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painting in pregnancy
Hi, I am 24 weeks pregnant and recently we painted our kitchen doors and tiles. It wasnt too much work and took us one day to do it. I didnt realise when we started the job but then one of my friend told me that i should not have done it as i was pregnant. Now i am really worried. Will it cause any harm to my baby. The…
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Teenage son question....
Easily offended people look away now....:D My son has started getting up in the mornings with the morning glory, he is embarrassed, so am I, is there any books that anyone can recommend, what shall I say to him? What shall I do? He ran past me at speed this morning, I can understand that but I do not want him to feel…
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Tv Timer
Does anyone know where I can get the device that stops telly after a specified time period. Have a teenager who keeps putting telly on at all hours, then does not want to get up in the morning.
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Think I am Pregnant!!!!
Hi All, Well, was 12 days late, so took a home pregnancy test and it says positive. :j Am so excited, don't really know what to do!! Can people who have been pregnant give me some advice. What should you / shouldn't you eat / do etc. Can't really believe this, it hasn't sunk in yet!!
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Cats and mice
Hi all I have 2 lovely cats who are just over a year old. Now, I know cats hunt things, and there probably isn't much I can do about it but I thought I would ask the question. My cats hobby is catching mice and birds, bringing them in the house and then biting the heads off (sorry if that's too graphic) I seem to spend…
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Grolier books
Hiya I recieved some 'free' disney books the other day, just got the letter out and seen that they have sent me another 2 books which i have to pay for or send back within 7 days, has anyone ever heard of this and what happens if i pay and dont send them back, will i have to pay every time they send books, they say theu…
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What would you do redundant at 50+?
Hi all I am in need of some advice re my situation and would welcome any ideas / comments. I am 51 years old and was made redundant two weeks ago. The company went into liquidation so it will be a few weeks before the DTI pay any redundancy pay due to me. This will be a minimum amount as I had only been employed there 3…
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Cot Matress
Put this hear as I thought I'd get the most appropriate people looking at it. I need a cot matress 117 x 54 cm. Trouble is I'm having problems finding one. Its a old cot that we're doing up. The matress is over 20 years old so we don't want to use it. The cheapest I've found so far is at Argos for £24. I'm not looking to…
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Adopting step-children
Does anyone know anything about this? My husband would like to adopt my (should say our, because 'my' sounds wrong!) eldest child.
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should we move to chelmsford?
Hi :hello: we currently live in SE London and are thinking of moving to Chelmsford as the school where we are quite rough - can anyone reccomend or advise against specific areas. offer advice insights into the area? our plan is to perhaps rent for 6 months see how it goes and then buy up there.... your thoughts and…
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Access to personal records - Data Protection
Am really not sure where to post this! Basically, OH was under the care of Social Services in his infancy and we want to know why. His mother is not forthcoming in any details (wont even tell him his fathers name!) so we are doing some digging. Can he have access to records under the data protection act? We are talking…
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Children and their Bedrooms, Best buys.
Some time this year I want to decorate both childrens bedrooms. I have a 3bed house, DS (7) has a double bedroom, DD (4) has the single room. I want some ideas for space saving ideas, what other members have thought was a good buy and what was a waste of money. I've always had beds that have space underneath, which is…
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Vasectomy Reversal
How much does it cost? I had the snip when I was 22. Stupid choose I know. I was not thinking long time. I was in the Army and I thought I new what I wanted. I want to get a Vasectomy Reversal, as I have read that the longer you leave it the less chance you have of it being succesful. I have read the risks and the…
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School Dilemma
DS(age 5) is due to start at a local primary school, that is very small and friendly, the reception teacher has been on long term sick, being teaching them approx 40%, she is due to be his teacher when he starts in Sept. He is a child that thrives on routine. I am thinking of applying for another school(that was my second…
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My dog
I know this is silly but i have a Lhasa Apsos dog. Now i know these dog can be a bit moody but she seems to be getting very stubborn and obstinate as shes getting older. What ever i ask her to do she will go and do the opposite. We don't allow her on the furniture so she has her own bed in the living room, she has now…
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I had a colour analysis and -----
Yesterday as a treat for my birthday my OH gave me a colour analysis. I didn't know what to expect but it was brilliant. I know it was expensive but I do think it is going to save me a lot of money because it really does put a focus on what really suits you so no more impulse buys or got to have bargains which are never…
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for saffronflowers....
saffron ... i posted you a reply but can't find where you were ... as offered here is e mail for phone offer not_so_desperate_now@yahoo.co.uk
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Nursery school admissions
Hi everyone I wonder if anyone can help - My SIL wants to put my nephew in a nursery school that doesnt come within the boundary of her council. She wants to put him in a nursery and school that falls within a different authority. Is she able to do this? any help would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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rehoming cats
not really money saving but moving in 3 weeks i have 2 cats , whats the best way to get them use to new home. should i keep them in the house for a while?? any advice appreciated
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Qualifying to get into a church school
Can anyone help me on this matter? I go to the family service once a month at my local church and have recently started taking my son to a toddler session in the church once a week. My husband, myself and my son are all Christened. Is that sufficient qualification for being considered in the top category to get into a…
