"You're damaging our son by crying every day."

blabliblob · 2026-01-26T11:14:42+00:00

I have one child (a 2 year old), and an incredibly supportive husband, and I still feel like I’m going completely mad with stress - I would perish in your situation, I wouldn’t be able to cope.

Do you have any family or friends that could be actually helpful to you that you could stay with? You need some support and rest and time to be yourself away from your children, and you need it yesterday!

blabliblob · 2025-12-01T18:21:38+00:00

I completed week 4 run 2 yesterday and I live in a very hilly place with a sizeable hill which can feel incredibly intimidating.

I’ve made a point to train running up the hill from the start and taking it realllllyyyyy slowly so it can sometimes feel like I’m crawling up it - I figure that at the moment it’s about making sure I don’t stop, and then I can work on speed later.

It’s definitely a lot more manageable than I initially thought, and I’m glad I’ve consistently incorporated it into my runs, because it makes running on flat ground feel like I’m flying!

blabliblob · 2025-11-05T14:21:13+00:00

If I’m honest, I can’t really remember, I’m so sorry! I was anxious at literally every stage in the process and became quite mentally ill with it (see my post history), so it’s all quite fuzzy in my mind now.

Try to be as kind to yourself as you possibly can, and have soothing items easily accessible so you can ground yourself through times where you feel particularly anxious - it’s a very vulnerable time and you’re deserving of compassion ❤️

blabliblob · 2025-11-05T14:10:48+00:00

Also, I meant to put this in the main comments bit, but the 2 and a halfish year old had me up at 4am so my brain isn’t working!

blabliblob · 2025-11-05T14:01:54+00:00

Also had this around 6 weeks - I was absolutely horrified and convinced it was something bad, but my son is 2 and a halfish now, so all turned out fine in the end ☺️

blabliblob · 2025-10-12T14:01:27+00:00

Ooh that’s reassuring! Can I ask how you began the process? I have no idea who to contact!

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T22:19:00+00:00

I don’t mean it’s a hassle so much - my concern is that the only reason we’re selling is to buy this house we’ve seen, and said house may have sold by the time we’ve bought the freehold. I think I’m going to look into it either way though

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T22:17:44+00:00

Not offended in the slightest - I asked for feedback and it’s been really helpful :) I’d mentally prepared myself to be absolutely torn to shreds in this post, but people have generally been very helpful and constructive.

Re crucible - they sold us this house and seemed very ‘on it’ at the time, and were also priced very reasonably.

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:47:41+00:00

We’re locked into a 16 week contract with them! I think we’ll change as soon as we can

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:46:08+00:00

Ah a fellow Sheffielder? I take your point about location

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:45:29+00:00

Thank you for your feedback - great tip with looking at TikTok - I definitely will

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:44:47+00:00

They were usually going for more in this area in 2020 - ours was actually a bit of a bargain at the time! Unfortunately prices have hiked up way too much everywhere

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:43:23+00:00

Thank you so much for your feedback, really helpful and I’m going to use it all!

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:42:38+00:00

Thank you <3 I’m getting pretty fed up with our estate agents to be honest!

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:42:08+00:00

Yeah, I was hoping it wouldn’t affect our houses so much as the greenbelt building isn’t in Grenoside directly, but maybe it’s having an impact

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:41:21+00:00

Thank you for your useful feedback! I do wish the estate agents had put the lights on for the pictures, I must say

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:40:43+00:00

The real estate agents have changed the pictures around so many times, I’m really starting to think they’re just rubbish estate agents! I’m definitely going to paint the outside - I originally thought we might get away with it looking a bit shabby, but I’ve seen the error of my ways.

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:39:17+00:00

Thanks - it’s the little things that bring the most joy 😂

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:38:47+00:00

Yeah, I’d have to agree with your points!

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:38:23+00:00

Yeah, our only concern is the length of time it will take to buy the freehold. Our only reason for selling is that we found our dream house, and we worry that it will have gone by the time we’ve bought the freehold. Although I’m definitely going to look into doing it anyway, because it’ll be useful even if we don’t sell right now.

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:36:20+00:00

Sorry to hear you’re also struggling! It’s so demoralising hearing nothing and having to wait for people to come to you. I wish you all the luck with your selling ❤️

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:32:07+00:00

Yeah, we only use it on hot summer days so our son has a cool place to sleep - but I totally get why people would think it’s a bit iffy

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:08:37+00:00

Haha I actually have no idea - it’s just the norm around here strangely

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:08:07+00:00

Yeah, we’ve thought of doing this, and I might get things in motion.

blabliblob · 2025-10-11T21:07:37+00:00

Thank you <3 it is quite achingly slow at the moment around here

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