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I joined a few days ago and would like to say hello.   I am a single mother of a 7 year old daughter and live in Melbourne.

I enjoy writing and reading.  I am doing a part-time course in Editing and Proofreading, and busy writing a novel.   I have been a bit slack but hopefully I'll get into the swing of things again. 

I work part-time and spend as much time with my daughter.  I hope all of you are well and hope to be friends.

Hope you are all well and hope to talk later :-)

Christmas wasnt quite what I had planned. It was meant to be a special one this year, it  was the last one both our daughters will be at home with us. Christmas eve my husband and I sat watching the carols by candlelight, then it was time to spread the pressys under the tree and get to bed for an early start in the morning. I went to get out of my recliner and I couldnt walk. I was numb in both legs and both my hands were completely numb. My husband helped me to the bedroom. When I woke in the morning I could move both legs and made my way out to the family room. We opened our presents one by one as we do. The girls asked if I was okay as they were a little worried that I wouldnt be able to make the christmas pudding. Thinking I was alright I said I would still do them. As I tried to get up again there was no feeling. I was taken back to my bed and that was where I would be staying. I started to feel like I was going to be sick. My husband was by my side the whole time, giving me antibiotics, a bucket, pain killers. He was very worried about me, I was shaking with a fever. We both new that one of my injection sites that I take for my MS was infected. I was bed ridden for 2 days. I know this will happen again, I dont like it, it does scare me.

 My future son inlaw came over to visit our daughter and ended up staying for 4 days, he was wonderful. He cooked all the meals for the family. It is nice to have a chef in the family. To my family I am so sorry I spoilt  christmas for you.

I am a newbie too. I am a 38 yr old single mum with 2 kids. One boy 12 and one girl 7. I live in sunny Hervey Bay and am looking to make new friends from all over.

Hi I'm a newbie, living in SE QLD, hope everyone had a great Chrissy and New Year and wishing you all the best

Well I'm new too, hope you all enjoyed the festive season and are looking forward to the new year. I'm an east coaster, enjoy country life, have one adhd child and two others. Hubby is at home too, looks after me I am a recovering cancer patient. I will be half a century old next month - won't contemplate that too deeply, ha ha!

hi im new to minti. I am a mother of 4. 3 boys and 1 girl and live in sa.

I hope you all had a happy new year. Heres hoping you all woke up without the hangover. Y had a reasonably quiet one went to a friends place for a few drinks and a bbq. Didnt get to bed until about 4 in the morning as it is also my anniversary of when i got together with my partner, so he never forgets and theres always someone aroubd to celebrate with. I hope everyone has a great 2009.

cheers  Catt

 WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR FROM THE GOLDFIELDS OF WA

Hi I just joined today, I am advertising on the Minti newsletter for my website, The Kids Depot , I work from home which is a challenge, but I am loving it!  So, I thought I would check out the site properly, now I have joined, posted a question and am very into it!!!

Bye for now

Julia x

Hi folks, hope everyone has a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year.

I am awaiting the birth of our first grandchild at the end of June next year so I thought I would join up and see how much things may have changed in the baby world, since I had my last baby back in 1990 . I'd really like to make some great friends while I'm at it, so if you would like a 43 year old Nanna-to-be as a friend, just holler lol.

Best Wishes to All,