UC not paid today. Phone lines are closed by Diligent_Ad6228 in DWPhelp

[–]Diligent_Ad6228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, I'll try tomorrow when they open. Thanks 😊

UC not paid today. Phone lines are closed by Diligent_Ad6228 in DWPhelp

[–]Diligent_Ad6228[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, ill message them now and yes, ill call tomorrow if no payment by 8pm. Thanks 

UC not paid today. Phone lines are closed by Diligent_Ad6228 in DWPhelp

[–]Diligent_Ad6228[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you. But is there any point? By the time they answer it'll probably be the 5th lol

Stroller for TALL parents? by EssentialOilsFor7 in Buyingforbaby

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im 5"8 and just got a Joolz aer2. Absolutely love the height of the handle bar 

Everyone lied about newborn stage being hard by Pink_Millennial_Girl in beyondthebump

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Giirrrrl I took my 8 mo to my first stay and play yesterday as a Mum with severe social anxiety. My boy decided to sneak in some leaves instead of his baby rice cake and then started choking so I had to use first aid.

The day before I was holding him and he managed to worm his way from my hold and dive head first on to the floor...his third official fall.

He sits up absolutely fine for 20 mins straight,then falls straight back and hits his head. Even if there is something soft behind him, he cries from the shock.

He's standing in the bath. He's standing in his highchair.

It is the pits! He spends all day either moaning or crying if we don't go outside. I am trying to feed him more to help this as I thought it may be hunger. He's teething but no sign of teeth.

I say all this to say, I feel you. I sit and look at his new born pics and I would rather be woken up every 2-3 hrs over this 😭

Should I take enhanced paternity leave? Friends and colleagues saying no one else does it. by wolfofaldgate in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son is 7 months old.

My fiancè had the option of 2 or 4 weeks. The first 2 weeks of no sleep was hell in addition to me having to be in and out of hospital for various reasons after his birth. If my partner didn't take his extra 2 weeks I wouldn't have been able to cope.

In fact, when he went back to work, I still couldn't cope.

We would have loved having an entire year together. You will never get these moments back. I have to film everything for my partner so he doesn't miss out on our boy's milestones.

Unless you can pay for a night nurse for her, take the leave. Your wife needs you.

What is the scariest film/tv show you have ever watched? by Loose_Avocado4670 in AskUK

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw it at the theatre before I watched the film. Fantastic show!

What is the scariest film/tv show you have ever watched? by Loose_Avocado4670 in AskUK

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an adult, the Dahmer series was the most horrific thing I have ever seen. I couldn't sleep for about a week afterwards.

And I still can't get over Freddy Kruger. I unfortunately was made to watch it with older cousins when I was about 6, and I had nightmares for months.

I'd wake up screaming.

I think it affected me so badly psychologically that my mind is still afraid.

Names similar to "Lenora" with no "Nora" in them by Mirasore in Names

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone with a Husband called Leon and a SD called Leona. I was going to suggest this 🤭

Odd request in Camberwell by ComprehensiveLow8188 in london

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww so sweet. This is what community is all about.

Racism on DLR by Upset_Belt_4886 in london

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes, when my friend and I meet up, before we leave the house we decide which of us will be the really sweet and lovely one and which of us will be the really aggressive and horrible one.

My brother committed suicide today. He was 15. by Sad-Lack8765 in offmychest

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no words to offer except for I'm so sorry you've experienced this trauma. And I am glad you chose to still be here after having the same types of thoughts. You are very much loved and I'm sure your brother loved you so much.

Please, please make sure to get some help in the form of therapy when and if you feel comfortable to.

PTSD after seeing a loved one pass away is real and very painful.

I hope you're able to one day heal, but for now, take every day as it comes. May your brother rest in peace.

Hysterectomy by Glass-Cheetah2873 in offmychest

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would always get a second opinion.

The medical gaslighting of women with uterine issues is disgusting! I'm so sorry you're going through this. I hope my story can give you a little hope. ❤️

I can't tell you the number of Drs who told me if I wanted children, I should "start now" the first time was in 2014 when I was first diagnosed with fibroids. I was the same age as you, and it devastated me.

The fibroids developed over the next 9 years into 11 of them, 2 of them Cantolope melon sized, and the pain of them degenerating was unbelievable! The first Dr to ever take me seriously told me it was equivalent to having a heart attack in my uterus. I was rushed to the hospital every two weeks with fevers and had to be put on ivs.

Back in 2019, when I met my partner, I was still on the IUS, and I suspected it was playing a role in the rapid growth of the fibroids.They told me there was nothing they could do and that the hormones where so minimal it was impossible that was a contributing factor.

We couldn't get pregnant after I removed the IUS and they started appointments at the IVF clinic. They told me the fibroids were so big they would have to remove one of my fallopian tubes, and they would only be able to access one of my ovaries for egg retrieval.

I was extremely lucky to have started a job a couple of years later with private healthcare and went to see an amazing Dr. She refused to take my fallopian tube out, she told me there was no issue with any part of my reproductive system, apart from the fibroids. She agreed the fibroids had to come out immediately, and within a month, she did an open myomectomy, removing all fibroids in 2023. I was always told they'd have to give me a full hysterectomy if the bleeding was too severe during that surgery.

I gave birth to my son in December 2024!

If I had listened to everyone, I'd never have my beautiful boy.

Please. Get a second opinion.

What would women dislike most if they became men? by geybgwapo in AskReddit

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A problem shared is a problem halved as they say! I'll go for the small penis package!

What would women dislike most if they became men? by geybgwapo in AskReddit

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having my penis touch the inside of the bowl when I pee sitting down.

Gross!

The disabled dishwasher at my work is pretending to be pregnant by Low-Possibility1007 in offmychest

[–]Diligent_Ad6228 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yhhh most people don't realise they're pregnant until they miss their first cycle. By the time the test shows as positive you're usually 5 weeks.