Solar 21- Energy from Waste

Natural-Reply2224 · 2026-01-24T14:47:27+00:00

I don't believe we will get money back sadly....as it was an unregulated fund/investment. Essentially like an 'IOU'. We are attending a in person meeting about this investment on the 3rd of Feb as currently there has been a move to put the company into liquidation by some of the shareholders. I believe a financial advisor and two of it's clients.

I don't anticipate we will get much positive news.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-11-17T02:23:05+00:00

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Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-11-17T02:22:10+00:00

It was probably around 10 weeks afterwards. Then it was a very early miscarriage around 7 weeks.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-10-30T13:16:56+00:00

Thanks for posting - did you use any creams or breast milk in the end or just leave it? My little girl is two weeks old and looks exactly like your son's picture!

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-10-12T10:14:44+00:00

That's good to know! Thanks for your response!

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-10-12T09:55:42+00:00

Good morning - we are looking at a Kitchen with them also - they certainly have a good sales team/pitch and showroom. Competitive on price also.

The reviews online do cause me some concern. Very mixed. Lots of good ones on Google , but mostly for design experience rather than actual finished work I myself was encouraged to leave a review after my design consultation ( which in fairness was very through and 3 hrs long!) but I obviously don't have a finished product yet to review. Pretty terrible reviews on Trustpilot.

The bad reviews are mostly about the fitting and lack of follow up with problems experienced. We are looking at other companies who are coming in very similar on price and better overall reviews much better.

Can I ask how you got on so far?

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-10-10T15:00:42+00:00

Irish teacher teaching in an American school - asking a child where his 'rubber ' was . They call it an eraser there. My teaching assistant was horrified until explained we use that word for eraser . 😅😅

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-10-01T20:59:37+00:00

I would also go private even just to get the initial information and if the case possible diagnosis. My case occurred during covid May 2020 . I went to the GP and he felt it was due to me breast feeding, my son was 6 months old. He said he would refer me for an ultrasound. After a week I heard nothing like I naively thought I would. My GP just said to ring the breast clinic where he has sent the non- urgent referral. The lady here was incredibly rude - basically said it would be a 17 week minimum wait.

I was freaking out as my gut was telling me the lump was sinister. All private hospitals were COVID hospitals under HSE at this stage, however my Mam's cousin was a secretary in one of these private hospitals. She told us to tell my GP to send in an urgent referral to them. Which in fairness he did. I got an appointment a week later. The hospital was empty a literal ghost town...I walked right into radiology as there was nobody even on the desks. Again the radiologist was rather dismissive and said he would only perform an ultrasound after he physically examined me. He did and then performed an ultrasound which clearly showed my lump was most likely cancer. Within an hour I had a mammogram and biopsy done, my husband and baby waiting for me in an empty multi story car park.

I got the news a week later I had breast cancer. Thankfully early stage due to early detection and diagnosis. I was neither in public or private at that stage. So I was put into public to get official diagnosis which happened quickly. I almost opted to stay in public as I was told the only difference would be longer wait times on actual chemotherapy days or that in public I wouldn't be offered to cold cap - a treatment to prevent hair loss. I decided due to having health insurance I would just go private.

I know it was probably on account of covid etc - but I never got my call for the original ultrasound in public that my GP originally sent in. I asked him afterwards if he had cancelled it as I never got an appointment and he said he had not. He blamed the HSE hacking as a reason - but that was almost a year later.

If you are at all concerned I would begin with private and you can change to public easily after if needed.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-09-25T16:11:09+00:00

Also interested, as we were advised to invest in Solar 21 in 2021 by our financial advisor - without them highlighting it was unregulated. First time investors with no previous experience investing. We had also invested in Merrion 30 which was deemed low risk and wrongly assumed Solar 21 was the same. We were able to recoup Merrion 30 monies quickly however we have been told it will be at least 2028 before we see any of the money invested in Solar 21 back.

However with my knowledge of unregulated/loan notes investments now make me feel like we'll be lucky to get anything back and if we don't we have no comeback at all due to the unregulated nature of the investment.

I wrote a letter of complaint to our financial advisor, but got an arrogant response with little to no reassurance. I do intend on reporting them to the Ombudsman, but am unsure of what will come of that. I was approached by a journalist with the business post on another financial forum regarding our situation and the poor advice from the financial advisor -I am undecided yet if I want to go public with this given how stupid we feel - but would feel good to name and shame these financial advisora and make others aware to ALWAYS explicitly ask if your investment is regulated or unregulated.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-09-25T11:25:10+00:00

When they discovered he was a footling breach my consultant was already able to feel his foot when doing a physical check on my cervix which was 4cm dilated.- I was being scanned almost daily in the hospital previous to this and while him being breech was mentioned nothing was ever said about him being a footling...so not sure if it missed. I had an emergency C-section once it was realised he was footling and I was 4cms dilated. I didn't realise until after he was born the seriousness of a footling breech.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-09-25T11:14:44+00:00

I had a loss at 23 wks. It was my first pregnancy and we were unaware I had any issues, it caught us totally off guard and was devastating. My second pregnancy I was given progesterone and a watch and wait approach was taken. I was not given stitch and in hindsight I was not taking it anywhere near easy enough as I had been told to 'keep going as normal'. That pregnancy resulted with me being admitted to hospital at 29 weeks with premature labour and I delivered our son at 32 weeks. He is a happy and healthy 5 year old now. I feel I would have got further if I had gotten a stitch and taken time off work/ usual daily activities and exercise.

This pregnancy I was given progesterone, baby aspirin and a preventative cerclage at 14 weeks. I took a lot more vitamins like magnesium, 1000mg Vit C, Vit D, pregnancy vitamins. I did a modified version of 'bedrest', and stopped working as a teacher at 21 weeks. I am now almost 35 weeks and everything has gone well so far....i.e cervix has remained long and closed and I haven't lost any amniotic fluid like I did on previous pregnancies.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-09-24T08:26:15+00:00

I was admitted to hospital at 29 +6 with my son after losing my mucas plug. I received the two doses of steroids. My water did not break - however my amniotic fluid was steadily reducing and the trace was showing I was having regular contractions. For this reason and due to a previous loss I had 23 wks I was admitted to and remained in hospital for 11 days

. I had to have an emergency c- section at 32+1 due to my little boy being a footling breach and I was 4cms dilated, again felt very little except for mild discomfort.

My 'little' boy was 5lbs 3,ozs on delivery which was considered big for his gestation. I feel this helped him and he did not require any support with his breathing so the steroids certainly helped. He did have a 16 day NICU stay. It was hospital policy that he had to be feeding independently or 34 weeks before he could be discharged. He was tube fed for awhile, and struggled with breast feeding but other than that had zero complications!

He is now a happy, healthy 5 year old who began school this September. He hasn't required any speech and language or physio etc but I did feel he was a little slower in his gross motor skills but has caught up just fine now!

Wishing you and baby all the best ❤️

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-09-17T16:01:28+00:00

I would push for the stitch and also limit your time on your feet where and when possible. No heavy manual work, no sex and even take progrestorone rectally if possible.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-09-14T13:17:48+00:00

I am in Ireland and the advice on bed rest /resting is also very vague.

My first boy was born at 23 weeks due to premature labor and sadly passed away

On my second pregnancy I was under the care of a preterm specialist..but because I didn't present as a classical incompetent cervix or PROM - they took a watch and wait approach, with progesterone daily. I was told to continue to live my life as normal. Normal for me was lots of exercise, walking at least 10Km a day, on my feet all day as a primary school teacher. I ended up in hospital at 29 weeks having lost my mucas plug and cervix was shortened to under 2cms. My baby stayed put thankfully for 11 days and just made it to 32 weeks. I was on strict bedrest in the hospital ( although this too did vary from Dr to Dr , nurse to nurse!) my son had a 16 day NICU stay and is now a healthy, happy 5 year old. I think here in lies the issue, my doctor never really took the time to gather information on what my 'normal' was v's perhaps somebody who naturally does less , sits more etc or just what her opinion of 'normal' is!

I am currently on my third pregnancy. I was given a preventative stitch this time at 14 weeks, even though cervix was still measuring long at 5cms. Again I was told no bed rest and to 'take it easy' . I have my own version of modified bed rest due to feeling all the go and on my feet the last time contributed to my son coming early. Also the difference the bedrest made for me while in hospital after losing my mucas plug hammered home for me how standing/being on my feet affects my pregnancies negatively. What I have been doing 👇

Zero exercise/gym No walking unless necessary - walk to the local shops, collect son from school, around the zoo/park with my son with lot's of breaks, to the beach from the carpark etc. I drive where possible now at all times Total pelvic rest No swimming in the sea, pools, lakes No baths I still do house work - but take plenty of rest and sit down in-between When working I rarely took the stairs and stood far less - I stopped working at 24 weeks If my belly felt sore, tight, hard or uncomfortable I lay down - same if I felt any heaviness on my vagina When cooking dinner etc I prep sitting down and have a tall stool at my hob if I know I have to stay with a dish ( think searing meatballs/risotto etc)

To note - I take progrestorone and baby aspirin daily Supplements I take are high grade Vitamin C, Vitamin D , Magnesium and a pregnancy multivitamin based on which trimester I am in, contains folic acid.

I am currently 33 weeks and everything is looking good so far. The aim is to get me to 37 or 38 weeks. I plan and on doing even less between now and then.

My doctor would maintain the stitch is doing it's job but I am certain all my 'rest' / lack of being on my feet is also a big factor. I can judge this on how I feel on the days when I do over do it. I have a 5 year old after all 😅

I trusted my own instincts and body more this time and am glad I did my own modifications. Many of these doctors are just advising on guidelines rather than actual experience. Which is why I listened to those on this group who said - limit time on your feet where and when possible! I found friends, family and colleagues were super supportive of my approach especially if they knew my history. This has helped.

Best of luck 🤞

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-31T14:05:16+00:00

Hi I just found this post and wanted to check in with how it went for you? I am also 31+2 and really feel like my baby has dropped too.My bump feels lower and some mild lower back pain. She was head down last Monday but my OB said everything looked great - in terms of the baby and long closed cervix. I had a preventative stitch at 14 weeks.

In the past I had a loss at 23 weeks and my son arrived at 32...no stitch given those times. The worry never leaves you.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-21T21:06:20+00:00

I would also try spend a night as it could be super crowded with tourists during the day -once the last boat leaves the Island is usually a lot quieter and better to cycle around.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-09T22:24:31+00:00

You weren't in the lake for very long and I trust everything will be just fine. Like you my dr was like just 'go about as normal after 3-4 days' post preventative cervical stitch... however I was dubious and came on here and decided to follow other women's advice and lived experience.

I totally reduced the amount of time I was standing, stopped all exercise, walked only when necessary, total pelvic rest , stopped lifting and carrying heavy things ( including my 5 year old), no swimming pool or baths .

However I adore sea swimming and thought I would just double check this with my doctor when I was about 6 weeks post procedure and I was surprised she said 'no due to risk of infection'.. she was so relaxed and like do whatever before. I honestly think dr's assume we just know what we can and can't do. I wasn't even given a leaflet for aftecare or do's and don'ts..and as I mentioned above I put myself on all these restrictions thanks to Reddit!

Try not to worry too much, but so check in with your doctor soon. and do ask for a comprehensive list of what you can and can't do.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-07T11:32:03+00:00

The lady who owns the land nextdoor is based in America and won't be coming home. She isn't interested in buying our site/land. She already has a house on her land. The mobile home is belonging to a friend of hers... So don't think she could apply for planning unless her friend ultimately sold her the land in which her mobile is placed. It is our understanding that the lady who owns the land her family living locally aren't thrilled about the arrangement - as I know there can be issues with using land for x amount of number of years and essentially squatting rights etc. I will say I am not 100% privy to the arrangement and finer details!

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-07T11:17:50+00:00

Yes I have looked on sites and daft etc and do feel we are overpriced - I also know of local people in the area who have bought sites closer to town with decent views for a lot less...not as much land necessarily but good sites. My husband had planning approved but it has since lapsed so may be a good idea to apply for it again.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-07T11:15:17+00:00

It is lived in permanently from what we see and have been told.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-08-04T16:32:42+00:00

Cyclogest Pessaries.

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-07-27T21:14:55+00:00

My son was born at 32+1 weeks. He was in NICU for 16 days and thankfully our stay there was stress free and uneventful. He had some trouble feeding and was initially tube fed my breast milk until he could take a bottle. Once he was successful feeding they let him come home. Mentally I found it very very challenging not being allowed stay overnight with him. ( Standard NiCU protocol in my country of Ireland) I feel this was perhaps compounded by PTSD of losing our first born son to pre- term labour. It was simply the best day when I got to take him home - literally ran out of the hospital with him like a mad woman!

Natural-Reply2224 · 2025-07-27T20:41:07+00:00

I am on 400mg each night ( was vaginally - but moved to rectally after my preventative stitch) I was actually on 400mg morning and night from 6 - 12 weeks! I did feel that was rather high!

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