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MSE Parents Club Part 14

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  • cazscoob
    cazscoob Posts: 4,990 Forumite
    Im hoping that they kick in properly and the horrible parts go soon? but do look into the conselling as sometimes the silliest of things build up until you cant hold it in. Have you thought about Homestart or even have someone to sit with the boys whilst you have an app? i know how difficult it can be arranging it all.

    Me time was something i was told to have and luckily with the new CM it all fell into place. Even the thought of a day off can relieve the pressure? like i sadi you know where i am if you need to chat along with all these other lovely ladies xx
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  • Hugs Weezl xxx

    One of my friends from school who had a baby just before E has been rejected their part time hours, they wanted to do 5 days over 4, and they said no, I dont know what she is going to do

    I am making toad in the hole for tea, I am excited lol, I havent had it since I was pregnant (in the start of pregnancy), I am feeling all housewifey today lol
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  • SugarSpun
    SugarSpun Posts: 8,559 Forumite
    SusanC wrote: »
    I haven't done my letter to your MP yet but when I do I'll mention that they never even replied to you. They're a complete joke.

    Please mention they didn't reply to me too :mad:

    Weezl, my PM box is always open too, and although I'm only starting the second counselling course after the baby certificate in counselling, if you think it would help I'm open to trying online/phone counselling with you.
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  • SusanC_2
    SusanC_2 Posts: 5,344 Forumite
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    SugarSpun wrote: »
    Please mention they didn't reply to me too :mad:
    I'm going to include copies of the letters I've sent to the council already and have mentioned that in the most recent letter to the council. I've had an acknowledgement of my most recent letter - they're giving themselves 25 working days to reply whereas I only had 20 to reply to them even though it's their job to deal with complaints so they should be quicker not slower. They admit to receiving it the day I sent it though.
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  • tiamai_d
    tiamai_d Posts: 11,987 Forumite
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    Also send the same letters/emails, to MP's of other parties, I've found that they usually help more in the hope you will then vote for them :D

    What is Beenies area anyway?
  • weezl74 wrote: »
    tee hee

    I think talking would probably be better.

    I'm struggling to balance out the loss of time it would mean of DH having the boys (2 hrs ish) to get to a counsellor and back. The 2 hrs feels so desperately needed in other areas like a nap, doing the finances, and so on. I think I would rather talk to friends at this stage. I wouldn't rule it out tho, and I don't mind you saying at all, and thanks! :). Counsellors are allowed to feel depressed IMHO, just like GPs are allowed to have a cold, and dustbinmen are allowed to chuck away teabags. :D[/FONT]
    Ah, see I was going to offer myself as someone to talk to, but so many more qualified than me have offered :)

    I have no counselling skills, but I am good at spending lots of time on the telephone while the baby sleeps, so if you ever want to talk to someone impartial then my number is always available to you :)

    And anyone else that wants it too... ;)
    A very proud Mummy to 3 beautiful girls... I do pity my husband though, he's the one to suffer the hormones...
    Krystal is so smart and funny and wonderful I am struck dumb in awe in her presence.

  • SugarSpun
    SugarSpun Posts: 8,559 Forumite
    I said before I don't want to give you a copy to include, Susan, as by its nature it's confidential, but to receive no acknowledgement is shocking.
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  • cazscoob
    cazscoob Posts: 4,990 Forumite
    I have found this nursery and have emailed them asking for a visit etc etc, Charlie has been enrolled at the loacl nursery but i dont feel its the right place for him. The main teacher is very old fashioned and i dont like her! she expects the kids to be quiet and embarrasses the kids. one example is a little boy was forever peeing on the toilet floor, she made the whole class aware which eventually lead to Abi not using the toilet there and holding it until she got home.

    The pre school community team are involved with helping to get things in place and i have expressed my worries that its not the right place but they think they can make it work. I know he will run rings around them??? this is the nursery what do you think?
    http://www.secretgardenoutdoor-nursery.co.uk/
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  • SusanC_2
    SusanC_2 Posts: 5,344 Forumite
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    SugarSpun wrote: »
    I said before I don't want to give you a copy to include, Susan, as by its nature it's confidential, but to receive no acknowledgement is shocking.
    I meant I would include copies of the letters I sent - not that I wanted a copy of yours.
    Any question, comment or opinion is not intended to be criticism of anyone else.
    2 Samuel 12:23 Romans 8:28 Psalm 30:5
    "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die"
  • Caz, that looks amazing! Expensive though!!! :eek:
    A very proud Mummy to 3 beautiful girls... I do pity my husband though, he's the one to suffer the hormones...
    Krystal is so smart and funny and wonderful I am struck dumb in awe in her presence.

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