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27 replies

GrumpyLyn · 08/02/2017 14:59

After finding this forum often in search results for queries,I thought I'd join up.
I'm a 52yr old mum of grown up children,so hope it's ok to be here.

My daughter is 27,married with two beautiful girls and my 20yr old son lives at home,he's autistic and needs support.

Anyway,hope to find a comfy corner with plenty of coffee and cushions where I can make some new friends.It seems to be a friendly place,full of good advice.

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BeGlam · 08/02/2017 16:50

Hi there I also decided to join today as there is always good advice! Arr bless you, there is no way you are too old to be in here😘
I am 45 and have a 15 year old daughter and almost 12 year old son! 😊

user1486734636 · 10/02/2017 14:00

Me too. Hi! Do you need to do anything?

Ilovecaindingle · 10/02/2017 14:04

Popcorn is a near essential of being a mner!!

FannyWisdom · 10/02/2017 14:07

Hello new people and welcome.
Grumpy there is a SN topic where I'm certain you will get like minded and relevant support.

Everywhere else is civilised but AIBU can be very robust so do a recce first Grin

Guessing with Glam you will like style I think the guys there love marks and Spencer or summat.

(Choose a nickname user or you will blend in too much)

There is a list of acronyms somewhere as well DC DP DW stbexbildn etc.

FreeNiki · 10/02/2017 14:12

NN chosen! Will look at acronyms.

DramaAlpaca · 10/02/2017 14:14

Hello new MNers, nice to meet you.

I'm the same age as you Grumpy and have DC aged between 23 & 19. There are lots of people with older teenagers & grown up children on here so you'll fit right in. Plenty of MNers with no children too, it's a very inclusive place.

Have fun & see you around!

Original poster
GrumpyLyn · 10/02/2017 14:17

Thanks for the welcomes.Am just lurking and getting the ''feel'' of the forums before I jump in - don't want to upset people as I tend to type first and think afterwards,much as I am when I'm chatting!

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EmilyDog1 · 10/02/2017 20:41

Hi all, I am new here too and just feeling my way around things. I have had so many people recommend this forum to me, I thought it was about time to join!

Mariamoreno · 12/02/2017 12:22

Hello everyone! thanks for accepting me here! I'm Spanish married with a English we have to children the boy is nearly 12 and the girl 3 years old
In about 15 month we are moving from France to Bristol ! Happy about the new life but also a bit worried about good school!

CS2006 · 12/02/2017 22:49

Hi, I'm new to mumsnet and loving it so far. Does anyone know where to find the list of anacronyms mentioned earlier in the thread? Confused by many of them!

DramaAlpaca · 12/02/2017 22:53

Here's the acronyms list:

Acronyms

CS2006 · 12/02/2017 23:32

That's great ....thank you! I feel part of the gang now!

Leeroy1798 · 16/02/2017 20:10

Hi all, errr I assume Dad's are allowed on here too? If not, apologies :) . If yes, hello all! :)

CS2006 · 18/02/2017 10:48

Dads are very welcome of course! Does anyone know how to change a username?

Italiano81 · 18/02/2017 12:46

Afternoon to everyone. I am a student at the final year of my dissertation. The topic is, How social media can influence the selection of a restaurant by potential diners. What is your thought about?
Have a nice day to everyone!

Italiano81 · 18/02/2017 12:47

Afternoon to everyone. I am a student at the final year of my dissertation. The topic is, How social media can influence the selection of a restaurant by potential diners. What is your thought about?
Have a nice day to everyone!

Piratecatcher · 21/02/2017 13:09

Hi Grumplyn and everyone! So glad to find someone with older children on here Mine are 20 still at home and not earning yet so I still feel like a mum but more isolated now the school run has finally finished ! Lots of interesting stuff on here though and I treat lots of families One of the children I treat got the word chiropractor confused with pirate catcher which I find really funny hence the name x

Piratecatcher · 21/02/2017 13:12

Great I have 20 year old twins at home. So nice to feel welcome. Still feel like a Mum !

DramaAlpaca · 21/02/2017 14:27

Piratecatcher the story about your username made me smile. Mine is from the time when my youngest DS, who was about 3 at the time & making a big fuss about nothing in particular, told me he wasn't being a drama llama, he was a drama alpaca. He's 19 now & hasn't a clue that he inspired me.

All three of mine are at home, two have lived away for a while but come back for various reasons, and now I can't seem to get rid of them Grin. It's nice to have them around though.

monicabmnunes · 22/02/2017 15:13

Hello! I've just joined mumsnet after often finding the group on google searches and always finding the posts very helpful. I have 2 boys (twins) that are almost 4 years old and still go to nursery until august/18. We are currently looking at houses in the Dundee area (Live near Stirling at the moment) and my main concern is finding the perfect house in a place that will not have a good nursery nearby. I need to move somewhere where the nursery is within a walking distance. We're looking in Dundee or the surrounding areas such as Monifieth, Forfar (don't even know all the names). I know it is not very specific, but any nurseries I should be aware as a DEFINITELY NOT? Choosing the wrong nursery scares me to bits. And what are your favorite nurses in these areas? Thanks a lot!!

DramaAlpaca · 22/02/2017 15:57

Hi monicabmnunes there is a Scotsnet section on MN where someone might be able to give you specific help. Here it is Scotsnet

Michelle58 · 23/02/2017 12:41

Hi Girls

I'm a little older than most - nearer 60 than 50, so I hope I'm not too old either.

I'm married and a Mum of grown up boy and into music, cycling and nice clothes. Also the occasional Saturday out with friends

troodiedoo · 23/02/2017 12:46

Hello all I joined last week I love it here :) It can get addictive! 37 years old 36 weeks pregnant with DD2.

Michelle58 · 23/02/2017 13:11

Hi troodiedoo. Thanks for the recommendation but I hope not too addictive :o. 37 weeks? I hope you're coping ok.

troodiedoo · 23/02/2017 13:48

Hi Michelle nice to meet you. I'm coping great thanks, have had a pretty easy pregnancy so far. My dd1 is 16 so bit of a gap!