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please explain mumsnet jargon!!!

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fionnulla · 06/07/2010 08:47

What does all this DC etc. mean? i.e 'my DC is five years old'?

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donnie · 06/07/2010 08:49

DC - dear children
dd - dear daughter
ds - dear son

looneytune · 06/07/2010 08:50

Full list of acronyms here

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fionnulla · 06/07/2010 08:53

Thank you!!!

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nannynick · 06/07/2010 09:07

DS1 = First Born Son, DS2 = Second born son
The ones below are quite specific to this section:
MB = Mum Boss, DB = Dad Boss
CM = Childminder as in Registered Childminder

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