http://www.minti.com/members/pvp/activity/ Latest activity by pvp on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk pvp Great article! Well written and explored in depth. I think many people don't appreciate the circumstances some women may find themselves in when deciding to have an abortion. As commented by... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5090/Are-you-humane-or-just-human-the-abortion-debate/#438754 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5090/Are-you-humane-or-just-human-the-abortion-debate/#438754 Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:19:07 -0700 pvp I have read all the relevant articles and info on sleep routines and although they have been helpful i need to ask you mums your advice to my particular problem, My one year old was never a good... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/421482/waking-at-night/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/421482/waking-at-night/ Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:26:01 -0700 pvp thanks for all the advice, i have tried to stick to the settling and leaving the room. Last night was pretty bad though as my baby woke up at 10.30pm after having been put to bed at 7.30 and then... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/316349/sleep-issue-again/#316359 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/316349/sleep-issue-again/#316359 Wed, 24 Jan 2007 13:10:00 -0800 pvp Hi, I had my son at the Mercy hospital at Heidelberg and I would highly recommend it.The staff were great, the birthing suite and rooms are like motel rooms , even better! As for doctors, I don't... I had my son at the Mercy hospital at Heidelberg and I would highly recommend it.The staff were great, the birthing suite and rooms are like motel rooms , even better!
As for doctors, I don't...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/318552/which-doctorhospital/#318554 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/318552/which-doctorhospital/#318554 Mon, 22 Jan 2007 21:41:21 -0800 pvp My son is almost 9 months old and unfortunately I was never strong enough to teach him to soothe himself to sleep. I have always rocked or fed him to sleep and now i am paying the price. That is , he... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/316349/sleep-issue-again/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/316349/sleep-issue-again/ Mon, 22 Jan 2007 20:28:11 -0800 pvp Hi, you really are not alone, I too am going through a similar situation and it's amazing to read about so many also going through this. I agree with the comments regarding communication ! Find a... you really are not alone, I too am going through a similar situation and it's amazing to read about so many also going through this. I agree with the comments regarding communication ! Find a...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/313467/what-do-i-do/#313469 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/313467/what-do-i-do/#313469 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:43:44 -0800 pvp I would like to know if anyone has any suggestions re electric breast pumps, i have looked into some brands and for every positive review there is a negative one. I was told Avent Isis IQ  was... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315621/breast-pumps/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/315621/breast-pumps/ Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:08:52 -0800 pvp Thanks for all your replies re formula query, now another query. I have been  having sleep problems with my little one and still do. In fact last night he was up most of the night, probably the... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/318910/tizzie-hall/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/318910/tizzie-hall/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 12:59:01 -0800 pvp I am considering introducing formula milk to my baby soon as i need to go back to work and breastfeeding will be hard, i won't have time to express milk etc. What brands seem to be the best for... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319378/formula-/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/319378/formula-/ Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:23:33 -0800 pvp Thanks for  all replies. How long does it last? I had baby 7 months ago, i am just afraid it may happen in front of someone else apart from my husband. I know it's natural and we our bodies were... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312404/control-/#312411 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312404/control-/#312411 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:58:45 -0800 pvp My question is: have any of you found that after childbirth you can't stop from passing wind in public? In the seven years i have been with my husband i have never "farted" in front of him... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312404/control-/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/312404/control-/ Fri, 22 Dec 2006 03:03:27 -0800 pvp It definitely is weird but Melbourne has always had unstable weather, i like it and i don't. I lived in greece for many years and the summer season there was like 4 months of over 30 degree heat, it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308076/white-christmas-in-aus/#308089 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308076/white-christmas-in-aus/#308089 Fri, 22 Dec 2006 02:33:10 -0800 pvp I really wouldn't worry about your baby not crawling yet, i know that reading up on these things can sometimes make you feel your baby isn't developing as fast but they are rough guidelines. My baby... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309069/scared-my-4-month-old-wont-crawl/#309087 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309069/scared-my-4-month-old-wont-crawl/#309087 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 19:45:56 -0800 pvp Thanks, will let you know how it goes. The good thing about the christening "party" is that my parents are having it at their  place and it will coincide with  my dad's nameday.... http://www.minti.com/members/pvp/blog/194951/Starting-out/#194953 http://www.minti.com/members/pvp/blog/194951/Starting-out/#194953 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:11:49 -0800 pvp I totally could relate to your article. I, too, feel that way and ever since having my son I realised how beautiful the world is and that we shouldn't stop being fascinated by the simple things in... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2947/Through-the-eyes-of-a-child/#228200 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2947/Through-the-eyes-of-a-child/#228200 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 21:07:51 -0800 pvp Most women feel the way you do about themselves and some that you would never expect to. It all starts with what we feel inside. I really love you advice and way of seeing things.It's so easy to feel... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2943/Dont-Forget-to-Love-Yourself/#228176 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2943/Dont-Forget-to-Love-Yourself/#228176 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 15:22:42 -0800 pvp I was wanting to know if it's ok to take my baby to the beach, he is7 months old and likes the water. We take him to the swimming pool every saturday and he enjoys it. My concern is regarding water... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309190/babies-and-the-beach/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309190/babies-and-the-beach/ Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:10:36 -0800 pvp I had endometriosis when i was in my 20s and a cyst removed near the ovaries. Despite all that and my age, i managed to have a baby without trying more than a few months . I had my baby at 37 and had... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309437/endometriosis--pituitary-microadenoma/#309438 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/309437/endometriosis--pituitary-microadenoma/#309438 Mon, 04 Dec 2006 18:08:08 -0800 pvp I really enjoyed your article. It provides advice in a very clear and concise manner and made me think about how easy it can be, whilst bringing up children and worrying about feeding, washing and... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2783/Parenting-Tips-That-Build-Character-When-Your-Kids-Are-Driving-You-Crazy/#227316 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2783/Parenting-Tips-That-Build-Character-When-Your-Kids-Are-Driving-You-Crazy/#227316 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:53:59 -0800 pvp Great article! I am breastfeeding my 7 month old son and was surprised to find out that only a small proportion of women continue breastfeeding past the 6month mark. I understand it can be difficult... I am breastfeeding my 7 month old son and was surprised to find out that only a small proportion of women continue breastfeeding past the 6month mark. I understand it can be difficult...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2701/Why-Breastfeed/#226945 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2701/Why-Breastfeed/#226945 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:35:30 -0800 pvp Thank you and everyone else for all the input and comments. I found that from the time i gave birth , my instincts guided me in caring for my baby. It was amazing, some things i did i.e. the way i... I found that from the time i gave birth , my instincts guided me in caring for my baby. It was amazing, some things i did i.e. the way i...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/#226733 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/#226733 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:02:54 -0800 pvp My baby is almost 7 months old and weighs about 8.5 kilos, should i turn his car seat around to face the front yet? Our car seats states babies from 8-18 kg should face front but i read somewhere... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307729/baby-car-seats/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307729/baby-car-seats/ Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:19:06 -0800 pvp My six month old boy has always been breastfed and I am trying to get him to start drinking from the bottle , whether it be water or milk. I had tried a while back but gave up seeing as I am with him... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308189/not-taking-bottle-at-all/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/308189/not-taking-bottle-at-all/ Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:08:49 -0800 pvp HI lilysmom, firstly, good on you for looking into it and perservering with tests. Good luck! As I have a six month old too, just the past few days i have also noticed him shaking his head weirdly ,... firstly, good on you for looking into it and perservering with tests. Good luck! As I have a six month old too, just the past few days i have also noticed him shaking his head weirdly ,...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307786/need-advice-now-anyone-have-children-with-seizures/#307796 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307786/need-advice-now-anyone-have-children-with-seizures/#307796 Thu, 23 Nov 2006 21:02:36 -0800 pvp Good on you for trusting your instincts! No one should accuse you of being overprotective. I had a similar experience and my husband thought I was being overprotective but I was surprised and pleased... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/#226724 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/#226724 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:51:11 -0800 pvp Hi allyp, there is sth to daddy's touch, my husband has same effect on our son but then again i do spend all day with the baby and my patience starts to wear thin at the end of the day. I also think... there is sth to daddy's touch, my husband has same effect on our son but then again i do spend all day with the baby and my patience starts to wear thin at the end of the day. I also think...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/#226731 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/#226731 Wed, 22 Nov 2006 17:47:37 -0800 pvp Every child is different I am a relatively new mother and although I know I have lots to learn I wanted to write this article as a form of encouragement to new mothers. Many of us have lots of help...
I am a relatively new mother and although I know I have lots to learn I wanted to write this article as a form of encouragement to new mothers.
Many of us have lots of help...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2665/Trust-your-instincts/ Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:55:22 -0800 pvp I was born and raised in Melbourne but left to live in Europe for 10 years. It was fun and had great experiences but when i finally settled down and got married and thought about a family i realised... http://www.minti.com/groups/199/Melbourne-Mums-and-more/blog/112404/#112409 http://www.minti.com/groups/199/Melbourne-Mums-and-more/blog/112404/#112409 Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:39:08 -0800 pvp Amazing article. Truly insightful and although my son is only 6 months old, i have already started thinking about how i would handle certain situations. As a child I was confident, happy and quite a... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2556/5-Signs-that-Parenting-is-Tapping-into-Your-Childhood-Pain/#226107 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2556/5-Signs-that-Parenting-is-Tapping-into-Your-Childhood-Pain/#226107 Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:28:26 -0800 pvp Hi, I am 37 years old and have a six month old baby boy, Theodore. I actually live in Melbourne but i did live in Greece for 10 years and would like to hear from people living in Greece. I am not... I am 37 years old and have a six month old baby boy, Theodore. I actually live in Melbourne but i did live in Greece for 10 years and would like to hear from people living in Greece.
I am not...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/437/gr/blog/115637/ http://www.minti.com/groups/437/gr/blog/115637/ Mon, 20 Nov 2006 15:14:51 -0800 pvp Hi Tracey, I live in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and have a six month old boy. My husband was born overseas and i was living overseas with him up until 3 years ago when we made the big move... I live in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne and have a six month old boy. My husband was born overseas and i was living overseas with him up until 3 years ago when we made the big move...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/199/Melbourne-Mums-and-more/blog/112412/#112413 http://www.minti.com/groups/199/Melbourne-Mums-and-more/blog/112412/#112413 Sun, 19 Nov 2006 16:10:43 -0800 pvp I was  fortunate enough to have a really good birthing experience. I was 37 and was worried about the fact that i was an older mum  but worked up until a month before giving birth and... http://www.minti.com/groups/378/Birth-experiences/blog/115086/ http://www.minti.com/groups/378/Birth-experiences/blog/115086/ Sun, 19 Nov 2006 15:55:26 -0800 pvp I was wondering if anyone has any info regarding the safety of using fake tan creams, in particular the ones mixed with moisturisers. I am breastfeeding and was worried about using such creams in... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307404/fake-tans/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/307404/fake-tans/ Sun, 19 Nov 2006 14:09:12 -0800 pvp Hi and thanks for your advice, regarding getting baby to sleep, what method have you tried? I don't want to do the controlled crying thing but would appreciate any other suggestions. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306840/solids-at-6-months-how-much/#306846 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306840/solids-at-6-months-how-much/#306846 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:14:47 -0800 pvp Thanks so much for your advice, i already tried feeding him once he woke and found that this helps. When you mention 3 meals a day, do you mean lunch and dinner as composed of vegetable and fruit or... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306840/solids-at-6-months-how-much/#306844 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306840/solids-at-6-months-how-much/#306844 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:34:43 -0800 pvp I started my son on solids at around 5 months , he is now just over 6 months and i am starting to worry that i may be giving him too much solid food. How much is the norm? I understand that it... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306840/solids-at-6-months-how-much/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/306840/solids-at-6-months-how-much/ Wed, 15 Nov 2006 14:43:40 -0800