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Billy1976 · 11/07/2007 20:17

Hi.

My name is Billy, I'm 31 and I'm from South Wales.

Sadly I lost my lovely wife to Leukaemia only a few months ago and now I am a single parent. Its hard for me but I am strong, and so determined to bring up my 2 beautiful children in a loving environment.

I know this is a 'mums' forum, but I'd really appreciate any tips help or feedback any of you can offer me.

I hope to talk to you soon

Kind regards

Billy

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Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Billy1976 · 11/07/2007 20:25

Hi guys, thanks for making me feel so welcome

I have 2 lovely daughters, they are 4 and 6. I love them with all my heart. They miss their mother so much, I'm just determined to be the best Dad I can to them

Thanks for all your support

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nickytwotimes · 11/07/2007 20:25

Welcome to mumsnet, Billy.
there are a number of dads here so you are not alone!

TheMuggle · 11/07/2007 20:26

Hi Billy
Welcome to MN
Enjoy it gets very addictive

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jenthehen · 11/07/2007 20:29

Hi Billy, welcome to mumsnet, watch out for the addiction it's amazing how much time you can spend on here!!

JetPeanut · 11/07/2007 20:30

Must be very hard for you and your dds. You sound like a great dad. They are lucky to have you. I'm glad you found this site, it really is a great source of support and fun as well.

thomcat · 11/07/2007 20:30

Hi Billy. It may be called 'mumsnet' but it's for parents and you are very welcome

lulumama · 11/07/2007 20:32

hi there

welcome to mumsnet

very sorry to hear about your wife .

hope you get some positive help from here

JeremyVile · 11/07/2007 20:32

Hi Billy,

so sorry that you have lost your wife.

I hope you find MN is helpful to you, it can be a feisty place but is lots of fun and can be unbelievably supportive.

Just get stuck in and enjoy its a fab place

Desiderata · 11/07/2007 20:33

... but just call yourself Billy. It's much more catchy

mosschops30 · 11/07/2007 20:36

Hey Billy, so sorry about your wife your lo's (little ones) sould like they have the best dad though.

Dont get caught uo in the fruit shoot/sausage roll rubbish that goes on here, some of us are normal and let our kids eat the odd Macdonalds (mosshops ducks from the flying stones).

Where are you in S Wales, there are quite a few of us here, I think they have meet-ups but have never been on one.

Marina · 11/07/2007 20:36

Hi Billy, welcome to Mumsnet - it is for dads too, as you've been finding out.
I'm so sorry about the death of your wife.
We have members here who have been suddenly bereaved - hopefully one of them will see your post, as they are members of an organisation that you might want to know about - Widowed and Young (WAY)
Hope you find friendship, support and laughs on here

VeniVidiVickiQV · 11/07/2007 20:36

Welcome Billy

Sorry to hear about your wife. You'll find plenty of dads and other single parents on here.

Am snorting at "we always leap on new posts with numbers in their names on here...." you've only been here 8 months LL

SSSandy2 · 11/07/2007 20:37

yes, I was thinking now that we have BIlly here, we should quickly entangle him in a few other threads before he dives off to watch rugby or sing with a choir or something. Had a quick look around though and saw nothing but rampaging cows and dogs, so perhaps not.

LittleLupin · 11/07/2007 20:38

Sorry.

The OLD FARTS always leap on new posters with numbers in their names...

daisyandbabybootoo · 11/07/2007 20:38

hi billy and welcome to MN. it must have been very hard for you to lose your dear wife. i'm so sorry.

SSSandy2 · 11/07/2007 20:39

do you have family nearby Billy who can help you with the girls now and again?

no1putsbabyinthecorner · 11/07/2007 20:45

hi billy
I am also very sorry to here about your loss.
I have been reading mn throughout my pregancy dd now 5 month and i only just joined. It is so true what they all say there is plenty of advice and laughs to be had here!!
I feel like a nutter sometimes just sat laughing to myself......

LisaMarie1803 · 11/07/2007 20:46

Hiya Billy

Im from South Wales aswell where do you live which part?
Sorry to hear about youre wife im single aswell my boyf left
me 3 months ago to be wiv my best friend

ive got 2 kidz aswell maybe we could meet up hun

LisaMarie x x

lulumama · 11/07/2007 20:48

lisamarie.....

VeniVidiVickiQV · 11/07/2007 20:48

LL, you have to have your MN birthday before you can start dishing the rules out to other newbies .

You are no longer a newbie once you reach your first birthday

nickytwotimes · 11/07/2007 20:49

i take it lisa marie is taking the piss?
not appropriate...

LittleLupin · 11/07/2007 20:49

I'll just shut up then.

LisaMarie1803 · 11/07/2007 20:50

what does that face mean lulu?

LisaMarie x x

massivebigpantsface · 11/07/2007 20:50

so thats the newbie cut off! I've got some way to go then....

VeniVidiVickiQV · 11/07/2007 20:50

There's a good girl

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