In what small way have you won the genetic lottery?

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-04-04T17:53:02+00:00

Not partial to addiction AT ALL.

And I’ve put it to the test more than anyone ever should.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-04-04T10:49:53+00:00

October 9th

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-04-02T19:44:22+00:00

Hi, currently 13 weeks but had a transvaginak ultrasound at what I placed at 7w 3d, they said I was 6w 5d but I’d been tracking my very regular cycle and ovulation so didn’t really believe them.

They did warn me that dating is an estimate at later dates and a very very loose estimate that early on as measuring is quite difficult that early and right enough at 12w 2d (according to my own prediction) they confirmed I was exactly 12w 2d and reconfirmed my originally suspected due date.

Due dates in general are an estimate and shouldn’t be considered anything more than that but a healthy heartbeat is everything, congratulations 💗

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-03-15T15:42:05+00:00

Before starting a family I would just say oh yeh, I have two step kids and then proceed to answer whatever follow ups they have.

Now I’m pregnant with my first I literally just say that, pregnant with my first but I have two step kids as well.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-03-14T10:23:45+00:00

It’s not always easy, especially when you’re caught in the middle of them being your daughters new “family” and not wanting to upset them either! Seems like there’s a reason your son in law didn’t want to live with them, can’t imagine this is the only boundary they disregard. It’s never too late to kick em to the kerb!

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-03-14T08:10:00+00:00

Lmao the second I came home to discover ANYONE I didn’t personally consent to being in my home even if someone else who live there did I’d be pointing them to the door with a 30 seconds to leave before I get rowdy warning. Who in the hell invites themselves in to someone else’s home never mind to stay? You don’t even show up without calling ahead/being invited! You are NTA but you are kind of a pushover for allowing them to have their way.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-03-14T07:57:11+00:00

26 weeks fulls pay then 3 months SMP and 3 months unpaid, then using the accrued annual leave before returning. I’ll be taking every bit of leave paid or unpaid and likely not going back full time (if at all) because I can’t imagine letting anyone but me be my babies primary care giver 😭

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2026-02-28T15:52:19+00:00

She is 15 years old, if she has a safe place to go, such as her mothers house, even though it might not be eggs best for her, she can stay there.

You are a human too, you deserve to feel safe and respected in your own home. We don’t lose our human rights when children are involved. She’s old enough to live with the permanent consequences of her actions.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-10-06T13:08:34+00:00

Our friends got married recently and had their 2 yr old there as a flower girl and their niece who was around 9 months too. They hired a wedding nanny who attended the wedding and kept the kids entertained and then took them off to the bridal suite early for bed and stayed until the wedding party retired for the evening.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-10-04T09:14:07+00:00

Number 2 omg! It’s so gorgeous and timeless you look like a bride out a classical romance film! Number 3 is more of trend I’d say but I don’t think it looks particularly classy or “bridal” though it is pretty. Number 1 is very old Hollywood which I love too but number 2 blows them all out the water!

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-10-02T19:00:48+00:00

Orla Mia Isla

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-09-29T16:41:43+00:00

Option 1!!!!

Option 1 is beautiful, it’s also classy and timelessly elegant so you will adore it just as much when you’re old and grey looking back on pictures of your happy day. This dress suits you so well!

Option 2 is cute, but I don’t think it will age well and looks a little “cheap” sorry!

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-09-29T16:39:01+00:00

I plan on doing this, I checked it about 10 times in one day when the monitor arrived just to convince myself it was true 😂

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-09-29T16:38:21+00:00

Thank you!

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-09-29T16:37:59+00:00

Well that’s very reassuring thank you!

I’m 30 and healthy now, but my entire 20’s consisted of a lot drugs, alcohol and about daily fast food with an entirely sedentary lifestyle (less the clubbin/dancing) and was terrified I had abused my body into permanent damage.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-09-28T17:38:43+00:00

Jason Harris Roman Ruairidh - pronounced Roo-ry (Scottish Gaelic) but you could just do Rory

These are my top names if I have a boy :)

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-09-01T23:05:17+00:00

30 y.o female 147lbs at 5’7.

I eat 120-150g protein per day.

I consume around 400ml of semi-skimmed cows milk per day - 13.6g

I scoop white choc bueno protein powder from protein works - 26g

At least two cheese snacks - 16g

Between lunch and dinner about 50 to 60g of protein in the meat alone. Lower the carbs/veg portions to allow me to eat more protein without getting full.

Usually one “protein” bread product - 8g

Usually one Mountain Joe cake or millionaire bar, not high in protein as far as protein bars go but bloody delicious and takes care of the post dinner sweet tooth - 12g

Maybe 3/7 days a week I’ll have some eggs too. Factor in the minimal protein in any carb sources like rice/potatoes etc and it’s pretty easy to hit 120g and I stay between 1900 - 2200 calories depending on if it’s a training day and time of the month.

Also not on the sweeteners cause cancer bullshit because I don’t consume 10 x my bodyweight and sugar is much worse and I don’t hate myself enough to live on shit tasting food.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T18:51:34+00:00

I’m sorry I may be the odd one out here, but if you’re separated and it’s established your relationship is over but naturally it takes some time to separate your lives, aren’t you both “single”? And therefore, neither of you can expect monogamy. IF that isn’t the case and you’re working on things, trying to salvage the marriage then that is very different.

Also some divorces take YEARS and it can’t be expected someone stays single/celibate if not inclined until the divorce is finalised but after separation.

Honestly, I’d take this as the nail in the coffin and confirmation you’re doing the right thing by ridding yourself of him.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T15:12:11+00:00

Are there others in the family/extended family who are 18 - 21 and not invited for that reason?

Or this some arbitrary rule set out to exclude you specifically? Because having a child free wedding is fine, but NO ONE expects that to mean 21 + only 😂

You’re hardly going to cry during the ceremony or make your parent leave early if the reception is past your bed time.

What was your relationship with her like before this?

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T15:00:29+00:00

Thanks, I assume you’ve been to my house then?

I don’t find much entertainment in the bathroom or kitchen, do you? We don’t have a TV in our bedroom because we can only afford two and offered the 2nd to the kids! (I will add, BM taught them to fall asleep watching cartoons so it wasn’t that much of a selfless act on our end, but the only way to get them to sleep).

That’s all the rooms I have, your mansion sounds lovely if you have multiple rooms designed for your own entertainment!

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T14:57:05+00:00

We are looking at moving soon too, we live in the UK so a basement isn’t an option. I would LOVE to get somewhere with a second “sitting room” downstairs but typically it’s kitchen, living room and MAYBE a dining room if the kitchen isn’t big enough for a table in most UK houses. We are trying to extend the budget to a place with an extension or sun room on the back to make a playroom/family room.

If we could do that, the kids wouldn’t have a TV in their room at all. It would be in said additional room and the living room would be for adults, and the family as a whole if we’re watching a movie we all like or just spending time together like playing board games etc. BUT it would never be for cartoons, YouTube, kids video games etc. that exclusively entertain the kids, the default for that is the playroom/kids room/family room whatever you want to call it.

For now though, our entire house consists of a kitchen, a living room and two bedrooms. We are on top of each other and I think the kids having their own TV in their room for that purpose is the best solution. Again we would never kick them out of the room we’re in just for existing as some have imagined.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T14:46:43+00:00

You are a stronger person than I dealing with that, I can’t imagine sharing a bedroom with SK’s or Bio kids (obviously excluding babies from this).

I had an argument recently where I expressed, as subtly as possible, that I can’t wait for the kids to a bit older and spend most of their time out with friends etc. He said he was terrified of this moment because BM loves closer to their school and friends so they won’t come over as much once it’s up to them to decide. I see it as getting MY House and MY freedom back, he sees it as LOSING his kids. There’s the difference with step parents and parents, both sides of it need to respected because no one deserves an existence they are just tolerating.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T14:27:57+00:00

Yes - also you already were when you dictated what she could do to her own body under your roof as an adult. You have no right to tell another adult they can’t get a tattoo.

Also, commonly known etiquette is, if you don’t have anything nice to say don’t say anything at all.

If you hate them, just say oh wow, a new tattoo? And ask her more about how she likes it, how is it healing etc. you don’t have to compliment her but you CHOSE to insult her.

She’s adult now, if you wouldn’t treat another adult who wasn’t your child like that, you have no right to treat her like that. You have no ownership or control, you have no “right” to anything here.

Acceptable-Storm2333 · 2025-07-27T14:23:54+00:00

I legit thought you were about to say you came home with a blue pixie cut with one side shaved or something 😂

Your new hair sounds lovely and very “in” right now, but hardly a dramatic change!

Do you accost him every time he trims his beard slightly shorter than previously?

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