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options for lesbians to have children?
my girlfriend and i have been together for 4 years and we have started to talk about having children. ideally, my girlfriend would like to give birth rather than adopt, as we wanted a newborn baby and we are of the understanding that we would not be able to adopt a newborn. obviously ivf is costly and not guaranteed so we…
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Private school fees advice
In a few years time, we're thinking of sending our eldest son to a private school for secondary education. I recently came across this website that promises to help with School Fees and Personal Financial Planning. http://www.sfia.co.uk/ They claim to be able to do a number of things to help with planning for paying the…
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Labour Government to 'Kill' Childcare Voucher Scheme
Buried quite deeply in the flim flam at the Labour Party Conference yesterday was a 'pledge' by the Labour Government (if they get reelected, which is questionable) to offer Ten hours of free childcare a week for 250,000 two-year-olds from families "on modest or middle incomes" - paid for by scrapping the tax relief that…
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Can I change where I give birth hospital wise?
Im 35 weeks pregnant and just had a tour of my local hospital when Im 'due' to give birth in, however Im not impressed with it in anyway. Its not what I was expecting and the rooms made me feel ill (pink walls, old furniture etc). Im now thinking of touring another hospital almost equal distance from me, which is brand new…
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Recycling clothes kids have grown out of
I did a quick search and couldn't find similar posts, though I'm sure there must be some. Feeling quite pleased with myself as I have just created several 'new' shirts for DS, by cutting up the clothes he has grown out of and sewing the pictures onto cheap plain shirts in his size (75p from Asda, and 4 long sleeved shirts…
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Your thought's please
Hi guys I have been carrying this issue around in my head for the past year now and its really getting to me. I have about 4 nights a week where I can’t sleep due to thinking about it so much. It’s quite a long story but I think it’s fair to get all the info before I ask you for your thoughts. Last year on the 12th October…
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My little boy's nursery losing clothing-opinions welcome!
Hi all, I'd appreciate your opinions on this please-I've never posted a thread on this board before so please be gentle with me :D ! My little boy has recently started at a day nursery. The other day we took him in a tshirt, with a sweatshirt over and a coat. When DH went to collect him, they could find neither the…
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Funeral costs?
This was the only thread section that I could find as suitable. Anyway, some ppl here will think is he mad? But how much does a dignified funeral cost? I'm 23 but let's say I got killed in a road traffic incident tomorrow, i wouldn't want my family be lumbered with a large debt so you never know. As far as I know its…
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Ideas to mark 1st anniversary of mum passing away
The 1st anniversary of my mum dying is coming up fast and I've started to try come up with ideas of what to do on the day,particuarly with the children. They are 11 and 6 and both didn't go to the funeral/cremation as it was out in Spain. We had a memorial service for her in the UK for the people who couldn't make it out…
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Coming off the pill...what to expect?
Hi All I have been on the same pill for about 11 years, previous to that i used to get terrible periods to the point where i'd be doubled up in pain and running to the toilets. Me and my Fiance have decided that we want to try for our first baby, but i'm really worried about what to expect. I know every one is different…
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A gift for the GF, Wife or Mother-in-law (tongue in cheek)
Got this in my email today, just try and read with out laughing (I could'nt) Pocket Tazer Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Tazer for their anniversary submitted this: Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our…
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your thoughts please, my sons mother
my 8yo son is with me alot of the time now, usually 3 or 4 nights a week. He has grown to dislike his mums bf due to there having been many arguments and domestic violence between his mum and the bf (my son hasnt witnessed this but is aware of it). She is on holiday at the moment, she went last wednesday and has only rang…
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Interesting 4th Date daytime activities Leeds...
Hi, As title suggests I am looking for interesting daytime "date" ideas for Leeds! We've already done local park so that is out! I'm not keen on art galleries or museums either!! He has a car so something just outside Leeds centre would be fine. We're both in our late 20's, just in case that makes any difference! It's all…
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driving in pregnancy
when did people stop driving in pregnancy? I'm 20 weeks at the moment, with second child, and am suffering from SPD already (had it in last pregnancy, so was expecting it this time!) I can do short journeys without a problem, but for work I sometimes need to do 220 mile round trips - not motorway, therefore usually takes 3…
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Breastfeeding Twins- one not feeding well advice ?
Hi, I m a Mum of twins. They are 6 weeks old. I m BF them both. DD is feeding really well but DS is not latching on he is just tending to lick. Has anyone got any expereince/ advice I have looked on some BF support sites but can't find anything to help? Thanks.:confused:
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How to split out bills
I was hoping that someone could help me with some advice on how to split our bills. After a difficult time my partner has managed to find work, working four days a week and is now bringing in ~£240 a week after tax, I bring in ~£1600 a month after tax. Our household bills are ~£800 a month. Currently I pay for all the…
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i don't know what to do - marriage over :(
i'm starting this thread to help me with my feelings & to look back and see how far i've come. back in july, my husband decided he wasn't in love with me anymore and left. what a shock!! he came back a few days later saying he'd made a mistake & he was still in love with me. i took him back as we'd been together 20 years,…
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Must be the week for it :(
Well I can join the seemingly long list of people whose relationships seem to have gone belly up over the last week! OH has decided he wants me out after another blistering display (IMO) of his unwillingness to ever put me first. Luckily I have my little flat to move back into - my tenant moves out this weekend. He gets to…
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Drinking husband, how to save money????
Hi there, I am a newbiee and I am desparate to find out how other families cope with a husband who likes his beer. What is normal spending quote per month including buying beer to have in the fridge and going to the pubs? Maybe I am too paranoid, but when we you have depts to pay and cover your bills and having unknown…
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19 year old son's girlfriend to stay over?
Not sure if this is the right place for this question but here goes -
