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Returned to work from maternity leave and its HORRIBLE
Im so angry my blood is boiling, ive returned to work on a part time basis but was not able to return to my old job due to red tape so have been given another role which I was happy about but when I arrived the people who where there did not know I was coming and therefore did not have anything prepared for me to do. I was…
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Which Shampoo?
Hi I'm hoping I have posted this in the right place! I am trying to cut down on the money I spend on toiletries, managing so far on skincare, the one area I am struggling with is finding a decent shampoo and conditioner. I currently use Aveda but this is £9 on average per 250ml bottle, so costs me a fortune. I cannot use…
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Starting school/school hours
I'm sure I can't be the only parent who has had these kind of logistical probs, so I'm asking for advice really about how you all get round this issue. DS starts school next week and his school (schoolY) finishes at 3.05. A bit of background, OH is disabled so taking DS to and from school, dealing with school etc etc all…
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Unknown Territory
I'm in quite a predicament really. Turned 19 a month ago, and my life has turned on it's head a fair bit. I used to live with my grandmother, who until 18 months ago was stronger than i am, she had a stroke, and throughout those last 18 months suffered and has now died. My mother came to look after my nan, and so did my…
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property & divorce
hi everyone , this is my first post so hope you can all give me some good guidance & advice , iv been divorced quite some years now , i live in the former matramonial home with my 14 yr old son , he has lived with me for the last 3 yrs , he is the only dependant from my former marriage . My ex-wife left here some 10 yrs…
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money saving fancy dress costume good v evil
any ideas? Myself and DH are going on a rare night out to a charity fancy dress party in October. The theme is good V evil. Have just finished major building work so money is tight at the moment so we dont want to hire or buy anything. Has anyone got any suggestions what we could go as that costs as little as possible. Im…
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Arhh Can it get any worst???
I posted last week that hy husband had got a new job, so at last he could leave the job he hates and work doing something he loves Gardening. This weekend was great he was happyest iv seen him for a long time.THEN.. He phones his new boss to tell him he has given 2 weeks notice at current job, and his new boss informs him…
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I am in a dilemma
My husband has been offered a permanent job which sounds great for him and us. It is less money than the contracting we have done for years but it is far less secure and has no benefits etc. Trouble is it is still in Scotland and I am quite frankly bored stiff of it here. I have been here for 13 years and after being away…
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I'm a happy bunny
I've been getting very stressed at work recently, I'm a bus driver by the way. I've been doing it for 7 years and I've had to admit that it makes me very depressed. I hate it with a passion you just wouldn't believe. I have actually come home, when I'm on earlies, at around 2pm and found myself nearly in tears as my OH…
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After life
I was just wondering since my husbands grandmother died recently if there are alternatives to the very expensive solicitors fees for sorting out all the paper work and releasing assets etc after a relation has passed away. My inlaws were told it would cost them 2,000 just for probate (charging 15 per sealed letter to banks…
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less work lose the car
Hi all, Just a question, love to hear your thoughts on it. Been working full time for the last god knows how long and used to enjoy my job, been through a stressful time recently, divorce, moving house and a change of role at work-little bit more money but a milion times more stress and pressure-making me feel quite ill…
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Slim Sanitary Towels For Daughter
Sorry to bring this up but my daughter finds sanitary towels uncomfortable and I have bought a couple of different packets and don't want to end up buying the whole shelf. Can anyone suggest and slim ones that could be more comfortable for her?
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Baby Medicine
Hi, hope the forums wealth of knowledge and experience can assist us on this matter. Our DD is now just 12 months old, bless her. She is naturally teething and gets persistant chesty coughs We have tried Calpol & also Nurofen (which I am led to believe is prone to making chesty coughs worse). Is there anything else on the…
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Urgent help re flying with baby
have already posted under 'travel', but no response yet so I hope you can help me here please? I know there is another thread for flying under the new regulations, but need some urgent advice if you can help.:confused: I am flying for the first time with my baby on Thursday, already nervous about this as it is, and am now…
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electric shaver for teenage son?
Hi, my son has quite a bit of facial hair and has decided that he will start shaving! I have no idea what type of electric shaver to buy for him or which is suitable for teenage skin! please can somebody help as i am baffled at the range of shavers available. i look forward to your replies!:beer:
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This is a mess.....
I normally post on the dfw board, but thought it best to post this sorry tale here. Basically me and oh are living in the same house but leading different lives, we are both only in our 20s and have 2 little ones, the glue that holds us together. In many ways he is still immature, drinks a lot and gambles as well as runs…
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Paid her rent
A big thank you to everyone who advised a while ago about whether Step D should contribute towards househols as she was working. She paid her first rent cheque over the weekend (I'll be running down to the bank with it at lunchtime) I feel happy that she is contributing and she didn't seem to mind paying. She still wants…
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Between rock and a hard place
11 days ago I had my nephew placed in my care by 'powers of police protection'. I was told initially it would be for the weekend. Then I was told it would be until a 'section 47 enquiry' that was being held the following Thursday. In that meeting I was informed that Social Services wished him to remain in my care until…
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3 kids, a wife and a surprise brithday bash to pay for?¬?¬?
Hi - wife for sale!! (just playing:rotfl: ) Basically, i got to contribute towards my dads surprise bday bash:mad: I got to pay for the catering and booze- which comes to about £1500 :mad: I've paid 500 as a deposit . As well as supporting 3 kids and a wife as well as the bills - how do i save??? Saying no is not an…
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Bottle feeding
I have a quick query which I'm hoping other parents can help me with! Am baffled by the range of bottles on offer in Boots, Tescos etc. I'm wondering if its worth paying so much extra for bottles which are 'proven to reduce colic'? My gut feeling is that a bottle is a bottle, but on the other hand I wouldn't want to…