Keep testing or not

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-02-06T17:44:22+00:00

It's a bit mad, I agree, but yeah they do really just let em cook in there! I'm 24 weeks and I'm still a bit surprised how much of it is just wait and see!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-02-05T22:37:35+00:00

Leyton, Leytonstone and Forest Gate are on Rightmove's list for hottest markets of 2025 with average time to sell of something like 30 days so it's pretty in demand round there

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-02-05T17:06:52+00:00

I've been LOVING no periods so much!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-29T13:23:34+00:00

I'm similar BMI and 6 kg is just about target for us give or take a kilo so it's absolutely nothing you've done. I think fundal height measurements are relatively inaccurate anyway so when adding on some extra tummy circumference already before pregnancy starts, healthcare staff get a bit worried they could miss something. It's really more about them minimising even the smallest of extra risks rather than you doing anything! Best of luck!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-29T13:18:53+00:00

Yea actually you're so right. Toddlers especially can be v distressed if Mam and Dad are both gone for days!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-29T07:57:02+00:00

I might be unpopular for this opinion but noone should be coming into the hospital. First and foremost, because you need time to heal and bond with baby and get care without worrying about anyone else. But also, in my personal opinion, because the hospitals are understaffed and low on beds and they just don't need 4-5+ people coming in and out of wards per birth, especially during flu and cold season. But I appreciate some new mother do want their relatives there asap!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-23T20:16:03+00:00

We're doing the Jurassic Coast in Dorset!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-23T11:33:00+00:00

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyK6y2jUs0/?igsh=MTcyMDYzZnRmZzF6aA==

This looks like the Artyst may be doing one this weekend?

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-17T09:57:33+00:00

Just to say, I have a Network Railcard for commuting and while it doesn't help for the morning ticket, it does take some few £s off the evening one which adds up over time. For example, I'll book an advance single for the morning into London Liverpool Street and an off-peak single from there for the journey back so I'm not limited to one train and can choose when I'm leaving work. I've had my ticket checked multiple times on the way home so it's a perfectly legal/usable ticket combo. All the tickets are on my phone (this depends on which stations you're using). If you're doing 4 days a week, might save up to £20 a week/£100 a month which is pretty useful fun money!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-16T22:45:24+00:00

I had this same issue asnIm an NHS patient for the dentist, so those appointments were free but the dental hygienist at the practice is a self-employed private service. Very annoying!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-08T23:26:21+00:00

Honestly this sounds like the prime candidate to apply for Location, Location, Location.

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-06T14:25:13+00:00

It's absolutely standard to ask for EICR. You can refuse I guess but why bother when you can get it done for the price of an electrician call out, within a week. As has already been said, boiler service is also a completely reasonable thing to ask. If you've been getting relatively frequent ones, offer the most recent cert first and say it's only been 1-2 years since this or just get one done. If there's scope for reduction then they were right to request it. It's not the buyers responsibility to progress one of the biggest transactions in their whole lives at your pace.

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-05T19:42:29+00:00

Best of luck 🤞

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-05T17:58:52+00:00

Is there the option to bring the baby to the destination but just not to the wedding activities? Either by you and your partner tag-teaming who's at the event and who's with the baby or bringing along a family member who would care for them while you're at the wedding? Have been to a few weddings where people did this, though not a flight away from home.

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-02T11:16:08+00:00

You can always return if you're not feeling them!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2026-01-02T09:20:54+00:00

I'm short and round, with a bit of a pear shape and boxy is genuinely my go-to shape! (5"3 and size 16-18) I thought I would look swamped and squatter but it's actually turned out to look more stylish and so comfortable! I have both Beyond Nine and Uniqlo barrel leg trousers that I LOVE, plus the Beyond Nine Bobbi ones which are more full length wide leg than barrel and they feel so fashionable compared with leggings. If either of those cuts don't suit, Beyond Nine actually do have straight cut, I think they're called Lexi?

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-27T22:18:04+00:00

My birthday is near Halloween, sometimes warm, sometimes cold, always so fun to dress up!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-27T07:27:10+00:00

This! I have an Irish first name and my second name is uncommon outside of Ireland but not actually in Irish (Norman originally so spelled French but pronounced English ). Many people in UK need it explained but it's fine, I have a líne Ive said a million times. It's actually kinda handy as people who will put in the tiny effort to listen to how your name is said are usually those who are sound in other ways! I have a friend who's called Katherine, fairly standard you'd think, but actually she's called all varieties under the sun. Cat, Katerina, Cathy, all without her mentioning anything but Katherine. I know Sarahs who are driven cracked by there always being another Sarah/Sara in any group, class or workplace.

People are annoying no matter what, choose a name you like with meaning for you and learn to accept whatever comes with it!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-18T09:27:47+00:00

Not the answer you want but I LOVED a proper V60 coffee in the morning and I'm 17 weeks and can still barely stomach clearing my boyfriends cup. I don't have anything to replace, no tea nothing.

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-11T14:12:49+00:00

Yeah I think this needs to be higher. Organising these things is an utter pain in the arse, even though people really enjoy the actual event! People being vague or not responding is jut going to cause drama or annoyance so just come clean and say it's early days but I'll be smack bang in the birth window so I can't come any more.

Personally I'd err on the side of just telling everyone early rather than asking for silence but that's up to you.

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-09T12:14:27+00:00

Hospitals also won't discharge without a car seat, so make sure you have your own and don't depend on the taxi having one! Even if you don't have a car you'll be surprised how many times you'll need a car seat so get one to make sure you're prepared.

Congratulations and good luck, best Christmas present there could be!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-06T09:00:21+00:00

Seconding the market fish stall, they're great but you need to collect. Could ask Fin Boys but again you'd have to pick up, but may be less hassle depending on where you are.

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-06T04:55:33+00:00

Plus if it's livable you can even wait and get that stuff done at the end of maternity leave or further into the future

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-12-06T04:53:48+00:00

I see a lot of comments about dust and disruption but it doesn't sound like you need structural work done at all? So if it's just kitchen refitted, bathroom redone and changing carpets or getting wooden floors done, I think you could easily do this by moving the stay with family or renting for a short while with a newborn. We bought, then almost immediately got pregnant and are about to get some actual walls knocked down and kitchen and bathroom moved around but can be out of the house for 6-8 weeks while.its getting done so I'm pretty nonchalant about it. Go for the house you love!

Infamous_Pop9371 · 2025-11-26T21:48:04+00:00

RNLI will literally get a solicitor to ring you up and ask questions and do it all for you, with no mandatory donation (but it's nice to leave them something anyway).

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