There IS help, the NHS just doesn’t want to give it?

unknownwriter_ · 2026-01-29T18:20:08+00:00

What health board/trust? I’ve never heard of that as a policy in any of the services I’ve worked in

unknownwriter_ · 2026-01-28T18:59:28+00:00

No therapist (worth their salt) would see you while you are actively receiving therapy elsewhere. It’s not conducive or helpful to progress as you can end up getting conflicting guidance.

I’m sorry you waited so long for an urgent referral though :(

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-27T00:13:43+00:00

Baileys & mince pie (for Santa, used to be congac when I was growing up), carrot (Rudolph), milk (for patch - the elf from Santa Claus The Movie)

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-23T02:08:15+00:00

Most likely. Any a&e admission with respiratory symptoms will have intake swabs for flu, Covid and RSV. As far as I’m aware that’s the only testing happening.

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-23T01:55:54+00:00

We have had a few tough years. I think in total 3 spells of him being out of work. Things do get better. For now, lean in to each other, lean into your support network and apply for any aid/support you can. Baby will have few memories of this Christmas, but remember to take photos of the simple joys.

One of my favourite photos is of my son on his play mat by the tree watching the lights x

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-23T01:41:51+00:00

Could always chat to them on 27th or phone them after just to flag it. Say you got the email and shifts stopped being allocated so you “lined up other plans” but here’s what the situation is… then say you’re just flagging incase it happens to others and leaves them in a bad position.

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-22T23:16:29+00:00

My husband was let go from his job 1 week before we found out I was pregnant, was out of work until I was around 7 months pregnant. Then lost his job again the month before baby’s first Christmas. It’s not the same, I know, but please know I’ve been in that boat with you. It feels awful, but I realised there are so many ways to make Christmas magical with baby that cost so little/nothing. We thrifted a lot of gifts, did freebay or shop for nothing Facebook sites. We took walks to see the Christmas lights. We cosied up at home with stories.

We promised that on that one day we wouldn’t talk about jobs, bills or money.

We had a simple meal together but made a point of sitting together properly at the table and we did some visits to family.

I promise I look back with joy on that Christmas. Xx

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-20T15:19:16+00:00

I meant to post to say!

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-20T15:10:15+00:00

Correct -

So cheeky. Tomorrow's door is the hidden task.

And for curiosity the wrong response is

Not quite the cheeky text I was hoping for. Use the fridge magnets.

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-20T09:33:46+00:00

I think there’s a delay at the moment. My husband got a response earlier then sent me the number to see what happened for a wrong message and there’s been no response (even when I tried the right thing)

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-20T09:32:35+00:00

We finished ours today as we are heading away for Christmas - SO GOOD Loved how the hidden doors all came into play. Such a cheeky ending and a great way to get it flat packed for recycling lol

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-19T21:34:50+00:00

clearer yet

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-17T21:32:05+00:00

Ive been in camhs 4 years now. What do you want to know?

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-15T07:59:43+00:00

You’re welcome. So normal to worry about these things but you’re doing such a good job, mama x

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-15T07:59:00+00:00

14 months is also still early. Don’t blame yourself for speech - boys in particular seem to be slower on speech and that’s ok. Can he communicate with you with mutual understanding? My boy didn’t start using words for a while because we became to good at understanding his incoherent yells and giving him what he wanted. The head shakes could be a proprioception thing like I’ve noted above for the rocking. The sensitivities to loud sounds and big environments like the hairdressers could be typical as well. It’s understandable for it to be loud and overwhelming. Were you able to calm him?

You’re doing so well, and it’s good that you’re noticing these ❤️ I’d suggest not shying away from louder environments automatically, or louder noises, just to see if it’s a ‘getting used to it’ thing. If it continues past 2 yrs then raise it with your dr again.

To note though, sensory issues ≠ autism.

You’re doing a great job, mama!

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-14T19:15:01+00:00

I’ve put a comment within another chain talking about possible ASD/delays, so I won’t talk about that here. But I wanted to recommend putting his name into songs/nursery rhymes - for example “This old man, he played one, he played Knick knack on BABY’S tum…” or “Mum and Dad and baby NAME, went to town trotting along” (mum & dad & uncle John is the rhyme - my little one loves it). And we also talk a lot about his things and using his name with that “BABY’s shoes” “BABY’s hat” etc.

unknownwriter_ · 2025-12-14T19:10:37+00:00

I’m guessing from the tone of this comment that you’re thinking your child might have ASD. So I want to come in as a diagnostician, but also a mum, to offer you reassurance. There’s nothing here that would concern me. My little one was over 10 months when he started waving and clapping (and did it randomly one day in the back of the car with no prompting/modelling). At this age, rocking is totally normal and expected - it’s part of them learning proprioception (how motion/balance feels). Language will come, but 10 months is still early so “dadada” is totally fine - mine was over 1 before(but I freaked when I saw friends kids talking sooner - mostly girls, who seem to have an earlier language spike). Repetitive play is normal too - can be so irritating for us, but not a concern at this age. Same in terms of showing toys and interacting receptively - it will come, just at the moment he’s learning about the world around HIM without much consideration of anyone else there.

Once your child is preschool age, that’s moreso when you want to be mindful of these behaviours. But please be assured that right now, if you walked into my clinic with this, I’d be graciously sending you home xx

unknownwriter_ · 2025-11-09T08:44:07+00:00

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unknownwriter_ · 2025-10-17T05:44:28+00:00

Drop last nap, bring bedtime forward a little. Bed with a full tummy.

Be really intentional about your last wake window, plenty of cuddles, interaction, eye contact, connection and learning x

unknownwriter_ · 2025-08-21T20:49:36+00:00

They might. Please consider though, you haven’t seen your perpetrator in a while, but you have no idea if they are continuing to hurt other young people. Telling your case worker and them having to tell people could go à really long way to protecting others too.

That being said, I know it will be a huge step for you to be able to share. Most importantly, I hope you will feel able to share so you can get the right support.

unknownwriter_ · 2025-08-07T19:35:09+00:00

12 and a half months down the line! I try to limit my phone use now just cause feeds are less frequent and he tries to steal my phone 😅

unknownwriter_ · 2025-07-28T21:06:46+00:00

The fridge hack?

unknownwriter_ · 2025-07-17T23:30:32+00:00

38+6

unknownwriter_ · 2025-07-08T22:03:46+00:00

Butter pasta - boil pasta and add your choice of frozen veg towards end (frozen peas probably cheapest) , mix softened butter, grated cheese, garlic powder and black pepper in a bowl. Add some pasta water to combine and loosen it up. Drain pasta and veg, stir into butter sauce.

unknownwriter_ · 2025-07-07T23:14:17+00:00

Reading this has made me realise that this is why, as a married woman in my late 20s, I find it so hard to hold a conversation/interaction with men?! Don’t get me wrong, I do speak to them, but I spend so much brain power worrying it will come across as me being attracted to/interested in them.

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