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Argh! It's that time of year again
So....... I have got 2 girls (ages 2 and 6) and I am starting to be asked by family and friends what they want for Xmas (and eldest turns 7 within a week of Xmas so there's that too). This makes me think I should start thinking what we can get them as well. Anyway, I do the obligitary thing of requesting catalogues and…
Left my husband
Last Saturday I'd just had enough so I went to sat at my parents. I'm 50. We've been together 23 years. Five children. Youngest 18 next week. First few days I was all strong and happy. Last few days can't stop crying. I'm a mess. What to do??? No idea x
London!
Hi, We are going to London next weekend to visit family, I have two kids - age 5 and 3. Can anyone recommend things to do whilst in London with kids that wont cost a small fortune please? Also, while we are there, I'd imagine we will be using the tube to travel, can you buy any sort of family day ticket to keep costs down?…
Help...Notice to Childminder?
My childminder used to collect my children one day a week from school and keep until 5.30pm. We found more suitable arrangements and I gave her notice before the end of the last term that we would not be needing her any further. I gave seven weeks notice - inclusive of summer holidays. She sent me an email saying that the…
Birthday present for 6 kids
My son is almost 3 y.o. and we have just received our first birthday invitation from his nursery friends. While it is all very exciting the invitation is for the join birthday celebration of 6 kids from his nursery group. I was a bit upset because mum’s of these kids could have contacted me and include us into the…
Adult Kids
My son is 20 and daughter 22; both at home. I've always bought them what they need rather than
Nurse planning return after maternity leave
Hi all I am after some advice............ I am currently 24 weeks pregnant and work as a nurse term time. I have a review coming up with my employer and I have already raised a grievance against my trust and was about to raise another on discrimination in pregnancy my employers have managed to resolve the issue but I have…
Cheap childcare offered...advice needed.
I'm looking to offer very cheap childcare but wondered the best way to go about this as it's a bit of an unusual situation. My partner and I are considering trying for a baby but we know they are a lot harder work than anticipated, everyone we know has said this, even the most organised mums we know. We have a good number…
Child maintenance service
Hi sorry if I'm in the wrong place, not very technical and has taken ages to start writing. Really need some advice please. I separated from my ex some 14 years ago and to keep the peace and because I am a wimp he decided how much to pay towards the children etc. For the last 5 years he has been paying £10 per week for…
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