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dayno · 10/08/2018 21:09

Hi There. I have seen mumsnet many times and assumed it was only for new or expecting mums.
Im in my 50's with two grown up children and about to embark on semi retirement so will have more time to be able join in the chat.
looking forward to the experience :-)

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EmpressOfSpartacus · 16/09/2018 08:00

Welcome to MN! This is a link to the acronyms list.

Your best bet for getting help or advice is to look at the list of topics & start your own thread wherever seems appropriate.

PandorasMum · 16/09/2018 08:51

Oh wow thats a long list think ill stick to words 😂

EveMonsoon · 16/09/2018 12:28

Hello, I’m also a new joiner. I don’t have any children but I thought I’d sign up as there’s always lots of good advice and interesting debates on here.

Buhle · 20/09/2018 21:01

Hi guys am new I've been sterilized for 7 years i have 3 boys but this month I have been blotted an feel like vomiting every morning and my breasts feel painful on the nipples and I have my periods twice a month of which is very weak and it never happened before could I be pregnant? Pls assist

Thakku · 20/09/2018 21:23

Hello I am New to this.... please give me some advice

Thakku · 20/09/2018 21:24

I got pregnant after 3 years and last July 26 I had an emergency cesaien and I lost my baby girl when can I get pregnant again can I try after 3 months

Steppedonalego · 28/09/2018 10:11

Hello, joined up to listen, learn and share if helpful! I'm a mother and grandmother. Really impressed with the support, kindness and wisdom
I see on this site.

francescadoria80 · 28/09/2018 14:30

Hello everyone! We arrived recently from France with our 2 children and I'm happy to see that I can find lot of information in mumsnet! We live in Fulham, my children speak only French for now (and a bit of Italian) so if anyone is interested to set a playdate or have a coffee please let me know!

Anniej2000 · 12/10/2018 19:58

Hi all, I am new to this site and trying to work out how to post a question about becoming a childminder? I am looking at on-line courses and hoped ppl could guide me in the right direction of the best one to go for? TIA 😊

Sherbet1924 · 13/10/2018 10:50

Hello, I am new to this site and was just wanting a bit of advice regarding financial arangments between myself and my partner, he work a full time and is away from our home 50 plus hours a week, I am home with 3 children, a 6 year old and 20 month old twins, I do work Aswel but obviously can't work anywhere near as much as he does, we are not entitled to any financial help due to his income, this month due to not being able to commit to many shifts I received £300 wages between me and 3 kids for a month, take off car tax insurance petrol ect it leaves me with next to nothing, my partner pays the house and bills, however when I am short on money he says I should budget better, I've tried telling him that is easy for him to say working his usual full time hours not having to sacrifice a penny, I have had to sacrifice 3 quarters to my usual wage to have our children and he doesn't think he should have to give me any money as his contributions are the rent and bills, if I want more money I need to work more, which yes I would love to work more like I used to but nursery would be 80 pounds per day which wouldn't be worth me putting them in as my wages wouldn't be much more, I feel really stuck as I have to manage school runs look after baby twins and work when I can, his only worry is going to work his usual full time hours and he doesn't appreciate my sacrifise at all, he paid for us to go on holiday which I really appreciated but he doesn't understand if I was able to work more I would have my own money to pay for holidays ext, it's causing arguments as I don't think it's fair I am left struggling every month with 3 kids whilst he keeps his left over wages all to himself, if I ask for any help he calls me a money grabber which I am most certainly not, I have always worked 2 and 3 jobs full time, my family think he should be giving me some sort of wage to last me through the month for the kids, as i cant work anywhere near as much as he does due to havi g 3 kids to look after, him and his friends think he pays the bills so I should be grateful and earn more money myself, I am trying my best and I feel like I'm talking to a brick wall, any advice please am I in the wrong here?

ScreamingValenta · 13/10/2018 10:57

Hi @Anniej2000 and @Sherbet1924

Annie, there is a childminders topic where you might get some advice:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc

Sherbet if you don't get replies here, try re-posting in the relationships topic:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships

Anniej2000 · 13/10/2018 13:18

@screamingvalenta Thankyou so much! I will pop it there x

Hope12345 · 16/10/2018 11:35

Hi guys I think I might be pregnant I am 13 days past ovulation and my period is 2 days late I am extremely tired and moodyHmm

Hope12345 · 16/10/2018 12:01

Hi buhle were you pregnant

Hope12345 · 16/10/2018 12:03

Yes you may right away

jenniferluke1001 · 18/10/2018 07:17

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SueHitch · 18/10/2018 09:20

Hi everyone, I’ve just joined this site and looking forward to interacting with you all. I’m 44, have two children but have just had a total hysterectomy and now experiencing the menopause with so many emotions, so would be good to hear from anyone that is also going through this! Keep smiling guys xx

Yogaloom · 18/10/2018 12:24

Hello everyone :)

I would like to ask if any mum has ever managed to find privately a single or double dose of the MMR vachine
Your quick respond will be greatly appreciated!!!

CarrieBibby · 18/10/2018 13:08

Hello I am new to this site joined today actually I see a lot of good advise given from parents to other parents on this site which is just great Smile

SimonePNW2 · 19/10/2018 11:38

hi there new to the site. Keen planetary defender (aka enviro warrior) and soon to become a grandmother! hooray. Keen to know as much as possible about how motherhood has changed in the last few years.

LadyRochfordsSpikedGusset · 19/10/2018 11:42

Welcome Dayno . Not just for new mums or mums or non-mums. Everyone is welcome. Nice to meet you Halloween Wink.

Kaixo1 · 27/10/2018 20:01

Hi all,

Inspired to join because of the smart and savvy thinking and talking. Really useful for me (a man) to get such a clearer perspective on things. Thanx

Bluntness100 · 27/10/2018 20:08

Hi, I'm not so new, so if you wish to get advice, then on your right hand side you will see an option called topics. Click on this then the category and sub category you feel your question best fits in.

You will see an option that says start a thread in this topic. (Or ask a question I can't recall exact words) click that then type your question and post it.

stix96 · 31/10/2018 08:40

Hi, I'm new to this site. I'm a 71 year old fat rock drummer, hence my user name. I'm also a writer of comedy. This may not become apparent. On to a serious note: I was told by a doctor a couple of weeks ago that I can only be sent for a scan, by a consultant; a common or garden general practitioner, can't do this anymore. It seems that Theresa Mayhem has moved the goalposts. Is this true?

Suzan63 · 01/11/2018 17:26

Hi just joined in desperation for advice .im so lonely I want to kill myself .I moved to this area 5 yrs ago away from my friends and I cant stand it no more I never speak to a soul I cant find a job I live alone with my 16yr old .I sit here and cry day after day I cant face another day doing this.