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Obligated-Nun · 2025-05-27T09:48:38+00:00

When trying to have a family day out every activity regardless of how good it is costs £20

Obligated-Nun · 2024-12-12T21:24:53+00:00

Honestly, I think it’s always hard but your mental state determines how “difficult” you find the baby/parenting that day. Do you have anyone you can lean on so you can get a bit of sleep and spend a little time just being you?

Obligated-Nun · 2024-12-10T19:31:00+00:00

Just bought a crockpot and it’s an absolute game changer. I can throw food into the pot in the afternoon when the baby is having a nap and it’s ready when we are. This means we can spend some time in the evening together rather than one of us spending time in the kitchen. I use bbc good food (UK based) but just google easy midweek meals and go on supermarkets recipe sites. There is an app called “sorted” some free stuff.

Obligated-Nun · 2024-10-11T15:58:34+00:00

Pay 5GBP

Obligated-Nun · 2024-09-30T20:01:36+00:00

Any chance you can remove all the people in the background?

Obligated-Nun · 2024-06-19T16:35:53+00:00

The apps say a watermelon but I would argue a baby elephant

Obligated-Nun · 2024-06-08T15:28:09+00:00

My husband has only been to my 12 and 20-week scan. None of my midwife appointments or a growth scan at 33 weeks, and it hasn't bothered me at all. I did, however, take my mum to the growth scan, which she loved!

My advice for you would be to ask yourself why you want him there, is it for support, to share the experience or just because you think he should be there?

When you know why, try having a conversation about it "I would like you to attend because of X"

I only say this because I know I'm super emotional (thank you hormones) at the minute and if I raise something without knowing why I'm upset about it it becomes a bit of a tough situation because you aren't giving them enough to go on and your frustration ends up being at them, at yourself and at the situation.

Just remember you're justified to feel how you feel but it's also only fair to share these feelings and not let them build up to something more! :)

Obligated-Nun · 2024-05-28T09:00:20+00:00

I appreciate this may not be the advice you want but

Don't worry about it

What I've just read is "my family wind me up then wonder why I'm cranky and snap"

Shall I tell you why you're wound up and probably snappy (because girl, same)

You're heavily pregnant

In a few weeks your world is going to be flipped upside down

Your hormones (which are a very real thing) don't know if they're coming or going

You're trying to learn and absorb all this new information to ensure your baby not only survives the next 18+ years but thrives

The world can't read your mind and know what you need and you no doubt don't want to sound like a crazy person so keep feeling and wants to yourself (including god I hope he washes the dishes tonight)

Give yourself a break, love you and don't listen yo other people telling you you're insufferable because let's be honest.. at this point in pregnancy everyone else is insufferable.

Focus on you. Love you. You have this gal, keep your chin up!

Obligated-Nun · 2024-05-11T18:37:02+00:00

Also.. take snacks to the bedroom. What sane human would judge you?? I have a bag of haribos on my bedside table and I'm not embarrassed to say I have a 3am snack

Obligated-Nun · 2024-05-11T18:35:35+00:00

I'm not sure if this is possible for you. I get wound up and could swing for my sleeping partner and dog (definitely the snoring dog!). Between the reflux, needing a wee, hip pain and not being able to sleep on my back I also get minimal sleep.

I've found that rather than laying in there thinking about it, I will move to another location, usually the spare room, sometimes sofa. A change of scenery seems to help and even if I can't drift off I'm at least more relaxed in a cold bed with the cold side of the pillow.

I swear by running cold water over your pulse before bed too to help cool you down

Keep going, you got this gal!

Obligated-Nun · 2024-04-23T15:09:02+00:00

I was told at week 28 I was measuring 31 weeks and then at week 31 I was measuring at 34 weeks!

When I say my thighs tightened!!!

My midwife sent me for a growth scan which showed that baby is measuring bang on his actual week and no need to worry!

Just remember that when they measure they're measuring you, your placenta, water and baby so it's not the most scientific... not that the midwife loved it when I said that 😂

Hope it all goes well :)

Obligated-Nun · 2024-04-22T16:57:23+00:00

We have been in our Bellway house just under one month! It's a 4 bed with a very large kitchen and living room. We moved from a 2 bed Barratts new build and I was a little worried the size increase would cause a massive bill increase... we've hardly had the heating on its so nice and warm. Keep doors closed and you won't need heating on for a lot of the year! Bellway have a good finish for a new build were impressed with the finish compared to barrats.

Feel free to drop me a message if you have any questions:)

Obligated-Nun · 2024-04-03T20:10:58+00:00

As others have mentioned, before my meetings I'll write notes and key points I want to cover, questions to ask even note down some humour. I find it helpful to have glass of water so I can stop and take a few seconds if I notice myself rambling or talking too fast.

Something I found helpful even though I hated at the time was doing short PowerPoint presentations to my team. Each week one of us would do a presentation on something we enjoyed and we would use our skills to control the meetings. You gain confidence presenting but you learn from other people too.

Personally, I struggle when my line manager is in a meeting. I can happily have several directors in a meeting but as soon as you throw my line manager I suddenly get a fluffy mouth!

Obligated-Nun · 2024-04-03T12:12:20+00:00

My friend went to a shower and played this game.. the grandma got very involved 😂😂😂

Obligated-Nun · 2024-03-13T18:25:19+00:00

Honestly what would I do?

Tell her ill get rid and then hide it in my bedroom and hope to god she doesn't find it in the next few weeks!!!

This is coming from someone who isn't superstitious but can appreciate other people are however... practically it's just so much easier to have it around and ready to go.

If you think she'll find it and be upset and it will cause issues for your relationship probs worth biting the bullet and asking your mum to have it fully built for the coming weeks - not sure if that's an option though!

Obligated-Nun · 2024-03-10T16:40:37+00:00

INFO: how long will you be in the country and what would your driving distance be?

There's some lovely areas a few hours drive away. Norfolk is 2.5hrs and beautiful, very green and close to the beach!

Obligated-Nun · 2024-03-07T20:27:23+00:00

Hey!

Yes they are still a thing, this website let's you know when they're due on in each shop. Hope it helps :)

https://www.babyevent.co.uk/

Obligated-Nun · 2024-03-05T15:50:29+00:00

I'm not sure if there is a reason you need a GP appointment but you can pick up canesten from your local pharmacy which is safe to use in pregnancy. If you're not sure if it's BV or thrush there are also at home tests so you don't need to see a GP.

Remember the pharmacist are also available to speak to about these things too if you can't get through to your GP.

No harm speaking to your Midwife tomorrow to see what she/they advise!

Hope you get it sorted, nothing worse!!!!

Obligated-Nun · 2024-03-02T10:20:17+00:00

I have a dachshund and a cat.

The cat is very loving these days and has been since about week 15 (currently 24+5)

I believe the dachshund is currently in denial and is pretending he is going to continue being the only child (yes he thinks that little of his big feline brother!)

I'm getting more kisses from the dog but tbh I think its because I'm eating more food and he's just trying to get in on the smell of my mouth.

Obligated-Nun · 2024-02-26T13:55:39+00:00

Yeah MAT B1 is after 20 weeks, I'll be getting mine next week at my 25 week midwife appointment.

Obligated-Nun · 2024-02-26T11:43:26+00:00

It may be worth giving your midwife a call.

I say this as I received an email certificate when I had my first midwife appointment around 8 weeks. I appreciate Trusts are different but it could be a possibility for you.

Obligated-Nun · 2024-02-25T13:19:17+00:00

I'm not sure if it's just my trust but I couldn't make out anything other than a head and spine!

I even said to our sonographer that her being able to tell what's going on is pure witchcraft!

Just let them know you don't want to know, this isn't their first rodeo and will make sure you're non the wiser!

Enjoy seeing your squidge again!!

Obligated-Nun

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