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To take my DC with me into Anne Summers?

91 replies

Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:10

Serious question, regular poster with a name change as well.. it's a bit embarrassing, isn't it?

I want to buy a nice waspie, needed by tomorrow as we've got, erm, plans. It has to be a waspie as I'm trying to cover up my stretch marks and wobbly bits 😐

It's too late to order online. The only place I can think of on the high street for something like this is Anne Summers. (If you know of anywhere else please do reccomend)

The problem is I've got no way of offloading my DC (7 and 5) in order to go alone.

I'm considering just taking them with me, being as quick as possible and keeping them away from the adult only area, but is that unreasonable?

Would you judge somebody for going in with children?

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ISeriouslyDoubtIt · 08/11/2024 20:42

Really inappropriate place for children.

Doggymummar · 08/11/2024 20:42

Get your partner to watch them whilst you go

SweetBobby · 08/11/2024 20:41

Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:33

Something like this

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And to buy this of all things? It's awful.

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Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:40

Point taken, bad idea! I won't go.

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SweetBobby · 08/11/2024 20:40

I'll probably be deleted if I say what I want to say. But you seem more concerned about your sex life than you do about exposing your young children to completely inappropriate stuff.

You could find yourself in a whole lot of trouble if they go into school and start talking about the things they saw/heard in there.

StarSlinger · 08/11/2024 20:39

Yes YABU and this thread doesn't sit right with me,

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Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:38

fearandworry · 08/11/2024 20:34

Jesus Christ. What do you really think? The fact you are asking is a clue.

Well obviously it did occur to me that it isn't a good idea, however on the basis I'd hopefully be in and out and planned to keep them next to me at all times as to avoid the adult section.. it didn't feel like the worst thing in the world!

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MumChp · 08/11/2024 20:38

Wouldn't bring the children, no.

DoreenonTill8 · 08/11/2024 20:37

Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:33

Something like this

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Amazon have next day delivery, how on earth has this last minute need arose?!

NinaLively · 08/11/2024 20:36

DoreenonTill8 · 08/11/2024 20:35

Your parents let you watch a sex show when you were 10?!

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I'm shocked by this. Kids watching sex acts is abuse. Not really funny!

Hoppinggreen · 08/11/2024 20:36

Yep, I would judge you.
Bit unfair on the other customers as well

DoreenonTill8 · 08/11/2024 20:35

Happiestwhen · 08/11/2024 20:32

I honestly don't think your kids will have a clue, I'm sure 5 mins in Ann Summers won't scar them for life! I remember being at a festival with dps at age 10 and there was a sex show 🤣 Enjoy your weekend 😉

Your parents let you watch a sex show when you were 10?!

fearandworry · 08/11/2024 20:34

Jesus Christ. What do you really think? The fact you are asking is a clue.

SabreIsMyFave · 08/11/2024 20:33

YABVU obviously! Hmm FGS!

NinaLively · 08/11/2024 20:33

Happiestwhen · 08/11/2024 20:32

I honestly don't think your kids will have a clue, I'm sure 5 mins in Ann Summers won't scar them for life! I remember being at a festival with dps at age 10 and there was a sex show 🤣 Enjoy your weekend 😉

And they saw it?

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Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:33

Believeinmarmite · 08/11/2024 20:29

Could you phone up and ask them if they have one and to put it to one side for you so you can dash in and out quickly without having to search for whatever a waspie is (genuinely no idea!)

Something like this

To take my DC with me into Anne Summers?
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Happiestwhen · 08/11/2024 20:32

I honestly don't think your kids will have a clue, I'm sure 5 mins in Ann Summers won't scar them for life! I remember being at a festival with dps at age 10 and there was a sex show 🤣 Enjoy your weekend 😉

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Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:32

I didn't consider calling and seeing if they can put something aside for me from the website, that's a great idea. Thank you!

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Littlebitpsycho · 08/11/2024 20:32

Do they do click and collect? Still not ideal but just nipping in to grab a parcel is way better than wandering around the store

Believeinmarmite · 08/11/2024 20:29

Could you phone up and ask them if they have one and to put it to one side for you so you can dash in and out quickly without having to search for whatever a waspie is (genuinely no idea!)

Pinkissmart · 08/11/2024 20:29

Why can’t the dress code for your plans tomorrow be changed, and your original plans be rescheduled until you have the right kit.

Curious why the plans are so entrenched they can’t be adapted

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Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:29

spottedinthewilds · 08/11/2024 20:26

What's a Waspy?

Similar to a corset but less restrictive.

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Amibeingabadmum · 08/11/2024 20:28

I've looked the websites of M&S, H&M, Primark, Matalan - no joy.

Are they just a bit old fashioned now, waspies, or just too 'racy' to display with regular underwear? Because it's so hard to find one to buy in person.

Gah. Just my luck

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Gemmawemma9 · 08/11/2024 20:27

YABU. Totally inappropriate for kids and completely different from M&S. I’m really open with my kids but this is a step too far. And not fair to other customers.

GrumpyCactus · 08/11/2024 20:27

Itisjustmyopinion · 08/11/2024 20:16

Would you judge somebody for going in with children?

Yes a bit if I am honest. But also it’s not really that fair on the other customers who expect it to be an adult only space.

Agreed. I wouldn't question someone with a young baby but definitely not a 5 and 7 year old.