http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/activity/ Latest activity by NickysMumMum on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk NickysMumMum Yes, we've always had routines also. We went to Tresillian when Nick was 6months old and learned alot of important information and how to set ground rules. My tactics have involved becoming more... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9939/What-to-do-when-your-toddler-wont-stay-in-bed/#857896 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9939/What-to-do-when-your-toddler-wont-stay-in-bed/#857896 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:01:37 -0700 NickysMumMum Getting a child off to a good night's sleep can be a challenging task, and the methods we parents use have been debated ad nauseum. We all do it differently, although some routines remain the same.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9939/What-to-do-when-your-toddler-wont-stay-in-bed/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/9939/What-to-do-when-your-toddler-wont-stay-in-bed/ Sun, 26 Oct 2008 04:22:34 -0700 NickysMumMum I am a good mum and I won’t let anyone make me feel like I am doing any less than what I feel is best for my own son. As a mother of an active two and a half year old I am continually...
As a mother of an active two and a half year old I am continually...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/165/Ask-Mony/blog/854760/ http://www.minti.com/groups/165/Ask-Mony/blog/854760/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:47:27 -0700 NickysMumMum It feels like everyone else's kids are talking and they're even younger than my son. Nicholaus is 2years old as of January, and he only says mummy, daddy, and up. I have spoken to the baby health... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/622335/why-isnt-my-child-talking-yet/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/622335/why-isnt-my-child-talking-yet/ Sun, 03 Feb 2008 20:58:22 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/42687/dad.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/42687/dad.jpg Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:52:11 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/42685/mum.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/42685/mum.jpg Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:51:01 -0800 NickysMumMum Oohhhhhhh, poor little girl, and she's sooo brave!!! My, my the time has gone so quick!! Ari's so beautiful!!!!! You're a wonderful mum and you should never ever forget that! Take care sweetie!... http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/431179/omg-Arianna-had-her-needls-today-/#435668 http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/431179/omg-Arianna-had-her-needls-today-/#435668 Sat, 07 Jul 2007 22:44:15 -0700 NickysMumMum This definitely will work well on older kids! I strongly remember my dad rubbing a cake of soap around in my mouth on one occasion and hot english mustard on another. That ended up working for me...... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6333/The-Swear-chartLarge-families-and-the-problems-with-older-kids-language/#413819 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6333/The-Swear-chartLarge-families-and-the-problems-with-older-kids-language/#413819 Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:53:32 -0700 NickysMumMum This is an inspiring piece and has really moved me. You are a very brave person and your eloquence is beautiful. http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5991/Lifes-Warning-Signs/#400828 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5991/Lifes-Warning-Signs/#400828 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:27:44 -0700 NickysMumMum I'm due for one!!! Thanks so much for the heads up! I hate them but a simple reminder can save your life! ........... mind you gotta have my moles and freckles checked too (MENTAL NOTE: Must look... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6103/The-importance-of-a-papsmear/#400805 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6103/The-importance-of-a-papsmear/#400805 Mon, 28 May 2007 04:09:33 -0700 NickysMumMum O.......M........G.....I'm so sorry this has happened to your little girl...... I agree with everything everyone else has said... I know if I were you, I wouldn't be letting my child go back!!! This... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400663/what-do-i-do-next/#400785 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400663/what-do-i-do-next/#400785 Mon, 28 May 2007 03:55:23 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi hun, I can't believe how long it's been since I last wrote to you - I kind of disappeared from minti for a while there heheh - Yep, I'm definitely with you on this one...... relax........ you... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400647/what-does-it-mean-when/#400775 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/400647/what-does-it-mean-when/#400775 Mon, 28 May 2007 03:46:23 -0700 NickysMumMum Love these ideas, I hope you don't mind I've just printed these out to stick n my fridge. They'll certainly come in handy for my little guy!! Thanks for the tips! 's Hayley xx Thanks for the tips! 's Hayley xx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5660/Homemade-fun-for-kids-especially-those-who-love-to-put-things-in-thier-mouths/#373496 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5660/Homemade-fun-for-kids-especially-those-who-love-to-put-things-in-thier-mouths/#373496 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 04:04:57 -0700 NickysMumMum So true!! Nick and i are the same, especially because I try to keep bedtime low key. But I have to start reading to him at other times of the day. Like you, i think it'd be great to get him involved... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5659/Encourage-Your-Baby-to-Read-With-You/#373487 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5659/Encourage-Your-Baby-to-Read-With-You/#373487 Tue, 24 Apr 2007 03:51:53 -0700 NickysMumMum hehheheh wort yeah that's me lmao sposed to be worst http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369724 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369724 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:32:10 -0700 NickysMumMum sorry hun, I'm one of the deserters hehhe! I left quite a few years ago though but grew up in the Salisbury area and loved it. I can't wait to get back down there. A lot of my family are still down... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369723 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/369647/where-are-you-sa/#369723 Thu, 19 Apr 2007 06:30:57 -0700 NickysMumMum I feel so bad how your family have been treating you! They don't deserve you! With all you're going through they can't even offer you the support you need, you must be beside yourself!! I'm always... http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/362695/33-weeks-pregges-/#368747 http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/362695/33-weeks-pregges-/#368747 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 04:50:10 -0700 NickysMumMum Thank you, I try to keep a positive attitude because at times you feel so swamped with stress and some of what I know of the 'Secret' has helped me change my approach to life. I want to get the DVD... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/345062/IDSR/#361340 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/345062/IDSR/#361340 Sun, 08 Apr 2007 20:31:22 -0700 NickysMumMum hehehe not mine he started trying to eat it with the foil on before realising he needed to unwrap them, there were a few on his hat that he'd pulled off without me seeing and I found them in his... http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/356617/Easter-Party-at-playgroup/#360238 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/356617/Easter-Party-at-playgroup/#360238 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:15:01 -0700 NickysMumMum I bet jalan's looking forward to Easter!! Mmmmmmmm all that chocolate, so much to eat!! I'm looking forward to the mess tomorrow too hehehe 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/358109/Early-Foto-Friday-on-Thursday-/#360233 http://www.minti.com/members/blackwidowkate/blog/358109/Early-Foto-Friday-on-Thursday-/#360233 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:11:07 -0700 NickysMumMum looks like he ahd fun painting his face too hehehe too cute!!! Mine loved sprinkling the glitter all over the place when he was making his egg basket!! Happy Easter!! 's Hayley xxx Happy Easter!! 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/marlena/blog/358887/HAPPY-EASTER-EVERYONE/#360226 http://www.minti.com/members/marlena/blog/358887/HAPPY-EASTER-EVERYONE/#360226 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:07:50 -0700 NickysMumMum They're soooo cute, you did a great job on that hat too!!! Happy Easter 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/angelmum/blog/358990/Foto-Friday-Its-Easter/#360221 http://www.minti.com/members/angelmum/blog/358990/Foto-Friday-Its-Easter/#360221 Sat, 07 Apr 2007 05:04:58 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi everyone!! I hope you all have a great Easter! I know this is late but forgot to tell all I'd posted these beaut pics earlier last week in my blog and want to share them with all you... http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/360215/ http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/360215/ Sat, 07 Apr 2007 04:59:11 -0700 NickysMumMum Thank you for this piece of advice. It confirms for me that it's actually ok to talk to babies and you don't have to feel silly. The reason I say this is that since I had Nick I've been a little self... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5417/Talking-To-Your-Kids/#358301 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5417/Talking-To-Your-Kids/#358301 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:37:14 -0700 NickysMumMum I know exactly what you're going through!! I had this problem about three months ago and I thought it would be the end of me. I followed the advice some great minti members gave me and Nick stopped... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/357989/time-to-stop-breastfeeding/#358244 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/357989/time-to-stop-breastfeeding/#358244 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 03:08:19 -0700 NickysMumMum This is a great idea, well done for your inspirational ideas!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/358152/changing-furniture/#358230 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/358152/changing-furniture/#358230 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:50:21 -0700 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/27307/egghunt.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/27307/egghunt.jpg Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:57:44 -0700 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/27306/easterhat2.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/27306/easterhat2.jpg Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:57:16 -0700 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/27304/easterhat.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/27304/easterhat.jpg Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:56:20 -0700 NickysMumMum sorry madchanny, meant to say you. Thanks darl! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355722 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355722 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 19:52:29 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi again, Hayley here. Thanks to those who replied. Sorry I didn't realise people had already asked questions about Easter hats. Thanks Angelmum, mummabear and madmel, these are great ideas and I was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355228 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/#355228 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 03:12:53 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi everyone! Nicholaus has an easter hat parade at playgroup. Does anyone have any ideas on how to create an Easter hat? All answers will be highly appreciated and I promise you I'll post photos... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/355051/easter-hat-parade-/ Sat, 31 Mar 2007 21:52:11 -0700 NickysMumMum Good on you for realising that it's ok to take meds. It's obvious you need them to help get some sleep. Sleep deprivation is not only torture, it drives us literally mental!! Anxiety makes it so hard... http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/353142/#353512 http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/353142/#353512 Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:01:25 -0700 NickysMumMum Thanks Helen for responding to my first blog. It's been a difficult week so far. I'm feeling absolutely wretched. I haven't been able to get onto Minti for a good two weeks because..... so many... http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/352322/ http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/352322/ Wed, 28 Mar 2007 04:21:52 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi everyone, I know it's a bit late! Here's mine http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/344195/ http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/344195/ Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:09:20 -0700 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/26240/upthere.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/26240/upthere.jpg Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:01:40 -0700 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/26239/newshoes.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/26239/newshoes.jpg Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:01:21 -0700 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/26238/mianick.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/26238/mianick.jpg Sat, 17 Mar 2007 19:00:57 -0700 NickysMumMum Hi, this is my first post in this group so I just wanted to quickly introduce myself before telling you all what's going on in my life. I'm Hayley. I'm 27. I have an adorable little boy aged 14...
I'm Hayley. I'm 27. I have an adorable little boy aged 14...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/342201/ http://www.minti.com/groups/460/Mental-Health-Support/blog/342201/ Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:54:26 -0700 NickysMumMum I'm so sorry to hear about this. It's such an incredible blow for your husband's dreams to be shattered like that...... I can only imagine what you've been through together over this. It's only... http://www.minti.com/members/cookclan/blog/342074/The-results-are-in/#342177 http://www.minti.com/members/cookclan/blog/342074/The-results-are-in/#342177 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:13:58 -0700 NickysMumMum This little girl is going to be absolutely adorable!! Isn't this photo excellent? I wished I'd had 3D scans for Nick, so clear and you can really bond with your bubby knowing what she looks like.... http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/341887/its-a-girl-she-finally-showed-us/#342172 http://www.minti.com/members/mummycristlyn/blog/341887/its-a-girl-she-finally-showed-us/#342172 Thu, 15 Mar 2007 04:01:22 -0700 NickysMumMum Your kids are adorable!! http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/337826/Foto-Friday/#337879 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/337826/Foto-Friday/#337879 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 04:01:17 -0800 NickysMumMum Hi everyone, hope you've all had a great week!!! Ours has been interesting and strange at times. We're still smiling though hehhe Life is a roller coaster __-----__------__-----__-----__-----__. Come... http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/337871/ http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/337871/ Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:53:01 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25599/froggie.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25599/froggie.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:52:04 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25597/bath.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25597/bath.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:43:50 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25596/newjammies.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25596/newjammies.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:41:28 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25595/newjammies.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25595/newjammies.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:40:41 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25594/nickoncar.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25594/nickoncar.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:37:43 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25593/movingday.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25593/movingday.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:36:00 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25592/nickstoe.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/25592/nickstoe.jpg Fri, 09 Mar 2007 03:34:10 -0800 NickysMumMum The most important thing for you to do is RELAX!!! You're breast milk is sufficient. If you start using formula as top-ups you will decrease your milk supply. If you'd like to be able to continue... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/336142/express-or-top-up/#336170 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/336142/express-or-top-up/#336170 Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:59:46 -0800 NickysMumMum What can I say Lavinia? From everything I've read, you're going to make a fantastic teacher! Honestly, everything you write is to the point and very well written, excellently described and explained.... http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201845/I-wont-be-around-minti-as-much/#333813 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201845/I-wont-be-around-minti-as-much/#333813 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:24:12 -0800 NickysMumMum That's awesome Izzy, so much to look forward to !! Girls are so much fun, can't wait to have one myself hehehe!! http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/332377/Identical-Twins/#333802 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/332377/Identical-Twins/#333802 Sun, 04 Mar 2007 02:12:48 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like this Helen, and I remember doing this sort of thing when I was younger. I can imagine how much more fun it would be to've had our parents in on the action. What a good idea! Love the... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4726/Camping-Indoors/#240318 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4726/Camping-Indoors/#240318 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 21:26:04 -0800 NickysMumMum Hey Britt, So glad you're back, sounds like you had a great party! Best way to feel at home in a new house having everyone over for a get together. Hope you got some cool gifts! Is this the first... So glad you're back, sounds like you had a great party! Best way to feel at home in a new house having everyone over for a get together. Hope you got some cool gifts! Is this the first...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/britt/blog/199563/hey-guys/#199564 http://www.minti.com/members/britt/blog/199563/hey-guys/#199564 Sun, 18 Feb 2007 18:01:35 -0800 NickysMumMum Hope everybody's had a great week. Last Sunday we had a beaut family picnic in the park overlooking Newcastle beach (King Edward Park). We were lucky enough to have brass bands playing jazz music. It... http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/110728/ http://www.minti.com/groups/187/Foto-Friday/blog/110728/ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:24:34 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23551/nickpickflower.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23551/nickpickflower.jpg Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:16:13 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23549/amelianick.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23549/amelianick.jpg Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:14:54 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23548/nickyhat.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23548/nickyhat.jpg Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:12:55 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23545/DSC01750.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23545/DSC01750.jpg Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:06:56 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23544/Nickandmia.jpg http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/photos/23544/Nickandmia.jpg Fri, 16 Feb 2007 03:03:37 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like everything you've said here and I'd like to emulate these points myself whenever we eat dinner too. Great tips, Helen!! 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4621/The-Family-Meal/#239502 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4621/The-Family-Meal/#239502 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:36:27 -0800 NickysMumMum This is a great piece of advice Helen. There'll be lots of minti parents who have driving age kids and everything you've said is so important for them to know. Unfortunately there's some things that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4623/Help-My-Child-can-Drive-a-Car/#239528 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4623/Help-My-Child-can-Drive-a-Car/#239528 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:32:39 -0800 NickysMumMum This feedback is wonderful. You've given me the confidence that I'm on the right track about this issue and hopefully it won't be the terrible time so many mums say it is. I'm glad to hear Merle and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4619/Facing-the-Terrible-Twos/#239485 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4619/Facing-the-Terrible-Twos/#239485 Thu, 15 Feb 2007 01:20:13 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks babe, I'm feeling better already! 's Hayley xxx 's Hayley xxx]]> http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210109/Fearing-the-loss-of-control/#210111 http://www.minti.com/members/nickysmummum/blog/210109/Fearing-the-loss-of-control/#210111 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:46:21 -0800 NickysMumMum Now, I'm a bit of a control freak........ I think..................... I know I'm not as bad as some but when I feel I'm not in control of a situation I feel extremely anxious. Must say I'm not an...
I know I'm not as bad as some but when I feel I'm not in control of a situation I feel extremely anxious. Must say I'm not an...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4619/Facing-the-Terrible-Twos/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4619/Facing-the-Terrible-Twos/ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 03:52:46 -0800 NickysMumMum This is an interesting theory Helen but I'm not quite sure I agree. I understand you've been learning about bullying and domestic violence but I don't know how positive reinforcement and ego building... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4599/Will-My-Children-Grow-Up-to-Be-Bullies/#239355 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4599/Will-My-Children-Grow-Up-to-Be-Bullies/#239355 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 02:20:23 -0800 NickysMumMum This is such important info for all parents. Well done, very easy to read, clear and concise. I like the way you've structured the rules into clear steps. Take care with that gorgeous pup, such ... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4602/Traffic-knowledge/#239362 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4602/Traffic-knowledge/#239362 Wed, 14 Feb 2007 01:51:18 -0800 NickysMumMum I love this article! You are amazingly insightful Merle. I really agree with everything you're saying here. You've put it so well! Speaking of which I think my man's getting a bit stroppy, I'm not... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4588/Men-And-Emotions/#239299 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4588/Men-And-Emotions/#239299 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 03:06:52 -0800 NickysMumMum This is excellent advice Raine, extremely thorough and so wide reaching in who should read it. Everyone goes through periods of sleep difficulty and your strategies are spot on. I know many have... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4575/Difficulty-Sleeping-Are-You-an-Insomniac/#239212 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4575/Difficulty-Sleeping-Are-You-an-Insomniac/#239212 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 02:13:23 -0800 NickysMumMum five stars from me!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239111 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239111 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:07:52 -0800 NickysMumMum Oh Merle, this made me cry. When you wrote what Breanna said, I cried tears of happiness. What an adorable little girl. She certainly knows her manners and likewise what she should expect from you.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239110 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4563/Manners-Manners-Manners/#239110 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 00:06:48 -0800 NickysMumMum Amazingly insightful advice Wendigo!!! This is beautiful and I'll try to live by it. Trust is so important in a friendship but can be difficult to muster when you've been hurt and betrayed. It can be... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235221 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235221 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:32:46 -0800 NickysMumMum Well she was a fair-weather friend in all senses of the term!! It's a really detestable flaw in a person's character to be so self obsessed - to not even care when you told her your dear cat had... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235215 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235215 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 05:18:47 -0800 NickysMumMum That's great Wendigo! It sounds like you've found as system that really works for you. You're so lucky to have had enduring friendships which allow you the confidence and motivation to call them when... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235228 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235228 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:54:43 -0800 NickysMumMum Thanks Mel, I'm really looking forward to it. Thanks for taking the time to read it. 's Hayley xx http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235217 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235217 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:47:19 -0800 NickysMumMum Since joining Minti, you have become a most cherished friend for me. I feel such a strong connection and feel that we've gone through a lot of the same. Minti has been my saviour too! Every day that... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235219 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235219 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:44:37 -0800 NickysMumMum hehehehe... so cheeky!!!........ you're right sometimes it is easier to pretend you haven't seen someone who you don't really wish to talk to.. especially if it was someone who's bruised your ego in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235213 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235213 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:31:37 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235224 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235224 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:23:18 -0800 NickysMumMum http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235223 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235223 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:20:18 -0800 NickysMumMum Friends like this are so precious and are real keepers. The ones who always instinctively know when you're down and call you 'just to touch base'. Your there for them and they're there for you. It's... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235225 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235225 Sat, 10 Feb 2007 04:17:03 -0800 NickysMumMum I've found it's the other way around. Some gyms have creches. I know you're probably already thinking duh that's what I meant, so i'm sorry. Just thought I'd help. 's Hayley 's Hayley]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238477 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238477 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:51:17 -0800 NickysMumMum I think it's a good idea to keep in touch with your good friends, you might miss them even more in five years time. I know it's really effected me but everyone's different. Yes we do move forwards... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235211 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4092/Auld-Lang-Syne/#235211 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:46:14 -0800 NickysMumMum I'm just like you. I found Minti for the same reasons and it's given me back my voice. I'm so happy to be part of the Minti community. I love all of my Minti friends and try hard to maintain them.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3363/Minti-Is-The-Best/#230346 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/3363/Minti-Is-The-Best/#230346 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 02:27:55 -0800 NickysMumMum Are we related? LOL This is me to a tea. Over the last few years I/'ve developed this bad habit and like you am finding it difficult to break. I always prided myself as a great listener. Until... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238072 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4439/Whose-Guilty-of-Interupting-I-AM/#238072 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 19:21:44 -0800 NickysMumMum Reading this really gives me bit of a shiver of delight especially that last line 'I'm glad I'm your mom'. I love it. I'm so into making my little man feel loved but it can be hard at times esp.... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238337 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4479/My-Pleasure-Choosing-to-Be-a-Fast-Food-Parent/#238337 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:55:16 -0800 NickysMumMum I loved going to the gym and going running before Nicky was born but I really don't have the energy anymore. I'd love to get back into it again and have those endorphins back but I'm still... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238475 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4492/me-time-with-a-bit-of-exercise/#238475 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:40:51 -0800 NickysMumMum This is great advice for EVERYONE, Merle. My own MIL could have used it too. They moved and completely cut themselves off from ALL of their family when Brad was only 12. He's missed a lifetime of... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4491/You-Cant-Pick-Your-Reles/#238470 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4491/You-Cant-Pick-Your-Reles/#238470 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:32:26 -0800 NickysMumMum I really like this advice. I remember letting the sun go down on anger many times as a teenager living with stepmothers. I ended up moving out I grew to dislike the second one so much, and to this... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4490/Sweet-Dreams/#238454 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4490/Sweet-Dreams/#238454 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 17:17:06 -0800 NickysMumMum Congratulations!! That's an awfully long time without a break. Bet i'll be the same lol. I'm just not ready to leave Nick with anyone. Don't know when I will be. Certainly not any time soon heheh. I... http://www.minti.com/members/phoenix/blog/205839/My-First-Day-Off/#205840 http://www.minti.com/members/phoenix/blog/205839/My-First-Day-Off/#205840 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:59:59 -0800 NickysMumMum These are all classic reasons why women think they have to give up breast feeding, many of which I nearly gave it away for. It was so important to me so I kept at it and continue to this day. Every... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4313/Breastfeeding-Myths-and-incorrect-advice/#237021 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4313/Breastfeeding-Myths-and-incorrect-advice/#237021 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:51:25 -0800 NickysMumMum I tell you...... I'm convinced! I'll certainly be doing this.  You are giving me pearls of wisdom that cannot be bought. Thankyou 's Hayley 's Hayley]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4421/Arguments-on-Paper/#237918 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4421/Arguments-on-Paper/#237918 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:31:25 -0800 NickysMumMum I didn't start until Nicky was 1, and now it's only a teeny tiny smidgen of a dot. You can get special kiddie's paste which has a pleasant bubble gum or strawberry taste - no sugar. You don't need to... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238268 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238268 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:25:55 -0800 NickysMumMum I'll be trying this. I started to wonder tonight if it might have been a problem. Same issues as you but same as you i thought it needed to be done at night. Thanks for the tips. You're a step ahead... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238261 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4468/Brush-Babys-Teeth-in-the-Morning/#238261 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:21:20 -0800 NickysMumMum This is really good advice. I hope it never comes to that. Couldn't imagine how i'd feel if all my treasured possessions went up in flames. I suppose just as long as everyone's safe...... You can't... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4477/Photos/#238308 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4477/Photos/#238308 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:12:21 -0800 NickysMumMum What a lovely idea! I regret not having the paper from the day Nicky was born. Oh well build a bridge. Thanks for the inspiration! This sounds like a beautiful present and so personal. I've missed... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4478/while-you-were-growing-up/#238326 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4478/while-you-were-growing-up/#238326 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:05:59 -0800 NickysMumMum Awesome!! I wish i'd had this list when naming Nicholaus. Not to say I don't like his name hehehe but it would've given Brad and I a guide. Definitely a must read for anyone choosing their unborn... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4438/Naming-Baby/#238058 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4438/Naming-Baby/#238058 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 03:00:01 -0800 NickysMumMum So right. You end up with so much unnecessary space filling can't throw it out keep it for the next baby i payed too much for it stuff. I wish I'd hired a capsule. The first three months we were in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4460/Hiring-Baby-Goods/#238222 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4460/Hiring-Baby-Goods/#238222 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:52:13 -0800 NickysMumMum How cute! I really cracked up when I saw this. Forgot to write you when I first saw it. Read quickly that someone had commented about your grandson and I thought........... hold the phone............ http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201792/10-ways-to-know-if-you-have-a-minti-MumMom/#201797 http://www.minti.com/members/ozbinky/blog/201792/10-ways-to-know-if-you-have-a-minti-MumMom/#201797 Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:33:42 -0800