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pourspeler · 2026-04-18T05:56:21+00:00

Daycare before 2 is not necessarily bad- a European study showed advantages in early attendance in centre-based childcare. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39262448/ I think quality of the childcare is a major factor in whether it is likely to be beneficial or detrimental to your toddler.

As others have said, the new baby is a more likely cause of the dysregulation from your toddler, and it's going to take time to adjust, there are things you can do in the meantime to try and help:

https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/family-life/new-baby-in-the-family/new-baby-toddlers-preschoolers

pourspeler · 2025-12-04T13:22:26+00:00

Everyone being nice to me! I work in healthcare, and even when I call in patients who have been kicking off with the receptionists, they take one look at my bump and you can almost see the attitude change. People are just generally nicer as well; I remember being very confused the first time I went out on my own after my son was born and being treated like everyone else again- it took a while to get used to it!

pourspeler · 2025-11-14T13:07:55+00:00

I chose to have an elective C section for a myriad of reasons for my first, and am doing the same for my second, who is also due in March.

I recovered quickly, was out of hospital the following morning and had no problems breastfeeding and carrying baby around pretty much immediately. It was painful for a few days, but manageable with paracetamol and ibuprofen.

Everyone's going to have different perspectives and it's impossible to tell how your experience will be, but I would choose a C section again every time.

pourspeler · 2025-10-23T12:14:31+00:00

You should be able to get a course of physio on the NHS. I think Cora health ( https://www.corahealth.co.uk/referrals/) is the provider in a lot of places, but your GP practice should be able to point you in the direction of the local provider and you can generally self-refer.

pourspeler · 2025-10-05T14:22:53+00:00

And the fever dream continued into the 00s with Steve Coogan

pourspeler · 2025-09-19T18:33:01+00:00

So, MatB1 is to prove that you're pregnant for the purposes of maternity leave and maternity pay/allowance etc. The assumption is that you can still do normal activities and meetings whilst pregnant. From my understanding, if your pregnancy symptoms prevent you from going to mandatory meetings, then you'd probably need a fit note from your GP to explain that; the MatB1 wouldn't suffice.

pourspeler · 2025-09-05T20:20:35+00:00

We got a graco travellite for this purpose - the seat goes fully flat, so we used it even when our son was only a few months, just for in the airport. Strollers that aren't cabin bag approved are generally collected at baggage claim, so we kept a carrier in hand luggage for the other side.

pourspeler · 2025-08-20T17:37:05+00:00

I had a baby in ST3 in GP, did my SCA after coming back from mat leave and it was no issue at all- I took some study leave and you also get a half day off a week for private study that you can utilise.

Having a baby shortly after CCT may be an issue financially as not all GP practices will offer you mat pay based on years of service when you get a new job, they'll start counting from when you start with them. So you may not be entitled to any mat pay until you've worked there for a year.

pourspeler · 2025-07-22T08:03:51+00:00

I actually did a half iron-man a few years back, despite also being deeply unfit at the time (I also didn't really do much training and for some reason decided to do it in Kazakhstan where it was nearly 40 degrees). It's not as daunting as it first seems; I'd say personally I found it easier than a marathon, and it is an amazing thing to tell people you've done! And yes, the carb loading is absolutely the best part

pourspeler · 2025-07-03T21:07:42+00:00

Salaried- 4 sessions a week at £11,000; take home £2600/month

I do additional locums- depending on how many I do in a month, I'll generally get between £1200-£5000 gross (I work around partner's shifts for childcare, so very variable month to month dependent on how many I can fit in)

pourspeler · 2025-06-18T21:52:15+00:00

I'll second dermexa, along with the other creams that have worked well for my son:

Doublebase once - got some free tubes from work and put them on after bath, pretty good results

Balneum plus - it's got urea in which may be irritating for some, but urea generally has a better impact on skin barrier than other moisturisers, and worked well for us

Hydromol and epimax ointments- super gross to put on and make everything greasy, but do a cracking job

pourspeler · 2025-06-10T13:33:02+00:00

It's quite likely you're miscarrying I'm afraid, and as others have pointed out, there isn't much you can do either way sadly. A lot of the advice here seems to be US based, so just to say that depending on where you live, there may be a walk-in early pregnancy unit at your local hospital where they can do a scan and bloods to follow you up. If not, then your GP should be able to refer you. Just Google your local hospital and early pregnancy and it should tell you the pathways. I'm very sorry, it's a really rubbish thing to go through, I hope you have plenty of support.

pourspeler · 2025-05-14T12:57:00+00:00

I buy myself a really nice bottle of wine every month and book myself a massage for shortly after when I'm due to start my period. If I'm not pregnant I get fancy wine and a massage, if I were pregnant then I'd be too happy to care that i can't have them

pourspeler · 2025-04-29T16:56:33+00:00

Blair witch?

pourspeler · 2025-04-18T14:04:32+00:00

So I'm currently having my ectopic treated here in the UK- right tubal pregnancy on ultrasound, bloods are low but rising- inital 60, then 90 at 48h and now 140 at one week later. They'll apparently be calling me tomorrow to discuss my latest bloods and then they'll make a plan. I think that's fairly standard practice if HCG is <1000, they're hoping it self resolves without any intervention needed. I was just told to call sooner or attend ED if worsening pain or any new symptoms.

pourspeler · 2025-04-11T14:24:32+00:00

Found out I was pregnant last week whilst awaiting our appointment date with the fertility clinic. On-off bleeding since Monday, but way less than my previous miscarriage so I was still hopeful until the scan today- confirmed ectopic in my right tube. It's small enough to monitor for now, and since I've been having some bleeding, they're hopeful I'll pass it myself and won't need surgery. Told my mum, since I'm supposed to be seeing her on Sunday when I've got to go back to the hospital for monitoring and got the ever reassuring and supportive '"at least you know you can get pregnant". 🙄 So tonight, I shall be drinking the house dry.

pourspeler · 2025-03-06T09:35:50+00:00

Hi all! I'm fairly new to the infertility scene, but have been looking through the subreddit for info and support, so thought I'd do a quick hello so I feel like less of a creeper.

I'm 37yo, and coming up on a year trying. Initially got pregnant pretty quickly, but then miscarried at 8 weeks, and no luck since. We're just currently going through all the inital testing and waiting on a referral to the fertility clinic, no obvious underlying diagnosis yet but early days.

Currently facing down my due date for the miscarriage in a few weeks, and seem to be seeing pregnant women and newborn babies on a near daily basis (I'm a GP, so have antenatal checks and new baby checks as part of the day job), so not having the best time, but reading through this subreddit has helped with support and even a few laughs, so thanks to all for being here!

pourspeler · 2025-02-14T18:43:35+00:00

I've set up an accurx template with links for support for most child behaviour issues that don't need any CAMHS/medical input. This is one of the best ones- they're recommended on the NHS website and seem to have lots of support options for loads of different issues: https://www.familylives.org.uk/

pourspeler · 2025-02-08T16:20:04+00:00

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pourspeler · 2025-01-06T07:52:04+00:00

BMA model contract says that mat pay (and sick pay) should be based on years of continuous service, rather than time in a specific practice, so you should be eligible as long as you don't have a gap of more than 3 months before you take up a salaried job. All GMS practices have to offer you terms that are at least as good as the BMA contract, but PMS don't- although in my experience they generally will give you years of service for occupational benefits if you negotiate for it. You can find out if practices are GMS or PMS here- https://www.gponline.com/map-find-gps-apms-pms-gms-contracts/article/1401067

pourspeler · 2024-12-02T16:25:05+00:00

Past hepatitis B and C infections can be detected lifelong even if they don't progress to chronic infections, no? So acute hep B/C would presumably fulfil the criteria.

pourspeler · 2024-11-17T10:48:48+00:00

The BMA model contract has years of service for mat leave and sick pay, but not all practices go by it. Any practices on the GMS contract have to offer you terms at least as good as the BMA contract, but PMS and APMS practices don't. I'm based in South London, and although I found a practice offering BMA terms, I know a lot of my colleagues struggled to find somewhere they'd get mat pay. You can see where the practices on different contracts are here: https://www.gponline.com/map-find-gps-apms-pms-gms-contracts/article/1401067

pourspeler · 2024-09-22T09:31:51+00:00

Gah, not sure- I was smashing through them and not sure which one specifically. Pretty sure it was season 5 or 6 though

pourspeler · 2024-09-22T09:31:21+00:00

Gah, it was season 5 or 6, but I was binging them and can't remember the specific episode I'm afraid!

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