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Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Talking about the Mirena here as a form of contraception. Did you have side effects? Love it or not? K: I had this put in after my third was born (nearly 8 years ago) I had heavy bleeding for 6 months after and this was my doctors idea… I must admit it has been the best for me. I don’t get my...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:15.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. How do I get the kids to stay in their bed at night time? This mummy NEEDS her sleep, and it’s difficult with so many arms and legs in the bed! Annette: I have 6 children and all came to bed with me at some point. It’s nice, but we do need our space. I would hug them for a few minutes and then...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:14.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum Any suggestions on fun activities to do with my one year old while the weather is bad out there? Thanks SO much! From a trapped mummy. Hayley: Go out in the back yard and play in the rain? Catherine: Get some shaving foam and squirt it on the table and let her have a ball with it. It wipes up in...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:13.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Any advice for a mum who wants to work from home with her kids? Kelly: There are seriously bugger all legit work from home jobs. If we could all work at home I’m sure we would but the reality is skilled employment requires an actual skilled workforce environment ie. actually getting out there and...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:13.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Our little one was toilet trained, but has since started going backwards and refusing to go unless it is in a nappy. Help!! We are trying to go cold turkey, but I’m ready to give up… Any tips or advice? Nellie: Our son would only ever poo in a nappy till he was almost 4. We tried cold turkey...
Submitted by The Imperfect Mum on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:13.
Our little one was toilet trained, but has since started going backwards and refusing to go unless it is in a nappy. Help!! We are trying to go cold turkey, but I’m ready to give up… Any tips or advice? Nellie: Our son would only ever poo in a nappy till he was almost 4. We tried cold turkey nappy free and he held it in for 5 days! It was traumatic for us all. In the end a friend said to us… ‘How...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:12.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Just wondering how I get some other parents opinions on vaccinations. I have a 4 year old and an 8 week old. My 4 year has been vaccinated, but I have since read about the bad effects of vaccinating, and am wondering what the process is if were to keep my 8 week old non vaccinated, how do I put...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:10.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I’m needing advise on how to stop my 3.5 year old from swearing! She constantly swears when angry/frustrated or when she simply doesn’t get what she wants. I admit I’m guilty of dropping the F bomb on occasion. How do I make her understand these words are not appropriate or acceptable? Emma: We’...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:08.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. have a 2yr old and I chose to get him circumcised for my own reasons and his father didn’t care either way, which just strengthened my reasons for wanting him done. I am now with a new partner and am due in 3 months to have another boy and have no idea what to do as the reasons I had to get my...
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 14/09/2013 - 19:02.
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I have a question regarding removing my children’s father’s name from their birth certificate. Long story short, I escaped a very violent, manipulative and controlling relationship and the children haven’t seen him for almost 3 years. I feared for their safety. I am considering a few ways to...