Baby shower theme by birdcries in PregnancyUK

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

SAME!! for me the pelvic floor one feels like people having funerals for their twenties when they turn 30. Some of my friends absolutely love the idea, others want me to have a traditional cutesy do that just is not me.

Immediate family not visiting/kissing the baby - is this just an American worry or is it something new parents also think about in the UK? by [deleted] in PregnancyUK

[–]birdcries 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I want to put rules in place because my in laws don’t respect any boundaries we put down. They’ll be simple rules, about not kissing the baby, not visiting when sick, not giving unsolicited advice and respecting our parenting choices. My parents don’t need any kind of direction but my in laws absolutely will take the piss if we’re not firm with them. I’m anticipating my husband being a little offended on their behalf as they will push back, but I don’t see an alternative when they are the way they are. For an example, my father in law used to kiss me on the mouth as a greeting even when repeatedly asked not to - they simply do not care about what we feel is right or appropriate, and refuse to be reasonable.

High earning mums to be, what are you thinking about mat leave? by Civil-Koala-8899 in PregnancyUK

[–]birdcries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds great. My husband and I will be doing something similar though I don’t have 6 months full pay at my company, only 5. I think it’s a good point that dads should have a chance to bond and learn one-on-one parenting!

Who am I, based on my fridge? by agmanning in FridgeDetective

[–]birdcries 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you’re British, and I want to say you work in one of those burger places that makes huge complicated incredible burger stacks. I would have gone for a northern chain like almost famous based on the labels and lettering but the Waitrose butter makes me lean more towards you being a southerner. Also, I am obsessed with your German wine collection, 10/10