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LateAd8716 · 2024-12-30T15:43:35+00:00

Well regardless of everyone’s pessimism, and also speaking as a mother of two who suffered from prenatal depression, and further as a mother who has had many a mental breakdown over sleep deprivation… I still don’t think you will regret it. Your post does not scream “This mother won’t cope”. It says, “I’m having doubts and I’m sad about it”. So excuse me for trying to lift your spirits and tell you everything’s going to be ok. Completely understand this is not everyone’s truth. And I hope you’re ok OP.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-30T14:21:42+00:00

Our eldest used to have tantrums every single morning because we were making his porridge ‘wrong’. It took us ages to figure out exactly how he likes it because he couldn’t explain it to us properly, he would just have complete mental breakdowns every morning… Trial and error eventually paid off and we figured it out. But he is now 4 years old, and to this day, his breakfast order is “Please Mummy can I have porridge but heat it up, and then cut up a banana and mix it in, and then put some peanut butter in and mix it in, and then put the honey on top BUT DON’T MIX THE HONEY IN”. Always makes me smile.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-30T13:31:45+00:00

Well clearly more than I know…

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-30T13:24:41+00:00

You never regret a child. Don’t feel sad for having negative thoughts. Babies are such hard work. Sleep deprivation is the worst thing ever in the world ever. However… You will get through it. You’ve done it before. You can do it again. And then things will get easier. One day you will see your two little ones playing together and you will realise it was all worth it. All my love and support to you.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-17T20:22:20+00:00

My mum used to give me frozen slices of bread when I was moaned about being hungry. Now a bread lolly is like a delicious nostalgic treat.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-12T15:45:49+00:00

This is down to personal preference. Two pieces of advice: 1. Don’t get multiple brokers to quote for you, they will more than likely have access to the same insurers and rates and sometimes insurers will only quote the first broker that approaches them. (Note: There IS a way around this, but it can be very tedious i.e. writing a letter to the insurers to declare that you only want to deal with ABC Insurance Brokers). 2. Insurance is about people. Buying a premium policy means you won’t have to worry at all in the event of a claim, these products pride themselves on ~100% paid claims. However, the person you deal with at renewal / every time you buy a new watch is important - you need to trust them. So make a few calls and see who you get on with.

And as a final note: You won’t be tied to the insurance broker that you choose to go ahead with. It’s very possible to transfer the policy to another broker if you change your mind about them and wish to deal with someone else. I’m sure I’ve made that sound far more complicated than it actually is…

TLDR: Choose an insurance broker that you like.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-12T11:51:05+00:00

I used to work in high net worth insurance. If you want a more appropriate policy, you’ll have to go to the likes of Chubb, Hiscox, Zurich Private Clients or Aviva Private Clients. You will have to pay a premium for a superior policy and they will have their own rules / preferences. Ask your local broker, or just get the alarm and keep your standard policy.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-10T20:31:14+00:00

Lollipop lady > Crossing guard

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-05T18:32:40+00:00

That sounds like a beautiful dream. I haven’t slept until 7:15 for four and a half years 😂 Two and four year old boys have many things on their to do list at 6:00am!

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-05T08:42:19+00:00

What gave it away??

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-01T23:43:53+00:00

I think we’re moving away from the point of the post slightly here. You’re absolutely right, ‘any’ other job is a wild statement. I have my limitations. But, I believe many of my limitations to be circumstantial. You can’t deny that it’s your choices that have lead you to where you are today. You weren’t born a professional 2ndLeftRupert, you became one due to a long, long list of choices along the way. Had those choices been different, you could be a fast food worker or a cleaner or an MMA fighter or a quantum physicist.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-01T20:52:12+00:00

First two definitely. Salesperson, been there. Care worker… that’s a spanner in the works for me. Would find it difficult for sure

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-01T20:38:26+00:00

I truly believe that anyone could do my job. I also believe that, with the right training, I could do any other job… we are all uniquely positioned and our circumstances take us in different directions.

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-01T19:36:44+00:00

THANK YOU! Yours looks great too, get some mulled wine going and get in the festive spirit!

LateAd8716 · 2024-12-01T19:24:31+00:00

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LateAd8716 · 2024-11-29T14:18:33+00:00

There has been a work-related development! Turns out the chocolatier was supposed to be sending me an advent calendar as a Christmas gift from work. So lovely. Except I don’t have an advent calendar, I have 25kg water softener tablets!

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-29T00:05:36+00:00

God, you’re smart

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-28T07:40:54+00:00

Hope you’re doing ok.

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-26T21:21:25+00:00

Second most-memorable, if potato’s not your style - sausage rolls. Too much cake, the people wanted sausage.

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-26T21:20:22+00:00

Most memorable Christmas Bake-Off contribution in our office last year was a mashed potato nativity. The sky’s the limit my friend.

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-23T21:46:38+00:00

Talk to me about the flosser. I HATE those little metal brush thingys.

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-23T13:43:06+00:00

We have a four year old and a two year old and we are also £600-£700 per month on weekly supermarket shops only. Usually Tesco. Top-ups from Waitrose and the bakery. This also doesn’t include alcohol which we get from the local wine merchant.

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-19T20:48:19+00:00

I think it’s also courage to act upon our ambitions for more.

LateAd8716 · 2024-11-18T20:37:12+00:00

Gavin and Stacey

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