For the breadth, depth and wealth of experience shared.
I've not had an easy 3 years or so since I discovered MN, (I already had dd1 when I found it and had PND), then I had a m/c. then ds (including my first kidney stones), PND again, then an unexpected pregnancy, more kidney stones, severe PND that almost landed me in hospital, and through it all I have always known that day or night I could turn on the computer and there would be someone there.
MN saved me about £500 when looking for flights to Canada last year. People have given so much help and advice and I've been overwhelmed with the support for our mad trip to Guatemala next year.
Yes, I don't always agree with people, yes things get heated, but I'm so glad MN is here. Its where I turn when I have a problem, not only with the children, but generally. From tiny little tips about everyday life to coping with a long term painful and depressing illness, through all the worries of an exceptionally complicated pregnancy, I've always known someone would be here. I can't even start to name names incase I missed someone out.
I just hope that now and again I've been able to help someone just a tiny bit as much as I have been helped. Even dh now says 'what about asking Mumsnet' (or 'your ladies' as he calls you all) when there is anything we are discussing about the kids.
Thanks Mumsnet. I think there are times I might have gone under without it. Plus, its fun! Todays thread about husbands was enough to make me laugh, and that was a bit thing today!