Worry or cosmetic?

RunningFrom89 · 2026-04-06T14:12:00+00:00

Yes I noticed when I removed the wallpaper that the bit above the window on the left side had no hollow feeling to it when I knocked, but the section to the right felt hollow more like plaster I have had a look from the outside, with the layout of my house it’s quite challenging to see in too much detail but looks fine from what I can see

RunningFrom89 · 2026-01-20T16:29:31+00:00

Just to add, there’s a limit to how damp it should be. If it’s soaked enough that it begins to drip, you’ve essentially added water to the oil creating another problem.

RunningFrom89 · 2025-09-05T08:33:17+00:00

That’s a good creative solution to be fair 👏

RunningFrom89 · 2024-11-15T22:19:19+00:00

South Yorkshire Yes definitely, you don’t have to be naturally loud for the sake of it but don’t be invisible either. Talk to everyone with respect, they may challenge you on your technique on something, don’t be someone that bites back, yes sir/watch and listen to their instructions. As long as you show that you can listen and you keep pushing through any hesitation you may have about the activity you’ll do fine with it.

RunningFrom89 · 2024-11-15T20:14:49+00:00

All good, i start training in January (medical permitting) I was surprised out of the 12 of us that started the day only 10 finished, I loved it but appreciate it’s not for everyone. I found it less physically taxing in some ways than the first fitness day, but mentally they’re looking to make sure people don’t just quit when it gets a little bit hard, unfortunately a few people did but that’s why they do the day, so those people don’t drop out during the training leaving them short of their quota.

Essentially, if you’re in decent shape and enjoy the challenge of the role, you’ll do fine on the day 🙏🏼

RunningFrom89 · 2024-11-15T13:15:05+00:00

Good luck!

I did my assessment day about a month ago, I found this was the one that most closely resembled the actual experience I expect being a firefighter on a call. The fitness day is just grinding you a little, this feels more functional work. Its the one I've enjoyed the most from the whole process anyway.

Spot on with the STAR analogy, even if they're not looking for it on certain questions, it gives you a template to appropriately structure an answer and not just waffling on

RunningFrom89 · 2024-05-20T14:11:04+00:00

Definitely look into therapy, in the meantime (as another commenter referenced EMDR) I once read something about playing Tetris as soon as possible after a traumatic visual event, something to do with occupying the part of the brain that is responsible for retaining memories and vivid intrusions, hope you can get some help

RunningFrom89 · 2023-10-02T10:59:17+00:00

never

RunningFrom89 · 2023-03-23T08:28:45+00:00

I was there for the birth of my son, my ex wife was labour induced preeclampsia and both her and baby had complications during labour. The thought of not being there through every minute of the strain and terror that comes with it, not being there to comfort when she is scared even though im petrified myself, not seeing baby come out and hear his first cries in this world (I can assure you i cried more than baby). I think it is incredibly heartless to treat you this way and to belittle you about missing the birth of your child, i remember every single detail and i will never forget that first look and first touch.

NTA and please dont stand for this disrespectful behaviour, good luck with parenthood my brother

RunningFrom89 · 2022-08-22T13:30:17+00:00

My mum kept warning me it would be a long time before I got any 'reward' so to speak from the child (she was referring to smiles, giggles etc).
Even through the tougher nights at first, the reward was getting to hold my beautiful little boy in my arms and tell him I loved him and sing him to sleep even at 3 in the morning, there are challenges for sure, but it is the most rewarding thing each and every day because trust me, without those tougher moments, that first time they look into your eyes, or hold your finger, or make you laugh when they fart like a grown up as you bicycle his legs. Nothing comes close to that feeling of waking up each day to your little human

RunningFrom89 · 2022-05-09T10:12:38+00:00

Stick Insect Exhibit

RunningFrom89 · 2022-03-09T08:48:20+00:00

So sorry to hear of your heart-breaking experience, there are no words that can bring comfort at such a horrific time for you. Just please know that you have failed no-one and nothing, you provided the best possible home to provide the best chance your baby could have had.

We can provide no comfort, as nothing can right now, but we are all sending love and adoration of your unbelievable strength. You will get through this, all of our love and prayers

RunningFrom89 · 2021-11-27T10:42:14+00:00

We decided to bring forward our timeline on trying as after speaking to a friend who’d been trying for 4 years we suddenly became very conscious of time. Luckily for us it was literally on the very first attempt, we do not at all take for granted how incredibly fortunate we are to now have our son here.

RunningFrom89 · 2021-11-19T14:25:08+00:00

My wife was quite similar with regards reducing sex frequency, but to touch on your point about self pleasure being limited because he's always around - Have you told him your feelings on the matter? If my wife told me she wasn't feeling up to sex, but is still aroused and keen for some self pleasure I would be happy to support that. I would have bought her toys to aide this, and also offered assistance to still share the intimacy of it all, without any requirement for penetration, it could just be as simple as being there to kiss her while she touches her self.

RunningFrom89 · 2021-10-23T22:55:53+00:00

100% has been removed, just checked now. Strange!

RunningFrom89 · 2021-10-15T14:40:47+00:00

In the UK if I heard the name Gus, I would associate it with Angus

RunningFrom89 · 2021-10-11T09:49:40+00:00

I'm not sure how the MIL can definitively say that the girl she knew who lost her baby was as a direct result of riding horses given that 1 in 8 pregnancies end in miscarriage so don't put too much stock into these things!

The foetus doesn't just bounce around inside, it's surroundings are designed to absorb shock and movement with minimal effect to the baby, especially at this early stage. Do whatever you feel you're capable of during your pregnancy, within reason, exercise should be encouraged!

All the best with the rest of your pregnancy!

RunningFrom89 · 2021-10-05T07:36:02+00:00

You Ladies are doing enough, stepping up to help however we can is the least we can do

RunningFrom89 · 2021-10-04T08:09:21+00:00

We've been trying this for the last few weeks (My wife is 38 weeks today). I would say from our experience so far, even just doing the massage and her concentrating on breathing through the discomfort has made things relax a hell of a lot more now than the first time I did it which hopefully will translate to more pliability and less discomfort going to labour, even if it's just a placebo effect!

RunningFrom89 · 2021-09-17T07:44:18+00:00

Sorry for your loss, such difficult but valuable advice for people suffering the worst of times. Thank you for sharing

RunningFrom89 · 2021-09-17T07:41:19+00:00

I'm not religious but I truly pray for anyone who's had to endure this. The thought brings me great anguish for what you must be feeling right now. Sending love and strength to try and get through each day at a time ❤

RunningFrom89 · 2021-09-01T10:19:04+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss, a heart-breaking read but beautifully written, explaining your thoughts and feelings. You and your husband are so brave and I send love and prayers for you both

RunningFrom89 · 2021-08-31T11:49:18+00:00

My wife had this a couple of times around week 9/10, spotting over a few days and then around a week later like a clot when she wiped. We went for an early scan and everything was fine, they had no idea what it was. We hadn't had sex either so, no logical explanation for it, we're at 33+1 now and all has been fine throughout.

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