http://www.minti.com/members/winja/activity/ Latest activity by winja on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk winja WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I pop in and here you are! Welcome Kanga girl! We are glad to have you :) Welcome Kanga girl! We are glad to have you :)]]> http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/1075224/Psssst-Still-alive/#1075227 http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/1075224/Psssst-Still-alive/#1075227 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:49 -0800 winja Look if this is what you really want why don't you ask your partner what he thinks and if he agrees then go for it! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071706/i-want-a-baby-and-i-am-20years-old/#1071727 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071706/i-want-a-baby-and-i-am-20years-old/#1071727 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:25:16 -0800 winja You could try going to centerlink and asking them to sign you up for a Job network? They will pay for things like your license and any courses you would like to do plus clothes for job searching and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071428/starting-work-after-kids/#1071711 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1071428/starting-work-after-kids/#1071711 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:00:06 -0800 winja Terrific advice! I wrote one similar awhile ago and I thought it was quite difficult to outline all the different sorts and costs and all the rest! I did pretty much the same as you, one nappy at a... I did pretty much the same as you, one nappy at a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12270/Starting-Modern-Cloth-on-a-budget/#1063538 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12270/Starting-Modern-Cloth-on-a-budget/#1063538 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 03:44:01 -0700 winja She is probably bored and missing you and as much as you need to be there for her as a parent you also need to work! How frustrating! Perhaps sit her down and explain to her that you can't take... Perhaps sit her down and explain to her that you can't take...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062813/tween-crisis/#1063011 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1062813/tween-crisis/#1063011 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:54:28 -0700 winja Thanks for that Annie! If anyone wants to enter they can always click my link and enter from that page :) I can't believe he is turning two either, it has gone so fast! I can't believe he is turning two either, it has gone so fast!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/1061596/ITS-BEEN-AWHILE-WANNA-DO-ME-A-FAVOUR-LOL/#1061767 http://www.minti.com/members/winja/blog/1061596/ITS-BEEN-AWHILE-WANNA-DO-ME-A-FAVOUR-LOL/#1061767 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:37:31 -0700 winja http://www.minti.com/members/winja/photos/70301/tulip festival 045.JPG http://www.minti.com/members/winja/photos/70301/tulip festival 045.JPG Thu, 08 Oct 2009 02:34:57 -0700 winja Yes it is called a Vulva, I saw a segment on Oprah about doing "the sex talk" and this issue came up that Vagina is not the correct term. My daughter still says vagina because thats what... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1059214/what-to-call-a-little-girls-private-parts/#1059356 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1059214/what-to-call-a-little-girls-private-parts/#1059356 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:48:23 -0700 winja We all call is Cheesymite regardless of what Kraft have decided to stupidly name it lol We all love the stuff and it is cheese mixed with Vegemite? So cheesymite seems to be the only logical name? We all love the stuff and it is cheese mixed with Vegemite? So cheesymite seems to be the only logical name?]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1059053 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1058339/The-new-vegemite-name-is-so-Web-20-social-media/#1059053 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:32:50 -0700 winja We saw it when it a few weeks ago in the school holidays here and we all LOVED it! I laughed the whole way through and I even suggested that a few of my childless friends go see it and they did and... http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1049904/UP-movie/#1059052 http://www.minti.com/members/rachelcook/blog/1049904/UP-movie/#1059052 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:27:16 -0700 winja My Chloe has Skeeter syndrome which just means she's allergic to mozzies lol My doc has said if she gets bitten to spray her with ventonlin ASAP because it stops the swelling, weird but true! I find... My doc has said if she gets bitten to spray her with ventonlin ASAP because it stops the swelling, weird but true! I find...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1053292/bad-reaction-to-mosquito-bites/#1053344 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1053292/bad-reaction-to-mosquito-bites/#1053344 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:34:39 -0700 winja Great article! It's never ideal to become a teen parent but we make the most of what we have and do the best job we can. I hope this article reaches a few teens out there and makes them think twice... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12156/Want-to-be-a-teen-mum-READ-THIS-FIRST/#1052337 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12156/Want-to-be-a-teen-mum-READ-THIS-FIRST/#1052337 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:47:23 -0700 winja  Good tips for a new mum. I'm big on distractions! Shopping does not have to be a chore. I use the time to chat to my children and talk to them about things we see and are going to do, I get... I'm big on distractions! Shopping does not have to be a chore.
I use the time to chat to my children and talk to them about things we see and are going to do, I get...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12137/teaching-children-to-behave-in-public/#1048292 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/12137/teaching-children-to-behave-in-public/#1048292 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:53:41 -0700 winja sorry for all the typos i should check before i post comments http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/1036701/My-boy-is-growing-up--/#1042479 http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/1036701/My-boy-is-growing-up--/#1042479 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:06:22 -0700 winja Nursing! How exciting for you girl! I reckon you will be great at it :) Glad you can hear it tends to help with noises and things lol nah thst sounds pretty shit I'm gald it cleared up fopr you and... Glad you can hear it tends to help with noises and things lol nah thst sounds pretty shit I'm gald it cleared up fopr you and...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/1036701/My-boy-is-growing-up--/#1042478 http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/1036701/My-boy-is-growing-up--/#1042478 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:05:25 -0700 winja I's say leave it then chicka, breastmilk is good for her and she will be fine just make meals interesting and she will join in when she is ready :) http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1040479/drop-a-breastfeed/#1040513 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1040479/drop-a-breastfeed/#1040513 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 01:29:36 -0700 winja Hey chook! This is really a matter of personal choice here but I will try to help anyway :) Are you planning on giving up a feed anyway ? Because she may not eat more just because shes not being... This is really a matter of personal choice here but I will try to help anyway :)
Are you planning on giving up a feed anyway ? Because she may not eat more just because shes not being...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1040479/drop-a-breastfeed/#1040502 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1040479/drop-a-breastfeed/#1040502 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:57:05 -0700 winja I haven't been very active on minti lately Josie (i use a private group but i don't look at activity much) and I'm really sad to see that things aren't going well for you :( I would hate for either... I would hate for either...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1036922 http://www.minti.com/members/josierm/blog/1036874/I-got-dishes-to-do-but-need-to-vent-first/#1036922 Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:40:14 -0700 winja Great article hun! You are such a strong person and so amazing to be able to still have a positive relationship with your ex for katelyns sake.   You are such a strong person and so amazing to be able to still have a positive relationship with your ex for katelyns sake.
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11995/Living-with-and-leaving-an-alcoholic-my-story/#1035124 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11995/Living-with-and-leaving-an-alcoholic-my-story/#1035124 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 03:00:21 -0700 winja we have the same Law here. It doesn't stop anyone and even if you report them the police don't do anything about it. Good law though if it was enforced It doesn't stop anyone and even if you report them the police don't do anything about it.
Good law though if it was enforced]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/51908/In-the-News/blog/1032328/YAY-its-now-illegal-to-smoke-in-cars-in-NSW-with-kids-under-16-on-board/#1032369 http://www.minti.com/groups/51908/In-the-News/blog/1032328/YAY-its-now-illegal-to-smoke-in-cars-in-NSW-with-kids-under-16-on-board/#1032369 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:58:22 -0700 winja I would reccomend a ring slig for shopping, short trips and that sort of thing. an ergo for front back carrying, I use a mei tai and love it but i think you have to be really commited to babywearing... an ergo for front back carrying, I use a mei tai and love it but i think you have to be really commited to babywearing...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/70614/Babywearing/blog/1032245/Help-for-a-friend/#1032324 http://www.minti.com/groups/70614/Babywearing/blog/1032245/Help-for-a-friend/#1032324 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:42:58 -0700 winja Well I have some teething advice for you as my son was the worst teether I have ever met! BUT i don't think it's teething it sounds like an ear infection, he would be sucking to unblock his ears so... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031320/teething-/#1031655 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1031320/teething-/#1031655 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:30:36 -0700 winja ohh how exciting! Can't wait to see pics! That's excellent news that Harrison hasn't been unwell and that you are all enjoying yourself, HAVE FUN!!!! http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/1030231/And-Maui-comes-to-an-end/#1030345 http://www.minti.com/members/harrisonsmommy/blog/1030231/And-Maui-comes-to-an-end/#1030345 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:02:01 -0700 winja I agree that some parents just concentrate on things more than others and it all useually pans out in the end that they are the same level anyway lol My daughter was fairly quick in things like... My daughter was fairly quick in things like...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1030001/abc-and-123/#1030019 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1030001/abc-and-123/#1030019 Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:34:28 -0700 winja ahhhhhhhhhhhhh how exciting! Best of luck and an't wait to see pics! http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/1029265/BEING-INDUCED-TOMORROW/#1029297 http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/1029265/BEING-INDUCED-TOMORROW/#1029297 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:56:42 -0700 winja Does anyone have a Nintendo Wii? Are they worth the money? We already have a playstation that we use maybe every 6 months, if that.... I have been thinking about getting a Wii + Wii fit for... We already have a playstation that we use maybe every 6 months, if that....
I have been thinking about getting a Wii + Wii fit for...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1028420/wii/ http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1028420/wii/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:25:38 -0700 winja TOTALLY agree with you! they are driving me nuts! ive cut my minti time down to five mins max lately because of them! I keep my volume on because i listen to music from my computer and the NOISE... ive cut my minti time down to five mins max lately because of them! I keep my volume on because i listen to music from my computer and the NOISE...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1010890/Minti-Ditch-That-Annoying-Ad/#1011274 http://www.minti.com/members/arna/blog/1010890/Minti-Ditch-That-Annoying-Ad/#1011274 Tue, 26 May 2009 22:39:47 -0700 winja awsum song! love the lyrics! which line did you disagree with hehe? which line did you disagree with hehe?]]> http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1006129/Song-to-Lift-Me-Tag/#1007520 http://www.minti.com/members/simplyme01ca/blog/1006129/Song-to-Lift-Me-Tag/#1007520 Tue, 19 May 2009 01:24:30 -0700 winja LOVE YOU TEE! good to hear things are going ok for you! il come visit yoville one of these days and visit you heheh   good to hear things are going ok for you! il come visit yoville one of these days and visit you heheh
 ]]> http://www.minti.com/members/amerlinwinga/blog/1006851/Hi-Guys/#1006855 http://www.minti.com/members/amerlinwinga/blog/1006851/Hi-Guys/#1006855 Sun, 17 May 2009 19:21:27 -0700 winja I've never heard it! Great song liz! Ok now ive been tagged off i go to do mine .... Ok now ive been tagged off i go to do mine ....]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rukia/blog/1006164/Lizs-song-blog/#1006253 http://www.minti.com/members/rukia/blog/1006164/Lizs-song-blog/#1006253 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:41:10 -0700 winja oh yay! :) congrats to the other ladies! congrats to the other ladies!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1005554/Minti-Mothers-Day-Competition-WINNERS/#1005728 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/1005554/Minti-Mothers-Day-Competition-WINNERS/#1005728 Thu, 14 May 2009 18:06:59 -0700 winja yaya for henry! we are starting toilet training here and i just use the washable training pants i think they are called dymples? anyway we use those and they are a lil padded at the front for boys... we are starting toilet training here and i just use the washable training pants i think they are called dymples?
anyway we use those and they are a lil padded at the front for boys...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1005344/pull-ups/#1005481 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/1005344/pull-ups/#1005481 Thu, 14 May 2009 01:28:08 -0700 winja i dont think im very overprotective when it comes to my kids playing? granted they are not allowed to leave the yard by themselves but they play in the backyard all day long and whatever they... http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/998328/Can-We-Make-Kids-Playgrounds-Just-A-Little-More-Dangerous/#1005326 http://www.minti.com/members/radicalb/blog/998328/Can-We-Make-Kids-Playgrounds-Just-A-Little-More-Dangerous/#1005326 Wed, 13 May 2009 16:53:22 -0700 winja this is a great idea but much more suited to a craft or activity group on minti http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11723/how-to-make-draw-string-bags/#1005146 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11723/how-to-make-draw-string-bags/#1005146 Wed, 13 May 2009 05:27:22 -0700 winja great tips, i will definately try it! i think you have a low rating due to the fact that this isnt really parenting advice? its more a craft activity which is very cool, but probably suited better... i think you have a low rating due to the fact that this isnt really parenting advice? its more a craft activity which is very cool, but probably suited better...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11722/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-PADDED-COAT-HANGER-/#1005138 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11722/HOW-TO-MAKE-A-PADDED-COAT-HANGER-/#1005138 Wed, 13 May 2009 05:17:02 -0700 winja your pics are amazing lui! you made me miss my camera sooooo bad! aww you all look terrific! the paragliding looked like the BEST fun! was it expensive to do? the views look so pretty! jaydee looks... aww you all look terrific! the paragliding looked like the BEST fun! was it expensive to do? the views look so pretty!
jaydee looks...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/1004426/MicroMes--Mes-MegaBlog--/#1004582 http://www.minti.com/members/llmunchkin/blog/1004426/MicroMes--Mes-MegaBlog--/#1004582 Tue, 12 May 2009 01:18:15 -0700 winja you can leave home with facewashers juzzy! lol take a ziplock back and put them in that! or even the huggies plasic travel wipe containers work! dagg haha take a ziplock back and put them in that! or even the huggies plasic travel wipe containers work! dagg haha]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11718/Making-your-own-Baby-Wipes/#1004572 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11718/Making-your-own-Baby-Wipes/#1004572 Tue, 12 May 2009 01:07:17 -0700 winja great job toosh! you just managed to turn me off apple pie! now THATS a challenge lol you just managed to turn me off apple pie! now THATS a challenge lol]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11717/TIPS-TO-HELP-KEEP-YOU-AND-YOUR-FAMILY-FIT-AND-HEALTHY-PART-2/#1004327 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11717/TIPS-TO-HELP-KEEP-YOU-AND-YOUR-FAMILY-FIT-AND-HEALTHY-PART-2/#1004327 Mon, 11 May 2009 17:50:02 -0700 winja like a facewasher? http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11719/Home-made-baby-wipes/#1003642 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11719/Home-made-baby-wipes/#1003642 Sun, 10 May 2009 03:51:41 -0700 winja i might try this one i mostly use facewashers but i do buy eco friendly wipes every now and then so il make some of these instead and see how i go? i mostly use facewashers but i do buy eco friendly wipes every now and then so il make some of these instead and see how i go?]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11718/Making-your-own-Baby-Wipes/#1003634 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11718/Making-your-own-Baby-Wipes/#1003634 Sun, 10 May 2009 03:34:22 -0700 winja oh yay! lovely pics! we live near a couple of beaches and we are actually going for a picnic at one today! :) one of our beaches is sandy and good for hot days lying on the beach and the other is... we live near a couple of beaches and we are actually going for a picnic at one today! :)
one of our beaches is sandy and good for hot days lying on the beach and the other is...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lillians-mother233/blog/1003339/THE-BEACH/#1003487 http://www.minti.com/members/lillians-mother233/blog/1003339/THE-BEACH/#1003487 Sat, 09 May 2009 17:24:31 -0700 winja tobias saw this and laughed haha http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/996663/Tanti-time-Emma-at-8-days/#1003230 http://www.minti.com/groups/43948/Baby-photo-Contest/blog/996663/Tanti-time-Emma-at-8-days/#1003230 Fri, 08 May 2009 20:05:11 -0700 winja great tips my friend! as you know im now loving the exercise and i can testify that my insomnia is all but gone since i started really getting into it! love my water i fill 4 bottles of a morning... as you know im now loving the exercise and i can testify that my insomnia is all but gone since i started really getting into it!
love my water i fill 4 bottles of a morning...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11716/SOME-TIPS-TO-HELP-KEEP-YOU-AND-YOUR-FAMILY-FIT-AND-HEALTHY/#1003211 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11716/SOME-TIPS-TO-HELP-KEEP-YOU-AND-YOUR-FAMILY-FIT-AND-HEALTHY/#1003211 Fri, 08 May 2009 18:41:42 -0700 winja i understand what you are trying to get across.... however, the diet you reccomend is just as bad and potentially just as damaging as the diet you say is dangerous. i agree, high fat diets with... however, the diet you reccomend is just as bad and potentially just as damaging as the diet you say is dangerous.
i agree, high fat diets with...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11699/Are-We-Feeding-Our-Children-The-Right-Food/#1002967 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11699/Are-We-Feeding-Our-Children-The-Right-Food/#1002967 Fri, 08 May 2009 04:37:16 -0700 winja Neets cant get on at all! she got a mintimail fro you clay and clicked the link and it wont let her onto minti today, now. http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1001531/Minti-DOS-attack/#1001566 http://www.minti.com/members/claycook/blog/1001531/Minti-DOS-attack/#1001566 Mon, 04 May 2009 23:52:50 -0700 winja is also be surprised if she didnt already know at least a little bit at her age! my daughter was asking about tampons after she saw the "mousey mousey" ad when she was about 5 lol hasnt... hasnt...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/998841/what-should-i-do/#1001123 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/998841/what-should-i-do/#1001123 Mon, 04 May 2009 01:35:04 -0700 winja in totall agreeance with anniebabes! eucalyptus oil will do the trick! http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1000803/Packaging-Tape-Residue/#1001120 http://www.minti.com/groups/45703/Bulletin-Board/blog/1000803/Packaging-Tape-Residue/#1001120 Mon, 04 May 2009 01:19:00 -0700 winja i have a linkadoos swing which is an indoor mechanical one and thats fine to use from birth up. as everyone else said alot tof the otdoor ones are for older babies so check the age on the box. http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/998408/infant-swings/#998602 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/998408/infant-swings/#998602 Sat, 02 May 2009 22:44:38 -0700 winja im so jealous! how great are those pics!? thanks for sharing your incredible experience! thanks for sharing your incredible experience!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/lilysmom/blog/997079/Pics-As-promised/#998556 http://www.minti.com/members/lilysmom/blog/997079/Pics-As-promised/#998556 Sat, 02 May 2009 22:27:01 -0700 winja http://www.minti.com/members/winja/photos/66582/chloe age 7 http://www.minti.com/members/winja/photos/66582/chloe age 7 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:02:46 -0700 winja lol http://www.minti.com/members/libbylincoln/blog/995724/WARNING-WARNINGWARNING-TO-ALL--PLEASE-READ-ADN-PASS-IT-TO-ALL-YOUR-FRIENDS-/#996443 http://www.minti.com/members/libbylincoln/blog/995724/WARNING-WARNINGWARNING-TO-ALL--PLEASE-READ-ADN-PASS-IT-TO-ALL-YOUR-FRIENDS-/#996443 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:01:06 -0700 winja ive added a link to something i wrote when i first started off here! haha we either use the sleeping bags or the really thick quilted sleepsuits for both my kids (17 months and 7 years) from... we either use the sleeping bags or the really thick quilted sleepsuits for both my kids (17 months and 7 years) from...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/996267/help-my-baby-stay-walm/#996314 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/996267/help-my-baby-stay-walm/#996314 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:56:19 -0700 winja my daughter didnt talk properly until she was about 3 and alot of people gave me a hard time about it even though until they di i wasnt worried at all. i took her to a doctor and she checked her... i took her to a doctor and she checked her...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/622335/why-isnt-my-child-talking-yet/#996014 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/622335/why-isnt-my-child-talking-yet/#996014 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:41:13 -0700 winja hey the new types are called beados and i think its only water that they use on them now? the old iron types are super cheap and we have always used them lol i dont know if they have an official... the new types are called beados and i think its only water that they use on them now? the old iron types are super cheap and we have always used them lol i dont know if they have an official...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995736/what-are-those-bead-things-called-that-you-iron/#996012 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995736/what-are-those-bead-things-called-that-you-iron/#996012 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 16:29:19 -0700 winja is it home and away your talking about? if so, its now a PG rated tv program so adult content is allowed, small children probably shouldnt be watching it.  i find with slightly older children...  i find with slightly older children...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995635/do-you-contact-a-channel-or-a-tv-show-when-making-a-complaint/#995891 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995635/do-you-contact-a-channel-or-a-tv-show-when-making-a-complaint/#995891 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:57:38 -0700 winja written two already haha http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/994552/Minti-Mothers-Day-Competition-2009-win-moolah/#995775 http://www.minti.com/members/izzy/blog/994552/Minti-Mothers-Day-Competition-2009-win-moolah/#995775 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:28:45 -0700 winja thats so not tru! http://www.minti.com/groups/49656/True-or-False/blog/995737/-Kidney-Stealing-Hoax/#995773 http://www.minti.com/groups/49656/True-or-False/blog/995737/-Kidney-Stealing-Hoax/#995773 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:25:40 -0700 winja lol i honestly thought those teddy clothes with matching bigger kids clothes was the cutest idea ever! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995588 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995588 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:40:38 -0700 winja *rockermama had some great suggestions! lol massive typo as usual http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995587 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995587 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:36:40 -0700 winja hey hunni you must be so frightened so im glad youve found minti so you can ask questions. right now the hospital will really cover everything and advise you on what bottles and formula are best... you must be so frightened so im glad youve found minti so you can ask questions.
right now the hospital will really cover everything and advise you on what bottles and formula are best...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995584 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995584 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:35:17 -0700 winja i think teh clothes your talking about are the teddy bear clothes at pumpkin patch! haha they have clothes the exact same that fit teddy bears and thats a great idea they might it really well and... http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995581 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995474/preemie-baby/#995581 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:29:34 -0700 winja hey baby girl!  feel your pain there! my friends are diabetic as are quite a few family members and they eat that skinny cow icecream? i dunno it might be worth asking your doc about it coz ice...  feel your pain there! my friends are diabetic as are quite a few family members and they eat that skinny cow icecream? i dunno it might be worth asking your doc about it coz ice...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/995560/I-want-it-but-I-cant-have-itARGH/#995579 http://www.minti.com/members/mumof2b/blog/995560/I-want-it-but-I-cant-have-itARGH/#995579 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:23:58 -0700 winja yeah i would try shelters first or maybe anglicare or centrecare? they have programs for mums aged 14 to 25 and im sure they could find people who are in need places that do fostercare often give... places that do fostercare often give...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995543/who-do-i-donate-too/#995545 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995543/who-do-i-donate-too/#995545 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:37:15 -0700 winja oh well done on doing the sorting, i know that must have been very hard for you the party sounds like a welcome break to let your hair down (NEVER a bad thing lol), you soundlike your going to be... the party sounds like a welcome break to let your hair down (NEVER a bad thing lol), you soundlike your going to be...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/995529/Well-Im-doing-it-finally-/#995541 http://www.minti.com/members/rhadika/blog/995529/Well-Im-doing-it-finally-/#995541 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:05:10 -0700 winja terrific DA! just terrific news, im so happy for you! great to hear your whole family is happy and that youve found an extra member to fit in with you all and be there for you. wishing you the best... great to hear your whole family is happy and that youve found an extra member to fit in with you all and be there for you.
wishing you the best...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/995524/What-did-I-do-to-deserve-this/#995538 http://www.minti.com/members/darkenedangel/blog/995524/What-did-I-do-to-deserve-this/#995538 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:45:41 -0700 winja haha janice your a dork! http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995433/how-do-you-fit-in-your-minti-time-with-your-children/#995490 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995433/how-do-you-fit-in-your-minti-time-with-your-children/#995490 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:10:06 -0700 winja with the rusks i think you will be ok just keep an eye on her. id suggest potato too,its a great first food and works well with other veggies. gradually make it more lumpy as she manages her... id suggest potato too,its a great first food and works well with other veggies.
gradually make it more lumpy as she manages her...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995479/baby-food/#995484 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995479/baby-food/#995484 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:34:51 -0700 winja absolutely agree with the others here! eat and get yourself some energy, the worst that will happen is you will vomit or poop and that might happen regardless haha congrats on the baby and yay for... eat and get yourself some energy, the worst that will happen is you will vomit or poop and that might happen regardless haha
congrats on the baby and yay for...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995372/eating-while-in-labour/#995477 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995372/eating-while-in-labour/#995477 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:18:39 -0700 winja well being single i have all the time in the world to minti of a night haha, the kids are in bed by 8pm so im often online then. currently im stuck at home sick with two sick kids, tobias is playing... currently im stuck at home sick with two sick kids, tobias is playing...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995433/how-do-you-fit-in-your-minti-time-with-your-children/#995461 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995433/how-do-you-fit-in-your-minti-time-with-your-children/#995461 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:28:20 -0700 winja http://www.minti.com/members/winja/photos/66425/blue beehinds wool nappy cover http://www.minti.com/members/winja/photos/66425/blue beehinds wool nappy cover Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:15:39 -0700 winja   Being a cloth nappy user I have tested lots of different types of nappies and found they all have different pros and cons, I use,All in Ones and Pocket nappies, I have fitteds and flats and...
Being a cloth nappy user I have tested lots of different types of nappies and found they all have different pros and cons, I use,All in Ones and Pocket nappies, I have fitteds and flats and...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11641/ROADTEST-wool-nappy-covers/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11641/ROADTEST-wool-nappy-covers/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:19:43 -0700 winja how lovely! thankyou for sharing http://www.minti.com/members/veejay/blog/992325/FROM-ME-TO-YOU/#995384 http://www.minti.com/members/veejay/blog/992325/FROM-ME-TO-YOU/#995384 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:28:35 -0700 winja i cant go to the parade here because we are all stuck at home in isolation with chickenpox but ive made us some anzac bickies and we will make lamingtons and think of our troops..... im glad its... im glad its...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/crazymum0f3/blog/995352/Anzac-DAY/#995383 http://www.minti.com/members/crazymum0f3/blog/995352/Anzac-DAY/#995383 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:23:34 -0700 winja haha mate if i had a dishwasher again i would NOT refuse to use it i assure you! i would plant ten trees a day so i wouldnt have to wash up! i miss my dishwasher! i hear you with rain! i live in... i hear you with rain! i live in...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/995253/Trivialities/#995275 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/995253/Trivialities/#995275 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:40:52 -0700 winja hah what a clever son you have! at least he listens! you must be pretty proud of him for standing up to an adult like that and telling them waht he knew was right! good boy! at least he listens! you must be pretty proud of him for standing up to an adult like that and telling them waht he knew was right! good boy!]]> http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/995260/My-beautiful-son/#995273 http://www.minti.com/members/juzzy/blog/995260/My-beautiful-son/#995273 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:35:05 -0700 winja haha love that pic! my dryer was on the fritz and recently my microwave blew up and i thought for a minute about replacing them then decided to try without them and im loving it! i feel heaps better... my dryer was on the fritz and recently my microwave blew up and i thought for a minute about replacing them then decided to try without them and im loving it! i feel heaps better...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/995253/Trivialities/#995256 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/995253/Trivialities/#995256 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:06:52 -0700 winja isnt motherhood amazing! i sometimes look at my kids and just get this massive rush of emotion that im thier mummy and get to watch them grow! sorry to hear about bellas nightmares its so sad when... sorry to hear about bellas nightmares its so sad when...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/995246/Nightmares/#995250 http://www.minti.com/members/kseers/blog/995246/Nightmares/#995250 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:49:53 -0700 winja oh my goodness EF! that was the nicest comment! thankyou! like you i have had no trouble with chloe on any flghts, she ooks forward to going on planes as do i because we have always been taught its... like you i have had no trouble with chloe on any flghts, she ooks forward to going on planes as do i because we have always been taught its...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#995249 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#995249 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 05:42:51 -0700 winja thankyou! that pic on your avatar is just adorable! melbourne was fun we only went in march, we went to QLD last year which was also excellent! most of this article is pretty simple but alot of... melbourne was fun we only went in march, we went to QLD last year which was also excellent!
most of this article is pretty simple but alot of...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#995233 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#995233 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:58:53 -0700 winja thankyou janice! i had to fix the layout after it turned blob on me haha it never went back to the way it was intended to be set out, but its reasonable :) i really hope it helps some mums relax... i had to fix the layout after it turned blob on me haha it never went back to the way it was intended to be set out, but its reasonable :)
i really hope it helps some mums relax...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#995230 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#995230 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 04:48:23 -0700 winja hi and congrats! alot of mums experience craps in their lower abdomen during their pregnancies due to the uterus stretching, there are also braxton hicks which is like a bad period pain later on... alot of mums experience craps in their lower abdomen during their pregnancies due to the uterus stretching, there are also braxton hicks which is like a bad period pain later on...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995162/baby-movement/#995203 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995162/baby-movement/#995203 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:58:21 -0700 winja hey gald you liked the advice :) you can take 7 kilos worth as a carry on plus a handbag if that helps! we took a small suitcase and a large handbag with all tobias' stuff in it hehe i used the... you can take 7 kilos worth as a carry on plus a handbag if that helps! we took a small suitcase and a large handbag with all tobias' stuff in it hehe i used the...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995200 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995200 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:49:36 -0700 winja what does everyone think of the new ads on the atricles on minti? i did find them quite annoying when we first got them but im finding them less irritating as time goes by (except the fact that they... i did find them quite annoying when we first got them but im finding them less irritating as time goes by (except the fact that they...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/36893/Minti-General/blog/995182/ADS-ON-ADVICE/ http://www.minti.com/groups/36893/Minti-General/blog/995182/ADS-ON-ADVICE/ Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:21:13 -0700 winja haha thank god i was starting to get paranoid that i was the only one who had to pay! i paid last year too but maybe thats because it was discounted flights? anywhoo...... i never said that none of... anywhoo...... i never said that none of...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995158 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995158 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:57:34 -0700 winja ok i cant find my details for last year flights but this year on tiger i definatly paid $30 for my 17 month old son and he sat on my lap on both flights. im either the only person in australia who... im either the only person in australia who...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995153 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995153 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:38:10 -0700 winja i say go for it! there are pros and cons for older and younger mums , weigh them all up and its all the same! as long as you feel that you can take care of another child then i dont see why you... there are pros and cons for older and younger mums , weigh them all up and its all the same! as long as you feel that you can take care of another child then i dont see why you...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994780/am-i-crazy/#995149 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994780/am-i-crazy/#995149 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:30:33 -0700 winja ive always had short periods till after my son was born and now i dont , im not sure why the reason is but i was always highly fertile so i dont think it would cause a problem fertility wise? i... i...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995140/short-period-bleeding/#995147 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/995140/short-period-bleeding/#995147 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:22:42 -0700 winja hey congrats! i remember that feeling and its not nice! maybe like me these "stretching" contractions will me you have a super quick birth! my son was only 45 min birth after going in and... i remember that feeling and its not nice! maybe like me these "stretching" contractions will me you have a super quick birth! my son was only 45 min birth after going in and...]]> http://www.minti.com/members/sherrie81/blog/995129/Any-Day-Now/#995141 http://www.minti.com/members/sherrie81/blog/995129/Any-Day-Now/#995141 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:57:16 -0700 winja janice wow i know just what you are talking about here! i have recently started letting go of some of mine in my life and its working well for me, i am a work in progress and it takes time so i dont... i know just what you are talking about here! i have recently started letting go of some of mine in my life and its working well for me, i am a work in progress and it takes time so i dont...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11639/Built-up-Anger-in-Victims-of-Abuse/#995139 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11639/Built-up-Anger-in-Victims-of-Abuse/#995139 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:51:37 -0700 winja no mine carefully spaced out and planned article turned bloblike as soon as it hit minti then when i tried to fix parts they moved to the wrong spots or altogether grrr    ]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/995131/Frustrated-at-Editing-Advice/#995137 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/995131/Frustrated-at-Editing-Advice/#995137 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:46:58 -0700 winja i feel the same but i hope we are both wrong! bus so far i have seen peoples unwillingness to change even the smallest things about thei lifestyle for the environment with loads of excuses... http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/994686/HOW-DO-YOU-DO-YOUR-BIT-/#995136 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/994686/HOW-DO-YOU-DO-YOUR-BIT-/#995136 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:42:56 -0700 winja im not sure janice?lately ive written articles on a word doc and copy pasted them to minti and they are all messed up and i have to go over them but cant fix a few of them properly either :( http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/995131/Frustrated-at-Editing-Advice/#995133 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/995131/Frustrated-at-Editing-Advice/#995133 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:34:18 -0700 winja grr that happens to me too! i gave up a long time ago lol http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/995085/frustrating-changing-friends-order-wont-allow/#995103 http://www.minti.com/groups/38321/Bugs-Site-Functionality-Issues/blog/995085/frustrating-changing-friends-order-wont-allow/#995103 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:55:04 -0700 winja wow you do so much too!yeah i think my yard would be a little crowded with 200 trees too lol i use cloth too! i wish more people would give it a go! disposables have such a massive impact on the... i use cloth too! i wish more people would give it a go! disposables have such a massive impact on the...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/994686/HOW-DO-YOU-DO-YOUR-BIT-/#995070 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/994686/HOW-DO-YOU-DO-YOUR-BIT-/#995070 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:57:32 -0700 winja i actually wrote an article on this yesterday! i used a sling with tobias i forgot to add that in the article! it meant i was virtually handsfree to carry our bags and hold chloes hand, i flew with... i used a sling with tobias i forgot to add that in the article! it meant i was virtually handsfree to carry our bags and hold chloes hand,
i flew with...]]> http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995035 http://www.minti.com/questions-and-answers/discussion/994899/what-am-i-allowed-to-take-on-a-domestic-flight/#995035 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:11:42 -0700 winja thanks babes! you gave me the idea to write it in the first place! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#994952 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#994952 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:28:16 -0700 winja awww u made me all happy! someone PRINTED one of my advices! haha glad it worked for you chick really happy! glad it worked for you chick really happy!]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11582/STRIP-WASHING-MODERN-CLOTH-NAPPIES/#994951 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11582/STRIP-WASHING-MODERN-CLOTH-NAPPIES/#994951 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:26:34 -0700 winja hey chicka. some of this will work on flats! some people use fabric softener but it clogs the fibres and makes it less absorbent which is no good for nappies haha have you tried putting them on an... some of this will work on flats!
some people use fabric softener but it clogs the fibres and makes it less absorbent which is no good for nappies haha have you tried putting them on an...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11582/STRIP-WASHING-MODERN-CLOTH-NAPPIES/#994950 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11582/STRIP-WASHING-MODERN-CLOTH-NAPPIES/#994950 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:25:18 -0700 winja haha thanks hun! yeah cant wait! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#994942 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/11632/FLYING-WITH-KIDS/#994942 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:01:57 -0700 winja hey janice! wow you do a terrific job! your would have to be carbon neutral or close wouldnt you? i do alot of planting too i pick cuttings when i go for walks and grow them in pots, we like to see... wow you do a terrific job! your would have to be carbon neutral or close wouldnt you? i do alot of planting too i pick cuttings when i go for walks and grow them in pots, we like to see...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/994686/HOW-DO-YOU-DO-YOUR-BIT-/#994709 http://www.minti.com/groups/163/Get-to-know-me-better/blog/994686/HOW-DO-YOU-DO-YOUR-BIT-/#994709 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:09:17 -0700