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In tears with disappointment

155 replies

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 21:57

My daughter had her baby two days ago

We planned to drive up to see her tomorrow. A 4-5 hour journey so I'd booked a B&B.

The car needed its MOT today, so we boked at the usual garage, emphasising that it must be finished tonight. At 4:30 he phoned to say he'd been delayed but would be finished by 5:30. At 6:30 DH went to find out what was going on, and the place was locked up.

DH phoned ,and the owner said he'd popped home and would be back and finished by 8pm. Now, at 9:50 DH is back there.

We aren't going, are we? We have other commitments on Thursday Friday and Saturday, so it had to be tomorrow and the next day.

I want to meet my grandchild, and hear how the delivery went.

OP posts:
Livelovelaughfuckoff · 15/12/2025 22:32

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:29

The other things are related to DH family and were the whole of their family Christmas, as on parent from each family has to work on Christmas Day. They are all Emergency Services.

Dh finally got hold of the garage owner, who has loaned us his own car. So it looks OK.

Now I'm crying with relief. This baby has been a long time coming, and the pregnancy has been very rocky.

Glad you’re sorted now but I’d still be prioritising seeing my child and grandchild over an early Christmas celebration!

Maddyisqueen · 15/12/2025 22:33

Book a rental

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forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:34

So would I, but DH probably feels more strongly about his grandchildren. I've spent all day prepping food for that, so we would be free to do both.

OP posts:
Pinkissmart · 15/12/2025 22:34

Muchtoomuchtodo · 15/12/2025 22:05

You can book a MOT up to a month before it expires. You should have done it sooner. Hopefully you can go early tomorrow and rearrange your other plans

Helpful, and kind.

StudentDays · 15/12/2025 22:34

Ah there's the spirit of Christmas.

Bbq1 · 15/12/2025 22:35

Maddyisqueen · 15/12/2025 22:33

Book a rental

She's been loaned the mechanics car.

bleakmidwintering · 15/12/2025 22:35

Do you always go to pieces over stuff like this? It seems a tad over the top.

Original poster
forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:36

I'm going to go to bed now, ready to set off in the morning.

Thanks to the helpful people - I was too panicked even t to think of car hire

OP posts:
NessShaness · 15/12/2025 22:38

bleakmidwintering · 15/12/2025 22:35

Do you always go to pieces over stuff like this? It seems a tad over the top.

Really?

Ineffable23 · 15/12/2025 22:39

Safe journey OP and glad the mechanic came up with a plan for you!

suburberphobe · 15/12/2025 22:42

we live in the middle of nowhere

Sorry you are going through this stress OP at this so busy time before Christmas.

Your quote above, I could never live like that.... I need people and food shopping around me, friendships, community, chatting to a stranger at the bus stop, or on a terrace cafe. etc.

Single mum, adult kid. So there was years of creche, primary, secondary and uni to deal with.....

But we're lucky to live on the Continent with a brilliantly efficient public transport system.....

dontmalbeconme · 15/12/2025 22:48

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:36

I'm going to go to bed now, ready to set off in the morning.

Thanks to the helpful people - I was too panicked even t to think of car hire

I'm so glad you got something sorted! Enjoy your new Grandbaby. Best Christmas gift ever! Congratulations!

Dragonscaledaisy · 15/12/2025 22:49

suburberphobe · 15/12/2025 22:42

we live in the middle of nowhere

Sorry you are going through this stress OP at this so busy time before Christmas.

Your quote above, I could never live like that.... I need people and food shopping around me, friendships, community, chatting to a stranger at the bus stop, or on a terrace cafe. etc.

Single mum, adult kid. So there was years of creche, primary, secondary and uni to deal with.....

But we're lucky to live on the Continent with a brilliantly efficient public transport system.....

Where the OP lives sounds perfect. Your description would be my idea of hell. We're all different....

babyproblems · 15/12/2025 22:49

Honestly meeting your grandchild is massive. Cancel the rest of the week!!!!!!!
Get the train and DH can bring car following day.

(Also your daughter will need you surely!)

TheChosenTwo · 15/12/2025 22:53

Hooray! Glad you’ve got transport sorted - enjoy those first cuddles and spending time with your dd 💐

Dollybantree · 15/12/2025 22:54

What on earth could take precedence over meeting your newborn grandchild? I’m not being arsey, I’m genuinely intrigued…!?

Bigearringsbigsmile · 15/12/2025 22:57

Make sure you're covered by insurance forcthe mechanics car!

SarahAndQuack · 15/12/2025 23:03

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:29

The other things are related to DH family and were the whole of their family Christmas, as on parent from each family has to work on Christmas Day. They are all Emergency Services.

Dh finally got hold of the garage owner, who has loaned us his own car. So it looks OK.

Now I'm crying with relief. This baby has been a long time coming, and the pregnancy has been very rocky.

This is so lovely - what a nice thing of him to do. Enjoy your grandchild!

WimbyAce · 15/12/2025 23:04

Bigearringsbigsmile · 15/12/2025 22:57

Make sure you're covered by insurance forcthe mechanics car!

Was also going to say this!

Engelah · 15/12/2025 23:28

Bigearringsbigsmile · 15/12/2025 22:57

Make sure you're covered by insurance forcthe mechanics car!

Mechanics generally have their vehicles registered on that garage’s motor trade policy for this instance- the driver can be anyone the garage says so.

liamharha · 15/12/2025 23:37

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 21:57

My daughter had her baby two days ago

We planned to drive up to see her tomorrow. A 4-5 hour journey so I'd booked a B&B.

The car needed its MOT today, so we boked at the usual garage, emphasising that it must be finished tonight. At 4:30 he phoned to say he'd been delayed but would be finished by 5:30. At 6:30 DH went to find out what was going on, and the place was locked up.

DH phoned ,and the owner said he'd popped home and would be back and finished by 8pm. Now, at 9:50 DH is back there.

We aren't going, are we? We have other commitments on Thursday Friday and Saturday, so it had to be tomorrow and the next day.

I want to meet my grandchild, and hear how the delivery went.

Hire a car ?

TheAutumnCrow · 15/12/2025 23:41

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:29

The other things are related to DH family and were the whole of their family Christmas, as on parent from each family has to work on Christmas Day. They are all Emergency Services.

Dh finally got hold of the garage owner, who has loaned us his own car. So it looks OK.

Now I'm crying with relief. This baby has been a long time coming, and the pregnancy has been very rocky.

That’s great ❤️

Travelfairy · 15/12/2025 23:57

They will probably provide a courtesy car if yours isn't fixed in time?

Laura95167 · 15/12/2025 23:57

forgotaboutmyteeth · 15/12/2025 22:36

I'm going to go to bed now, ready to set off in the morning.

Thanks to the helpful people - I was too panicked even t to think of car hire

We need an update post baby cuddles

UnctuousUnicorns · 16/12/2025 00:16

Hooray! Just don't do what my dad did and get a speeding fine rushing to meet his and my mum's first grandchild, now aged 26! 😉 They also live 4 to 5 hours drive from us. Safe journey and enjoy grandbubs. 🥰