Arohanui (Twohundred&five aka 205) is going to moderate this topic so if you have any concerns or questions, please contact either her, myself or Richard. She is going to set up the different sections for you to post in and read.


__________ RULES _____________

Don't use real names of the child or any other minors (prefer DS, DD, friend1, etc.)

Don't mention schools, teachers or hospitals or appointment times, etc

If we know each others circumstances don't refer to other people's kids (unless there's a prior understanding with each other that that's okay).

Thanks to Richard and Wendy for supporting us in creating this area! And thank you to all of you who wanted somewhere like this to come to with your concerns.

Just a quick reminder that this is a forum with no expert moderator, so please remember all advice given or experiences shared are subjective. That having been said, a lot of the parents here will have gone through an immense variety of experiences with their children, and I know I for one will benefit from their collective knowledge.

Look forward to talking to you all.

Thank you for starting the new boards - fantastic!!!

I was wondering if we could have a section for Congenital/Acquired Medical Conditions - which would cover a number of things - such as Heart Children (CHD's and also those acquired such as those from Rhemeutic fever), Chronic Lung Disease, Cleft issues, Cerebal Palsy etc.. for parents of children with diagnosed medical conditions not under the umbrella of other sections .. which may result in development/sensory issues .. such as feeding, physical issues that delay development etc ..

Consider it done!

Great idea! Is this where I come now about A?

How about a place to put contacts that might be able to help

parent2parent
the family network
ccs
ihc

etc?

Sounds good, also support group contacts/websites etc.

Done. Good suggestions!

Hi everyone,

Just to let you know that I'll be going AWOL reasonably soon, while I try and get through another round of sleep deprivation and the haze of new motherhood.

Will stick around for as long as I can, but while I'm gone Wendy has kindly agreed to keep a mod eye on the forum so please get in touch with her with any issues or questions if they come up.

Thanks for helping make this board such a supportive and helpful place to come to, and here's wishing you and your families a lovely Christmas and New Year if I don't get the chance to do it later on this month.

Arohanui,
205.

all the best 205 enjoy your new bubba!

Good luck and may it all go smoothly for you 205!

Thanks guys

WOW, just seen this new forum...not sure where i have been

this is awesome

Hi all, Just to let you know I've stepped down as mod, and Wendy has taken over, so please let her know if there are any problems that need addressing. Cheers, 205.