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000Laura000 · 20/09/2007 16:06

I think this is real...?

www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/beonashow/shows/pramface.shtml

Anyone fancy it?

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Pramfacequeen · 09/04/2008 15:39

I looked out for her and her little boy for the short 4 days they were in that house and he loved spending time with his mum, you could see the joy in his eyes. Yes she didn't think straight yes she has a very bad attitude and she has paid for it big time only one mum from the house has time for her anymore and no one sympathises because she cannot see fault and yes gives it the chavy attitude everytime anyone comments!!!! All i do know is that little boy hasn't had the easiest of starts and as long as his father and family remain responsible for him then hopefully he will be given a damn good chance in life and maybe...just maybe when mum grows up and finally matures she will make sensible decisions on how to become a mum to her son...as the saying goes its never to late to try!!!! Im not sticking up for her or defending her im just trying explain the situation as we knew it not how tv portrayed it. Cheers

Jackdoll · 09/04/2008 17:53

Your comments taken on board pramfacequeen but I see she is declaring she is pregnant again in her message ( IDONTCARE 11/02/08 )and looking forward to it and cant wait. The little chap looks a gorgeous little thing although he seemed bewildered by it at times probably getting attention from his mum that he has not had before came as a bit of a shock and could have been for the cameras benefit? as it said he was looked after by her mother and sister and his fathers parents. I tend to feel very apprehensive for him if she is having another child where will that leave him because as you say he has not had it easy so far. Maybe his best chance is to be with his father and family full time if thats an option because she seemed very immature and I agree her attitude was appaling. If she still cannot see her faults after this will she ever. His father seemed to go to a hell of a lot of trouble to find and get hiom back so he cannot be all bad you may think differently!
Can I be cheeky and ask which mum you are as it would be nice to know as you seem a very genuine person and when I watch it will be like as if I know you personally. Thanks for your reply.

brightontwinmum · 09/04/2008 18:33

Just found this thread... a researcher for the prog asked if I wanted to apply to be on it and I said yes purely because I believe communal living for single parents is a really good way to live. I find it quite lonely being a single mum. I have watched the prog and am sooo relieved i didn't take my application further (I chickened out) because the whole thing looked really stressful. But it really set me thinking that I would love to live with other single parents - I'm sure my kids would enjoy it too. Is anyone else interested in this way of living?

Pramfacequeen · 09/04/2008 18:42

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Jackdoll · 09/04/2008 20:48

Thanks for sharing who you are will watch with interest I also dread to think of that outcome and would have liked to see the little chaps dad. On a lighter note why wouldn`t I think its the same person I am sure you fared well. I am glad both you and your son enjoyed the experience and am glad you are still in touch hopefully you have made some friends for life!

shedev · 09/04/2008 21:43

Well we are a few days in, hope you are enjoying wathing it as much as we (at times) enjoyed making it??! I'm really enjoying watching it back and learning more about the mum's i shared the house with. Most of us have all stayed good friend and are even gonna try and maybe holday for a few days together?! lol

shedev · 09/04/2008 21:44

*holiday lol

Tippychick · 10/04/2008 09:00

Tasha are you the pretty blonde geordie lady?

I watched it last night and sooooooo sympathised with Marigold. My situation with my XP is just the same and I so felt for her, especially when people were asking why they weren't together. Sometimes faced with people whose partners aren't interested or are arseholes it's so hard to say " we're not together cos he's a plank and i don't love him any more". That's my X is the plank, have never met Marigold's!!!

Pramfacequeen · 10/04/2008 10:39

Ummm nope thats Shelley, not sure she will be amused she has just been confused with me!!!! PMSL x

JeremyVile · 10/04/2008 10:41

Watched this last night for the first time.
I think all of the women came across very well. It was quite feel good I thought.

lou222 · 10/04/2008 18:55

what i want to know is where has everyone gone who was attacking this programme before they had even seen it ? seems to have gone a bit quiet on here.
Watched the first 2 but missed last nights.
Although pram face you are coming over very well on here i didnt agree when you disappeared in your car the other day as rory was supposed to be poorly?
I initially thought you just couldnt be bothered going to work - but then realised you are one of the single moms who do go out to work so why wasnt one of the ones who don't work sent out?
anyway not having a go at you just didnt agree with that bit that's all.
will be watching the update at 7 and then again tonight
it's great that you are coming on here chatting about it!

Pramfacequeen · 10/04/2008 20:01

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wooga · 10/04/2008 21:01

I'm enjoying watching this and seeing all the mum's different situations and how they all get on with each other.

Has started me blubbing a few times too,especially when one of the mums (hopeless with names!) was saying that she's still in love with her ex and couldn't face going to the classes when she was pregnant-seeing the happy couples.

lou222 · 10/04/2008 22:08

fair enough pram face
your right we don't see everything and it is obviously edited to make good tv - and it is good tv i'm really enjoying it, as an about to become single mom .
by the way rory is sooo cute and funny you should be very proud of him.

I still want to know where all those critics have disappeared to????

soooo defend yourself about tonight - all the other girls did the photoshoot with good grace and then you kicked off ?
Also how on earth did you put up with robin, she is coming across as a spoilt brat and i'm glad you all told her she needed to join in more and is using the baby as an excuse.

I quite liked jo until tonight - when her mom came to visit i thought she was extemely opinionated and that is how jo has come across tonight with her not doing the photoshoot argument.
I really like natasha and shelley.

marthamuffin · 10/04/2008 22:15

I read a really negative write-up about this in The Independent on Tuesday so of course watched it on Tuesday night - and tonight. I am really really impressed by the mums and think they are a great advert for single mums - I am one too. I also want to know where Marigold gets her clothes on a completely shallow note because I like her style!

Pramfacequeen · 11/04/2008 00:15

Lou22

Ha ha i had a no nudity claus with regard to my son and myself in my contract so they were not suppose to film me but as the photo's were taking they were behind my back filming me even tho i had just warned them about my contract. So i kicked off, i was then made to feel like i had let my team down by camera guys which led to me blowing a fuse and packing my bags to leave. I decided to stay tho as i would of fully regreted not doing the full month there!!! So i stayed x

Tippychick · 11/04/2008 09:47

Sorry PFQ/Tasha, I know who you are now! I too watched last night and thought you did well. This is turning into Big Brother for me, I've developed irrational dislikes of people (irrational cos I don't know them and am relying on what is prolly careful editing to form my opinion).
I do think most of the mums are a good advert for us. But typically the camera is focusing on the few mums who are blowing smoke all over their children and sitting on their arses.

Can I ask though, you're all working and they mention briefly that you're earning money for the house. What does that pay for? And how do the people who don't work pay for fags etc? Is it a proper communal pot of cash for food, nappies and all or just for outings etc? They don't show much of that side, just show the mums waving a cash box round sometimes.

shedev · 11/04/2008 11:44

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Tippychick · 11/04/2008 11:49

Shedev, Tasha told us who she was, I couldn't begin to guess people from posts.
Tell us who y'are, go on.

marthamuffin · 11/04/2008 12:02

shedev - are you Shelley? Not sure if that's the right name - the one who had the naked pic taken with the guitar - and you had NOTHING to fret about by the way, you looked fab!

shedev · 11/04/2008 16:26

haha aye you got it right! I'm shelley, someone discribed me as the pretty blonde geordie one, thanks for that,thats really nice to hear esp when i've just bared all for everyone to see, well almost!! Glad your all enjoying it, xxxxxx

lou222 · 11/04/2008 16:26

shevdev - i think you're shelley too
only cos you've got she in your name!! and cos you sound quite sane and normal!

where are all those angry people from earlier on in this thread - wasnt one going to donate some money to a charity if you were portrayed as chav's which you def arent (well the one who's gone and robin maybe!)

aiden · 11/04/2008 17:21

hiya,

i have just spent the day watching the programme on bbc website, and reading this blog. i must say i love this programme, it is funny, it is heart-warming, and i have blabbed in places too. i love that all the mums are different, and they all bring something different to the table.

i think good on all of you who did the programme, because regardless of everybody?s' situation, it was great to see how you all bonded. and it is good to see that how everybody copes with their predicament. I?ve really started getting emotionally involved with all the characters.

i'm looking forward to tonight?s episode

sparklyfairypie · 12/04/2008 04:08

i actually really respect them all loads - really like watching the show. toni is so funny she makes me laugh, shelley is so down to earth shes the one id prob get on best with, danielle has so much energy heehee dont know how she does it lol, tasha is fab so feisty, havent seen much of natasha yet but she seems nice, was glad sabina (sp) did the photo was rooting for her to do it, marigolds nice and i love terasinas name, but omg her bf is a minging grot bag. and the one who left and robin...no comment

Jackdoll · 12/04/2008 15:37

I think all the mums are now doing great a mixture of personalities and good to watch I have already been down that road about the one who left and Robyn I would also say no comment as I think they are not worth the hassle