http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/comments/ Latest comments by rachelcook on Minti Copyright 2008 Minti en-uk rachelcook I still have yet to distribute Minti Moolah sorry for the delay, having issues with my account :( http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#732120 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#732120 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:24:16 -0700 rachelcook okay I'll come back on http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/732029/Mintiland-Rach-broadcasting-LIVE-on-ustreamtv-come-visit/#732039 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/732029/Mintiland-Rach-broadcasting-LIVE-on-ustreamtv-come-visit/#732039 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:46:43 -0700 rachelcook whoo hoo am bidding for one on ebay http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=fibre+optic+lamp fibre optic lamps http://search.ebay.com.au/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=fibre+optic+lamp
fibre optic lamps]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/704139/fun-and-cool-night-lights/#720287 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/704139/fun-and-cool-night-lights/#720287 Tue, 27 May 2008 06:18:44 -0700 rachelcook okay let me drum up a plan that is becoming very big in my brain right now and no doubt will scare the boys (not codi and josh, but clay and matt) lol lol you make me laugh, but I totally understand... lol you make me laugh, but I totally understand...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717371 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717371 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:19:37 -0700 rachelcook yes we are a regular at a popular perth play centre. I think its under $10 too and parents are FREE :0) I wonder if we could get a sponsor to cover for the kids fee I wonder if we could get a sponsor to cover for the kids fee]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717366 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717366 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:06:19 -0700 rachelcook speaking about SHY!!! I was mortified to go to the latest meet up, am so used to talking to everyone behind the screen lol and couldn't make it anyway, but I was still very shy thinking about it !!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717363 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717363 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:04:10 -0700 rachelcook hey Libby24, awesome, it looks like I will need to start tracking this all and what a great idea for a Minti party like meet up at a play gym!! my brain is hummin http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717361 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/717354/Minti-is-based-in-Perth-Australia-meet-up-ideas--free-moolah/#717361 Fri, 23 May 2008 08:00:48 -0700 rachelcook i agree. I had to do this, with my first. I had to do whatever worked and this article was an example of what did for me. Second time round, I am able to just breastfed and intro the bottle of breast... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8878/Breaking-the-rules-combined-feeding/#713070 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8878/Breaking-the-rules-combined-feeding/#713070 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:04:40 -0700 rachelcook Just hungry thinking of the crayfish you always catch!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/707604/A-week-at-Rottnest/#708690 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/707604/A-week-at-Rottnest/#708690 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:34:50 -0700 rachelcook well done!!! A big star for your star chart - lol wait do we have one for u - lol http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/708396/Exercise-bike-and-diet-coke-update/#708524 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/708396/Exercise-bike-and-diet-coke-update/#708524 Mon, 12 May 2008 08:00:09 -0700 rachelcook Gnatt chart AWESOME!!!! haha lol am chuckling a lot http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8820/A-note-for-professional-women-thinking-or-not-thinking-of-having-children/#707252 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8820/A-note-for-professional-women-thinking-or-not-thinking-of-having-children/#707252 Sat, 10 May 2008 17:27:27 -0700 rachelcook This class is more to promote expression and communication. Codes needs a little help in two way communication and this new kindy class aims to improve this area for him ... For other little 3 yr... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700796/First-session-at-kindy-drama/#701342 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700796/First-session-at-kindy-drama/#701342 Sun, 04 May 2008 01:24:43 -0700 rachelcook I think you can order online from the UK. But I am sure you can get your local toystore to order one in for you :0) http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700775/Tike-the-no-pedal-bike/#700860 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/700775/Tike-the-no-pedal-bike/#700860 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:50:55 -0700 rachelcook its working now, it wasnt before...it this what blogging has come to...posting secrets on the web??? Did I miss something, was this blog talked about on the news??? http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/698073/Very-sad-Secret/#700857 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/698073/Very-sad-Secret/#700857 Sat, 03 May 2008 10:44:43 -0700 rachelcook this is awesome http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/699661/OMG-toooo-cute/#700809 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/699661/OMG-toooo-cute/#700809 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:22:25 -0700 rachelcook i love this photo http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/700499/Keeping-Joshua-company/#700806 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/700499/Keeping-Joshua-company/#700806 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:19:58 -0700 rachelcook thanks will try it !!!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700803 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700803 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:18:19 -0700 rachelcook thanks Arna...will try it!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700800 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/699328/Unsettled/#700800 Sat, 03 May 2008 06:15:28 -0700 rachelcook wow I think Clay and I have seen this expression somewhere before???? lol... awesome pic and happy you guys are getting settled. http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/698103/Little-Hamish-update/#699034 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/698103/Little-Hamish-update/#699034 Thu, 01 May 2008 03:02:26 -0700 rachelcook yes thanks Arna. I hope that I am able to continue to manage his wind http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/698140/Joshua-thriving/#699030 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/698140/Joshua-thriving/#699030 Thu, 01 May 2008 02:57:09 -0700 rachelcook brauer I think it's called. I think I will go out and buy this, as I was going to but the chemist pushed for Infacol, as he wasnt in to homeopathic remedies (then why sell them???) anyway am really... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/695553/My-huffing-and-puffing-newborn/#695587 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/695553/My-huffing-and-puffing-newborn/#695587 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:16:00 -0700 rachelcook is the poll pae working? taking forever to load... taking forever to load...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/694632/Do-you-own-a-dish-washer-yes-or-no/#694667 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/694632/Do-you-own-a-dish-washer-yes-or-no/#694667 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:57:11 -0700 rachelcook [laughing out loud] I get bursts of the "must tidy" mood...sometimes I do get grumpy about all the tidying, hubby calls me "a little prickly" when I get moody about it [very... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/693730/tidying-the-house-phew/#693738 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/693730/tidying-the-house-phew/#693738 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:05:36 -0700 rachelcook am thinking it could be a form of attention manipulation - Codi does the same thing!!! http://www.minti.com/members/joeyjo/blog/675342/Arguments-are-they-healthy/#693216 http://www.minti.com/members/joeyjo/blog/675342/Arguments-are-they-healthy/#693216 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:27:27 -0700 rachelcook We still lost though :s Oh well, better luck with our kicking for goals, next time Oh well, better luck with our kicking for goals, next time]]> http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/693045/Freo-Dockers-Game-6-AMAZING/#693182 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/693045/Freo-Dockers-Game-6-AMAZING/#693182 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:58:50 -0700 rachelcook thanks all...stopped expressing after week one, only needed to express 5 times and have them in the freezer. Worked out how to help get rid of upper and lower wind. I still get the witching hour, but... http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/671787/#689812 http://www.minti.com/groups/524/Breastfeeding-Support/blog/671787/#689812 Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:14:29 -0700 rachelcook Great first attempt in writing. Go easy members - lol...here's some tips on writing an article here on Minti Minti's Editorial Guidelines Code of Honor Minti's Editorial Guidelines
Code of Honor]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8627/Whats-with-the-attack-on-binge-drinking-kids--teens/#685049 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8627/Whats-with-the-attack-on-binge-drinking-kids--teens/#685049 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:37:38 -0700 rachelcook What a great swing and a great view down the fareway http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/684522/Back-in-business-with-Minti/#684683 http://www.minti.com/members/swanbournecooks/blog/684522/Back-in-business-with-Minti/#684683 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:40:54 -0700 rachelcook Family orientated article so its  A OK. Three months before we conceived Codi, I had to have a cone-biopsy to remove Grade 3 abnormal cells. I had been have regular pap smear every two years BUT... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8593/Tam-Pap-Protecting-yourself-from-Cervical-Cancer-from-Home-/#678652 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8593/Tam-Pap-Protecting-yourself-from-Cervical-Cancer-from-Home-/#678652 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:23:38 -0700 rachelcook howdy, no it doesnt affect rankings at all, wouldn't have been a very smart move if we did that!!!. Compliments and gifts are just a lovely way to show the Minti Love!!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/676001/compliments/#677939 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/676001/compliments/#677939 Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:51:43 -0700 rachelcook lol right back at you!!! heehee i love your avatar!!! http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/676795/hee-hee-minti-features-are-fun/#676810 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/676795/hee-hee-minti-features-are-fun/#676810 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:23:24 -0700 rachelcook thanks libby http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670731/My-favorite-photo-of-Josh--Codes/#670846 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670731/My-favorite-photo-of-Josh--Codes/#670846 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:34:36 -0700 rachelcook thanks Allyp http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670668/Hello-I-have-been-back-6-days-yay/#670718 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/670668/Hello-I-have-been-back-6-days-yay/#670718 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:43:28 -0700 rachelcook Here's a great advice Minti article from a mum who went through the same thing http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6915/Baby-Constipation/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6915/Baby-Constipation/]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653372/baby-constipation/#653465 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653372/baby-constipation/#653465 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:23:51 -0700 rachelcook Here is also a search query from Minti on the topic that may help too. http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all http://www.minti.com/search/?query=Toxoplasmosis&item_type=all]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653453 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/653384/toxoplasmosis-question/#653453 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:13:53 -0700 rachelcook Fantastic news!!! COngratulations!!! For all of us Admin at Minti http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/652787/#652822 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/652787/#652822 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:30:02 -0700 rachelcook awesome!!! I love both their laughs! http://www.minti.com/groups/50107/You-Tube-Favorites/blog/647674/#652796 http://www.minti.com/groups/50107/You-Tube-Favorites/blog/647674/#652796 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:17:59 -0700 rachelcook you may like to extend the 1 hour before to a drink only with his meal at dinnertime and instead increase fluids for breakfast, morning tea, lunch + afternoon tea + even providing a water bottle all... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/648613/why-is-my-4-year-old-still-peeing-at-night/#648688 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/648613/why-is-my-4-year-old-still-peeing-at-night/#648688 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 21:34:06 -0700 rachelcook Wow congratulations!!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/642165/My-beautiful-son-is-engaged-Im-bursting-at-the-seams-/#642968 http://www.minti.com/members/janicepovey/blog/642165/My-beautiful-son-is-engaged-Im-bursting-at-the-seams-/#642968 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:31:54 -0800 rachelcook great advice - we are about to have our second child and will use some of the ideas you suggested http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2239/Helping-Toddler-to-Understand-and-Accept-New-Baby/#626940 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/2239/Helping-Toddler-to-Understand-and-Accept-New-Baby/#626940 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 01:23:14 -0800 rachelcook awesome everyone, thanks I have a lot of really helpful ideas and strategies...I am going to write some of this down and get to the shop...all this good advice I am sure will also make us be aware of... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/582506/help-i-need-some-breakfast-ideas-for-my-fussy-3-yr-old/#601996 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/582506/help-i-need-some-breakfast-ideas-for-my-fussy-3-yr-old/#601996 Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:08:28 -0800 rachelcook That man needs to be charged and the key thrown away. Emmie you are an amazing survivor. Your mother also has a lot of explaining to do. I would hope that you have been able to repair all the pain... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8020/I-Survived-My-Years-Of-Abuse-My-Story-/#576884 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8020/I-Survived-My-Years-Of-Abuse-My-Story-/#576884 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:25:50 -0800 rachelcook This is good information. Also, to add children must NOT take honey before 12 months, as this put the child at risk of Botulism. However, I think honey is excellent, and since all the cough medicines... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8027/Honey-Study-shows-that-honey-can-help-a-childs-cough/#576875 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8027/Honey-Study-shows-that-honey-can-help-a-childs-cough/#576875 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 08:01:19 -0800 rachelcook We used to roll a large towel and place it between his mattress and slats, at the end his head was at...to create an incline for him, that wasnt too high, but enough to help his tummy upsets and also... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8029/Tips-to-Help-Ease-Reflux/#576874 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/8029/Tips-to-Help-Ease-Reflux/#576874 Sat, 08 Dec 2007 07:59:36 -0800 rachelcook I know exactly how you feel. I usually make a joke of it and say, wow, I am flattered, image what I will look like in 10 years at 41!!! that will make them think a bit...I always see and have been... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568733/how-do-i-deal-with-rude-people/#569159 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568733/how-do-i-deal-with-rude-people/#569159 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:45:57 -0800 rachelcook I like the idea Izzy had, if you can find the school that will be his school when you move, if its not too far away, means only one change. That way he can still stay at the school for first grade... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568772/should-we-stay-with-a-school-we-dont-love-or-put-our-son-through-another-big-change/#569153 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/568772/should-we-stay-with-a-school-we-dont-love-or-put-our-son-through-another-big-change/#569153 Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:35:28 -0800 rachelcook what a great idea. I think Scooby Doo would be a great theme, since my little man can't stop asking to watch Scooby Doo!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7801/S-Z-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/#548369 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7801/S-Z-of-Party-Theme-Ideas/#548369 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:33:17 -0800 rachelcook I simply just went to bed as I am in the states. Any comments that get responded to that are a Breach of Code will be deleted. DA's comments had replies to her comments that were in breach. The only... http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/544403/PROTEST/#545944 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/544403/PROTEST/#545944 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 09:45:11 -0800 rachelcook I am not hypocritcal, I think you have assumed and reacted. I mean accusing, the fact that is appeared that someone was accusing her of being the person going on a voting down spree. Anyway, I am...
Anyway, I am...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544776 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544776 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:29:55 -0800 rachelcook If any member feels they are being attacked, you need to email rachelcook with the specific content that is being attacked. Voting down is part of how content is rated, you cannot be attacked.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down/#544769 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/544766/voting-down/#544769 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:56:32 -0800 rachelcook I don't see how. Izzy was not targeting anyone??? http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544765 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544765 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:52:33 -0800 rachelcook It wouldn't have made any difference to your rankings. http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544764 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544764 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:51:21 -0800 rachelcook Just to clarify, the member has not been targeting members, so no hypocracy. I have been trying to explain how voting works and that it is very difficult to game the system by just one person. I... http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544763 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#544763 Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:50:13 -0800 rachelcook awesome am going to click on the "email" link on this article (top right) and send it to my hubby for us to teach our little 3 yr old just exactly this!!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7785/1-Word-that-can-save-a-childs-life-Im-not-kidding-it-happened-to-me/#543655 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7785/1-Word-that-can-save-a-childs-life-Im-not-kidding-it-happened-to-me/#543655 Sat, 03 Nov 2007 00:01:29 -0700 rachelcook You can't vote twice on anything, the system only records the last vote. You can't do multiple votes, and if somehow you automated trying to dodge our system, we would know, that is as much as I can... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543653 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543653 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:55:06 -0700 rachelcook Resting comes first from one preggers lady to another - okay promise me!!!!!!! Plenty of time for an article, resident Minti guru (wink) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543651 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543651 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:51:56 -0700 rachelcook Yep your right, but it still may beat an article that has had less votes but each one was at the full 5 star rating ;0) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543649 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543649 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:49:43 -0700 rachelcook Sure, I had no problem. For me if I changed, I would only make one change at a time, so I could keep track of reactions :0) Hope this helps
Hope this helps]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543632/baby-formula/#543644 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543632/baby-formula/#543644 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:46:32 -0700 rachelcook Basically, no one can work out by tracking activity if a particular person is voting in a certain way. So bottom line dont divulge how you vote AT ALL, unless you are happy to stand by how you vote.... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543641 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543639/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-being-fished-for-how-i-vote/#543641 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:44:35 -0700 rachelcook would love to know who, but I always ask and funny enough i never get a clear reply http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543636 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543636 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:34:40 -0700 rachelcook A Code of Honor reminder for all: Also members have the right to vote any way they wish (let admin handle the targeting), we recommend that members do NOT divulge how they vote. We have delete... http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543629 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543629 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:23:07 -0700 rachelcook In the grand scheme of things one person voting down doesnt effect you, if all the other voters are not voting you down, We have set up the system this way. But if someone wrote something that all... http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543620 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543620 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:15:58 -0700 rachelcook Even if they were the system will flag us and we monitor any patterns to see if the behavior is targeted, very easy to spot and remove the member and the voting bulk spamming reversed. Also, a member... http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543617 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543617 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:14:46 -0700 rachelcook We have special voting algorithms (rules) that prevent any over voting or any auto voting, and sometimes the systems just wants to give a user a break or reaches set limits. just trying to keep all... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/542723/voting/#543600 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/542723/voting/#543600 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:06:56 -0700 rachelcook Yes, if you do a search in groups, people are automatically added into the 2007 group if they have indicated the details of their child :0) but your group is fine too! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543236/anyone-else-with-baby-boys-born-in-april-2007/#543595 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/543236/anyone-else-with-baby-boys-born-in-april-2007/#543595 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:03:45 -0700 rachelcook I have checked all 40 of your articles and they all have five stars, yippee, so no problems right? http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543593 http://www.minti.com/members/jimannakateen/blog/543360/All-CRAP/#543593 Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:01:36 -0700 rachelcook Awesome!! thanks really helpful (2nd mom to be of 4 months) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4848/Planning-the-Perfect-Maternity-Wardrobe-for-Breastfeeding/#541986 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/4848/Planning-the-Perfect-Maternity-Wardrobe-for-Breastfeeding/#541986 Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:50:44 -0700 rachelcook going really well, bar a few migraines but I am managing to work out how to reduce them, water and neck stretches :0) http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/539269/List-accumilator/#540949 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/539269/List-accumilator/#540949 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:33:48 -0700 rachelcook  a very good idea...had lots of rest yesterday, no wonder my list is getting long, but doing a little bit each time http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/539269/List-accumilator/#540948 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/539269/List-accumilator/#540948 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:32:58 -0700 rachelcook hehe hey gal how are you? my pregnancy is at 17 weeks and man I am still getting the dreaded morning sickness, oh well an excuse to lay around from time to time....hugs to the kiddies and you http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/539269/List-accumilator/#539578 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/539269/List-accumilator/#539578 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:48:55 -0700 rachelcook thanks everyone and also for the background to Halloween :0) my headaches are subsiding (thank goodness!!!), I try and drink water at night now and try and relax my forehead - lol...am going shopping... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/527274/Halloween/#534840 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/527274/Halloween/#534840 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 11:59:24 -0700 rachelcook Best if this was in your blog - it still comes up on the home page, the article area is only for parent related advice http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7713/Perth-people/#534020 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7713/Perth-people/#534020 Tue, 23 Oct 2007 15:37:32 -0700 rachelcook The only way things can be cleared up is if someone comes forward and tells me exactly what is going on. Till then it will all be suspicion and inuendo. The best thing is for all Minti members to... http://www.minti.com/members/angelatheart/blog/520582/My-thoughts-on-everything/#522119 http://www.minti.com/members/angelatheart/blog/520582/My-thoughts-on-everything/#522119 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 09:02:33 -0700 rachelcook The only way someone could see your account is someone actually sitting on your computer. If you haven't signed out completely from Minti or MSN or any site you visit that you have an account with,... http://www.minti.com/members/angelatheart/blog/520330/I-think-someone-may-have-used-my-account/#522111 http://www.minti.com/members/angelatheart/blog/520330/I-think-someone-may-have-used-my-account/#522111 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:34:12 -0700 rachelcook These are the ways someone can get into your own account. A family member on the same computer you work on and you haven't logged yourself out completely. This is the same for all sites and instant... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522107/minti-site-question-can-someone-get-into-my-account/#522108 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/522107/minti-site-question-can-someone-get-into-my-account/#522108 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:29:24 -0700 rachelcook am so happy to read this. Keep smiling and when you are not we are all smiling for you. Stay strong, you are one AMAZING and WONDERFUL woman. http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/513105/Heartbroken/#520724 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/513105/Heartbroken/#520724 Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:17:34 -0700 rachelcook What an amazing story Izzy! You are one amazing mom. Gorgeous names, one day I would love to meet you, since I am here in the US. I have been so busy in the background strategizing on more Minti... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7574/Twins-My-Story-of-Preterm-Labor/#519606 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7574/Twins-My-Story-of-Preterm-Labor/#519606 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:54:09 -0700 rachelcook woo hoo congratulations!!! http://www.minti.com/groups/299/First-Trimester-Pregnancy/blog/430505/#518056 http://www.minti.com/groups/299/First-Trimester-Pregnancy/blog/430505/#518056 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 10:10:29 -0700 rachelcook hehehe I had a little giggle http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/514649/First-baby-photo-/#517272 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/514649/First-baby-photo-/#517272 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:53:52 -0700 rachelcook Congratulations Matt. Wow, seeing the ultrasound picture is always amazing to me. I think we may be due a week after your week ahead or a week earlier if I need to be induced (if baby's shoulders get... http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/514649/First-baby-photo-/#517271 http://www.minti.com/members/matthew/blog/514649/First-baby-photo-/#517271 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:53:16 -0700 rachelcook I have changed the format so it really looks like a proper Question and then an answer. So all should be quiet on this now in the Minti world, yes??? Anyone have any issues to talk...
So all should be quiet on this now in the Minti world, yes???

Anyone have any issues to talk...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/511291/where-to-i-post-minti-site-suggestions-and-bugs/#513338 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/511291/where-to-i-post-minti-site-suggestions-and-bugs/#513338 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:01:51 -0700 rachelcook Hi ####, It happens automatically for you. So if you go and add a keyword to anyone's article, with a keyword that best relates and describes that article, it makes it easier for parents to search...
It happens automatically for you. So if you go and add a keyword to anyone's article, with a keyword that best relates and describes that article, it makes it easier for parents to search...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/513335/i-am-having-trouble-understanding-how-to-make-my-tag-cloud/#513337 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/513335/i-am-having-trouble-understanding-how-to-make-my-tag-cloud/#513337 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:57:41 -0700 rachelcook It also could be a deeper sleep and she is finding it hard to wake up. If you aren't already, I limit drinks after dinner time. What we also do is place a single bed right up against ours with a step... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/513176/night-wetting/#513336 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/513176/night-wetting/#513336 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:56:36 -0700 rachelcook Cazza these are not announcements. They are support questions we receive about the Minti Site. So instead of having to get Angela to ask the question and i answer it, it seems really silly, so I...
They are support questions we receive about the Minti Site. So instead of having to get Angela to ask the question and i answer it, it seems really silly, so I...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/511291/where-to-i-post-minti-site-suggestions-and-bugs/#513334 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/511291/where-to-i-post-minti-site-suggestions-and-bugs/#513334 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:50:32 -0700 rachelcook thank you, gulp, I am booked in on friday and Clay is coming with me. This is all so uplifting, and positively emotional. All of you are wonderful. I just love it. Everyone's wishes will stay with... I just love it. Everyone's wishes will stay with...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/511346/Stressing-about-baby-number-two/#513332 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/511346/Stressing-about-baby-number-two/#513332 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:34:21 -0700 rachelcook At some point we will add Instant chat for members, its been on our long list :0) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5751/minti-takes-over-msn-revised/#511621 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5751/minti-takes-over-msn-revised/#511621 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:45:00 -0700 rachelcook I say try and encourage two way communication and both be honest. if you man was involved with another women I would personally want to be clear that this separation is about the relationship and not... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/510253/he-wants-a-separation/#510503 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/510253/he-wants-a-separation/#510503 Sun, 23 Sep 2007 09:35:49 -0700 rachelcook We took our son to Oceanic Waterbabies (where the babies learn to go underwater, and use their "hold breath reflex") at 5 months. We found out that that babies even earlier than 5 months... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/509442/clorine/#509749 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/509442/clorine/#509749 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:17:08 -0700 rachelcook Check out Kerpoof, you can create stories and games!!!!! Its awesome!!!!! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/509520/how-to-design-a-video-game-for-my-kids/#509747 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/509520/how-to-design-a-video-game-for-my-kids/#509747 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 08:11:46 -0700 rachelcook thanks all :0) http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7212/Pregnancy-multi-vitamins-A-warning-on-Vitamin-A/#509363 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/7212/Pregnancy-multi-vitamins-A-warning-on-Vitamin-A/#509363 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:25:01 -0700 rachelcook There are many groups on Minti with some moms going through similar worries. I hope there is a trusted friend you can talk to. There are many wonderful moms here willing to help, even if its just to... http://www.minti.com/members/b-ritt/blog/509103/lost/#509287 http://www.minti.com/members/b-ritt/blog/509103/lost/#509287 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:35:51 -0700 rachelcook We are doing something as we speak - stay tuned...ooops I mean, we "may" link Announcements or Bulletin Board off the homepage, but we have to set up the group as a Minti defined group... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/508874/where-do-i-post-announcements/#509285 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/508874/where-do-i-post-announcements/#509285 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:30:39 -0700 rachelcook Thanks will take on board the voting issue. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509284 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509284 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:25:32 -0700 rachelcook Gold members are moderators, and admin just needs to be more involved, we've had Angela away on short leave. Having paid moderators have their own issues too. I am sure we can as moderators and admin... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509283 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509283 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:24:13 -0700 rachelcook Ranking is to help new parents and parents that read the content to determine the consensus from other parents. And helps the advice rise to the top to avoid having to dig, its just another small... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509282 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509282 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:15:31 -0700 rachelcook thanks will digest. we need ranking to help new parents reading the content. We are reviewing the voting on comments system. Would agree or disagree cause more problems? Moderators are the gold... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509281 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509281 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:08:47 -0700 rachelcook Some good suggestions. Will digest. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509280 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/502563/minti-question-/#509280 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:06:49 -0700 rachelcook Actually, Clay (Co-founder of Minti) started up his first company at 21 after being granted the NEIS ($8k) at the time for Business Web Design (later to become ineedhits.com) !! My mother also did... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/506290/business-question/#506491 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/506290/business-question/#506491 Tue, 18 Sep 2007 10:45:28 -0700 rachelcook please keep safe for me, okay? Minti is great, but your real life comes first. Take it easy and look after you, your son and your little one in the oven. http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/467532/Hi-Im-Wendigo-and-I-administer-a-secret-group-on-Minti/#467536 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/467532/Hi-Im-Wendigo-and-I-administer-a-secret-group-on-Minti/#467536 Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:15:29 -0700 rachelcook wow that is such a great idea - also for charity donations, like blankets...i have to get onto this, thanks for the advice !!! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6965/Perfect-Gifts-For-All-Occasions/#457148 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6965/Perfect-Gifts-For-All-Occasions/#457148 Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:57:08 -0700