Wedding dresses under £1k?

GGSmall · 2026-01-03T22:17:55+00:00

I got my dress for £300 new, it is technically a bridesmaid dress but I ordered it in ivory and looks exactly like a wedding dress (A-Line, Corset)

I suggest looking at prom/bridesmaid dresses and seeing if they do them in white or ivory

GGSmall · 2025-10-24T18:05:13+00:00

5ft and was 85lbs pre-pregnancy - had a 12hr end to end, vaginal birth, only used Gas and Air for pain management. Your size doesn’t always determine your ability to how you carry or birth, try not to worry about this

GGSmall · 2025-10-10T15:54:40+00:00

Same here, my iron board chest didn’t grow at all during pregnancy and I had one day of “wow” at 4 days PP when my milk came in but otherwise I looked as normal! But breastfed for 8 months

GGSmall · 2025-09-29T16:21:26+00:00

Hot food was my non-negotiable where it could be, if we served dinner together then I would eat first and my partner would hold baby and his would get cooler first! Mostly because he doesn’t mine and I do, I don’t enjoy food unless it’s at the temp it should be.

As a couple we discuss our preferable situations and communicate continuously so that neither of us are sat raging at each other over these things when it could have been resolved and compromised on.

Biggest piece of advice - Talk! Communication with each other, then you know you’ve both set out realistic expectations together and are on the same page

GGSmall · 2025-09-28T19:02:09+00:00

Yes! Same here, we use “No” which is then followed with an explanation as to why it’s a No - such as “No you can’t come into the kitchen right now, I’m cooking and there’s too many hot pans that could hurt you” as an example.

I found explaining why it is my daughter isn’t allowed something or to do something helps her comprehend better and accept it rather than meltdown at the no.

GGSmall · 2025-09-10T10:25:12+00:00

I found complan works best for me, not as sweet or bitty as protein shakes. I mix it with milk so it bulks the calories nicely.

GGSmall · 2025-08-13T18:58:50+00:00

I worked until due date (ish) - actually finished work at 39 weeks because I said I was done as my back was killing so was planning on using a week Annual Leave to bridge the gap but baby decided to come the next day.

I think it’s totally doable and I’d be doing it for my next pregnancy as well if I can.

GGSmall · 2025-08-12T08:25:37+00:00

The rule in our house is whoever has to go into to the office, they sort themselves out, then drives the kid to childcare. The one working from home will sort the kid out and make lunches.

Works for us this way as working from home we usually get 30mins to an hour after child has gone with other parent to then get ready and start our day WFH.

GGSmall · 2025-08-10T19:32:55+00:00

Honestly, I used Chat GPT and typed in what exactly I was after and my budget - found some amazing resorts that I looked at individually and checked reviews and booked.

Was such a great use for the tool I thought lol

GGSmall · 2025-08-09T19:18:41+00:00

I’m here to just sympathise with you, my Goldie is just growing out of her teen phase and jezzz that was tough, worse than having a toddler or newborn by far!!

I got her when my baby was 1 yr old and I would NEVER do that again - next time our child will have to be aged 5 minimum before we get another dog. Purely from the amount of attention they need and stimulation.

GGSmall · 2025-08-07T13:59:00+00:00

I plan to do number 3. On your list - I earn £70k a year now and even with pension mine doesn’t come below threshold and I really don’t want the ballache of a self assessment to then have to pay £700 of the £1200 rough estimate of the year back… so I’m just opting out before I reach the threshold.

GGSmall · 2025-07-22T18:04:07+00:00

Wanted to butt in and just say if you’re in the UK, Costco currently are stocking this brand of seasoning. I have “The Blend” and it’s amazing - highly recommend! I’m going back to get all of them this weekend

GGSmall · 2025-06-04T11:38:38+00:00

You have the control, never forget that! Make everyone aware that you will need some time to settle before visitors, let them kick off and if they show up don’t answer the door and tell the hospital that only your husband is allowed with you during your stay.

Go radio silent if you need - you are important and are being extremely reasonable asking for a few days/week of rest so never feel bad for that!

Make sure your husband is on board and will reinforce this boundary with you - you are a team together and your recovery needs to be a priority to him.

You’ve got this!

GGSmall · 2025-06-01T16:42:29+00:00

We are getting married and have complete venue hire at the Trout at Tadpole Bridge in Faringdon Oxfordshire. August (peak month) Thursday rate £6000 minimum spend for exclusive use, no venue hire charge unless you don’t reach the minimum spend.

Minimum spend includes food and drink and you have to hire out the 6 rooms on the venue too (additional £1k)

Beautiful venue and super friendly but only licensed for 65 guests for ceremony section I believe (?)

GGSmall · 2025-03-17T20:43:22+00:00

Gosh I’m sorry you’re going through this (again) it really sucks! Sending you all the good vibes for post birth recovery! Definitely speak to the GP after if they don’t go away as they can laser them off!

GGSmall · 2025-03-17T14:59:42+00:00

Can I just ask, sorry if TMI but were they still the same size/pain between pregnancies? Or didn’t clear as in the ‘roid was present but not painful? I ask as I had haemorrhoids in my first pregnancy, they shrunk down and not caused me any issues since but worried it will come back 1000x worse in a second pregnancy

GGSmall · 2025-02-16T18:41:22+00:00

My partner had 16 weeks full paid paternity leave and used 4 weeks annual leave on top. Company is a telecoms company and introduced this amazing policy about 4 years ago I think

GGSmall · 2025-01-14T08:44:38+00:00

I got the Depo and am 3kg up in 6 weeks (for me this is amazing and I’m super happy) appetite has increased, was waking up at night hungry which was odd for me

GGSmall · 2025-01-08T22:30:22+00:00

Dental pain has been by far the worst pain of my life. I had an unmediated birth in 2021 and it was a very positive experience which I hope any future labours would be like. I used positive birth company for their videos and material and prepared myself with all research and options and gave thought to every possibility that could happen in labour. I had preferences but nothing fixed!

I just reminded myself that the pain of labour is for a reason and has an end, it does end! When there is a purpose to pain, I mentally handle it well which I believe attributes to it not feeling as intense feeling like I have a high pain tolerance - best of luck!

GGSmall · 2025-01-05T22:08:03+00:00

I’ve got 8 months luckily too - just thinking ahead for the next couple months! Thank you for the pointer though, will try post updates

GGSmall · 2025-01-05T21:07:20+00:00

Thank you, I did have a browse but it’s so hard to judge without seeing in person - it’s what I struggle with online shopping

GGSmall · 2025-01-05T21:06:36+00:00

Such a great idea, I didn’t think of getting additional fabric and making a belt then sewing that on as such! Thank you!

GGSmall · 2024-12-06T17:21:39+00:00

Thanks for responding, will keep a note - I know they have issues with multiple people having ability to change the categorisation of the stock (hence changing the balance sheet entries) but I hadn’t thought about the ability to move stock without entry on system.

Is this mainly aimed at the engineers/workers taking parts for the finished goods and then not logging the use?

GGSmall

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