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Hi. Single Parent Dad. That has just started a blog

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singleparentdad · 29/11/2007 12:16

Hi.

I'm a single parent dad. Sadly I'm a widower that is raising a young boy. I'm also a freelance writer and have started a blog about my experiences that may be of interest to parents that use this forum.

Please visit me for more info and I would love if you would drop in some comments.

www.singleparentdad.blogspot.com/

I've just started the blog, and I'm looking for feedback to see if this is something that will interest people and will therefore be useful to continue towards and grow.

Thanks

SPD

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singleparentdad · 29/11/2007 12:18

Apologies, I'm new here! That link is

www.singleparentdad.blogspot.com/

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callmeovercautious · 29/11/2007 12:20

Welcome Singleparentdad! I will go and have a look.

Be careful of MN it is addictive

BTW - you may want to reconsider using SPD as your sign off - the intials also stand for a rather painful pelvic disorder some of us Ladies had in Pregnancy

Piffle · 29/11/2007 12:20

You're a nice writer and a great chooser of a boys name (I also have a Max)
And for true success I'd lose the Walsall FC bit

Good luck

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singleparentdad · 29/11/2007 12:37

Thanks for the messages. Have just googled SPD, ouch.

Consider that signoff banished!

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Tinkerbel5 · 29/11/2007 14:07

welcome spd you both look lovely, good luck with the blogging

pyjamagirl · 29/11/2007 14:15

welcome the blog is great xxx

skyatnight · 29/11/2007 15:30

Hi singleparentdad. Welcome. Sorry for your loss and well done for doing the blog and for flying the flag for single dads everywhere. Best of luck with your writing career.

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singleparentdad · 29/11/2007 20:08

Thanks for the nice messages. All looks good for the blog based on your comments.

This forum has already sucked me in to comment on a few other subjects. But it's so vast, so many subjects and so little time. Looks like a great resource for comment from other parents.

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callmeovercautious · 29/11/2007 21:22

Yes it is, wheter you want to hear it or not, you will get an honest opinion and a laugh if that is what you want.

Pick a few subjects and find your feet then dive into active convos. Any thoughts on how to cook a jacket spud? I just had the most response to a post ever - about a potato

Santasmissyontheside · 29/11/2007 21:25

oooh you'll have to stick around, off to read blog

Santasmissyontheside · 29/11/2007 21:31

i can't figure out how to comment! but sounding good. Witty. im potty training my dd1 and the fun of refusal to poo! lol

keep up the good work

HairyIrene · 29/11/2007 21:44

cracking the toilet training surely deserves a something ...on your star chart spd!
it took me ds! ages too..!

welcome

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singleparentdad · 29/11/2007 22:11

Cheers again for the messages.

If you want to comment you just click on where it says 0 Comment, it then takes you to the comment screen.

Various promises have been made, and believe me, bribery has been tried extensively.

BTW Jacket Spuds, keep them in the oven and away from that horrible microwave. Patience is the key to a quality spud!

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fryalot · 29/11/2007 22:22

think I'm going to enjoy reading your blog

fwiw: toilet training my girls was a breeze, but my son is totally different. He seems to take great pleasure in weeing anywhere BUT his potty (daddy's chair, mummy's cup of tea, sister's doll....) am still working on him. Some advice I got was to put a ping pong ball in the potty and encourage them to "aim" for it

callmeovercautious · 29/11/2007 22:45

Thanks SPD

I don't envy you potty training a boy, my Sisters 2 were both dreadful - I have the wee stains behind my sofa to prove it! Her youngest was 3 when DD was born, the first time they visited he weed in 3 separate places! We think it was a bit of jealousy that he was no longer the baby in the family.

Here's hoping the theory that Girls are easier works for us!

Misdee · 29/11/2007 22:50

nice blog

there are several bloggers on here.

icod's is famous, and mine is as well

callmeovercautious · 29/11/2007 22:52

Ahh Misdee - you are back in your normal guise

SPD - definately read Misdees blog, have a hanky ready. Hope all is well LVOC

Misdee · 29/11/2007 22:53

mine personally i feel August 2007 is the best month

fryalot · 29/11/2007 22:56

Jaysus, misdee, he looks well!

Misdee · 29/11/2007 22:57

does he look a bit pink to you squonk?

fryalot · 29/11/2007 22:59

pink, healthy, he looks totally normal

Magdelanian · 29/11/2007 22:59

Just to say, read the blog. Good luck, hope mumsnet is helpful to you and see you around the posts.

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singleparentdad · 29/11/2007 23:08

Very good stuff. Have had a quick butchers on your site Misdee and have left you a comment on your latest post. Heart Surgery is something I can relate to, as my late Wife had valve replacement surgery 6 months before she died. Will most definatley be back for a more detailed look when I can.

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ChorusLine · 29/11/2007 23:09

Good blog and welcome to MN!

I saw you in PP for January 08

Misdee · 29/11/2007 23:15

oh dear singleparentdad, hope it doesnt upset you too much.

we did get our happy ending.