Come and celebrate our new [thanks] emoticon by saying Thank You to a Mumsnetter who's made a difference. Spot prizes to be won and all!

[HelenMumsnet]

Hello.

We have a new emoticon:

It's meant as a way for say thank you to someone for something nice/funny/amazing they've done or said. And it's in no small way inspired by the lovely Mumsnet Blanket Crew who've been agitating- very politely but very persistently - for a thank you emoticon for some time now. (They originally wanted a star but we thought a bunch of flowers probably had a bit less of the 'prefecty'/'sticker chart' thing going on.)

We want to mark the arrival of our new emoticon by starting this special Thank You thread - and inviting you to say to another Mumsnetter who's made a difference to you.

Perhaps it's a Mumsnetter who has posted (or PM'd) something that helped you or supported you or inspired you ? or just made you laugh like a drain. Or maybe it's someone who's done something extraordinary for you, off-board or on.

Do come and tell us about it - and thank her/him for it - here. We're hoping for a thread full of for some truly lovely MNers.

Oh, and we've also got some rather covetable prizes - books, toys and some very cool (child and adult) bike helmets from Bell - to give away as spot prizes. Anyone who posts on this thread is in with a chance of winning - we'll pull names at random out of a hat in a couple of days' time.

, MNHQ

I'd like to thank Toughasoldboots for always remembering me from our brief encounter and saying hello when we occasionally meet on here

also like very much to thank flight for leaving when she did, as she was a complete cunt and everyone was really grateful when she finally fucked off.

(joke)

Sorry for the threadkill

I was trying to be funny, it was totally directed at myself. I would never say something like that about anyone else.

I don't really know where to start in thanking people on MN. I couldn't have got through the past 16 days without the support I have received from literally hundreds of posters. So to each and every poster who has offered me kind words, prayers or practical advice. This thread has given me the opportunity to go back and read through my entire thread about Beatrice and I would like to say a special to:

SleepySox
ChippingIn for suggesting a gentle way of explaining Beatrice's condition to her sisters.
TheOriginalFAB for staying positive.
Whatevertheweather for sharing her experience, even though it is still so recent and raw
DaisySteiner for posting the most perfect poem- I read it every day.
Neverlandpirate for your heartfelt prayers.
LottieJenkins for giving a prayer pebble for Beatrice in church
Four4me for posting some very sensible advice.
Sidge for sharing the good news of her dd.
BobLoblaw for giving me hope.
thefirstMrsDeVere for comforting words.
Riveninabingle for giving me an honest view of the future.
nickschick and ledkr for your lovely stories of hope.
DutchOma for practical help.
eaglewings for spiritual help.
NorthernLurker for your beautiful words, and for the prayers.
ShoutyHamster for your kind offer.
ThumbWitch for being practical and positive
LissieLou, MmeLindor and CestTout for organising something truely amazing.
KnottyLocks for rallying the crafters.

Thanks also to everyone who has made a donation or offered to knit something or say a prayer for Beatrice. I can't name each and every one, but if I could, I would offer you all an entire field of . If I didn't mention your name, it doesn't mean I didn't appreciate what you said, because I really did.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I would like to mention some of the lovely ladies who helped me through a really difficult time including Misty0 and linspins T

They were so kind whilst I was falling apart

to Custardo.

Even though we've not managed to meet up (yet), your advice when DS was young will always stay with me. And guess what? I did have a mothering instinct - it was just a bit buried..

macdog
jennster
worley

we've chatted since our first kids were born, in 2006; now all met up in RL even though we are flung far and wide in the UK
They are wonderful supportive caring intelligent women and the best of mumsnet

Jennster
Worley
ThePsychicSatsuma

For always being there when I need you, in virtual and real life

'fanks for my flowers!

to all of the wonderful fanjo warriors on the April 2009 antenatal thread - your support has got me through some tough times with DS1 and is keeping me entertained when feeding DS2 (yes - I am still lurking, will start posting again soon)

Also to ktay for being a generally gorgeous being

to all the luffly wolefs for being fabulous and always there for a rant. Also Hazel and Ursual for thanking me, they should be wolefs.

Aw, I love Mumsnet

Also, a loooong time ago, littlelapin did something very nice for me. I don't know if she's still here and I was someone else then but I do still remember her kindness.

I would like to thank all the lovely ladies who have helped me in the Good house keeping section, So all on the FlyLady Babysteps thread and the current thread i'm on Doing the basic housework Thanks to all

to all the hundreds of Mumsnetters over the years who've made me spray coffee over the many keyboards I've gone through with your wit.

to a lovely MNer (she knows who she is) who sent me a mat dress to wear to a wedding when I was pg with DS1.

But a particular to MarsLady for the advice she gave to my DH on what to do if he had to deliver a baby at home.

and cod.
of course

i'd like to the wolefs for being there whether they're regulars or drop ins - knowing i can have a rant, a laugh, a bit of a bitch and get some good honest advice on anything - from such an ecclectic bunch of brilliant ladies means a lot to me and i appreciate and luff you all

to all the feb ladies from the feb 2011 who got me through my pregnancy when I was having a tough time and no one else understood (and still now help me through).
Another mention of thanks for wigglesrock for remembering every upcoming event and date of everyone on the thread (I swear she has a special database somewhere)
to needtosleepzzz for being such a great friend both on mn and now in RL too
to all the fab ladies on the bfing board - I would not still be bfing if it wasn't for them

AnyFucker

I had a different name at the time, her kindness made me cry.

to all the posters who's wit keeps me sane.

to everyone really. life would be a lot more isolated and a lot less funny without this place. and to all the misogynistic twunts who get so threatened by women gathering together and talking to each other and supporting each other.

Oooh yes!!! Cod!!! yeeeessss!

even. duh

You are very welcome cupoftea and I am pleased and relieved you saw what I posted as positive .

thank you to the April07 lovely ladies who have been such a fantastic support network through the thick and thin of many many things

shabs thanks for your 'Morning ladies/girls x x' every morning brightens up my early starts and for the rest of the D'ya ever twins mums who have helped me survive

and a huge to Luce for just thanking ME - so delighted to have made a good impression difference!

Aww thanks cup you have been so strong, Bea and your other two dd's are so lucky to have you as their Mummy. The world of parenting a child with extra needs is tough but amazingly fulfilling.

ThePsychicSatsuma
macdog
jennster

We first met on mn in 2006 when we all had bitten nips , now the dd's and ds that gave us bitten nips are in yr 1 at school !! omg time has gone so fast, and we have talked every day for the past 5 years.

You've all helped carry me through my ds2's allergies, mil's death, encouraged me while I did my PGC, separation from exdp. I dont know what I would have done without the three of you to talk to. THANKYOU and (MN I think you need a box of chocolates Smiley too