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Culinary Preferences

Over the past few days we've had talk of chilli and cheese in baked spuds (I must admit I love that filling) and cheese and jam sandwiches (for the love of God !)... So I was just wondering if you had...

nellypope

Has anyone here been hypnotized? and was it for real?

Can you describe what it was like?

Sachs

Munchausen syndrome ......

I understand the term. Has anyone personal experience of someone with this disorder? How are people with this psychiatric illness who have children taken care of ?

Zammo

Strange place to ask iif you come here often?

Where is the strangest place you've had someone chat you up? I was at a petrol station last week and when getting into my car this guy was waving frantically and I just assumed I knew him. I rolled...

nellypope

Apparently I am a widow (according to HRMC) . . . not true!

Just found out that my Tax Credits have been suspended as for some reason they thought my husband was deceased! I said I should hope not he's only 41 and I just handed him a cup of tea! Anyway, where...

milliezoe

Electric

Just heard on the radio we are being asked to switch off all electricity at 8.30 pm on saturday for one hour as a gesture towards energy conservation will you be doing this ? Mine will be off anyway...

nellypope

Songs you really can't stand!

There are certain songs which make my ears bleed : ChumbaWumba - I get Knocked down. Noisettes - I'll never forget you (DFS advert) and "All the Young Dudes" - by anyone who's ever covered...

docspock

FAO Nellypopes

What is wrong with Streets of London by my all time hero ?

Revel

I know this has been asked already-but what adverts really make you cringe?

Ive just seen the Seriously Strong Cheddar one at the dinner party,and the bit where the woman eats a bit of cheese erotically and the man stares into space,I really want to punch them!

nellypope

Which Smiths song is used for "Charmed"?

nellypope

Why can't you drink water from the upstairs bathroom COLD tap?

My Dad, used to tell us that you mustn't drink water from the bathroom cold tap? Why? and is this rule still applicable today? My husband says that he has never heard of this, my friend says she has!...

nellypope

Trying to remember the title of a film starring Jonathon Pryce . . . I think?

It's a british film, really odd! I think it's set in the future and I remember a scene where he is sat at a restaurant and there are bombs going off? I really can't remember the plot I'm afraid and I...

nellypope

C-sections! Spinal blocks wearing off during procedure?

Anyone else experienced the spinal block wearing off halfway through?

nellypope

What's the official medical reason to keep your baby sleeping in room with you until 6 months?

The Dept of Health recommend that your baby sleeps in the same room (not bed) with you until they are 6 months old. I am interested in knowing what actual medical benefits there are to this, as there...

nellypope

Can I claim the Health in maternity grant, even though my baby is 5 weeks old?

I know the Sure Start maternity grant is still "Claimable" after the birth of the baby, but is the Health one? I know I can still claim the vouchers, but not sure about the £190? My...

nellypope

Anyone ever felt "funky" about other people feeding your baby?

. . . bottle feeding obviously! I'm happy with other people holding my baby, but I feel very odd at the idea of someone else feeding her. I have tried to let other's do it but I'm just not happy with...

nellypope

Spinal Block and I still have ache 5 weeks later!

I had a Spinal Block (due to C-Section) 5 weeks ago and have started experiencing an "ache" where it was inserted. Anyone else experienced this?

nellypope

Why does my little finger pacify my 3 week old but not a dummy?

My 3 week old will happily be pacified by my little finger (as shown to me in hospital) but she won't take a dummy! She has a strong suck reflex and friends have suggested a dummy for an older baby,...

nellypope

Retrieving belongings from an Ex-partner (boyfriend)

Where do I stand legally with regards to retrieving personal belongings from an ex-boyfriend. We split up about 18 months ago, it was a very dysfunctional relationship which meant I had to leave...

nellypope

Maternity leave & Holiday pay?

I am due to go on maternity leave at the end of august. My holidays at work run from April to April and I will not have used it all by the time I go on maternity (and if I don't use it, I lose it!!!)...

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Culinary Preferences

Has anyone here been hypnotized? and was it for real?

Munchausen syndrome ......

Strange place to ask iif you come here often?

Apparently I am a widow (according to HRMC) . . . not true!

Electric

Songs you really can't stand!

FAO Nellypopes

I know this has been asked already-but what adverts really make you cringe?

Which Smiths song is used for "Charmed"?

Why can't you drink water from the upstairs bathroom COLD tap?

Trying to remember the title of a film starring Jonathon Pryce . . . I think?

C-sections! Spinal blocks wearing off during procedure?

What's the official medical reason to keep your baby sleeping in room with you until 6 months?

Can I claim the Health in maternity grant, even though my baby is 5 weeks old?

Anyone ever felt "funky" about other people feeding your baby?

Spinal Block and I still have ache 5 weeks later!

Why does my little finger pacify my 3 week old but not a dummy?

Retrieving belongings from an Ex-partner (boyfriend)

Maternity leave & Holiday pay?

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