curly replied to topic returning to work does it make me a bad mum?
Returning to work does not make you are bad mother, regardless of what the reasons are. Spending some time away from the kids is actually beneficial to all parties concerned. It gets you out of t...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi Bronwyn, Life is full of challenges, some good, some bad ... but these challenges will only make us stronger. I hope the grief your son's dad is giving is short lived, unlike my daughter's dad...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi Selly, I just heard that the young man that was gang bashed a few weeks ago out west has received death threats ... it was on the news ... Is this your little girl's dad? If it is ... please d...
curly replied to topic Son was taken from me by his father at age 4, anyone else suffering from absent child? (long post)
Hi, I really feel for mums in this situation. Unfortunately, I also think it might be too late to arrange a residence order. I think you will have to wait until your son turns 12, which is the a...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi Selly, Oh no, I didn't realise he was that badly hurt. Use this time wisely, re-assure your little girl that daddy loves her very much. As it could be a long while before she sees him, she wil...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi Selly, It appears that my original reply has disappeared. What I said in my original reply was as follows: It will be your little girls' father's loss if he does not maintain contact, and in ...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi Selly, I just remembered .... If you do plan on taking your girl to see her dad in hospital, ring up the hospital, ask to speak to your little girl's dad, ask him if he would mind if you brough...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi Selly, It's not easy when your little girls dad doesn't make the effort. He will miss out. As long as you leave the communication lines open for her dad and your little girl, your little girl...
curly replied to topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi all, What there are no single mums out there ... this I find hard to believe. This topic is not a "bitch" topic, just a heads up on sharing good and bad experiences. I would love to hear fro...
curly replied to topic Meeting new people
Hi Lisa, I am a single mother of 1 (28mth old girl) and also live on the Northern Beaches (Dee Why). I was lucky with my mother's group, there was more interesting conversation, but I work part ...
curly started new topic Single mums - sharing experiences
Hi, I am a single mum with a beautiful 28 mth old girl. I have been seperated from her dad now for almost 2 yrs. It's been like a roller coaster ride, when I have to interact with him it is so s...
curly replied to topic 16 month old still not walking!
Don't worry, when it happens, you will wish she wasn't walking ... I mean that in a nice "Mummy" way. She is normal, and she will walk when she is ready.
curly replied to topic single parenting with no dad in the picture
Hi, I'm a single mum as well with a 2yr old little girl. She keeps in regular contact with her dad, and despite my differnces with him, I promote her right to know her dad. The child has a right...
curly replied to topic tantrums and nappies
Hi, I have a 22 month old girl, who wentered the "Terrible two" about 2 months ago. Her tantrums are strong, she uses her whole body and contorts her face when she is in the middle of a tantrum. ...
curly started new topic Reduced fluid intake and less wet nappies
For the last 36 hrs, I have noticed that my little girl (almost 22 months) is not having enough fluids and is doing less wet nappies. I am trying to get a urine sample from her, but this is provin...
curly replied to topic fear of water
Hi doc, Thank you for your reply. There is history of bronchitis, hayfever and eczema my family (my brother had bronchitis as a child, and I suffer from severe hayfever and I develop eczema when...
curly replied to topic fear of water
Hi Mum's and dad's, Need to know if anyone has the same problem here. My little girl has developed a chronic cough, usually occurs late at night or around 6am in the morning, every day now for ov...
curly replied to topic fear of water
Hi Kj, I think you are right. Well, I just have to keep at it and wait until her confidence improves. Thank you for your reply. Curly
curly replied to topic fear of water
Hi Jordy's mum, That sounds like a great idea. I took her to swimming last Saturday, we spent 10 mins in the baby pool (prior to joining the class) and I gently dripped water on her face and did ...
curly replied to topic Single Parents
Hi, I'm also a single mum, with an 18mth old. I have been single now for over a year. Trust me, it gets easier. Just give your child a lot of love, attention, time and she will blossom into a hap...
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