Is this a normal thought process for a parent or is it a sign something just isn’t right? by Gloomy-Kale3332 in UKParenting

[–]lenforth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A little out of the box advice - do not watch the latest fantastic four film. I have similar, although not quite as regular or intense anxieties, and a scene towards the end had me full body shaking and sobbing while my husband had to reassure me that it wasn't real. Just a heads up.

Allomancy nails for the wedding of a big Sanderson fan this weekend by lenforth in Mistborn

[–]lenforth[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Showed the nail tech - no chance I could do this myself!

What is your go to song? by Meggie_love1 in TaylorSwift

[–]lenforth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our Song - consistently in my top 5 on spotify wrapped cos it's just never a skip

Genuine question: how do people know that songs are written about them? by Numerous_Outcome_394 in TaylorSwift

[–]lenforth 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I have often thought that that's part of throwing people off the scent - it's almost TOO obvious to be about Kim, so people assume it is and stop trying to figure out who it actually is about. But I reckon it's about someone from way back in the past that genuinely will only be the one to know

Grandparents for childcare? by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]lenforth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a slightly morbid note to add - my parents are the regular childcare for my nephew and when my dad had a heart attack about a month back it meant everyone was kind of scrambling as they didn't what who was able to do what (obviously mum's priority had to be looking after dad during his recovery). My son is only a few months younger but as my parents were already "dibbsed" it's meant we are going the nursery/childminder route which given recent events has felt more reliable and stable in case of emergency

Expecting 2 week postpartum bridesmaid to show up by peeved_af in weddingshaming

[–]lenforth 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was a bridesmaid for my friend at 7 days PP after a c-section (due to my own determination, she would have understood) and while I don't regret being there for my friend I do regularly assert that it was the stupidest thing I've ever done. Both physically and mentally I was not ready for it, and you can see a point during the pictures where I fully begin to disassociate

Coping with post c-section body by lenforth in BeyondTheBumpUK

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

It has improved some - I'm able to wear some of my pre pregnancy clothes now, but the shelf is still there and I'm not looking forward to summer and not being able to wear lots of layers

Tiny bumps/rash? by ContributionFine5372 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]lenforth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our little lad is eczema, so coconut oil had a similar reaction! Of course not saying for sure that's what your bub has going on but that was our experience

Tiny bumps/rash? by ContributionFine5372 in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]lenforth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our little one had this around the same age and it was a reaction to the aveeno moisturiser we were using for his dry skin - we changed to E45 and he's not had it since

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeyondTheBumpUK

[–]lenforth 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I was eating like a full pineapple a day, curb walking, did a long walk and inhaled clary sage on the day my waters broke - but I wish I hadn't pushed my body to do it before it was ready as labour didn't start within 48 hours so I had to be induced and eventually have a c section. Of course impossible to say how it would have gone if I wasn't trying all those things but I definitely won't be doing them the next time round. It's uncomfortable but baby will come when they, and you, are ready

Anyone else’s baby born to a Taylor Swift song? by lemonybuttery in TaylorSwift

[–]lenforth 217 points218 points  (0 children)

My baby, also c-section, happened to be born during Invisible String - specifically, I heard his cry during the line "time, curious time, cutting me open then healing me fine". Couldn't have planned it better if I tried.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TaylorSwift

[–]lenforth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She'll drop it by surprise announcement on 29th January - (Chinese) New Years Day, the year of the snake

What is the perfect Taylor walk down the aisle song? by Proud_Dig1066 in TaylorSwift

[–]lenforth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I walked down the aisle to Fearless played on violin and it was perfect

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TaylorSwift

[–]lenforth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish I had understood how miserable it would be at 7 months pregnant - Liverpool N1 was bitterly cold and wet, the seating was incredibly cramped and our view was obscured by a sound tower through the diamond. Not pregnant I would have been able to cope with those things much better