Who are you?

[PlanetTeaTime]

Sorry if I've put this in the wrong category, there are so many!

Just curious to know who the people behind the computer screen are really

I'll start!

Female
30
Work for an Estate Agent (but I'm on maternity)
Live with my partner, 4 month old (first baby) and my dog in the country

Have a dream of living on either a canal boat or in a van and just travelling around

@30degreesandmeltinghere

Nearly 50 and a bit concerned.. I asked someone what her 50th felt like. She said it was like reaching mid way of a 2 week holiday and realising it's nearly over.. Not sure how I feel about that. And after tomorrow I will have a dc who is 32!!

Oh dear. I don't think that's a bad thing though as then you focus on making the most of the second week!

I'm 41, work in the charity sector, in a pretty demanding job (posting on mumsnet- its lunch time!), my heart is all over the country but I am based in the south east, had a hell of a few years health wise, but excited about the future.

Single no DC, I believe I will meet someone but my attitude to (biological) children is que sera, as I can't face the grief all in one go but I think that's okay.

I'm optimistic, happy, very grateful for family (who are 50% nuts) and friends and stability. Prone to stress and taking proactive steps against stress and to exercise more in my 40s- if ALL I achieve in my 40s is keeping fit I see that as a pretty good investment.

I have had a hectic first 50 years. Hoping to wind down and relax a bit for the second half!!

More me time.
And ddog time!
I love my ddogs!!
May fit dh in now and then!!

I'm Spartacus

No. I’m Spartacus!

@30degreesandmeltinghere

Nearly 50 and a bit concerned.. I asked someone what her 50th felt like. She said it was like reaching mid way of a 2 week holiday and realising it's nearly over.. Not sure how I feel about that. And after tomorrow I will have a dc who is 32!!

My mum is nearing 60 and none of us can believe it

I think nowadays with people living longer 50 isn't what it once was, I was listening to a woman's hour podcast the other day (an old one tbf in very behind!) but they were talking about how women now live longer without a period then they do with one and they were asking women how that made them feel. I think it's wonderful.

@bloodywhitecat

Late 50s, recently married, mum to two adult kids and foster mum to two small babies (one just a couple of weeks old), owner of a hellhound called Shitbag Alf.

You sound like an absolutely marvellous person

How are you finding having such a young baby to look after?

@MayIDestroyYou

I'm another person who likes the anonymity of MN and is always suspicious of innocent-seeming fishing threads.

Fair do's

I'm just lonely and bored, spending my days breastfeeding my baby and trying to get her to sleep! Don't worry!

@TheLovelinessOfDemons

What is it like being a SAHP? I have considered doing this although things would be tight

Could you not do something work-wise with flexible hours from home?

I have no idea what you're interested in, but I was recently considering training to be a conveyancer. There are huge companies that will pay you to carry out the job from home which can be fantastic for fitting in childcare. It's probably enormously stressful but I liked the sound of it.

I'm 30, a single mum of one. I'm an extrovert and have a really busy social life. I like to be busy and on the go!

I feel very lucky for the life I have and enjoy it.

@Nietzschethehiker

Your job sounds hard but interesting, do you love it?

All the best families are nuts in my opinion

@CaptainSpirit

Wow you're on to number 3 and you're only 25! I really feel behind. I'm one of those really indecisive people who worry too much, so kept umming and ahhing about whether or not to have a baby and of course now she is here I spend 90% of the time thinking she's the most wonderful thing that's ever happened to me.. and asking myself questions like "how many more can I have??" and the other 10% weeping that I can't do it and I'm a bad mother and I need to nap!

Love that you're so happy.

@Hairbrush123

I’m male, 25, live with my DP in Dorridge, Solihull (such a stunning village), we have no children and I’m currently training to become a tax specialist .

What does a tax specialist do?

I'm sure that is a stupid question, but I just don't know 🤷🏻‍♀️

I will have to live well into my 90’s if I’m going to live longer without a period than with. Early starter and late menopause.

@PlanetTeaTime

Thank you

How are you finding having such a young baby to look after?

I love it. I have found it much easier than I did when I was in my late 20s and my own children were babies. I know the sleepless nights will pass at some point and I am far more confident in the decisions I make around looking after my fosterlings than I was back then.

@PlanetTeaTime so I advise clients on tax regulations and inform businesses/clients on how much tax they need to pay - it’s a form of an accountant. Might sound boring but I love it!

[quote Hairbrush123]@PlanetTeaTime so I advise clients on tax regulations and inform businesses/clients on how much tax they need to pay - it’s a form of an accountant. Might sound boring but I love it! [/quote]
I think that's really interesting. Certainly a lot of responsibility as well.

I'm mainly knackered.
3 kids, 1 grandchild, work, work and work.

@30degreesandmeltinghere

Nearly 50 and a bit concerned.. I asked someone what her 50th felt like. She said it was like reaching mid way of a 2 week holiday and realising it's nearly over.. Not sure how I feel about that. And after tomorrow I will have a dc who is 32!!

Oh gosh. That's awful!

I'm in my 30s. Young family and husband.
I'm more of a girlie girl than I ever was. I love the finer things in life and I have some amazing friends & family.

Side note: Am I the only one who was earwormed by The Who when they read the title of this thread?

Happens every time anyone says "Who are you?" within my earshot or I read it.