MSE Parents Club Part 15

Glad

SugarSpun wrote: »

It bothers me that there is a poster who never misses an opportunity to post about how cliquey and unpleasant the PT is, which then means that parents who could benefit from the advice/support/sympathy/budgeting-with-a-baby that goes on here are put off, but whenever anyone challenges that poster the thread is immediately removed.

While we do lots of moneysaving stuff on here (topics today have included the Asda baby event and the reductions afterwards, cheap bread flour, fleece sleepsuit bargains, the cheapest options for nappies, how not to waste food and so on) it's not confined to that. We've also sympathised with sick babies and their parents, talked about altering sleep patterns with the hour change coming up, been excited for someone's scan and mad at her ignorant sonographer and a bunch of other stuff. I can see how people might be concerned till they start posting -- but it is untrue that we're mean or rude to newcomers and when our attempts to explain this are constantly being deleted it feels very off-putting. I know you're not the sole deleter, but it seems very glib to say, Just report the nasty posts, when the problem is a much wider one.

I'm sorry but however glib it sounds MSE policy is that members report abusive posts and do not discuss them in other threads, after pressing the abuse button there is an option to add more information if you want to give a better explanation of a problem

Sami_Bee

gill_81uk wrote: »

We're back from the drs...got a huuuuuuuge bottle of doublebase cream and another of bath stuff for T's dry skin. I'll have to find a small pot to put it in for the change bag.

BM - I'm dying to know if it was your bag. Fingers crossed x

I ordered a card from asda (the free one) and had it sent straight to my friend...only I forgot to fill in the inside!!! Forunately it hadnt been processed when I rang up. damn baby brain lol

it it works and you need it longer term, ask your GP/HV to do you a prescription for a TUBE of DB for your change bag, I think its 100g IIRC our HVs give you a tube and the big pump tub as std :cool:
ETA - yes 100g tube http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/doublebase-hydrating-gel-tube_1_9677.html

Glad

ladybirdintheuk wrote: »

I just wanted to "me to" this bit. I tried yesterday evening to calmly explain a few things yesterday in a calm way so that people would understand a few coments that had been made previously, and to have that all deleted was frustrating. Particularly as I had been very careful not to name any names or implicate anyone in particular, just explain why we became particularly paranoid recently Particularly as a number of abuse reports were made about that particular situtation, and I've not received a response to mine (I don't know if anyone else had one?)

As SS said yesterday, this thread is a really important support to us all and we get very defensive of it because it makes such a difference to us.

there is a board to post threads that relate to forum rules and policies, but it is still better to email abuse with your concerns

if you take a quick look at the forum rules at the top of every page you'll find answers to other questions including

I reported something to abuse several hours ago, why haven't I had a reply yet?
The Forum Team rarely replies to a report, unless it's to ask for further details. If you've received an automated reply, then your report has been received, so please don't send further emails chasing the team up. The Forum Team doesn't have the time or resources to respond and for privacy reasons won't necessarily let you know what action has been taken.



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We never contact people when their posts are deleted. The sheer numbers of posts removed every day means it's simply impossible to contact everyone.

r.mac_2

I like the sound of what's been mentioned all ready, but I'm not sure if I'd use it much or not. Any more info on the takeaway book that might convince me?

I'm currently holding out for Nigella's kitchen - I gave a copy to my sister for her birthday and asked her to give me a coy for christmas :rotfl: and also jamies 30 minute meals. I liek the tv series, although not very budget :eek: some great meal/menu ideas.

just counted - I have 26 recipe books and all the back copies of my good food magzine subscription :rotfl:

Buttonmoons

It was my bag and all my stuff is in it Im away to phone the insurance and cancel the claim as they have a £200 excess and I'm just pleased as punch everything was handed in. Was found in the stairs 2 floors below me so I suspect someone nicked it got a scare and ditched it (maybe thought someone was chasing after them?)

A lady on the floor below (not evil hag) handed it in, Im going to go to thorntons and get her some chocs tomorrow, a nice card and she has a son about Keira's age so I'll get him a wee toy car or something, just to say thanks. Im ever so chuffed!!

SugarSpun

Thanks Glad.

Would any of you lovelies like a free Halloween recipes ebook? It's American but can probably be adapted.

tarajayne

I'd quite like the Jamie's 30min meals, are they cheapish to cook, and easy?

Topcashback are doing £80 to switch Broadband and Calls to BT.

Edit, great news BM, and Happy Birthday! X

aless02

Hmm, the library is showing the takeaway book, but not allowing me to reserve it or anything. Weird. Will pop in tomorrow.

Krystaltips

tarajayne wrote: »

Really??? :rotfl:.

Doesn't mean we don't wanna read your constant moaning

3onitsway wrote: »

Krystal I only half read your after-scan post earlier while I was in the car waiting for sister. Did you stick to finding out you're having a yellow one?

She asked us before we'd even got in the room if we wanted to know the sex... I said no... Hubby groaned lol... Although at one point she did pause the picture and it looked particularly testicular... But that could have been anything couldn't it :rotfl:

Crappy picture posted on preggo thread here...

Well done on getting your bag back buttons :D great news!! Now back up your photos!!!!!!

Sami_Bee

oh Krystal I meant to say, one of the tests I failed was because I almost hit a cyclist :rotfl: the examiner had to hit the brakes afterwards I said to my instructor "It was only a cyclist, they don't really count do they!"

I keep forgetting! WOOOOHOOOOOO for Buttons getting your bag back! :j