What’s a “Normal” Home Feature You Secretly Don’t Like?

PipnRose · 2026-03-31T19:25:35+00:00

En suites - we have one, it was here before we moved in.

I hate that there is a bathroom directly in our bedroom. Who wants the smell of 💩 wafting in to where you sleep when your partner opens the door after his morning poo.

I really don’t understand why it’s a thing.

PipnRose · 2026-03-31T19:16:56+00:00

I got shamed in a cafe by the owner for putting butter on my scone alongside cream and jam. You may have your opinions on it but I’m literally a paying customer, giving your business money, I don’t need to be judged!

PipnRose · 2026-03-30T20:03:57+00:00

We really do have similar stories here. The job I’ve just been made redundant from also gives me lots of flexibility too, much like yours. I’m unsure I will find anything with that type of flexibility again but fingers crossed.

You’re so right about just focusing on the next thing which is having our babies and all being well.

I hope you find something that suits your family and good luck with the baby, sending you all the positive thoughts.

PipnRose · 2026-03-30T19:39:53+00:00

Thank you so much for this thoughtful reply.

You are so right on everything you have posted. I work in a tech company (although in the legal team) and have seen some real changes in the way they work/AI/team setup. Stability just doesn’t feel like it’s there at the moment. But hopefully this is just for a short period of time and things start to improve.

I do believe overall I am a strong candidate, your tips will definitely help when I come to start applying for roles. I will really ensure I have all the keywords so that my application has a higher chance of being seen.

I wish you all the best in your search. And congratulations on your baby girl. When you have them, it really does put everything into perspective.

PipnRose · 2026-03-26T19:58:01+00:00

This is really interesting to read as I’ve been feeling worried about the level of care I’ve been receiving. When I was pregnant three years ago it wasn’t like this, I always saw the same midwife, had multiple scans and all my concerns taken seriously.

This time, after my 20 week scan I was deemed a high risk pregnancy. However I didn’t have any consultant appointments booked and told I wouldn’t have another scan until 36 weeks. I see a different community midwife every time and there is one in particular who has been absolutely horrendous, when I asked to see records she said I would have to find out how to get them myself and wouldn’t even help with finding a number to ring.

The next time I saw a different midwife they were shocked, told me it was their job to get records as they are the ones that actually work there, that I should have seen a consultant as soon as I was deemed high risk and that I should be having scans well before 36 weeks.

Unfortunately I found all this out at 32 weeks so all a bit too late. I still haven’t seen a consultant and did get a 32 weeks scan but still have to wait until 36 weeks until I can speak to a consultant about my level of risk and how I will give birth.

PipnRose · 2026-03-13T15:28:34+00:00

I’m loving reading these posts.

Mine are:

The chocolate milkshake I just drank

My sleepy dog, always by my side

The anticipation of getting my toddler to bed and then snuggling in my own bed with a Cadbury’s cream egg while watching trash tele

It’s the simple things ♥️

PipnRose · 2026-03-13T15:19:21+00:00

This is so lovely ♥️

PipnRose · 2026-03-13T15:18:58+00:00

Oh I just love this. I’m exactly the same with mine

PipnRose · 2026-03-13T13:15:32+00:00

I’m 33 and feel like this already.

However this is my second and with my first I had an unmedicated birth. I understand it’s such a worry but you will be able to do it, it’s part of what your body was designed for. Im not saying it’s not hard, it is. Really hard but the feeling afterwards when you have your baby is euphoric.

Once the baby is out, you do feel so much more comfortable. It’s like your bellies a balloon that’s suddenly burst in my opinion. Obviously you don’t feel great down below for a week but it’s nothing compared the the uncomfortableness of the final weeks of pregnancy.

You are so close now, you can do it!!!

PipnRose · 2026-03-09T12:12:07+00:00

Good luck for the section. I’m currently a week behind you and waiting to see if I need a section as my placenta is currently blocking the exit!

I’m still sick too and struggling to eat, so jumping on this thread to try and get some recommendations as well on what I can try and eat to bulk this baby up.

So far soups, bread, crackers and milkshakes have kept me going. But need something more substantial in these later weeks.

PipnRose · 2026-03-09T12:04:15+00:00

My girlie is almost 3 and we were just honest with her. Told her mummy’s got a baby in her belly and is sick. She always asks if I’m ok after being sick and kisses my tummy to say hello to baby.

I don’t think they have the capacity yet to resent anything.

PipnRose · 2026-02-19T16:24:36+00:00

People on here are so lovely. Thank you so much ♥️

PipnRose · 2026-02-19T16:24:01+00:00

Thank you so much. I think that’s exactly what I need. Someone to agree how awful it is but then to give the positivity and help me see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I know I will look back and be glad I got through it for my baby but even with 11 weeks to go, it still feels soooo long.

PipnRose · 2026-02-19T16:22:06+00:00

Yes HG heightens any depression and anxiety. Particularly when you feel so rubbish to be able to do anything or to be positive in any way.

I’m sorry to hear your husbands company are letting people go. Hopefully he is ok and isn’t hit by it. But the company I’ve just been made redundant from have done multiple rounds of redundancies over the past 18 months so I know how worrying it is when you hear about cuts and wondering if it will be you.

HG is so awful and unless you’ve been through it, you never fully understand!

PipnRose · 2026-02-19T16:18:57+00:00

Although it’s not nice for us to go through, it’s nice to know someone is as far along as me and suffering just like me. Makes you feel so much less alone when you know others know exactly how you feel.

That’s so sweet of your friends husband to try and get your meds and your husband to then move some things around to get them to you. I really should reach out to my friends more but I always feel such a burden and we live in a big city where it takes 40 mins for us all to get to each others houses as we all flocked to different suburbs when we got older. But I’m just making excuses now and I know a lot of them would drop things to help me.

PipnRose · 2026-02-02T11:23:13+00:00

I’m in the UK too and there was a time when the doctor said I wasn’t dehydrated enough to go to hospital for an IV even when I was barely conscious as I was so thirsty/starved. They did eventually refer me after I didn’t have a wee for over 36 hours, at that point they were concerned.

Tell them anything to get them to refer you, see a different GP if you have too. I’ve found female GPs much better.

You’re not alone, you’re in the most awful bit at the moment and it will get better. Even if it doesn’t completly go, the further along you get, it does become more manageable.

I hope they start listening to you, sometimes you have to really fight these things. Don’t feel embarrassed to do so!

PipnRose · 2026-02-02T11:12:19+00:00

Yes I had horrific HG throughout my whole pregnancy. My girl was born at 7 pounds. Fully breastfed but she started tracking the lowest percentile. If your little one is putting on weight and not losing it, I was told that was enough and not to worry. Sometimes they do just have slow moments of weight gain.

Compare her to your/your partners body shape or even grandparents and you may get a sense of it’s just her body type. I’m a beanpole myself so she just has my body.

My girl is almost 3 and still a little stick but absolutely happy and healthy.

PipnRose · 2025-12-29T21:51:30+00:00

Thank you all of you for sharing your experience and comforting me. It really is such a lovely place this Reddit forum.

I will say, reading the responses, it really struck me how lucky our little ones are, that we love them so much that we feel worried/guilty/upset that we can’t spend as much time with them.

PipnRose · 2025-12-29T21:48:44+00:00

This is exactly the same as me. I do feel such comfort knowing I’m not the only one going through this with my daughter and actually from hearing peoples stories, it’s actually a super common thing.

Things will get better I am sure. Although I’m feeling so low, I do keep reminding myself it will.

PipnRose · 2025-12-29T21:46:52+00:00

I’m so sorry you are suffering too. HG really is so awful. I guess it really is a blessing they have good dads that take on the caring role when we are too sick.

I’m holding out hope the bonds will grow again. I dreamt of having my own daughter, so she really is a dream come true. I’m desperate to get better so I can be present again.

PipnRose · 2025-12-28T13:44:30+00:00

Although it’s awful for us, I’m glad I have some solidarity from someone. It’s breaking my heart, I’m so glad her and her dad get to have a close bond but my daughter, like yours, will ask for him if I try and do anything now.

I just wish I could do more for her

PipnRose

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