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Only children ...
I was wondering if we could have a thread for families that have an only child. We have a lovely little boy who is 5 years old. I find having an only child to be a blessing and a problem. It wasn't a choice for us, it was just what life threw at us. We have had a lovely summer holiday but he has been lonely at times. We…
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Help! Nissan Almera 1999 (S) + baby seat
Hi all, I have a 1999 S-reg Nissan Almera GX. It does not have Isofix points, or any way to fit them. I am currently 5 months pregnant and looking into car seats for the baby, only to find that manufacturers only list compatibility with later Almeras (the newer shape from 2000 onwards). I have also read that fitting a…
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next school uniform help please
Hi need to get sons uniform sorted as the trousers I ordered from the school shop have arrived and don't fit him. Does anyone know if the grey trousers from next are dark grey (charcoal) or light grey? We need Charcoal, Bhs generous fit fall off him, m and s dont do plus in charcoal and the grey is too light ! So have…
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Best place to get help for my daughter
Hi I'm not after any medical advice, since I know that's not allowed, just some advice or other people's experiences. For a long time I have thought there was something not quite right with my eldest daughter. She didn't talk until she was around 4. Has always been very clumsy, doesn't get humour or sarcasm, has awful…
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So what helps?
Asking what other insomniacs do at night shows I'm one of many. I've tried exercise, relaxation, avoiding stimulation, hot drinks (but can't stand milk), staying up late and getting up early, medication - not in any particular order. Nothing works :mad:. What has anyone else found to help the problem?
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Do they need to know this?
My mum's boiler started leaking yesterday morning - again. It has already been repaired a few times, and it is serviced every year. My mum tried ringing her regular company who does the repairs and servicing, but no answer. He's a one person company. Anyway, as the leak was so bad, she rang another local company. This is a…
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Advice to best friend
I'm looking for people's opinions/experiences as I'm trying to support my wonderful best friend who's in a terrible state of turmoil, and to be honest I'm not very experienced in this sort of situation so hoping some thoughts/opinions can be given. I'll give you some background. She's my best friend of over 20 years,…
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Third wheel
It's weird sometimes you feel like you need one when you are invited out by an already established couple and you are just the third wheel. It hs happened a couple of times and they get upset when yo make excuses, as if it's almost personal. The thing is being the third wheel is very embarssing and screams LOSER. I wish…
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What do other insomniacs do?
Unfortunately I take after my father and I'm often awake when I'd much rather be asleep. Very occasionally I'll be up all night - I'm hoping tonight isn't going to be one of those nights. I've heard of people doing housework in the middle of the night. There's plenty to do but I'd waken OH and daughter who is home tonight.…
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What would you do?
Just curious as to what other people would do in my situation, I'll try and keep this short! I work with someone who can be difficult to work with, thankfully I don't have much longer to deal with it as I will be returning to my own job in a different building (I am currently "acting up"). I say this person is difficult to…
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Really need some advice please...
Hello everyone, I hope some can shed some light on this problem cause my eyes are going square trying to search for answers! I would like to know where my partner stands. He's been divorced for over 6 months now, however has been separated for nearly three years. He has a little girl and is currently part owner and holds a…
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Companies that deliver clothing to China - anyone help?
Hello from China - it's amazing where MSE can reach! However this is a serious question and apologies if it's on the wrong board. I'm in Northern China, near the Mongolian border for a year teaching. I didn't know where I was going to be sent to teach in China until I arrive at the company's headquarters otherwise I may…
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Good luck to all those starting a new school in September.
My son is starting Secondary school next week. It's a mix of excitement and nervousness for him (and for Mum and Dad, too :o ) But I know that he'll be OK. He has a few friends and familiar faces starting at the same time. So to him and all the others starting a new School - Good Luck :cool::money:
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Can you convince a depressed person to get help?
A friend of mine is severely depressed and anxious and has been for years. She tried anti-depressants briefly and decided not to continue with them. She doesn't like the idea of going to the doctor. She is in a lot of suffering, and is very resistant to the idea of getting help. I have seen her suffer for years. I want to…
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Divorce/House/Rights Advice
Hey Guys, Hoping someone can shed a bit of light on my situation, I'm at my wits end. My wife left me about 4 months ago after 18months of marriage, totally out of the blue she said she didn't feel the same anymore. I was devastated, suggested giving it some time and going to counselling, but she said no. I was fine with…
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sea life centre
we want to take the LO to a sea life centre for his birthday but which one is best and also has other stuff around it? his birthday is the friday so we were thinking of driving down after school and then coming back sunday evening so we need something to on sunday morning it will be the end of november so nothing outside…
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Child maintenance and the CSA
My daughter and her ex partner have a dreadful relationship. He will not see my daughter at all - when he has contact with their daughter, he has his friend collect and return the child from my daughter, so that he doesn't have to see my daughter, and won't speak to her at all, only communicating via text message. When…
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Angry,upset and hurt regarding partners words tonight
I know things haven't been sweetness and light for a while with my partner and myself.We haven't been rowing but hes been distant with me. Tonight we did have a row and I asked him if he still loved me because I get the feeling he dosent. At first he said he wouldn't answer my question because it would upset me.I pressed…
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Has anybody said something to you
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