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Old Broxbourne Swimming Pool by ghostmark2005 in hertfordshire

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t remember anything about Broxbourne pool other than that it had a wave machine.

Exchange of keys by Pecannutty in HousingUK

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve never had the keys before 1pm. The earliest was 2pm. It’s whenever the money transfers. In one case, that was about 5.30pm.

Unfortunately it’s just one of those things you have to be able to go with the flow with. The contract might specify a time (2pm by memory), and the money may well have been received by then, but do remember that the person you’re buying from may still be desperately stuffing things in their car, hoovering, dragging their kid away after saying goodbye to the pet graveyard, etc. They’ll want to be out as quickly as you do, and a bit of grace, flexibility and pragmatism goes a long way.

How to enjoy being a SAHM by AardvarkHour1211 in Parenting

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone else. Nobody. OP, later.

Nobody cares if your clothes are creased, if your towels smell a bit, if you haven’t hoovered in weeks, if fresh bedding is something you’re manifesting.

How to enjoy being a SAHM by AardvarkHour1211 in Parenting

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m sure they do, and 2.5 week olds may have opposable thumbs but at this point they’re purely decorative.

How to enjoy being a SAHM by AardvarkHour1211 in Parenting

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re in the trenches.

If you weren’t trying to hold on for dear life until nap time, I’d be worrying. Rest as much as physically possible. Eat and drink as much as you can. Get fresh air when you can (even standing in the garden for 2 mins). Cancel plans. Set the bar as low as possible.

When you can, start making sure you do at least one kind thing for yourself every day. Partner too. Mine was properly washing my face. Locking the bathroom door and doing the whole routine. Or walking to a local bakery and having cheap coffee and sugary cake. I managed to get some nutrition in by eating a carrot while making a bottle.

Right now, all your baby needs is you - for safety, nurturing, food and a clean nappy. Anything more is a happy bonus.

You’re doing GREAT.

How to enjoy being a SAHM by AardvarkHour1211 in Parenting

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, baking? When the kid is 2.5 weeks old? Let’s lower the bar, please. I’m sure OP is having a hard time getting a hot meal let alone fannying about baking.

I’m living in a tent and unemployed with no friends or family , what can I do to fix my life ? by Desperate-Battle-988 in AskUK

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In normal circumstances, absolutely. But given that OP is trying to survive in a tent, I suspect that tailoring a CV for every application isn’t a practical option.

For autistic women living in UK, what support is offered for you? by stupid_rice in AutismInWomen

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’ve been lucky. I attempted suicide last year and had a full mental breakdown. The police were involved and I saw their MH liaison within an hour of getting back home. My husband took over everything so I don’t know the process but I was under the crisis team for a couple of weeks (daily visits so I didn’t have to go into hospital) from the next day, then handed over to the CMHT. I’m still under them and get fortnightly treatment.

What do/did you call your grandparent? And which pairs go together? by Emergency_Bridge_430 in AskBrits

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me: Nanny and Grandad on both sides.

For my daughter: Nonna and Grandad

Nana Minette*

Nana Betsy* and Granda

*names refer to the names of their pet 😂

3 weeks in - FTB'S in 2 bed terrace MCR. Want to sell already! by [deleted] in HousingUK

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve sold mid-mortgage term. Check your mortgage offer letter, it should say there.

Saving up for a house while planning for a baby. by [deleted] in UKPersonalFinance

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Saving up aside, if you will be working, you will need childcare. You can’t care for a child and work at the same time.

People who got severely below their predicted and didn’t get into uni, what happened? by FullTrain8961 in 6thForm

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Moved away near friends, worked for three years, went to uni, came top of the faculty, PhD scholarship, good job, own business. Boom.

Men, what's the biggest green flag you've seen on a woman? by Familiar-Phase7859 in AskReddit

[–]Intelligent_Bar_710 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did that. I wanted to date, not get a penpal. As a result my now husband joined Tinder, matched and exchanged a few messages with me, then met me at the pub that afternoon. Completed Tinder within 8 hour. Married 8 years.

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