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whirlygiggle · 11/06/2005 22:03

Hi, i have just joined mumsnet and have plucked up enough courage to write something! I am a mum and a childminder so thought i'd start here... i haven't got anything to say other than hello at the moment, (god, this sounds awfull...hope someone reads this...?!)

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kcemum · 14/06/2005 14:35

whoops just looked at it, didn't realise that it wasn't about childminding etc!

Welcome to mumnet by the way

kcemum · 14/06/2005 14:31

Hi smasha
Have you tried putting a few lines in the childminders, nannies jobs etc?

Smasha · 14/06/2005 13:21

Thanks Whirlygiggle,
Am arranging another appt with the Doctor to discuss the MMR, and then I'm going to have to make a decision!
I created another thread in the business section
to try and promote my little business (paid £25 but not a sole has looked at it!), do you know what I need to do to generate Mumsnet interest ??

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whirlygiggle · 14/06/2005 12:28

kcemum.. I rang the childminding group today...they only have 2 people turn up each month...can you believe that!!!? I tell you, the childminders around here are just not bothered about that sort of thing!! i will still go though, mabe thay are just not advertising enough?

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whirlygiggle · 14/06/2005 12:25

Smasha...i have not read previous threads on this mmr business, but i decided that the mmr was the way to go rather than the single vaccines...i felt that the benefits far outwieghed the risks....i have had the booster too for my girls, (they are 6 and 4) had we got a history of autism in the family, then I might have felt differently but i think i made the right decision for us. I think the fact that more people that are not taking up the MMR also increases the chance of my kids getting it if they were unprotected...maybe i am worrying too much about that and it is not reasonable but it was the way i decided ( does that make sense?!)
At the end of the day, they are your kids and only you can make that decision

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kcemum · 14/06/2005 09:32

Hi whirlygiggle
Glad you've found a childminding group in your area, I must really make an effort to go to mine tommorrow or they will forget what I look like!

Smasha · 13/06/2005 23:20

thanks for that.
I listed a separate thread regarding the MMR, as am v. confused as what to do. Have you crossed that hurdle ??

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whirlygiggle · 13/06/2005 23:17

Feel free to tag on! I joined on Saturday night and am still plucking up the courage to join in a conversation!!! (not sure if I should but into others conversation..like they might not talk to me or something!) I am sure I will do eventually!

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Smasha · 13/06/2005 22:32

Hi There,
Hope you don't mind me adding a message
am new to Mumsnet and wondered how it works with chatting. Picked your thread as it mentioned Childcare! Am trying to find out how I go about finding childcare !?! only for a few hours in the day ???? any ideas. Sorry for tagging onto your thread !!!
Cheers

KatyMac · 13/06/2005 22:09

Hiya - great about the group - good luck

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whirlygiggle · 13/06/2005 22:00

Katymac and kcemum...I contacted the CIS today...they tell me there is a CM group in my area!! It only meets once a month though but better than nothing, i can't wait to try it out. Thanks for your help the other night!

Puppy...Hi to you too!

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Puppy · 12/06/2005 20:31

Hello whirlygiggle , I am also have recently joined mumsnet and fin its full of fab people willing to give you fab advice or there for a natter if you need.
I'm a childminder in west yorkshire i have a boy of my own 2yrs and a stepdaughter who is 15yrs.

presently look after a 11mth old boy and 8yr old boy/girl twins.

You'll feel more at ease posting on the message boards when you have been here longer if you know what i mean. I still think should i or shouldn't i post. anyway i'm rambling on now.

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whirlygiggle · 12/06/2005 18:18

kcemum...my DH is watching g/prix...i am off to make my kitchen sparkle after the devastation of lunch!! See ya!

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kcemum · 12/06/2005 18:12

Just like me everyday!

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whirlygiggle · 12/06/2005 18:11

yep..worked it out...bit slow today!

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whirlygiggle · 12/06/2005 18:10

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kcemum · 12/06/2005 18:09

buy = but

kcemum · 12/06/2005 18:08

just a little

buy as i said last night don't worry

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whirlygiggle · 12/06/2005 18:07

Can you tell..I am still paranoid?

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kcemum · 12/06/2005 18:05

Hi whirlygiggle

You can't tell who's on line unless you actually post

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whirlygiggle · 12/06/2005 17:45

could you tell I was online?

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whirlygiggle · 12/06/2005 17:44

Hi Blodwen...just came to see if any other messages had arrived since my departure last night.

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blodwen · 12/06/2005 17:24

Hi whirygiggle - wecome to mn! I am a cm in west sussex. I love reading (and sometimes posting) on the childminders club threads.

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whirlygiggle · 11/06/2005 23:50

Really am off to bed now!! Speak again soon!

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kcemum · 11/06/2005 23:35

mine says you on the pooter again! and I say well if you will watch films whats a girl to do!!