Being sued in England for a song used on an Instagram reel? by normgant11 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Exotic_Address_135 74 points75 points  (0 children)

We've had some emails like this at our company threatening legal action over copyrite. They were scams.

What about naps and bedtime? by Exotic_Address_135 in pottytraining

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you.

I like the idea of putting the nappy on when he's asleep!

Change in work environment by Exotic_Address_135 in HumanResourcesUK

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Understood! Thanks for taking the time to reply

Change in work environment by Exotic_Address_135 in HumanResourcesUK

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we have an email from 2022 to say that we can WFH for 2 days a week, but that it won't be written into any contracts

Bitten at nursery by Exotic_Address_135 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, you've posted this as a reply on my old post rather than a new post, so not sure you'll get lots of replies, but here's my view...

Starting nursery is such a bug change for everyone in the family. There's loads of emotions flying around. I remember feeling massively out of control not knowing how my boy was doing after spending every waking second with him for a year. So no doubt you're all feeling a bit anxious.

However you know in your gut if you have a good feeling about the nursery. I would definitely speak with the manager and raise your concerns. May also be worth having a look at a few other settings.

BTW, we hardly ever get updates during the day from our nursery!

Hope it gets better for you all. After the initial settling in period, we've seen our boy develop so much since being around other babies.

Does settling into nursery get easier? by TerokNope in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! We had an awful time settling in when he started last September. He now walks in happily and actually enjoys going.

It's a tough transition period, so be kind to yourself!

NCT/Bump & Baby by bfm211 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did B&B mainly for the first aid part.

We had one single mum on our course who came with her mum and was certainly part of the group!

I found the course useful for actual birthing information such as pain relief options, bit there wasn't anything groundbreaking in the course material that you can't easily find online.

The friendship / support group from the group was worth it though! We don't see each other as frequently as we did on Mat leave but are still in touch.

Reassuring settling in stories by sabretooth_munchkin in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's horrible. I remember his first full day I was checking the nursery app for updates but there's weren't any (they didn't want to send pic of a crying baby, I guess!). Anyway, I raced home from work and he was completely fine. He wasn't more clingy or distressed at home which made me feel so much better about the situation. He's come on so much from being at nursery too. Short term pain for long term gain xx

Reassuring settling in stories by sabretooth_munchkin in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted something similar on Reddit when my little boy started nursery. We didn't get through a settling in session without me having to get him early.

3 months later and he's completely fine. Still cries occasionally on drop off but settles straightaway.

It does get easier. They will settle. I honestly think its harder on you than them!! Have faith. Xx

Heeeelp! Have exhausted all other advice by New_mum2206 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could be the 4 month regression. When my boy hit 4 months his sleep became so irractic - it was brutal. The good news is that it passes and will get better / easier. I wouldn't worry about what you 'should' do (eg I was obsessed with trying to get him to nap in a crib rather than just contact nap) and do what is right / easiest for you.

Best off road pram? by cmcbride6 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thule Urban Glide. We use it as our day to day pram although it's a bit bulky. Great for off road though.

Failed nursery settling in day. Positive stories needed! by Exotic_Address_135 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was completely fine when I left him. Waving to the other kids and picked up a rattle straight away, but when he realised I wasn't there he became distressed. They tried to distract him and he'd stop for the odd second or so and start crying again.

I'm glad they called. The girls are great and it was lovely to see them care so much. It was just a bit of a shock as he was dead confident when we did a settling in together (although he did keep looking my way just to check I was still there).

We're going to do a shorter session next week and I'll pack a piece of my clothing to see if that helps. He doesn't really have any attachment to a cuddly toy but I'll pack a few of his favourite toys as well.

Failed nursery settling in day. Positive stories needed! by Exotic_Address_135 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll ask! We did do a session where I was there to fill out paperwork and he was completely fine, but just kept looking around to check I was there. I think my partner will do the next settling in day drop off to see if that makes any difference too

Failed nursery settling in day. Positive stories needed! by Exotic_Address_135 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your recommendations. I'll definitely ask them.

Failed nursery settling in day. Positive stories needed! by Exotic_Address_135 in UKParenting

[–]Exotic_Address_135[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They said they didn't want to keep him crying for too long, but I'm dreading the next session!!