MSE Parents Club Part 16

Glad

This is a continuation of the Parents Club part 15 which can be found here and has been closed due to its length

The MSE Parents Club thread is for sharing money-saving tips, and giving and getting mutual support and advice

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CAFCGirl

Ive never been on the first page
*mini whoop*

Regular Posters Let me know how you want to appear

3onitsway (3 to friends) SAHM until 2014 to J May'97,L Oct'00 and V Feb'09.
aless02 - Mom to Finn, born Christmas Day 2009, BLW and BF
angela6834 - Rose May 09, Becky Jan 94, Anthony June 92
Becles - self employed and student Mam to Joshua (1997), James (1999), Charlotte (2007) and 2 border collies, looking to find extra hours in the day!
Boogellyboo (Boo) - Mummy to Isla, born 19.11.09
BrunoM - Working Daddy to Elijah (5th Aug 08)
Buttonmoons - Mum to Keira, April 2006
CAFCGirl - Mumma to Fat Pudding Landen (June 2010)
Cazscoob - Mum of 5! DD 9,DS 8,DD 4,DS 2,DD 1
chopsticks Mummy to Caitlin June 2009
Csh - DD Sept '96 and DS Kieren Oct '09
emlou2009 - Mummy to S (15/03/2009) and TTC #2
Evansangel -Young mummy to Lily Isobel born 10/3/10 and baby 2 due May '11
Fattybooboo, mum to Toby, born November 2009, still BF
Glamazon (Glam) – Yummy Mummy to Jack born Sept 2009
Got It Spend It (GISI) – Working Mummy to Henry, born November 2009
Hammyhunter (Hammy) - SAHM to D born November 2009 still BF
Harley1 - mummy to Kezia born 29/09/09.
Jennynoo - Mum to Erin born Oct 2009, ML until Sept 2010, trainee attachment parent
Jillie1974 – Mummy to Kian, born Septemper 2009 - she likes it simple!
Keelycat - SAHM to Elliot John William born 16/09/08
Kindofagilr mammy to Elliot Michael William born 16th March 2010 weighing 10lbs 11oz
Krystaltips (Krystal) - SAH eternally 21yo Mum to Aimee (March 2004), Caitlyn (May 2009) and Bump
Ladybirdintheuk is mum to Izzy born January 2009 still BF
MadDogWoman (MDW) - working mummy Katie April 2007
money maker (mm) - working Mummy of Jasmine Nov 02 and Dylan June 09
My Fathers Daughter (MFD) yummy mummy to the gorgeous Benjamin, March 2009 and fantastic Step Mummy to DSS 10
Mazcabs - Mum to HenryNov 07 and WilliamDec 09
pinkpig08 - mummy to Joshua 28/09/02 and Caitlyn 11/07/09
r.mac - Gorgeous SAHM Mummy to Annabel, born Feb 2009
redmel1621(Mel) - Mum to 4, L-Nov 00, J-Oct 02, K-Mar 09, T-June 10
Searching_me (SM) Zoe born 22/12/02 and Jayden 8/06/09
Sami_Bee aka WikiBEEdia Proud 'Young' Mummy to Christopher born Jan 07 and Edgar born June 09(still BFing)
Sarah Joanne (SJ) mum to Alfie born 8th Feb 10
Scruffy96uk (scruffy) SAHM to Ellie Dec 07
SeptemberBaby (SB) - SAHMummy to Poppy (Oct 07) and Jamie (Dec 08)
Somnium long awaited and proud Mummy to Tahlie born 15/3/10
SugarSpun (SS/Sugar) – SAHM to Miss M, born Aug 2009
Squishy - mummy to Elena born October 2009
tarajayne, DD '88, DD '89, DS '94, DD '00, DS '03 and to round it off gorgeous DD 13/07/2009.
Tiamai_d (Tia) - Mum to DS1 (8), DS2 (4 with Hemiplegia) and a Princess of the Poop (Aug 2009)
Tigsteroonie (Tigs) – Mum to Andrew, August 2009 (prem)
tsstss7 SAHM to 12yr old and 2 yr old tearaways!!
Wi3adora (Dora) - Mum to Daniel born April 09
Workinmummy (WM) - Mummy to Joseph (Dec 03) and Alex (Sept 09)

weezl74

Useful Links:
Thread related:

Thread Member's Baby Weights Chart
Facebook Group
Fairy Exchange
Birth Stories Thread
Ebay etc Baby Fund Thread

Breastfeeding:

Drugs Safe for Breastfeeding Helpline
Expressing & Storing EBM
Increasing pumping output
Weight gain chart bf girls
weight gain chart bf boys

Formula Feeding:

Guide to formula feeding, Unicef
FSA Guidance
NCT Advice
WHO Guidelines for the safe preparation, storage and handling

General:

The Birth Trauma Association (BTA) supports all women who have had a traumatic birth experience.
What to pack in your hospital bag
Looking at new contraceptive choices?
NHS Start4life - info on feeding from milk to solids and active play
Expecting or bringing up children benefits - Directgov
Where to find local Car Seat Help and Advice

aless02

Ooo, shiny new thread to corrupt!

Poo - sorry weezl, you were smarter than I was - didn't even think about trying to get the 2nd/3rd post.

weezl74

aless02 wrote: »

Ooo, shiny new thread to corrupt!

Poo - sorry weezl, you were smarter than I was - didn't even think about trying to get the 2nd/3rd post.

no worries, just thought it'd help newbies if it was as near to start as poss! But CAFC has nimbler fingers than me

aless02

If C is being windy and fractious, I HIGHLY recommend swaddling. And babywearing - does OH have a sling? This can really make a difference.

BrunoM

Thanks team

We do swaddle, it helped some (but doesn't stop her being windy and miserable!)

We use Infacol (although immediately before feed, not 20 minutes... hmm)

Gripe Water and Colief both on the shopping list, but will be a week til she's a month old

We've only taken C out twice so far, and OH did indeed sling her, we have 2 slings available. Around the house we've not been but she's usually happy in her vibrating bouncer anyway - on the whole it's the nights where she has periods of misery!

searching_me

shiny new thread for the new year ... at work being naughty ...

zoes back today missed her so much ... although my heating is currently had it completely cant do owt til tomorrow x

BrunoM

*grumble* £95 on a new battery could've saved a bit of money by going to Halfords or similar but I have 2 small children and things to do and I couldn't be bothered paying the AA to do it on the spot was a simpler option. Hate spending a hundred quid on a car I want to get rid of though wah.

CAFCGirl

weezl74 wrote: »

no worries, just thought it'd help newbies if it was as near to start as poss! But CAFC has nimbler fingers than me

but not useful fingers such as yours, as mine type waffle....

searching_me

((hugs)) bruno .. hate things like that x