OllieW

@OllieW (15)

Age 53

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How do new mothers decide which formula to feed their newborns?

ctrymuziklvr @ctrymuziklvr (11057) • United States 11 Dec 07

It amazes me every time I see a commercial for baby formula or I'm stocking the shelves at work! There are so many different brands and types of baby formula that it makes my head spin. When my first daughter was born over 40...

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OllieW At first my daughter did not have a choice - my own milk for 9 months, as you say, formula's too expensive and too much hassle with all those bottles etc. But when I went back to work, expressing milk was unbearable for me, so I bought a few different pre-made...

11 Dec 07

How to help others when you have a lot going on? and what seems like No time

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 10 Dec 07

I was wondering....I have 8 small children 4 being from my 1 st husband who we are going through a court issue right now but between that and my kids and the home I find it hard to be there for others although I want to. My Hubbys...

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OllieW What about social services/home help? Other members of the family? You and your husband can only do so much without sacrifising your children's needs. I've got mother-in-law who could be the same about shopping. Once she phoned me - emergency!! I need veg...

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How to help others when you have a lot going on? and what seems like No time

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 10 Dec 07

I was wondering....I have 8 small children 4 being from my 1 st husband who we are going through a court issue right now but between that and my kids and the home I find it hard to be there for others although I want to. My Hubbys...

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OllieW Crickey stacey I thought I was busy with my little part time job, 1 daughter and tiny house to look after! 8 (!) kids to look after?? And look after wheelchair-bound person? I'd get social help with all the hard work for her, and visit couple of times a week...

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My daughter doesn't like one of her nursery teachers

OllieW @OllieW (15) 10 Dec 07

And she will not listen to her, runs away from dinner table and being generally 'naughty'. The thing is, she is as good as gold with other teachers. I do talk to my daughter and explain her that this behaviour is not acceptable...

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OllieW Thanks nmhschic, I'll try to talk to other parents and maybe to my daughters key worker. It's not the first time my daughter has been naughty with this one teacher, she does try to push boundaries with others as well (as they do at this age), but problems...

10 Dec 07

My daughter doesn't like one of her nursery teachers

OllieW @OllieW (15) 10 Dec 07

And she will not listen to her, runs away from dinner table and being generally 'naughty'. The thing is, she is as good as gold with other teachers. I do talk to my daughter and explain her that this behaviour is not acceptable...

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OllieW I did, she just says 'I don't like her because she tells me what to do' !! Cannot quite reason with 4 y.o. child.... Mind, other teachers tell her what to do as well, and she does.

10 Dec 07

At what age is it appropriate for your child to go into a public restroom...

imadriscoll @imadriscoll (2228) • United States 10 Dec 07

At what age is it appropriate for your child to go into a public restroom without a parent or trusted adult? I have a friend who was a single parent for the first 3 years of her son's life, her husband left for two years after...

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OllieW Never would be my answer. Heard a story when a 13 y.o. girl was raped in a public restroom in supermarket.

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My daughter doesn't like one of her nursery teachers

OllieW @OllieW (15) 10 Dec 07

And she will not listen to her, runs away from dinner table and being generally 'naughty'. The thing is, she is as good as gold with other teachers. I do talk to my daughter and explain her that this behaviour is not acceptable...

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Are there day where you just feel like doing NOTHING????

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 8 Dec 07

For me I find I have these odd days where I cannot get motivated in any way. I find it hard to get to the housework enjoying it the way I usually do. I was wondering if anyone else goes through this and what do you do to get that...

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OllieW Wondering around Elsdon Square in Newcastle or Boundary Mills Stores - although this one is a bit stressful as I have to drive thru' the Tyne Tunnell. Oh, just remembered - baking totally obscene chocolate cake and having girls around my place with a few...

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9 Year old boy Giving .....

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 8 Dec 07

I got an email last night by a 9 year old who wanted to give his toys to anyone who could use them. He said they were all in Like new condition and that he didnt use them anymore and wanted to give them away to anyone who could...

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OllieW I always encourage my daughter to give away toys that she doesn't play with, to charity shops or send them to my friend's daughter back in Ukraine where I was born. Last time when we went shopping she looked at the toys for babies and said 'Mummy do you think...

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What types of things do you buy your child at Christmas?

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 8 Dec 07

What types of things do you buy at Christmas? I like to buy the kids things they need Clothes, and things they can learn from with an extra gift that they would really want. What do you look for when buying Christmas gifts?

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OllieW oops sorry meant to say could NOT put it better :)

8 Dec 07

Are there day where you just feel like doing NOTHING????

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 8 Dec 07

For me I find I have these odd days where I cannot get motivated in any way. I find it hard to get to the housework enjoying it the way I usually do. I was wondering if anyone else goes through this and what do you do to get that...

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OllieW Not really, I only work part time (as in paid job). But I'm a Virgo so plan everything. Then get bored with it all... My best anti-depressant - take a day off and bugger off shopping. Window-shopping more like, with occasional luxury of new lippy.

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What types of things do you buy your child at Christmas?

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 8 Dec 07

What types of things do you buy at Christmas? I like to buy the kids things they need Clothes, and things they can learn from with an extra gift that they would really want. What do you look for when buying Christmas gifts?

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OllieW Could put it better myself, Stacey. And I do try to limit it to 3 gift, as there were three gifts from wise men.

8 Dec 07

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Are there day where you just feel like doing NOTHING????

stacy624 @stacy624 (2776) • Canada 8 Dec 07

For me I find I have these odd days where I cannot get motivated in any way. I find it hard to get to the housework enjoying it the way I usually do. I was wondering if anyone else goes through this and what do you do to get that...

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OllieW Yep, that's me. Mondays when I start work at 8.30, Tuesdays when I have to do huge basket of ironing, Wednesdays 'cos it's still half of the week ahead, Thursdays when I do full day at the office, Fridays when I have to do weekly shopping and clean the whole...

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co-sleepers

tiffiny @tiffiny (872) • United States 7 Dec 07

I'm not asking if you think it's right or not. I need help becuase of it. My daughter wakes up and cries and cries and I try to keep her quiet becuase my husband works and has to wake up at four am. So it's just easier to get her...

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OllieW IMHO you do need to stop it, it's no good for your daughter - she won't know where she should be, in her cot or in your bed. I've had the same with my daughter at about same age. So. I coudn't bear to hear her crying for longer that 5 min, I used to come in...

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