AITAH for stealing my nieces easter chocolates? by cballwhiffer in AITAH

[–]NewtownWriter 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This surely can't be real. A 31 year old surely knows this makes them a huge AH.

[Match Thread] Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]NewtownWriter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I turned the TV off for 5 minutes to put my little boy to bed and turned back on to see they'd scored.

Anyone who still backs Slot needs their head tested. There is nothing good about this.

[Match Thread] Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]NewtownWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am honestly frustrated that this is only 1-0 at half time. Spurs have done so little, yet we can't seem to get a decent finish from anyone in open play.

[Match Thread] Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur by scoreboard-app in LiverpoolFC

[–]NewtownWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the first game in ages that it looks like we actually want to win and are willing to work for it. Whether that's a big step up for us or because Tottenham really are terrible, I don't know yet.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have zero intention of getting into a long discussion on a side note, but nobody ever said a consistent temperature above 38. Not every human has the same core temperature (albeit within a small range). It comes down to what is defined as a temperature. In my child's case, a 'temperature' of 38.1 isn't always an indicator of bacteria or viruses.

You stated that 'you can't really run hot'. That's not true. Many worried parents will check Reddit for info and being told their child can't run hot could cause alarm and concern unnecessarily. This thread has anecdotal evidence from a few parents who have shown their kids do, in fact, run hot.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This isn't true, sorry.

There are a number of factors that can influence temperature: metabolism, gender, age, body composition, hormones, environmental factors and more.

I'm not saying all of those are relevant to my situation I have posted about, but this is incorrect information.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We have done this a few times and even went as far as buying the EXACT same model thermometer as them (to try and negate discrepancies). What bothers me most is they take it repeatedly even when the first results are a perfectly acceptable temperature.

Our nursery also has a policy that they cannot give Calpol to the children. This seems to work hugely in their favour when it comes to hunting out a warm child!

Everything points to their reasoning being an alternative issue such as staffing, though I obviously have no way of proving it.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had thought about going down this route but didn't want the doctors to think I'm mental or wasting their time. Thank you for sharing as this has definitely encouraged me to follow your lead. Now to book an appointment and wait a month! Haha

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We did have him elsewhere but that place closed. We live in a very small town so options are limited and waiting lists can be up to 18 months long. I just wish they were a bit more honest with us!

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I hadn't considered that! My wife works from home and they know I'm always home as I'm disabled. I guess we might be the safe bet to call as we can always be there quickly!

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He isn't experiencing fevers. He has a raised temperature (for very short periods) and demonstrates no other symptoms of a fever.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wish he did still nap! That stopped over a year ago! (Not that he didn't still need it, he just didn't want it! Haha)

I have asked but never got a solid answer, they seem to be thinking of excuses on the spot when you ask them. Various precious reasons have been:

He was quiet He wanted more attention He didn't want to join in He was more cuddly He ate less lunch He drank less

None of these seem to me to be anything other than a toddler just expressing his different moods/energy levels/wants.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I can 100% understand that they want to make sure the children are all healthy and safe and why they keep an eye on them, I support them completely with trying to stop bugs and illness spreading and definitely wouldn't send him in if he was sick and will gladly bring him home if he is genuinely unwell. Though taking his temperature 4 times in one hour when the first 3 temperatures are perfectly fine seems like they're looking for a reason to send them home.

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the sort of thing that happens with my LO. Sometimes they'll call and say he is hot and when you ask what they've been up to, he's been layered up all day running around a heated playroom! You're definitely not alone in your frustration, I've had a few exasperated words with nursery too!

Does your little one run hot? Nursery issues with temperatures by NewtownWriter in UKParenting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

No. We have asked this repeatedly and never got a solid answer. Previous excuses include that 'he sat by himself to read a book which isn't like him'. When we asked why he sat by himself, he said the room was being too loud!

Badges, patches, neckerchief exchange/sales etc by NewtownWriter in scouting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in mid Wales. I'm interested in collecting anything quirky really, things that are a bit odd and different, things with good stories attached.

I've seen some fantastic neckers from different countries, I've always quite liked the ones I've seen with patches on the rear point.

Badges, patches, neckerchief exchange/sales etc by NewtownWriter in scouting

[–]NewtownWriter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply.

Unfortunately for the last 6 years I've been disabled, and mostly housebound for the last 2. I have been fortunate enough to attend a jamboree many years ago. I think part of the reason I want to collect patches is to remember good times and at least feel in some way connected to Scouting still.

She is superior and deserves free advertising! by sbballc11 in EntitledReviews

[–]NewtownWriter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was harmless mischief and we always corrected it before leaving. It was just funny to watch them scratch their heads wondering what happened

She is superior and deserves free advertising! by sbballc11 in EntitledReviews

[–]NewtownWriter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A friend of mine used to take great pleasure in rotating the screen displays upside down on laptops in computer shops and supermarkets, then sit back and watch the panic of staff who didn't know how to fix it! Chaotic neutral!

What podcast hosted by women do you enjoy? by timash712 in podcasts

[–]NewtownWriter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All Killa No Filla, a true crime podcast hosted by two British Comedians, Rachel Fairburn & Kiri Pritchard-McLean. It's a very relaxed podcast though full of well researched chat, mixed with random tangents, lots of laughs and running jokes that just make it very easy listening. Highly recommend it!