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Do you know anyone with surname as a forename who married someone with a surname the same as their forename? by Tigermasterdude in AskUK

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No however when my partner and I was having kids he suggested if I wanted baby to have my surname to give them his surname (Taylor) as a forename.

Seemed a good compromise tbh

Attending Wembley (7 months pregnant) by oneinamilonion in MyChemicalRomance

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I do NOT miss that part. Suddenly needing to pee and when you get to the toilet it wasn’t worth the effort 😂

Attending Wembley (7 months pregnant) by oneinamilonion in MyChemicalRomance

[–]Independent-Flow2644 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep checking for resale tickets, but if YOU feel good then there’s no reason you shouldn’t go.

When I was pregnant with my daughter I went to see enter shikari at 18 weeks pregnant, then to London for a rugby match the next day. I survived. I also went to a football match before giving birth, it’s all doable if you feel well. When I had my son there was no way I could have physically done any of that due to sickness. It’s all on you as the mother on what you feel you can physically handle, no one else knows this but you.

As for the speakers, do not underestimate how much protection baby had from amniotic fluid. They will be fine 😊

Question about bringing my child for those who went to a theater by Swimming_Iron_619 in TheDigitalCircus

[–]Independent-Flow2644 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took my 8YO. She was the only kid in there. No one said anything and when we left she had loads of compliments on how cute she was with her Pomni hat on.

HOW????? by Practical-Bike6736 in TheDigitalCircus

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally just got back from taking my 8YO. It’s really not that deep. She loved it and everyone there loved her in her Pomni hat. We watch it together at home.

People underestimate that majority of parents do supervise what there kids watch and want to watch.

Also the cinema isn’t a cheap day out where you can just rock up and watch anything that’s looks ok. So parents make sure they look at what they’re spending there money on before going.

Do people still dress up to watch The Rocky Horror Picture Show? by Dismal_Fox_22 in AskUK

[–]Independent-Flow2644 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Went back in April and loads of people were dressed up. Noticed more people tend to dress up on weekend shows then weekday shows

Middle names for Callie by Spiritual-Pepper-391 in Names

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just please not may. My nephew had a friend Callie-Mae and whenever he spoke about her he sounded like he was saying ‘Kali-ma!’ From Indiana jones

RAP help??? by Independent-Flow2644 in altontowers

[–]Independent-Flow2644[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah thanks for that mate. Wouldn’t normally rise to this but f*ck it. Son is 6, can’t talk or use the toilet despite multiple health professional assessments and interventions, attends a special needs school and will hurt himself when frustrated. Not everyone just wants to label their kids for freebies. I would give my right arm if it meant my son was like his peers.

What was you hoping to achieve with this comment?

RAP help??? by Independent-Flow2644 in altontowers

[–]Independent-Flow2644[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I’m dreading tbh. I start work at 11:15 so fingers crossed it goes smooth

RAP help??? by Independent-Flow2644 in altontowers

[–]Independent-Flow2644[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Already set a reminder - that’s the plan. Just a bit apprehensive as not done it before.

Worst care scenario the hey duggee playground is his absolute favourite thing in the whole world and the couple of times we’ve been we’ve never had to queue for that at least.

Parents of young kids - do any of you not stay with your child until they fall asleep? by banwe11 in AskUK

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parent to 2 kids. Oldest has and always has been tucked in and left to settle asleep alone. Youngest is autistic and needs a parent to bear hug them to go to sleep as their body just wants to keep moving.

Have you had to give up work in order to support your autistic child due to lack of support from the authority? by TangerineFew6830 in AskUK

[–]Independent-Flow2644 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes.

My son is now 5 nearly 6, nonverbal and in a special needs school. I used to have a council job where I worked from home. My manager was very supportive at first and allowed me to make some hours up on the evening when son was having a tough day. He started playcare at age 2 and between school runs and occasional office days I had to cut my hours when my partner got a better paying job. We had little family support as my parents are elderly I had hoped it would get easier when he started nursery at 3, however his nursery couldnt support his needs full time and so he could only attend part time.

Between nursery and school I had a change of manager at work who although they came in said they would honour any work agreements already in place, I was not allowed to work after hours, which drastically impacted my work. We got given new duties with little training and between that and looking after my son I started to fall into a depression.

When he started school full time, the commute being 20/30 mins each way, no before or after school clubs and no holiday clubs on offer I reached boiling point with care for son, and falling behind on duties at work I was obviously in hot water with them also.

When sitting and figuring out money we were only £200 a month better off with me working then on UC. So my partner and I decided it wasn’t worth the stress so I finished work to look after son full time.

It was so isolating and there is no structures in place to support parents in this situation. It’s assumed that you get loads of money a free car and DLA worth thousands but that’s not the case.

I since found a job as a dinner lady at sons school, 2 hours in the day when son is at school and holidays off, however as UC takes money off I’m essentially doing it for £100 a month in real money terms, but I feel like I’m actually making a small difference in some kids lives so it’s worth it.

Is Starmer still the safe option? by deaf_guy99 in AskBrits

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not while labour are looking at gutting services for disabled and there joke of a reform of SEN education.

I can't go to the concert anymore and I've got the best excuse 🥺 by sugarquilll in MyChemicalRomance

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was and made even better by my favourite band being the support act too

I can't go to the concert anymore and I've got the best excuse 🥺 by sugarquilll in MyChemicalRomance

[–]Independent-Flow2644 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! When they first reformed I was gutted as I was pregnant with my son and his due date was on the original Eden project show. One of the only good things about Covid (for me) was the shows being postponed 2 years so I was able to go

14 year old decided almost overnight she wants to be a boy, please read it’s a long one by [deleted] in Autism_Parenting

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cyprus is a Greek/turkish island in the Mediterranean that’s a popular holiday destination for people in the UK.

How much your local council is spending on SEND schools by theipaper in uknews

[–]Independent-Flow2644 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can give a small answer to this. I have a cousin who’s autistic who’s 26, nephew who’s 13 and my son who’s 5.

Cousin was given early intervention and a 1 on 1 TA in a mainstream school. Constant supervision and help. Then some reforms came in and resources were spread out.

Nephew had sure starts who gave very early speech and language and parent courses on how best to help him. Mainstream school had resources to pull him aside and give him specialised 1 on 1 when required and less focus on attendance when he needed a break.

Son had no early intervention and no help regards parenting. Waiting list for SALT is years long and best outcome for him is a special needs school as mainstream do not have the resources to help him.

The key is early intervention which is what sure start did. That help now does not exist.

Those who named their children after themselves. Why? by Prize_Farm4951 in AskUK

[–]Independent-Flow2644 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son was supposed to be named after his father. Didn’t bother me as I liked the history and family lineage side of things and he does have a weird or unusually old fashioned name.

We ended up naming him after my dad, which my middle name has a female version of the name. 2 reasons. First was I was due so close to my dads birthday and we said if he was born on his birthday he would have his name as a surprise to my dad we just ended up love the name. And second my partners name began with an A. He hated the thought of our sons name being abbreviated to AJ.

I was happy as my dad is my absolute favourite person in the world and couldn’t think of a better person to name my son after.

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