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I am just watching Piers Morgan talking to Katie Price

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Nabster · 14/03/2009 15:39

When she talks about Harvey I feel huge admiration and respect for her and feel ashamed I can not be as good a mum to my children.

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herbietea · 14/03/2009 15:46

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MarmadukeScarlet · 14/03/2009 15:46

I'm sure she is to be admired for this reason, if no other, BUT do you have a chef/several nannies/cleaners/whatever to ensure all of the chores in your house get done?

I guess the answer to that is no, as it is for most mere mortals.

I am currently doing a parenting course where they state that research shows good parenting (in the particular style they are teaching)for 50% of the time is enough to produce happy, self confident offspring.

Sometimes just being in the room with your child (as long as you are not actively abusing them in some way, which I am also guessing you are not) is enough to make them feel nurtured.

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Nabster · 14/03/2009 15:50

My help is my husband and my MIL is helping by looking after the children more just lately as I think she is starting to realise how hard I am finding things.

I want to be a better mum than I have been. Just think I need to get myself well first. Is that really selfish and unacceptable?

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herbietea · 14/03/2009 15:56

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Nabster · 14/03/2009 15:58

can you take yourself off for a bubble bath and curl up in bed and read or rest?

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herbietea · 14/03/2009 16:02

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Beetroot · 14/03/2009 16:03

and a fabulous role model for her daughter no doubt!

PlumBumMum · 14/03/2009 16:15

Nabster you are not being selfish, a happy mummy is a better mummy for your dcs

vjg13 · 14/03/2009 18:19

I saw the bit where Piers Morgan was asking about Harvey (in a very strange way if he had done any research). I thought she answered in a very honest, open, loving way and I do have loads of respect and admiration for her.

My daughter has special needs and I would probably still burst into tears if subjected to those type of questions. Her career choices may not be to everyones taste but she sees the 'Jordan' brand as her chance to provide for her family and I think she is an excellent role model. I would love to be able to leave my daughter with that size of trust fund.

snuffyp · 14/03/2009 18:22

Not being funny when ever you see there programme there always off somewhere with out the kids or constantly have the nannies with them so there not that great!

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Nabster · 14/03/2009 18:34
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dietstartstomorrow · 14/03/2009 18:38

I watched it too. I thought she came across really well, and yes when she talked about Harvey and herself against the world, it made me feel very emotional.

vjg13 · 14/03/2009 18:43

Nabster, it's not selfish at all to get some support and help. Your kids probably love time with their grandma and dad and all parents need time off even when they are well.

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Nabster · 14/03/2009 18:53

Thanks.

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snuffyp · 14/03/2009 19:22

Yes Nabster don,t feel bad,i,ve been feeling abit down i love my dd to bits but i,m finding it hard being at home all the time i don,t drive all my friends are at work.I only send dd to nursery 2 mornings a week so shes at home with me all the time and this week she has been hard work and it has got to me.My dh is off and hes putting her to bed i just need to shut off sometimes my mum will have her whenever i asked but i like to keep her with me but it is nice sometimes to have a day to yourself or with dh i do feel guilty which is silly but it really charges your batteries it can be tough being a mum at times but i do love it think dd likes a day at nannas too she gets to do lots of fun stuff have a day off even a nice hot bath feels a luxury to me!

Beetroot · 15/03/2009 10:04

a great role model
who gets her kit off for money

Pruners · 15/03/2009 10:08

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LadyOfWaffle · 15/03/2009 10:16

The fact that you care makes you a wonderul mum.

sassy · 15/03/2009 10:22

I detest the Jordan thing. Hear, hear Pruners - you said it all.

Katie Price - meh. No comment to make. She may be a good mum etc and she clearly loves her kids but so many mums are doing what happens in her house day in day out without the cushion of vast wealth and lots of staff.

But Jordan can FRO.

Pruners · 15/03/2009 10:26

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vjg13 · 15/03/2009 11:03

I think Katie Price is probably more concerned about leaving her disabled child well supported than leaving her daughter 'some cash'.

I'm not supporting the lads mag type pictures but her brand has moved on into books, horse riding gear, perfume etc not too damaging and degrading surely?

She has earnt her own money, isn't that better than some banker who has ripped people off. Oh no, beacuse that is a respectable job.

Pruners · 15/03/2009 11:26

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Nabster · 15/03/2009 11:58

If it was meant for me, I never said she was a great role model. I said I felt differently about her now I have heard her talk about her children, mainly Harvey.

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mrsruffallo · 15/03/2009 12:14

There are millions of mums that I have more respect for.

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