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Is it possible to help someone who won't help themselves?
My sister is in her 40s but about as mature as the average ten year old. Her house is filthy and disgusting and her children are constantly sick with coughs, stomach bugs etc and my family can't help but wonder if the two are linked. She has always been lazy, always expected to be waited on hand and foot, and claims to be…
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Life after the pill
I just wondered what other people's experiences have been since they stopped taking the contraceptive pill. Since stopping, I haven't had a regular cycle. Around a week before it comes, I get horrid stabbing pains and cramps, feel sickly, and my hair and skin go incredibly greasy. I've been lying on the sofa all afternoon…
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Anyone ever changed their name to their mothers maden name?
Hi all My parents got divorced about 10 years ago and have remained good friends ever since. They are now both happily re-married (not to each other). I am close to both my parents but much closer to my mothers side of the family. I want to change my surname to my mothers maden name. I don't know how to tackle the subject…
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SIL:Trying to get our Mums money
:mad: :mad: My mum passed away in Nov 2005 and left a small amount of money. There is just my brother and myself and at the moment I am looking after my brothers share of what was left for him as that is what he wants me to do because of his circumstances. My mother did not leave a will. My brother is married but has just…
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Am I looking ahead too much?
My hubby and I are thinking about trying to start a family late next year. I am more of a planner than my husband (well that is probably the biggest understatement ever made). I was in Poundland today and I noticed a baby care kit that had previously been mentioned on here as well as some other good 'kit' items. Would it…
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Gambling Hell!!!!
Didn't know whether to post this on the DFW board or here, but here goes anyway. Oh god my head hurts...... you see I've been banging it againist a brick wall for the last 5 years and still it goes on. My DH gambles. Always has and no doubt always will I expect. This morning I have been working out our finances. I keep a…
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Sedation for 8 year old
Hi, My DS is at the dentists on Saturday for 3 fillings. He will be sedated and we have been told not to feed him for 14 hours beforehand so I assume it will be a general anaesthetic. I am a little nervous about the whole experience and do not in any way want to pass this on to him. It would help ease the nerves somewhat…
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Early Years Education (i.e. Nursery)
Hello everyone, I am wondering if someone could help me understand the Early years education thingy for my DD. Basically I have a DS who has just started school this year. He just went to a pre-school a couple of mornings a week. I know i didn't use all my free funding but that was because DS has some problems which meant…
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Husband won't moneysave!
My husband earns quite good money, and I work 20 hrs week and my money isn't bad. We have 17 year old at college, and he does not qualify for any EMA, does not have a job and spends a lot of time studying. However, we are always short of money, and can't afford holidays or home improvements, or anything extra. We are often…
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Should my conscience bothered me.
Daughter dropped a bombshell today. She's leaving college friday and isn't going back next year. I duly worked out the costs involved and how much I'd want off her for her keep. The amazing thing is that after I take child benefit and working tax credits into account I actually live so cheaply I've made a £4 per month…
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money from parents
Hi my mother has moved in to rented accommadation, she wants to sell her home and give the money to my brother and myself, is there any problems we need to be aware of? do we need to pay tax, do we need to inform anyone, etc?
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dont know what to do please help
My 3 year old boy started nursery last week and every time i drop him off he clings to me for dear life , kicking and screaming shouting that he wants to go home . he really dont like being there ,even when i go pick him up he is still crying . I know its nornal and that he will get used to it but it just doesnt make it…
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terrible 2's... at 11 months???
Is this possible?? My son is throwing some terrible tantrums when he cant do things, like open a toy etc. How can we deal with this??
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Halloween 'trick or treat' ideas...?
With Halloween on it's way, I was thinking about the sweets/gifts I normally give out to the local kiddies who come knocking..... In the past, I've normally bought a huge tin of Roses or Quality Street to hand out, but - aside from 50% of them going down MY throat whenever I pass the front door (oops) - I was wondering if…
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I need advice/pregnancy experiences, symptoms etc
Hi, Please move to the right board if this isn't the correct place to post. I need some advice. I'm usually as regular as clockwork always come on exactly 28 days from the first day of my last period. My boyfriend and i haven't been using contraception as we had spoke about it and figured that if a baby happens then great.…
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helping kids cope with peer pressure , advice please
Hi, this is the first time I have ever posted in any chat forum so I hope I have put this in the right place and that I don't sound daft. I would really appreciate other peoples advice as I don't know anyone else that feels the same I as do. My three kids have asked for quite expensive gifts this year, Nintendo DS's. I…
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I have been "Invited" to attend Court on Thursday!
For my son and his wifes adoption hearing :j Can anyone tell me what to expect please - Never been in court before??? TIA
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In laws and childcare
Help!!! My MIL is constantly wanting to babysit our baby who is only six weeks old. Already, I can hear knackered new parents everywhere saying "and this is a problem?!!". But......she refuses to follow our instructions as to how we want baby looked after. e.g. we use washable nappies - she buys disposables and puts these…
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My son has been caught drink driving again!!
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school dinners
hi everyone i was wondering what you all think about school dinners these days. dd want to start having them. the menu looks great - is the food really as good as on the glossy brochure? also, is the cost (£1.75 per day) moneysaving or not worth it, in your opinion? do you find they are full from just a light tea after…