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Innovation · 30/09/2007 23:00

Hello All

Im peter, 27 years old from london, I have two children, My son is 5 and my daughter is 4, I use to be a single parent untill my children went back to there mums but i still have plenty of contact with my children, Im here on mumsnet because i would really like to chat to other parents, None of my mates have children so when ever i tell them what ive been upto with them there not really interested, I sometimes feel abit isolated so it would be great to chat to some other parents, My aunt said that i should try a parenting website but she also said that she doubts very much that anyone would want to chat to me because im a guy,
Im just looking for someone that i can chat to about stuff in general and being a parent, I hope nobody minds me being here and if anyone would like to chat then please feel free to send me a message.

[email protected]

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LucyLasticBand · 01/10/2007 00:16

in your My Registration, create a profile, i think then add pics,

lou33 · 01/10/2007 00:17

blimey i wish one of you lot were an exh of mine, he hasnt seen the kids since aug last year

singledadofthree · 01/10/2007 00:21

thing is we can all rant about ex's and absent parents at times - especially pmt'd women folk , but it does take a lot of commitment to maintain a long distance relationship with your kids. they are worth it of course - they always are - but some parents with residence go out of their way to make it difficult for the assent parent to keep contact going, especially when a new relationship is starting. certainly not saying this is the norm, i know enough women who vertually beg their kids dads to see them, but it does happen.
just get on with life and be in your kids' lives, you can still share all the stuff theyre doing when you see them.

Original poster
Innovation · 01/10/2007 00:22

Lou, there are lots of guys who struggle to have contact with there kids, there are loads of good guys about, just uploaded a picture, thanks for that lucy

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AitchTwoOh · 01/10/2007 00:22

there you go with that pmt stuff again... and you say you've been single for a while?

singledadofthree · 01/10/2007 00:27

really must stop it i know. and i did get dumped recently - no idea why...erm...

Original poster
Innovation · 01/10/2007 00:28

just updated my profile abit

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wildpatch · 01/10/2007 00:34

call me cynical, but you're just here to get a, how shall i put politely? a 'date'?

Original poster
Innovation · 01/10/2007 00:35

Nope just here to talk

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AitchTwoOh · 01/10/2007 00:35

true, wildpatch... it's not really that kind of site tbh.

AitchTwoOh · 01/10/2007 00:36

x-posted.

Original poster
Innovation · 01/10/2007 00:37

what have i done for you to accuse me of trying to get a date

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Pan · 01/10/2007 00:39

I think wildpatch has taken a shine to you....

wildpatch · 01/10/2007 00:39

kudos to you for trying.
it was teh addition of your email address at the bottom of the op, which is plainly visible every time someone is typing in a new message.

wildpatch · 01/10/2007 00:40

nah pan, i dont do guys with baggage!

plus dh might have something to say about it.

AitchTwoOh · 01/10/2007 00:41

plus, wildpatch is a well-known man.

Pan · 01/10/2007 00:42

did wonder how long it would be before attracting the accusation....benefit of doubt given round here.

wildpatch · 01/10/2007 00:42

, with a mahooosive sex drive.

lou33 · 01/10/2007 00:43

yeh i wondered too pan

NormaStanleyFletcher · 01/10/2007 00:43

Oh - one of these threads!!

Original poster
Innovation · 01/10/2007 00:45

well if your all gonna be like that then i will leave, i only came here to chat,

thanks to the people that said hi

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 01/10/2007 00:46

Hi

wildpatch · 01/10/2007 00:48

calm down innovation.
its just light hearted banter. tis also quarter to one oin the morning, and nothing much else to do, but try and bait each other.
welcome to mumsnet. its a wonderful place. can get really argumentative, but i've been her almost four years now, and know how supportive it can be too.

AitchTwoOh · 01/10/2007 00:59

innovation, you're gonna have to toughen up if you're sticking around . it's just banter. you'd rather people just asked the question and allowed you to answer, wouldn't you, rather than being suspicious and saying nothing?

AitchTwoOh · 01/10/2007 01:00

wildpatch btw have you changed your name?