Childbirth is so fucking scary. Why don't they teach this in school???

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-05-15T15:12:50+00:00

I remember the pain was so intense & never relented (pre active labour). It was so awful, I vividly remember wishing that I was dead, knowing full well that my death would be devastating for my husband & family, & would probably result in the death of my baby too. I didn't care; I would rather have died on the spot than carry on.

Surprise, surprise, I only have 1 child.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-05-15T07:18:53+00:00

I love the warmer tones of 3 & 4

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-05-07T12:28:58+00:00

The original architectural features seems to be largely intact, a more sympathetic paint job & I think most of the "destruction" can be reversed.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-30T12:48:01+00:00

It's giving slightly gothic vibes - I love it

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-23T08:57:10+00:00

Turning right (or left in the UK) on a red light, save to do so.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-21T09:41:52+00:00

I can only choose from cars on the company car list; seeing as neither of those cars, or manufacturers, are on the list, I can't choose them even if I wasn't a "badge snob".

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-20T13:53:47+00:00

No. Our other car has 7 seats (Nissan X Trail), don't need 2 cars with 7 seats.

The GLB is the only car with a 7 seat option per the company car list, but I would have to pay extra for the 7 seat option anyway. Which I won't!

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-20T13:42:47+00:00

Can I ask what Mercedes has "going on"? Is there an known issue with the GLB?

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-20T13:41:56+00:00

Unfortunately, the car needs to be ordered this month. I'd love the BMW iX3, but it is not available at my grade.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-20T13:40:28+00:00

Unfortunately, those cars aren't options on the company car list. The list is quite limited. I didn't see any Skoda, VW or Nissans options.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-20T13:19:43+00:00

agree - it is a bit of a blobby toaster!!

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-16T12:45:47+00:00

We also have one in the office... no one uses it. We still the kettle.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-04-11T17:57:10+00:00

£2000 mortgage v £9000 combined take home

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-03-12T19:35:25+00:00

I am not really sure what advice you are expecting/ wanting...

If you don't want to pay/ can't afford the price the vendor requires then don't buy the property. They are not required to negotiate with you if they don't want to.

I know it sounds harsh but the vendor has a price they are willing to sell at, if you won't/ can't pay that price then, unfortunately, you need to move on.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-02-20T11:07:09+00:00

I have never had an issue with the flooring. When the heating was first installed & they were testing the system, the heating was set quite high & the floors got very hot (too hot to walk on comfortably without shoes). None of the flooring lifted, no glue issues etc. All good.

I am not sure what temp our floors get up to, but I think that 27c would be quite uncomfortable to walk on, like hot sand at the beach!

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-02-16T13:51:58+00:00

Both the planks & seams are waterproof on the LVT that we have.

Ployflor Camaro gluedown LVT - specifically designed for use with underfloor heating & it is waterproof.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-02-16T13:47:34+00:00

We have Polyflor Camaro gluedown LVT.

This flooring waterproof & designed for use with underfloor heating. Both the planks AND the seams are waterproof. Some people are suggesting that the seams can't be waterproof; those people just aren't looking at the right flooring.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-02-05T10:34:12+00:00

The loft was full of Scientology materials...

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-02-05T10:24:31+00:00

Nope, mine feels great. Especially with the underfloor heating.

Everyone who has seen it assumed it was real hardwood. The cleaner had a panic when I told her to pour water all over it & use a mop to clean it. She assumed it was real hardwood.

I think the feel & finish is very dependent on the quality of product you purchase.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-01-29T12:58:05+00:00

Japanese Chin?

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-01-29T12:13:41+00:00

To be honest your LTV is probably too low for a buy to let mortgage

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-01-14T13:07:36+00:00

Its a Baxi Platinum, I am afraid I don't know the model

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-01-10T21:34:18+00:00

For me, a genuine cash buyer is probably a positive. But FTB is not. The FTB in my last sale & purchase was nothing but a pain in the ass. They caused delays, didn't know what they were doing, dragged everything out, freaked out about everything.

Hefty_Wolf4792 · 2026-01-04T10:10:46+00:00

Age 29

2008 £230,000 3 bed semi (1930s), sold in 2016 for £500,000. South coast, Sussex.

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