Hi karen, ok to get ya own avater.....
go to profile, at the bottom, near gallery... click browse, this opens a new window so u can browse your computer. fnd the avater you want, add it, then click submit on the bottom of the profile page.
To get a ticker, go to...
www.tickerfactory.com (think that is right) make your ticker, then get the code for the forum, then go to your profile on mums-room, and add it in your sugnature, then at the bottom of the profile page, click submit!!
Any probs, then give me or a moderator a shout
xx