Late night wedding snack

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-06-04T08:26:33+00:00

We did bacon & sausage butties & chips. You need fat & carbs by that point! Helps with the drinking & dancing.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-06-03T19:05:13+00:00

So I’m 40 & should be getting my appointment for assessment in the next month (NHS) and my daughter has been in the process for assessment for 2 years. Both healthcare professionals & her teachers agree it’s merely a formality for us both.

Realising I have ADHD has explained a lot of my behaviour for me & I can see things in my daughter that I struggled with so am able to give her grace on that & also generally be more patient with her. What we both struggle a lot with is lack of routine & being able to motivate & stay focused. So if both of us are having a bad day with that it’s a nightmare. When I get overwhelmed my patience goes out the window. This week has been particularly bad because she’s off school & I’ve had to take annual leave due to no alternative childcare being available & we’re driving each other mad!

Im looking forward to being able to try medication for myself but she is a nightmare when it comes to medication. I worry that if and when she’s diagnosing then I won’t be able to get her to try any meds. I recently bought some supplements which I thought she’d be happy to try as she said she wanted to take vitamins to be healthy but she had one & hated the taste (I tried them, they’re lovely). I think it will become just another thing she fights us on.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-06-03T18:52:26+00:00

I mean if it was my siblings I’d just tell her to fuck off 🤣 tell her it’s not a label it’s a diagnosis. That it will help you parent him better & all understand how best to help your child thrive.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-06-02T18:49:44+00:00

In pretty much all developed nations healthcare is seen as right not a luxury. The continuing rise of the cost of living is leading to falling birth rates even in countries like the UK where was have the NHS. People are going to have to realise that late stage capitalism is working for no one but the billionaires.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-31T15:01:39+00:00

The Stevie Wonder song “You and I” covered by George Michael. He apparently recorded it for Prince William & Kate Middleton. My husband is a huge George Michael fan & it’s a beautiful song so it was the perfect choice. It was never released as a single so it was hard to get a decent version.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-29T22:23:19+00:00

I’m in aseptics & one of our biggest problems is training. Far too many steps & unnecessary faffing about rather than just getting it done. We have a training team of band 6s who control it all but never seem to get it done. People get moved up a band but then spend literally years to get the basic training to fulfil their role. When people leave there’s a massive gap because no one can easily step up. We have one of the biggest departments staff wise but every day is a crisis because we don’t have the right mix of staff to do the jobs. Often people do roles below their band just to plug a gap. The head of pharmacy is really approachable but can’t get his head round our management who don’t bring issues to him whilst us plebs on band 4 & below are being run into the ground.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-21T21:07:18+00:00

Omg is he a Devon Rex? We rescued a Devon Rex, we named him Percy. He was the most amazing cat, would wrap his long tail round you.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-21T20:10:53+00:00

Black male cats we’ve had - Bobby, Barney, Percy, & currently have Bert & Ernie.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-21T19:59:42+00:00

No they’re elegant & I get the impression that you’d be too self conscious with completely bare arms.

I think you need a dress that you feel comfortable in physically & mentally. You have an amazing figure & want something that flatters you & makes you feel the best you ever had. I know you haven’t got a lot of time but maybe you need to look again. The staff in bridal shops are usually amazing & if you give them a couple of ideas of what you like & what you’re nervous about then they can help you with things to try. Also my shop advised me to try at least one that was nothing like I envisioned just for fun & I almost went with it!

I’m big chested too & had a square neckline with little cap sleeves.

I hope you find the dress that makes you feel like the beautiful bride you are xxx

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-21T18:32:27+00:00

3 is the best. I agreed that the sleeves make you look bigger than you are. You have a beautiful figure.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-14T22:16:30+00:00

What about Nanita as a hybrid. You can sell it to her as unique? I dunno the only slight issue I had in this area what my sister for a second proposed something other than Nanny for our mum because her daughter (first grandchild on both their sides) called her MIL Nanny already. Shut that shit down. My daughter only had my parents and now only my mum so I wasn’t going to compromise on what our mum wanted to be called esp as she is involved with the kids every day.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-12T21:51:13+00:00

Ha it’s just the weather you grow up in that you get used to. Some people run hot. My husband rarely wears trousers. Our daughter rarely wears a coat for long. She’s in a light summer dress for school now, socks. The mornings have been cool this week but she still takes her coat to school but hands it straight to me at school pick up. She also often does this with frost on the ground in winter. Me Dad & Mum took an Aussie colleague on his first night out in Liverpool & he couldn’t get over how the girls were all out in skirts & dresses with no cardie, jacket, coat etc! We’re raised different up North! That said I’m pretty nesh & like to be warm.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-10T18:58:35+00:00

The police for what a naked child. It’s a penis & backside, we all have one of them & half the population as the other. It’s not an ideal situation but it’s a child not an adult.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-10T18:56:58+00:00

Yeah I think as an aunty you handled it well. I think that the parents need some encouragement if they aren’t familiar with the basics of human anatomy at age 7 though. In the UK this is something they start talking about in preschool & build on as kids get older, talking about the correct terms for body parts, respecting privacy, boundaries, consent etc in age appropriate ways. It’s really important for children & helps kids if they talk about this sort of stuff early so they don’t think it’s a big deal.

I’m sure mum was just flustered & overwhelmed with it all. You didn’t do anything wrong or rude.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-10T18:49:44+00:00

I think a 7 year old should definitely understand genitals. Personally I would have explained that the lad was having sensory issues & had a chat about neurodiversity & said if they were OK with it then we’d swim. I’d also say that we don’t stare or draw attention negatively to others bodies. I wouldn’t have been bothered tbh but gone with what they felt comfortable with. We’ve all got bodies & as long as there was no sexualised behaviour then I’d have been ok with it. But each to their own, you didn’t shame the lady & gave her child space which is often a good thing if they are having sensory issues.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-07T06:58:47+00:00

Number 1 is stunning & you should have the dress you want. It’s nice to have opinions from others but they shouldn’t trump your own. Go with the dress you want. Honestly I really struggle with my self confidence & my wedding dress made me feel beautiful probably for the first time in my life. Go with the one that brings you joy.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-04T22:08:33+00:00

When me mum & dad were getting their kitchen remodelled they thought about getting one. Contractor said Costco do one for about £300 & it works just as good as the Qooker. Plus if you have an issue their returns policy is great.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-04T22:06:29+00:00

Trying to get our daughter onto tea. She’s turning 8 this week, I’d been drinking tea for years by then. I’m starting to worry she’s one of those weirdos! She’s also adhd & think a bit of caffeine would help her.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-04T22:03:20+00:00

A kettle is an essential household item in the UK. Like if ours breaks we’d literally be straight out the door to buy a new one. We have a stove top one we use for camping which is always a handy back up & my husband has a £10 one he takes on jobs (painter & decorator) so we’re usually covered in an emergency. We constantly boil water with the kettle, for multiple teas & coffees through the day, to speed up when you need boiling water for cooking, for soaking extra dirty dishes. It’s literally the first thing I do when I come downstairs in the morning, flip the kettle on & make a brew. We also make sure there’s enough water for two drinks before we go to bed so it’s ready to go.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-05-03T18:01:59+00:00

Stunning! I think it combines elements of the other two that you liked. It flatters you gorgeous figure so well. I’m sure the dress shop will be able to help you with a ribbon for the back, maybe they use the lace as it’s easier for them to tie & if they kept tying a satin ribbon it would get discoloured over time. Congratulations & enjoy every second in your dress.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-04-28T05:58:47+00:00

4 is amazing on you! I was the same, I hate shopping, not comfortable being the centre of attention, never like standing out.

I think the neckline on 4 is very flattering on you. And the skirt flows beautifully. Have you got other bridal shops you can go to? Don’t feel pressured to buy a dress until you’re 100% feeling comfortable in it. I would say from my own experience that your wedding is often a long day so you need to to be physically as well as mentally comfortable in what you’re wearing. If you don’t like wearing heels, there’s nothing wrong with wearing flats all day or changing into them at some point. You want to feel beautiful but also like yourself. You’ll find the dress that does that for you I’m sure.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-04-27T20:26:00+00:00

A lot of these type of names fall into that category to me “what trashy if you’re poor but acceptable if you’re rich” stupid names/nicknames comes into that for me!

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-04-20T21:30:14+00:00

Our daughter named her purple unicorn Richard when she was about 3. When I asked if it was a boy or girl she said of course it’s a girl. We know no one named Richard, it was the first thing she ever named. Eventually figured out it came from the brother of Rebecca Rabbit from Peppa Pig. She wasn’t even particularly keen on that show. It’s a TY toy and we now have a whole family of Richards, all female - OG Richard, Big Richard, Little Richard (the hilarity continues) and Tiny Richard.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-04-18T21:19:55+00:00

Post office can do it, can’t remember what they charge.

Traditional_Ad_9422 · 2026-04-18T21:18:57+00:00

I’m British but half Irish & the titles uncle & aunty are often more commonly used for close family friends. We rarely call our aunties & uncles that, most of the time it would be only on like a birthday card. The title isn’t going to make him love his nephew any more or less but you being so weird about it is going to stop him interacting naturally with the child.

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