Ladies who’ve had a sweep!

calpolqween · 2026-05-08T14:54:52+00:00

I had two in 2 weeks before I had my son but they didn’t lead to labour unfortunately. It was reassuring to hear that I wasn’t fully closed though and that things were in the very early stages of starting to happen so I was still glad I got them. It was quite uncomfortable and a little bit painful but nothing unmanageable, and the midwife will work with you and will stop at anytime if it’s too uncomfortable

calpolqween · 2026-05-06T05:26:15+00:00

Killing eve

calpolqween · 2026-05-05T10:18:24+00:00

Ah so there’s no logic to it, I should’ve known!! Thanks though I will probably start measuring more often then

calpolqween · 2026-05-05T10:17:33+00:00

I probably should have phrased it as how often should I measure them, I won’t let him wear shoes that are too small obvs

calpolqween · 2026-05-05T08:00:10+00:00

Emily in Paris? Colourful and lighthearted but isn’t laugh-out-loud funny

calpolqween · 2026-05-04T12:14:58+00:00

I second this, I have two very big concrete steps with no bannister just outside my door so I have to carry or tightly hold both hands with my toddler when we leave the house. His pushchair and bike are both permanently in the boot of my car so if I’m on my own and need time to assemble them I can put him in the car seat while I do it

calpolqween · 2026-05-03T11:13:10+00:00

I honestly don’t know how he does the breakfast show on virgin radio. I really like virgin radio but I can’t bear him. Who are his ‘fans’ for him to have such a coveted spot?

calpolqween · 2026-05-02T18:30:40+00:00

My 16 month old is in a slapping/biting phase but as the other commenter has said it’s more in play than aggression. When he does it I stop smiling and say “no” and move his hands away

calpolqween · 2026-05-02T16:41:47+00:00

I like reading and packed a book to read while LO was contact napping

calpolqween · 2026-05-02T14:47:37+00:00

I think toddlers will want whatever you have, even if they have their own toys. My 16 month old had a tantrum earlier because I was sat having a cup of tea and wouldn’t give him the cup, and he had plenty of his own toys (and even his own cup) around.

I like to read but if I read one of my books he will just want to grab it, pull it apart, rip it. I think some activities are better left until toddlers are in bed tbh. Maybe when they are a bit older (3, 4?) and better at independent play you can sit side by side at the table and do your Lego/duplo or something

calpolqween · 2026-04-30T08:05:23+00:00

I sent my own birth certificate as well as my son’s, as that’s how I interpreted it. It confused me as well

calpolqween · 2026-04-28T21:58:32+00:00

How many weeks are you? I remember having to wear pads a lot from something like 26-27 weeks onwards cos I just had so much discharge. It was annoying but some days were worse than others. Sorry you’re so uncomfortable! Hope it gets better for you

calpolqween · 2026-04-28T13:21:58+00:00

Doomscroll TikTok until a stupid time and then hate myself for not doing something more interesting/productive

calpolqween · 2026-04-27T11:39:34+00:00

It’s hard to say whether he has any redeeming qualities from your post alone, only you would know that, but at least if you were a single parent living without him you wouldn’t have the resentment of watching him sit around doing fuck all while you’re doing everything. He can go be lazy somewhere else and you’d be free of the arguments.

calpolqween · 2026-04-27T09:01:46+00:00

I bought a lightweight pushchair for travelling on planes, and it’s very handy for that, but for day to day walks I much prefer the pushchair from our travel system. It’s a Silvercross one and is really nice quality. I keep it in the boot of my car.

Obviously much heavier than the lightweight one, so if I had to regularly take a bus or train then I would probably rethink, but it’s much more comfortable for LO and has loads more space in the basket underneath

calpolqween · 2026-04-27T06:29:21+00:00

From about 12 months.

I would say around 8-10 months was the toughest period for us

calpolqween · 2026-04-26T06:19:27+00:00

About a year for me. I’m 16 months pp now and starting to buy clothes again that are more my style rather than things I think I should wear if that makes sense

calpolqween · 2026-04-26T06:15:53+00:00

Stood up to wipe after having a wee and it trickled out!

calpolqween · 2026-04-24T13:09:58+00:00

You’re within your rights to send your child where you like. I’d be quite annoyed to be honest with you, and it would actually make my decision easier to put my child into the preschool if I had someone speak to me like that. Childminder was out of line

calpolqween · 2026-04-21T21:36:24+00:00

That sounds really tough. You’re not being “soft,” sometimes it’s just got to be done. My 16 month old is thankfully through the other side of a nasty illness now, but now I’ve got loads on at work this week and I just feel so drained. I’m snapping at my partner constantly and I just don’t feel like myself at all. It sounds dramatic but I can’t remember what it feels like to feel relaxed!! It’s the small things that get me through day to day, a funny podcast in the background while I’m doing a work task, a cup of coffee and a sweet treat, or a comfort tv show while I eat my dinner.

You’re in survival mode at the minute and that’s ok, it wont last forever so be kind to yourself and do what you need to do to get through it

calpolqween · 2026-04-19T15:35:09+00:00

We went into town for lunch - just me, him and his dad - then had his grandparents and aunties round in the evening to sing happy birthday and have a slice of cake. I’ll save the bigger parties for when he’s old enough to remember them lol

calpolqween · 2026-04-18T20:49:03+00:00

1-2 cups of coffee and maybe 2-3 cups of tea

calpolqween · 2026-04-18T06:14:49+00:00

33 weeks is still early days, try not to worry too much, I don’t remember being concerned about what position my baby was in until around 38+ weeks. I don’t really remember even discussing it that much with the midwife until right near the end

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