanks for cleaning up. http://www.minti.com/members/stacey79/blog/563397/reporting-advice/#564271 http://www.minti.com/members/stacey79/blog/563397/reporting-advice/#564271 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:59:20 -0800 MumKim I heard that the reason that Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live. http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/564209/Christmas-is-Cancelled-/#564257 http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/564209/Christmas-is-Cancelled-/#564257 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 01:46:18 -0800 MumKim Fantastic article. Natalya is 11 months old and still breast fed on demand. I have been reading articles on extended breastfeeding recently so that I have answers ready when people comment or... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4032/Breastfeeding-past-one/#564214 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4032/Breastfeeding-past-one/#564214 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:50:13 -0800 MumKim That is cool. I wonder what other things you will find while packing. http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/564144/An-interesting-find/#564145 http://www.minti.com/members/august88/blog/564144/An-interesting-find/#564145 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:44:41 -0800