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Archives for October 2007

Sort my boyfriend out please!
After a bit of advice... Feel free to tell me if I'm being neurotic or ridiculous, I just need to know! I'm a single parent of two little girls. A few months ago I met a lovely guy and have been dating ever since. We get on really well, he's fantastic, loves the girls and is generally very dreamy (LOL!) However (didn't…
Apply for a grant to help with FIRST baby costs
I don't know if this is the right place for this post, but any NEW mums who are expecting a new baby can apply for a grant to help with oosts for a FIRST baby. Here is the grant: http://www.surestart.gov.uk/surestar...aternitygrant/ It's not too well advertised and two of my friends missed out on this.
Chicken Pox - advice please
Hi all, Can anyone advise, my son has developed chicken pox today and I would be grateful if you could give me advice on the best way to keep him from itching. I also have a newborn which is just a nightmare and trying to keep them apart as much as possible. Many thanks
Mobility scooter
Hi all, I'm hoping you can help. My Nan, after many nasty falls, has finally agreed that she will use a mobility scooter (or whatever you call them!) to get around. Trouble is none of us have any idea how much these things cost and the best place to source a good deal. We really don't mind it being second hand, only…
Can not send tiffany ring back to America
Old and not relevant now
Anybody ever been to court?
I'm in the unfortunate position that I'm probably going to have to take an ex to the small claims court over money owed to me. I have a fairly strong case, I was just wondering what to expect with regard to the actual court process on the day of the hearing. Has anybody ever had this experience as either the claimant or…
Martins 'Moral Dilemma' becomes real for me.....
Martin posed a question some months ago about whether someone should leave their money to their 'idle' child rather than their working child or treat them equally.... My parents always said we we're to be treated equally but my surviving parent has left 98% to my sister, using her weak willed husband and close friend as…
dog may have to be put to sleep urgent help
can anyone help. my daughters 3 year old pekekingese had a suddem back/spine problem.we took him to vet and after the xrays etc we find and he needs an urgent operation or he will be paralysed .we don,t want him put to sleep but need £2000 for the operation....none of us has any money saved as my husband was made redundent…
my grandson is being bullied
Hi Firstly appologies if this is long and confusing. I have posted on here before so many will know that my hubby and I have residencey of our grandson who is now 8. He has had problems with a certain boy in school on and off for a while now, and we have been into the school on several occassions about it, and the schools…
Please! Help / advice Family Mediation
Hiyas. I'll try to be as brief as possible. Background: Separated for years - left ex because of dv - years of court appearances over contact - son resides with me 75% of time but has weekly contact with dad ordered by court - each time dad is chased by CSA he a) changes bank account; b) delays up to 1 year before…
mother in law
Ok, I don't normally post on this part of the forum but would really appreicate others views on this issue. I have got to the end of my tether and not sure what to do next.... I am getting married on 8th December and I am really excited about it. I really love my OH and can't wait to marry him. However, the longer we are…
Declaration of Trust
Anyone ever heard of using a Declaration of Trust (to transfer the equity of a property to another person e.g. parent) rather than a Pre-nuptual Agreement before marriage. Apparently a pre-nuptual agreement is not legally binding in English law and is only used as a representation in court so it has been suggested a D of T…
washing powder
Am due to have a baby soon and will have to switch to nonbiologicial washing powder. Any advice as to the best value-but still effective powder would be very welcome! Cheers
Teen Cash Class Guide: Free MoneySavingExpert.com PDF Discussion Area
This is the discussion area for the totally free, downloadable PDF Teen Cash Class Guide Quick note from Martin The teen cash class is based on a class I taught for a day for an ITV programme (as explained in it). My aim with the guide is to try and explain the basics of dealing with money and dealing with companies. THe…
should I get the bed from here or not?
My DS is a toddler due to graduate from cot bed - hopefully - in a few days. The thing is: 1. i have an OH who does little / no contributions towards such things, and 2. i have a roughly £50 budget. Today i went to this place thats council-run which sells 'quality furniture at knock-down prices'...u know what i mean. They…
Cheap but effective pregnancy test
Does anyone know where I can get hold of cheap but effective pregnancy tests? I am loathed to pay the £10 for the name brand ones, but the cheapy ones from Access Diagnostics were awful (in comparison to a First Response taken when I knew I was pg), the lines were so so faint. Thanks, Di x
Unacceptable behaviour or not?
I have not posted on this site for some time, but found it very helpful previously and would be really grateful if some of you could give me your ideas as to help me deal with this situation. My OH has his 4 year old daughter on alternate weekends - Saturday 10am to Sunday 6pm. I am finding it increasingly hard to accept…
buggies
we are looking to buy a buggy as our pram is getting too heavy and i want the boot of my car back! i have seen two that i like and would like to know if anyone has used either and what they thought of them option 1 http://www.mamasandpapas.co.uk/product-101782100/type-i/ option 2…
MSE addict
:j Thank goodness (and The Techies &:money: ) it's back. I've realised that I spend too much time on here , I didn't know what to do over the past few day's cold turkey is not nice. Hope everyone is doing ok, I might not contribute to all the threads but I do take an interest and wonder what's happening. Ok in the grand…
He hears voices
I have an 8 year old son who has Dyspraxia, aspects of Dyslexia and also ADD. He moved to a new school last January because he was being bullied at his old school and also wasn't getting much support learning-wise. He is a lovely gentle little boy but gets very distracted and lacks concentration. He also can get very…

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