What do you think about the mumsnet books concept?

[Enid]

I feel odd about it but I'm not sure why.

I too am in the same boat as Lizzer and SueW and was going to disappear for a month or so as then I hope to be able to subscribe money wise. I have been keeping a low profile and only really talking to Enid ref our pregnancies and newborns.

Hi there, Demented to answer your query, yes, it is possible to subscribe more cash at any time....don't hold back! Thanks to all of your for your support and suggestions.

Rachel

Please please please all keep posting - this is not a "pay per post" service! An alternative way of looking at it for those of you who needlessly feel guilty about not being able to afford to subscribe is to see your posts as your contribution. By posting lots, you will be helping more people, and giving more possible material to be used in the book. So post post post away!

Well said prufrock - our sentiments exactly. Justine, Carrie and Rachel

Thanks Rachel, DH's work is wobbly just now but hopefully things will be more settled in a few weeks. I feel it suits me better to make a few small contributions in the year rather than one larger one so that's great. Thanks!

Demented that is a really good idea, that way of contributing would suit me better too.

After winning the puzzles at the weekend (woo-hoo!), I've got the competition bug and really want to enter the draw to win the maternity bag on offer this week. So my question is (as I'm hopeless at thinking up tips) is can I subscribe again, under my same chat name and be entered for the competition?

Yes!

Oooh, I never thought of that! Can you increase your chances by entering loads of times?

Was in a state of high excitement yesterday, as I saw the new Mumsnet book in Waterstones. And my words in print! (Albeit under a pseudonym). Unfortunately it was only my thoughts on dummies. Wish that I'd only contributed witty, incisive & startlingly intelligent comments to Mumsnet now. Congratulations to the Mumsnet team on hitting the shelves!

Oh my goodness how exciting!!! Waterstones here I come!

So it's out! You kept that quiet, Justine & co! Must start carpet-bombing Amazon with enthusiastic five-star reviews (joke...).
How are you doing, Rosy?

Just checked on Amazon and there are two - mumsnet on babies and mumsnet on childbirth and pregnancy !!

Wow, that's amazing - come on Carrie, Justine et al - tell us more!

You lot haven't been reading your Mumsnet newsletters have you ??

Today's one tells us that the books are out - not officially though until Mothers day - and that there will be copies available for members at a discount price of £7.50 plus p&p shortly via the website !!

I am privileged to read the Bookseller every week as part of my work and can report that the Mumsnet Guide to Babies is listed in their new publications section this week, under "Household Management".

Household management??!!??!!??!!

I've just reviewed it on Amazon, said it was rubbish! No, didn't, didn't, DIDN'T. Does mumsnet make more money if we buy it directly from them? Presume so.

Only just seen this thread and had no idea Waterstones had copies in yet - we were told it would be in the shops sometime next week, which is when we are getting copies to sell from the site. So, to clarify, Mums on Babies is available from this site to members as of Monday/ Tues next week at a price of £7.50 + 2.00 p&p (MRP - £9.99). It does benefit mumsnet if you buy from the site, as we get the books at the same price as the booksellers. Obviously it also benefits us if we get good reviews through Amazon and if everyone spreads the word as much as possible - if every member told five people about Mums on Babies then that would be really something. Anyway we hope you like it. Congratulations to all who contributed - we put it together but you are the real authors.

Ok I'll wait and buy my copy via Mumsnet, but I just wondered, has anyone yet got hold of one via Waterstones? If so, care to give a quick lowdown?

Just to let you know that "Mums on Babies" is now available to buy from mumsnet for £7.50 plus p&p. The url to click on is www.mumsnet.com/s/mn.BookOrderPage?
Hope you like it!

Very nice review of "Mums on Babies" in Junior Pregnancy and Baby magazine, just out. Will try and find it and post it here (not on their website), because it was very complimentary about us all! Apparently Mumsnet is a "cult website"...

Marina, oooh, I've never been a member of a cult before!

I can't wait for 'mums on toddlers' - I hope you're planning one - you will include all those great tips on playing with toddlers won't you??

Where can I get the book in Australia..or internet. Can't get it through mumnet I gather?