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Lynette

Ongoing Tiredness

Started by Lynette in Medical Advice & Experiences. Last reply by Diane Willis 6 hours ago. 18 Replies

Happy New Year everyone!  We have been a little concerned about Daniel for about six weeks as he has been exceptionally tired.  Having afternoon sleeps again, which he stopped having years ago and he is so tired he will fall asleep on the floor or…Continue

Cath Reid

Moving to Australia?

Started by Cath Reid in Off Topic!. Last reply by Diane Willis 6 hours ago. 1 Reply

Hi, thought I might ask out there if anyone has moved to Auz lately??!! My husband is looking at the possibility of finding a job in Perth that is 3 wks on and 1 wk home. Not sure how I feel about that one!? But he wants to pay the mortgage off. So…Continue

Maria Matthews

My girl is toilet trained!!!

Started by Maria Matthews in Feelings & Emotional Support. Last reply by Bronwyn Rydon 14 hours ago. 10 Replies

Not really a discussion but more a punch the air and run around in wild circles bursting with happiness type of announcement. What a ride, but we got there. Off to school in undies for my proud little girl. What a star!Continue

Tamarah Whittaker

SLEEP!!

Started by Tamarah Whittaker in Medical Advice & Experiences. Last reply by Diana Cole yesterday. 12 Replies

Hardest thing of my life... trying to teach my daughter to sleep!!!ok i relise thats a little over dramatic but really.. its hard. Taya is almost 1year old and a terriable sleeper. i do blame myself for this as i have been a little over protective…Continue

Tamarah Whittaker

Pediatric physiotherapy

Started by Tamarah Whittaker in Medical Advice & Experiences. Last reply by Colette Maier on Tuesday. 7 Replies

hi there every one :)So im just wondering if anyone in the auckland area knows of a private pediatric physiotherapy in the auckland area.I have been looking at alot of websites and feel that the kids in other countries get so much more attention and…Continue

Judith Godwin

Help please with a colostomy bag.

Started by Judith Godwin in Medical Advice & Experiences. Last reply by Rhonda on Sunday. 11 Replies

Hi all, Tane had his surgery last Thursday and all went well.  He ended up with a double barrel colostomy and the doctors are hopeful that in 6 months he will be ready for the reversal.  The trouble I'm having is getting the bags to stop leaking. …Continue

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Diane Burnett

A bit like the weather...

Posted by Diane Burnett on January 7, 2012 at 9:41am 4 Comments

Ruth baker

Whats school readiness?

Posted by Ruth baker on December 14, 2011 at 9:57pm 2 Comments

Anna Hunt-Selwood

Update on Emily

Posted by Anna Hunt-Selwood on November 29, 2011 at 1:39pm 2 Comments

Judith Godwin

New baby

Posted by Judith Godwin on November 4, 2011 at 2:33pm 9 Comments

Karen

Being Faith!!

Posted by Karen on September 23, 2011 at 9:49am 7 Comments

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