https://www.wikimum.co.uk/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Mad+Margaret 2026-05-10T10:47:17Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.29.2 https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Ducky%27s_Farm_Park,_Flookburgh,_Cumbria&diff=1576 2013-09-02T20:58:50Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>== Ducky's Park Farm ==<br /> <br /> [www.duckysparkfarm.co.uk/ DUCKY'S PARK FARM]<br /> <br /> <br /> Whilst on holiday in Cumbria we took our daughter to Ducky’s Farm Park <br /> <br /> [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_020.JPG|300px]] <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s not the easiest place to fine and badly signposted but once there it is lovely.<br /> <br /> It was June and the weather was lovely (makes a difference). Meredith absolutely loved the animals of course and enjoyed holding the rabbits and feeding the lambs, but she wasn’t very keen on the huge peacock that was squawking. <br /> <br /> [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_056.JPG|350px|left]] [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_041.JPG|350px|center]] [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_042.JPG|350px|right]] <br /> [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_034.JPG|300px]] [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_027.JPG|300px|right]] <br /> <br /> [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_028.JPG|300px|center]] [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_045.JPG|300px|right]]<br /> <br /> There were several play areas outside that were all well maintained and bright; there’s the old bus that you can go in as well (you can have your picnic on it).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Inside was a clean and friendly café that served lovely home baking, the toilets where clean and spacious which is always good if you have a pram or buggy with you.<br /> <br /> <br /> There’s the soft play area also, lots to do inside and out, we spent about 5 hours there and finished off the day with Chris and Meredith going on a Tractor and trailer ride around the park ( this costs extra)<br /> <br /> [[File:Meredith_Emma_Lacey_058.JPG|300px]]<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The cost of entry was:<br /> £5.80 per Adult<br /> £4.80 per Child<br /> £19.00 for a Family ticket (2 adults &amp; 2 Children)<br /> Under 1’s go Free<br /> £4.80 seniors<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Would I recommend this as an outing, well yes I would, Meredith loved it and that was the most important thing but we also had a great time too.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Teresal|Teresal]] ([[User talk:Teresal|talk]]) [[File:Teresal.jpg|64px|link=User:Teresal|Teresal]] 18:41, 2 September 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Caesarean&diff=1561 2013-09-02T13:39:33Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>== Teresal's Caesarean Story ==<br /> <br /> <br /> Well I have pondered with this story for some time now. My Caesarean wasn’t planned at all, so have struggled with how or what to write, but I will try and explain it best I can.<br /> <br /> Quick brief update on my birth story (full one on another thread), I was being induced and whilst on the monitor baby’s heartbeat dropped and all hell broke loose.<br /> <br /> I can remember being told in my delivery room that I was going for a Caesarean and that when I got into theatre I would be given an Epidural. Nothing was really sinking in at the time, they could have been telling me I was losing my leg and I would have agreed. <br /> <br /> As I was lying on the bed with a consultant doing an internal examination I was having canulas put into each hand, then it was time to move onto theatre. On the way to theatre it was decided by the consultant that they would just give me a general anaesthetic as that would be quicker than waiting for the epidural to work.<br /> <br /> The theatre room was very surreal, anaesthetist at my head, two nurses down below with my feet in stirrups, consultant at my side and I think two nurses from special care unit at the resuscitation machine. There were other people in the room, but I don’t know who or why they were there (could have been cleaners for all I cared at this stage). Everything was calm and very regimented, and everyone knew what their particular job was and they were doing it.<br /> <br /> I, on the other hand, was crying and shaking. I can remember being very scared and struggling to breath, the anaesthetist was telling me to breath. I was very quickly put to sleep (what a lovely feeling that is, wish I could go to sleep like that every night) and to await the outcome.<br /> <br /> After the surgery I had a cut just above my bikini line (as if I’ve worn one of them) with a drainage tube coming out of it. <br /> <br /> I was taken into recovery where I was met by my husband and my beautiful healthy daughter; I was in recovery for about an hour before being moved onto the maternity ward.<br /> <br /> My experience will be very different to someone who was having a planned Caesarean or even someone who was having an emergency with an epidural, they will be able to explain what happens during the actual procedure. I have no clue as to what happened during that time, but maybe that was a good thing for me as I could no longer panic at every sound. But it would have been nice to have heard Meredith’s first cry (I have heard plenty since then though).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Teresal|Teresal]] ([[User talk:Teresal|talk]]) [[File:Teresal.jpg|64px|link=User:Teresal|Teresal]] 20:20, 1 September 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Sex_After_Children&diff=1560 2013-09-02T13:33:08Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>== Teresal's View ==<br /> <br /> === Sex after Children ===<br /> <br /> Well I never thought I would ever be having sex again after the birth of my daughter. I bled a lot and for a long time after, so it wasn’t even a possibility at first. Once things settled down I think we had gotten into a bit of a rut and found it difficult to get started again.<br /> <br /> We were constantly tired and just seemed to fall into bed at the end of each day and go to sleep - sleep at that time was far more important than anything else. My husband and I were the same, so it wasn’t as though one wanted sex and the other didn't.<br /> <br /> After several months (probably 3 months) our daughter was in more of a routine and going to bed at 6.30pm, which gave us more time just as a couple and the affection started to come back - the odd cuddle on the sofa or a quick kiss on the way past. But it was probably another month before we started having sex again, and although it did feel like an effort at first once we got into it, it was fine.<br /> <br /> I wouldn’t say we were doing it regularly at all, just as and when we got time or could be bothered. Our daughter has now just turned 3 and I wouldn’t say that even now we have sex regularly, but we do make time for each other and sometimes it’s just nice to cuddle up together.<br /> <br /> I suppose the outcome of this is that there is no right or wrong in having sex after children as long as you as a couple are happy with it. I certainly wouldn’t have been happy if my husband had been putting pressure on me after the birth.<br /> <br /> Enjoy some special time as a couple and things will happen naturally.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Teresal|Teresal]] ([[User talk:Teresal|talk]]) [[File:Teresal.jpg|64px|link=User:Teresal|Teresal]] 20:23, 1 September 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1529 2013-06-14T12:58:25Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Chickenpox.jpg|500px|right| Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream or mix with your own Aqueous creams like E45.<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # Paracetamol and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night nb Piriton not to be given to under 12 months.<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # If scratching the trunk is bad at night, try putting the little one in a long sleeve poppered vest with loose pj bottoms<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the child's finger nails as short and as clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1528 2013-06-14T12:56:14Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Chickenpox.jpg|500px|right| Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream or mix with your own Aqueous creams like E45.<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # Paracetamol and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # If scratching the trunk is bad at night, try putting the little one in a long sleeve poppered vest with loose pj bottoms<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the child's finger nails as short and as clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1527 2013-06-14T10:41:15Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Chickenpox.jpg|500px|right| Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1526 2013-06-14T10:40:58Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Chickenpox.jpg|400px|right| Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1525 2013-06-14T10:40:38Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[File:Chickenpox.jpg|400px|right Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1524 2013-06-14T10:40:07Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water [[File:Chickenpox.jpg|400px|right Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1523 2013-06-14T10:38:46Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water [[Chickenpox.jpg|400px|right Author Jonnymccullagh]]<br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=File:Chickenpox.jpg&diff=1522 2013-06-14T10:37:31Z

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Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1521 2013-06-14T10:29:07Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Dead Sea Bath Salts, can be drying, but very effective - also good for psoriasis<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Eurax Lotion<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Australian Tea Tree Cleansing Soap, a soothing antibacterial antifungal soap <br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem - although if scratching isn't too bad it might be better to keep them just in a nappy<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water<br /> # Bio-Oil can be used after suffering from Chicken Pox to reduce scarring caused by scratching the rash.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1520 2013-06-14T10:19:26Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If you find Calamine lotion too drying, try Aqueous Calamine Cream<br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1519 2013-06-14T10:17:22Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # Many find Calamine lotion too drying, so try Calamine cream <br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Babies can be given mitts to stop scratching<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1518 2013-06-14T10:16:46Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # Many find Calamine lotion too drying, so try Calamine cream <br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Frequent warm baths<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1517 2013-06-14T10:16:22Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # Many find Calamine lotion too drying, so try Calamine cream <br /> # Older children can be given a paintbrush so they can paint their own spots with Calamine<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1516 2013-06-14T10:14:34Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water - 1/2 to 1 cup to the full bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching<br /> # Add 2 cups of ground oatmeal to the bath water</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1515 2013-06-14T10:11:58Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol, Ibuprofen and Chlorphenamine (Piriton) will all help - particularly good before bed to get them through the night<br /> # Ice lollies can soothe mouth sores (if you worry about sugar, you can get sugar free)<br /> # ViraSoothe Chickenpox Relief Cooling Gel (from 6 mths onward)<br /> # Make sure the little ones drink plenty to avoid dehydration<br /> # Keep clothing light and loose as possible, but covering up may help if scratching is a problem<br /> # Keep the childs finger nails as spotlessly clean as you can, to prevent infection when scratching</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1514 2013-06-14T10:00:21Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># Bicarbonate of Soda added to the warm/tepid bath water <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol and Piriton before bed<br /> # Virasoothe Gel</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1513 2013-06-14T09:36:10Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># &quot;The best thing I found was the bicarbonate baths. ** likes taking medicine so that made him feel better just to have the Piriton regardless of whether it actually worked.&quot; <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # If Calamine too drying you can use it mixed with aqueous cream or E45<br /> # Paracetamol and Piriton before bed<br /> # Virasoothe Gel</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1512 2013-06-14T09:35:16Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># &quot;The best thing I found was the bicarbonate baths. ** likes taking medicine so that made him feel better just to have the Piriton regardless of whether it actually worked.&quot; <br /> # Calamine lotion - applied to spots, or put in the bath<br /> # Paracetamol and Piriton before bed<br /> # Virasoothe Gel</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1511 2013-06-14T09:34:43Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># &quot;The best thing I found was the bicarbonate baths. ** likes taking medicine so that made him feel better just to have the Piriton regardless of whether it actually worked.&quot; <br /> # Calamine lotion<br /> # Paracetamol and Piriton before bed<br /> # Virasoothe Gel</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Quick_tips_for_helping_with_symptoms&diff=1510 2013-06-14T09:25:35Z

<p>Mad Margaret: Created page with &quot;# &quot;The best thing I found was the bicarbonate baths. ** likes taking medicine so that made him feel better just to have the Piriton regardless of whether it actually worked.&quot; ...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div># &quot;The best thing I found was the bicarbonate baths. ** likes taking medicine so that made him feel better just to have the Piriton regardless of whether it actually worked.&quot; <br /> # Calamine lotion<br /> # Paracetamol and Piriton before bed</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Chicken_Pox&diff=1509 2013-06-14T09:19:08Z

<p>Mad Margaret: Replaced content with &quot;Quick tips for helping with symptoms Chicken Pox and Cellulitis Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>[[Quick tips for helping with symptoms]]<br /> <br /> [[Chicken Pox and Cellulitis]]<br /> <br /> [[Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]]</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Why_don%27t_we_vaccinate_against_Chicken_Pox%3F&diff=1508 2013-06-14T09:18:02Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as Pinky says, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 09:17, 14 June 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Why_don%27t_we_vaccinate_against_Chicken_Pox%3F&diff=1507 2013-06-14T09:17:41Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 09:17, 14 June 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Why_don%27t_we_vaccinate_against_Chicken_Pox%3F&diff=1506 2013-06-14T09:17:08Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 09:17, 14 June 2013 (UTC)--[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Why_don%27t_we_vaccinate_against_Chicken_Pox%3F&diff=1505 2013-06-14T09:16:35Z

<p>Mad Margaret: Created page with &quot;The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financia...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Chicken_Pox&diff=1504 2013-06-14T09:16:24Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Chicken Pox and Cellulitis]]<br /> <br /> [[Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]]<br /> Chickenpox is one of those things that we all anticipate. Most of us will remember having it as children. I had it when I was about ten. I felt hideous and picked my scabs. Not ladylike at all! I believe that some people take their children to &quot;Chickenpox Parties.&quot; Well, who am I to judge? But personally, I just don't think I could do it. That would be a party bag with a difference wouldn't it? <br /> <br /> A couple of weeks ago I brought my twins home from nursery, they were in good spirits as I bathed them that evening, but I noticed a couple of suspicious looking spots on Pudding's back... ''Hmm, that's the Pox'' I thought. Sure enough, the next morning, she had developed multiple fluid filled blisters and had a mild fever. I thought I knew the drill, Calamine lotion and Calpol.. Easy! But Calamine is very out of vogue, it's too drying so don't waste your money. Oh, and it makes your sink smell like burnt tyres when you tip the whole bottle down it in disgust.<br /> <br /> My dear friends on WikiMum suggested 'Virasoothe' (other brands are available). It is a bit pricey, but it's a nice clear and cooling gel and to be honest, she didn't scratch anywhere near as much as I did. Other tips I gleaned from the net were Sodium Bicarbonate baths (I never did figure out the exact quantities and whether it was soothing or not). <br /> <br /> During the course of the day Pud's temperature was really very high (about 38.5-39) and I noticed that she had a very angry looking spot between her shoulder blades, that was raised and very red. Later on that afternoon (it was a Friday) I thought I had better call the GP. To cut a long story short, the GP saw her and sent us off to the local hospital where she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics for four days. The area between her shoulders had become infected ([http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cellulitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Cellulitis]). Poor little thing. She was very stoic, but obviously it wasn't ideal. Luckily I was able to stay with her the whole time (in isolation) while her Dad looked after Pickle at home (though she was able to visit). <br /> <br /> Fortunately, she is absolutely fine. I even thought that Pickle would escape the dreaded Pox. I was really hoping that she could avoid it as she suffers with quite bad Eczema, but exactly a fortnight after Pudding was stricken with it, Pickle developed the same. Luckily, her chickenpox was of the straight forward variety. Pudding was just very unlucky. It seems that only 1-10,000 have a complicated chickenpox. In certain countries like the USA, children are routinely vaccinated for chickenpox. I'm not entirely sure why we don't here in the UK. The official line is that it's nearly always a mild illness (I suspect there is a financial reason). You are able to access the vaccination yourself through your GP or you could ask a pharmacist. With the benefit of hindsight, I would have had my two vaccinated had I known how poorly Pud's would become with it. But now it's out of the way, so big sighs of relief all round! I am adding an link to the NHS website which gives more detail about the chickenpox vaccine <br /> <br /> [[User:Pinky|Pinky]] ([[User talk:Pinky|talk]]) [[File:Pinky.jpg|64px|link=User:Pinky|Pinky]] 23:00, 28 April 2013 (UTC)<br /> <br /> [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/chickenpox-vaccine.aspx NHS: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine]<br /> <br /> The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Chicken_Pox&diff=1503 2013-06-14T09:16:12Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Chicken Pox and Cellulitis]]<br /> [[Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]]<br /> Chickenpox is one of those things that we all anticipate. Most of us will remember having it as children. I had it when I was about ten. I felt hideous and picked my scabs. Not ladylike at all! I believe that some people take their children to &quot;Chickenpox Parties.&quot; Well, who am I to judge? But personally, I just don't think I could do it. That would be a party bag with a difference wouldn't it? <br /> <br /> A couple of weeks ago I brought my twins home from nursery, they were in good spirits as I bathed them that evening, but I noticed a couple of suspicious looking spots on Pudding's back... ''Hmm, that's the Pox'' I thought. Sure enough, the next morning, she had developed multiple fluid filled blisters and had a mild fever. I thought I knew the drill, Calamine lotion and Calpol.. Easy! But Calamine is very out of vogue, it's too drying so don't waste your money. Oh, and it makes your sink smell like burnt tyres when you tip the whole bottle down it in disgust.<br /> <br /> My dear friends on WikiMum suggested 'Virasoothe' (other brands are available). It is a bit pricey, but it's a nice clear and cooling gel and to be honest, she didn't scratch anywhere near as much as I did. Other tips I gleaned from the net were Sodium Bicarbonate baths (I never did figure out the exact quantities and whether it was soothing or not). <br /> <br /> During the course of the day Pud's temperature was really very high (about 38.5-39) and I noticed that she had a very angry looking spot between her shoulder blades, that was raised and very red. Later on that afternoon (it was a Friday) I thought I had better call the GP. To cut a long story short, the GP saw her and sent us off to the local hospital where she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics for four days. The area between her shoulders had become infected ([http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cellulitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Cellulitis]). Poor little thing. She was very stoic, but obviously it wasn't ideal. Luckily I was able to stay with her the whole time (in isolation) while her Dad looked after Pickle at home (though she was able to visit). <br /> <br /> Fortunately, she is absolutely fine. I even thought that Pickle would escape the dreaded Pox. I was really hoping that she could avoid it as she suffers with quite bad Eczema, but exactly a fortnight after Pudding was stricken with it, Pickle developed the same. Luckily, her chickenpox was of the straight forward variety. Pudding was just very unlucky. It seems that only 1-10,000 have a complicated chickenpox. In certain countries like the USA, children are routinely vaccinated for chickenpox. I'm not entirely sure why we don't here in the UK. The official line is that it's nearly always a mild illness (I suspect there is a financial reason). You are able to access the vaccination yourself through your GP or you could ask a pharmacist. With the benefit of hindsight, I would have had my two vaccinated had I known how poorly Pud's would become with it. But now it's out of the way, so big sighs of relief all round! I am adding an link to the NHS website which gives more detail about the chickenpox vaccine <br /> <br /> [[User:Pinky|Pinky]] ([[User talk:Pinky|talk]]) [[File:Pinky.jpg|64px|link=User:Pinky|Pinky]] 23:00, 28 April 2013 (UTC)<br /> <br /> [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/chickenpox-vaccine.aspx NHS: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine]<br /> <br /> The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Chicken_Pox_and_Cellulitis&diff=1502 2013-06-14T09:14:46Z

<p>Mad Margaret: Created page with &quot;Chickenpox is one of those things that we all anticipate. Most of us will remember having it as children. I had it when I was about ten. I felt hideous and picked my scabs. No...&quot;</p> <hr /> <div>Chickenpox is one of those things that we all anticipate. Most of us will remember having it as children. I had it when I was about ten. I felt hideous and picked my scabs. Not ladylike at all! I believe that some people take their children to &quot;Chickenpox Parties.&quot; Well, who am I to judge? But personally, I just don't think I could do it. That would be a party bag with a difference wouldn't it? <br /> <br /> A couple of weeks ago I brought my twins home from nursery, they were in good spirits as I bathed them that evening, but I noticed a couple of suspicious looking spots on Pudding's back... ''Hmm, that's the Pox'' I thought. Sure enough, the next morning, she had developed multiple fluid filled blisters and had a mild fever. I thought I knew the drill, Calamine lotion and Calpol.. Easy! But Calamine is very out of vogue, it's too drying so don't waste your money. Oh, and it makes your sink smell like burnt tyres when you tip the whole bottle down it in disgust.<br /> <br /> My dear friends on WikiMum suggested 'Virasoothe' (other brands are available). It is a bit pricey, but it's a nice clear and cooling gel and to be honest, she didn't scratch anywhere near as much as I did. Other tips I gleaned from the net were Sodium Bicarbonate baths (I never did figure out the exact quantities and whether it was soothing or not). <br /> <br /> During the course of the day Pud's temperature was really very high (about 38.5-39) and I noticed that she had a very angry looking spot between her shoulder blades, that was raised and very red. Later on that afternoon (it was a Friday) I thought I had better call the GP. To cut a long story short, the GP saw her and sent us off to the local hospital where she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics for four days. The area between her shoulders had become infected ([http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cellulitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Cellulitis]). Poor little thing. She was very stoic, but obviously it wasn't ideal. Luckily I was able to stay with her the whole time (in isolation) while her Dad looked after Pickle at home (though she was able to visit). <br /> <br /> Fortunately, she is absolutely fine. I even thought that Pickle would escape the dreaded Pox. I was really hoping that she could avoid it as she suffers with quite bad Eczema, but exactly a fortnight after Pudding was stricken with it, Pickle developed the same. Luckily, her chickenpox was of the straight forward variety. Pudding was just very unlucky. It seems that only 1-10,000 have a complicated chickenpox. In certain countries like the USA, children are routinely vaccinated for chickenpox. I'm not entirely sure why we don't here in the UK. The official line is that it's nearly always a mild illness (I suspect there is a financial reason). You are able to access the vaccination yourself through your GP or you could ask a pharmacist. With the benefit of hindsight, I would have had my two vaccinated had I known how poorly Pud's would become with it. But now it's out of the way, so big sighs of relief all round! I am adding an link to the NHS website which gives more detail about the chickenpox vaccine <br /> <br /> [[User:Pinky|Pinky]] ([[User talk:Pinky|talk]]) [[File:Pinky.jpg|64px|link=User:Pinky|Pinky]] 23:00, 28 April 2013 (UTC)<br /> <br /> [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/chickenpox-vaccine.aspx NHS: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine]<br /> <br /> The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Chicken_Pox&diff=1501 2013-06-14T09:14:33Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>[[Chicken Pox and Cellulitis]]<br /> Chickenpox is one of those things that we all anticipate. Most of us will remember having it as children. I had it when I was about ten. I felt hideous and picked my scabs. Not ladylike at all! I believe that some people take their children to &quot;Chickenpox Parties.&quot; Well, who am I to judge? But personally, I just don't think I could do it. That would be a party bag with a difference wouldn't it? <br /> <br /> A couple of weeks ago I brought my twins home from nursery, they were in good spirits as I bathed them that evening, but I noticed a couple of suspicious looking spots on Pudding's back... ''Hmm, that's the Pox'' I thought. Sure enough, the next morning, she had developed multiple fluid filled blisters and had a mild fever. I thought I knew the drill, Calamine lotion and Calpol.. Easy! But Calamine is very out of vogue, it's too drying so don't waste your money. Oh, and it makes your sink smell like burnt tyres when you tip the whole bottle down it in disgust.<br /> <br /> My dear friends on WikiMum suggested 'Virasoothe' (other brands are available). It is a bit pricey, but it's a nice clear and cooling gel and to be honest, she didn't scratch anywhere near as much as I did. Other tips I gleaned from the net were Sodium Bicarbonate baths (I never did figure out the exact quantities and whether it was soothing or not). <br /> <br /> During the course of the day Pud's temperature was really very high (about 38.5-39) and I noticed that she had a very angry looking spot between her shoulder blades, that was raised and very red. Later on that afternoon (it was a Friday) I thought I had better call the GP. To cut a long story short, the GP saw her and sent us off to the local hospital where she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics for four days. The area between her shoulders had become infected ([http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cellulitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Cellulitis]). Poor little thing. She was very stoic, but obviously it wasn't ideal. Luckily I was able to stay with her the whole time (in isolation) while her Dad looked after Pickle at home (though she was able to visit). <br /> <br /> Fortunately, she is absolutely fine. I even thought that Pickle would escape the dreaded Pox. I was really hoping that she could avoid it as she suffers with quite bad Eczema, but exactly a fortnight after Pudding was stricken with it, Pickle developed the same. Luckily, her chickenpox was of the straight forward variety. Pudding was just very unlucky. It seems that only 1-10,000 have a complicated chickenpox. In certain countries like the USA, children are routinely vaccinated for chickenpox. I'm not entirely sure why we don't here in the UK. The official line is that it's nearly always a mild illness (I suspect there is a financial reason). You are able to access the vaccination yourself through your GP or you could ask a pharmacist. With the benefit of hindsight, I would have had my two vaccinated had I known how poorly Pud's would become with it. But now it's out of the way, so big sighs of relief all round! I am adding an link to the NHS website which gives more detail about the chickenpox vaccine <br /> <br /> [[User:Pinky|Pinky]] ([[User talk:Pinky|talk]]) [[File:Pinky.jpg|64px|link=User:Pinky|Pinky]] 23:00, 28 April 2013 (UTC)<br /> <br /> [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/chickenpox-vaccine.aspx NHS: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine]<br /> <br /> The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Chicken_Pox&diff=1500 2013-06-14T09:10:53Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>Chickenpox is one of those things that we all anticipate. Most of us will remember having it as children. I had it when I was about ten. I felt hideous and picked my scabs. Not ladylike at all! I believe that some people take their children to &quot;Chickenpox Parties.&quot; Well, who am I to judge? But personally, I just don't think I could do it. That would be a party bag with a difference wouldn't it? <br /> <br /> A couple of weeks ago I brought my twins home from nursery, they were in good spirits as I bathed them that evening, but I noticed a couple of suspicious looking spots on Pudding's back... ''Hmm, that's the Pox'' I thought. Sure enough, the next morning, she had developed multiple fluid filled blisters and had a mild fever. I thought I knew the drill, Calamine lotion and Calpol.. Easy! But Calamine is very out of vogue, it's too drying so don't waste your money. Oh, and it makes your sink smell like burnt tyres when you tip the whole bottle down it in disgust.<br /> <br /> My dear friends on WikiMum suggested 'Virasoothe' (other brands are available). It is a bit pricey, but it's a nice clear and cooling gel and to be honest, she didn't scratch anywhere near as much as I did. Other tips I gleaned from the net were Sodium Bicarbonate baths (I never did figure out the exact quantities and whether it was soothing or not). <br /> <br /> During the course of the day Pud's temperature was really very high (about 38.5-39) and I noticed that she had a very angry looking spot between her shoulder blades, that was raised and very red. Later on that afternoon (it was a Friday) I thought I had better call the GP. To cut a long story short, the GP saw her and sent us off to the local hospital where she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics for four days. The area between her shoulders had become infected ([http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Cellulitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Cellulitis]). Poor little thing. She was very stoic, but obviously it wasn't ideal. Luckily I was able to stay with her the whole time (in isolation) while her Dad looked after Pickle at home (though she was able to visit). <br /> <br /> Fortunately, she is absolutely fine. I even thought that Pickle would escape the dreaded Pox. I was really hoping that she could avoid it as she suffers with quite bad Eczema, but exactly a fortnight after Pudding was stricken with it, Pickle developed the same. Luckily, her chickenpox was of the straight forward variety. Pudding was just very unlucky. It seems that only 1-10,000 have a complicated chickenpox. In certain countries like the USA, children are routinely vaccinated for chickenpox. I'm not entirely sure why we don't here in the UK. The official line is that it's nearly always a mild illness (I suspect there is a financial reason). You are able to access the vaccination yourself through your GP or you could ask a pharmacist. With the benefit of hindsight, I would have had my two vaccinated had I known how poorly Pud's would become with it. But now it's out of the way, so big sighs of relief all round! I am adding an link to the NHS website which gives more detail about the chickenpox vaccine <br /> <br /> [[User:Pinky|Pinky]] ([[User talk:Pinky|talk]]) [[File:Pinky.jpg|64px|link=User:Pinky|Pinky]] 23:00, 28 April 2013 (UTC)<br /> <br /> [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/vaccinations/Pages/chickenpox-vaccine.aspx NHS: Chickenpox (varicella) vaccine]<br /> <br /> The official line on a possible Nationwide chickenpox vaccination programme (for children) is that this would cause an increase in Shingles in the elderly, with clear financial repercussions. Apparently, the elderly get a booster to their system from infected children, which helps prevent Shingles. However, as you say, various countries have now had the Vaccination Programme under way for some years, without a noticeable increase in Shingles in the Elderly. There is light at the end of the tunnel, in that a Vaccination against Shingles will potentially be available soon and this would clear the way for a chickenpox Vaccination for children. Unfortunately, the current thinking is that vaccinations for new strains of [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx Meningitis] are more important and it may be a very long time before this happens. See below for the full article.<br /> <br /> <br /> [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8557236.stm BBC News: Why don't we vaccinate against Chicken Pox?]<br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 06:52, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

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Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1487 2013-05-28T22:51:12Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids, but don’t give them too much milk or squash as these can cause constipation [[File:Crying girl.jpg|right|500px|Crying Girl By Crimfants]]<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is from the NHS on [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/constipation-and-soiling.aspx#close Constipation] :<br /> <br /> If your child doesn't empty their bowels at least three times a week and their stools (poo) are often hard and difficult to pass, they may be constipated. Their stools may look like little pellets. Soiled pants can be another sign of constipation, as soft stools (diarrhoea) may leak around the hard constipated stools.<br /> <br /> Causes of constipation:<br /> <br /> Too much milk and too little fibre can cause constipation. It may also suggest that your child is worried or anxious about something. If your child is constipated, they may find it painful to pass stools. This creates a vicious circle: the more it hurts, the more they hold back, the more constipated they get and the more it hurts. Even if passing a stool isn’t painful, once a child is really constipated they’ll stop wanting to go to the toilet altogether. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1486 2013-05-28T22:48:04Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids [[File:Crying girl.jpg|right|500px|Crying Girl By Crimfants]]<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> This is from the NHS pages:<br /> <br /> If your child doesn't empty their bowels at least three times a week and their stools (poo) are often hard and difficult to pass, they may be constipated. Their stools may look like little pellets. Soiled pants can be another sign of constipation, as soft stools (diarrhoea) may leak around the hard constipated stools.<br /> <br /> Causes of constipation:<br /> <br /> Too much milk and too little fibre can cause constipation. It may also suggest that your child is worried or anxious about something. If your child is constipated, they may find it painful to pass stools. This creates a vicious circle: the more it hurts, the more they hold back, the more constipated they get and the more it hurts. Even if passing a stool isn’t painful, once a child is really constipated they’ll stop wanting to go to the toilet altogether. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1485 2013-05-28T22:45:14Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids [[File:Crying girl.jpg|right|500px|Crying Girl By Crimfants]]<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1484 2013-05-28T22:44:51Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids [[File:Crying girl.jpg|right|400px|Crying Girl By Crimfants]]<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1483 2013-05-28T22:44:18Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids [[File:Crying girl.jpg|right|500px Crying Girl By Crimfants]]<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

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Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1481 2013-05-28T22:42:12Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1480 2013-05-28T22:41:53Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. <br /> We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. <br /> You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1479 2013-05-28T22:27:25Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) [[File:Mad Margaret.jpg|64px|link=User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] 22:27, 28 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Tips_for_Constipation_in_Babies_%26_Toddlers&diff=1478 2013-05-28T22:27:00Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div># lots and lots of fluids<br /> # orange/prune juice <br /> # cycling legs (get little uns to lie down and bend their legs and knees to the chest. We do it to row row row your boat) <br /> # a warm bath<br /> # apple juice <br /> # warm water with some brown sugar in it <br /> # rub/massage their tummies<br /> # linseeds (for toddlers). Add them to anything they eat from cereal to soups and casserole and even pasta. You can buy them ground as well as whole from all supermarkets and health shops<br /> # Prunes blended with two pieces of tinned peaches into a puree<br /> # Movicol or Lactulose (also called Duphalac) <br /> # Anything with skin on will help, e.g. beans, apricots, potatoes<br /> # Prunes mashed in porridge<br /> # Linseed or oatbran disguised in weetabix or porridge is good <br /> <br /> PLEASE add to this list!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> --[[User:Mad Margaret|Mad Margaret]] ([[User talk:Mad Margaret|talk]]) 05:46, 3 May 2013 (UTC)</div>

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Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Welcome_to_WikiMum&diff=1472 2013-05-19T23:28:19Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>== Who are we? ==<br /> This wiki has been set up by a group of facebook friends, most of whom struggled with infertility for many years and found success with IVF. Our accounts are diverse and many are truly inspirational. If you are considering IVF then feel free to read our [[IVF_Stories|success stories (and the failures along the way)]] and we hope that you will find comfort or help in your journey.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:AtoZ.jpg|150px|link=user:AtoZ|AtoZ]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:AtoZ|AtoZ]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:jules.jpg|150px|link=user:jules|Jules]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Jules|Jules]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:kat.jpg|150px|link=user:kat|Kat]] <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:kat|Kat]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Kerryflump.jpg|150px|link=user:Kerryflump|Kerryflump]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Kerryflump|Kerryflump]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Lylet.jpg|150px|link=user:Lylet|Lylet]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Lylet|Lylet]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[File:Mad_Margaret.jpg|150px|link=User:Mad_Margaret|Mad Margaret]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[User:Mad_Margaret|Mad Margaret]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:mrsmoxy.jpg|150px|link=user:mrsmoxy|MrsMoxy]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Mrsmoxy|MrsMoxy]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Pinky.jpg|150px|link=user:Pinky|Pinky]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Pinky|Pinky]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Sarahob.jpg|150px|link=user:Sarahob|Sarahob]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Sarahob|Sarahob]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Sweetielol.jpg|150px|link=user:Sweetielol|Sweetielol]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Sweetielol|Sweetielol]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Teresal.jpg|150px|link=user:Teresal|Teresal]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Teresal|Teresal]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:tink.jpg|150px|link=user:tink|Tink]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Tink|Tink]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Twinkle1975.jpg|150px|link=user:Twinkle1975|Twinkle1975]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Twinkle1975|Twinkle1975]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> == Where are we going? ==<br /> [[File:Smallerwikimum.jpg|400px|right|link=Family_&amp;_Lifestyle|A Typical WikiMum]]As time goes by we hope to create a site that will possibly answer ALL your questions from [[Trying_to_Conceive|conception]] to [[Toddler_%2B|toddlerhood]], teens to [[Red_Velvet_Cupcakes|cupcakes]] and vampires back to Sudocrem. All lavishly illustrated and lovingly developed by the WikiMums!!!<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And just so you know, this is all written by normal human women (and some men, not necessarily normal). Don't come running to us if you decide that we have ruined your life with your appalling home-made play dough addiction. We've just put up our opinions and you can use your common sense as to whether they work for you or not. There's a link to our [[WikiMum:General_disclaimer|Disclaimer]] at the bottom of the page.</div>

Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=File:Sweetielol.jpg&diff=1465 2013-05-19T23:20:28Z

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Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=File:Twinkle1975.jpg&diff=1464 2013-05-19T23:19:20Z

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Mad Margaret https://www.wikimum.co.uk/index.php?title=Welcome_to_WikiMum&diff=1463 2013-05-18T22:08:13Z

<p>Mad Margaret: </p> <hr /> <div>== Who are we? ==<br /> This wiki has been set up by a group of facebook friends, most of whom struggled with infertility for many years and found success with IVF. Our accounts are diverse and many are truly inspirational. If you are considering IVF then feel free to read our [[IVF_Stories|success stories (and the failures along the way)]] and we hope that you will find comfort or help in your journey.<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[File:Mad_Margaret.jpg|150px|link=User:Mad_Margaret|Mad Margaret]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[User:Mad_Margaret|Mad Margaret]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:jules.jpg|150px|link=user:jules|Jules]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Jules|Jules]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:tink.jpg|150px|link=user:tink|Tink]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Tink|Tink]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:mrsmoxy.jpg|150px|link=user:mrsmoxy|MrsMoxy]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Mrsmoxy|MrsMoxy]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:kat.jpg|150px|link=user:kat|Kat]] <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:kat|Kat]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:AtoZ.jpg|150px|link=user:AtoZ|AtoZ]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:AtoZ|AtoZ]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Kerryflump.jpg|150px|link=user:Kerryflump|Kerryflump]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Kerryflump|Kerryflump]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Teresal.jpg|150px|link=user:Teresal|Teresal]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Teresal|Teresal]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Sarahob.jpg|150px|link=user:Sarahob|Sarahob]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Sarahob|Sarahob]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Pinky.jpg|150px|link=user:Pinky|Pinky]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Pinky|Pinky]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;div style=&quot;display: inline-block; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[file:Lylet.jpg|150px|link=user:Lylet|Lylet]]<br /> &lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;<br /> [[user:Lylet|Lylet]]<br /> &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;<br /> <br /> == Where are we going? ==<br /> [[File:Smallerwikimum.jpg|400px|right|link=Family_&amp;_Lifestyle|A Typical WikiMum]]As time goes by we hope to create a site that will possibly answer ALL your questions from [[Trying_to_Conceive|conception]] to [[Toddler_%2B|toddlerhood]], teens to [[Red_Velvet_Cupcakes|cupcakes]] and vampires back to Sudocrem. All lavishly illustrated and lovingly developed by the WikiMums!!!<br /> <br /> ----<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And just so you know, this is all written by normal human women (and some men, not necessarily normal). Don't come running to us if you decide that we have ruined your life with your appalling home-made play dough addiction. We've just put up our opinions and you can use your common sense as to whether they work for you or not. There's a link to our [[WikiMum:General_disclaimer|Disclaimer]] at the bottom of the page.</div>

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