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Where do you buy/sell your 2nd hand babies/childrens equipment??
Now that eBay has started making you accept Paypal just where are you able to sell your kids old things such as buggies and cots? :confused: My buggy is still as good as new and they are going for £350+ on eBay but it is a lot of money to lose if I offer paypal on it and then the buyer claims for non-delivery after it is…
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Night Terrors
Took DS1 to the gp's today over these noises that wake him up in the night, explained everything to her and she said it sounds as though he is suffering night terrors. Tonight is the first night in 3 nights that he has gone to sleep in his bed, i sat with him until he went to sleep and am just waiting for him to start…
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Bereavement - how to help my partner?
Hello all, I wonder if I could have some hints or tips on how to help my partner with bereavement? My partner lost her sister suddenly 7 years ago through an accident. This was before we met (we have been together for almost 5 years). It seems that for whatever reason, my partner buried all feelings regarding the accident…
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Argh - sort of money related!
I posted a while ago how 'expensive London' gets on my wires. Well OH is going away this weekend and I have realised I really don't know anyone here 'well' enough to feel comfortable calling them up and inviting them to go out or something. I had some 'mates' coming to my flat tomorrow night, workmates from a previous job,…
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spare a thought for rick
whilst moaning on another thread about the tat presents i received from my family the following has made me realise that this is not important. we've all been hit by a stomach bug prior to Christmas, and my 17yr old nephew Rick is no exception and missed Christmas dinner because he was laid up at home with stomach cramps.…
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Dry cleaning
Can anyone help? I have a jumper that i got given at xmas which says on the label, "dry clean only". But this is the only thing i have that is dry clean and its not even dirty, just i've worn it a couple of times and so it could use a clean. Trouble is, it costs a fair amount to get it done at the dry cleaners WOuld it be…
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Private med insur pays out £150 for baby
Hi Hope this is the right place to put this. If it wasn't for somebody at my husband's work alterting us to this we wouldn't have seen it, so I wanted to let others know so they can check their policies. We have healthcare & travel insurance through AXA PPP Healthcare via my husband's work, the exact name of the type of…
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?? death and an interest-bearing account ??
hello anyone know if interest is paid on an interest-bearing account in the name of someone who has died? i know accounts are "frozen" on death, but is the interest still paid on the monies held in them? thanks for your advice
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Divorcing-what now?
Hi, I don't normally venture away from my DFW home but I was wondering if anyone can help-My husband and I have decided to split as we are no longer happy with each other and realised we were only staying together for the children (this is a condensed version and does not convey feelings etc) Here is the situation: I am…
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Broken into whilst asleep upstairs.
Hi, i just wanted to come on and get any extra advise.On friday night at 3.20am i was broken into.I was asleep upstairs in my house and alone as i live alone. I just heard the door banging really loudly so i grabbed my mobile and locked myself in the toilet upstairs. I have never been so scared in my entire life. I was…
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Maintenance payment advice
My partners son finishes school Mid June after taking his final exams. His maintenance/divorce papers say maintenance is payable until his son finishes full time education in July 2008. Can anyone advise if the last payment should be made in June (when he finishes full time education) or July (as stated in the agreement)?…
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school uniform bargains 2008
My daughter starts school in september :eek: and whilst in town last week i was looking around for bits and pieces for school uniform- i managed to get a pack of short sleeved shirts 2 for a pound non iron & also a pack of long sleeve ones the same- from woolies. Just thought this might help people with school uniforms to…
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Student loans: first application deadline is 25th April
If you have anyone in your family planning on going to uni next year, they need to sort out their student loan application. Anything like my son and they are concentrating on A levels and UCAS but the first deadline for loan application is 25th April, this is for those not applying for means tested loans. Other deadlines…
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school query - should I say something?
Hi, My daughter has swimming lessons with her school weekly and its that time of term to pay for lessons. I have received a letter from the school informing me I owe £28 in lesson costs from last term which I admit I forgot to pay but my daughter only attended 2 lessons due to health problems which I have written a letter…
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I wanna find padded outdoor suits for premature babies
My daughter gave birth to her twin boys last Tuesday At the moment they only weigh 4.85 lb and 4.91 lb She has coats and padded outdoor suits size 0-3 months for them but they are far too big. I would appreciate it if anybody knows where we can find some to fit tiny babies
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Single parent, OH advice needed please!
Hey all Question mostly for single parents but feel free to answer whatever your circumstances! I have an OH who I have been seeing for going on a year now. We don't live together, as things stand he spends the evening at mine maybe twice in the week, then we'll spend most of the weekend together, usually do something on a…
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son,s schooling
we have a major problem(or will have in the summer) with my son,s schooling,heres the story my son has cerebal palsy,is registered blind,has bad epilespy,is autistic,cannot walk,and has very few words,he also had hydrocephalus and is brain damaged from birth,so we have our work cut out,now at the momnet he goes to the…
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How can i help my parents?
I rang my mum yesterday to say hello and catch up, while we were on the phone she sounded very subdued. She's suffered with depression on and off over the years, and the dr has put her back on anti-depressants. I knew something was troubling her and she has finally admitted to me that she is in debt. Heavy debt. She is…
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Childcare vouchers & relatives - does anyone know?
Our first baby is due in October and my wife being an accountant is looking at returning to work at around 3/4 months. So we're looking into childcare voucher schemes as her employer pays for them the first year. On the websites regarding the vouchers it states relatives caring for the child at the childs address will not…
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Funeral Costs
I have a friend who does not get on with their sole remaining parent; who is not too well at present. We suspect (but not 100% sure) there's no money in the estate - mortgaged up to the hilt; and in negative equity with no life insurance. Knowing how they handled money in the past, does not take out insurance as considers…