to give the kids McDonalds tonight?

[Bogeyface]

Having the worst period for years, incredible pain and if I didnt know for sure that I couldnt be PG, I would be wondering if it was another M/C :(

Saw a "friend" who said I looked rough and I explained and said I was taking the to McD's instead of cooking as I just cant stand for any period of time. She was horrified and said "but how long does it take to make a stir fry or cook some pasta?" I said too long at the moment and she implied I am being lazy.

I felt a bit tearful after that, which I know is silly, but AI really BU to chuck junk at them just this once? They have junk once a month (either McD's of KFC - vom) normally and a really good diet the rest of the time. Feel like shit now :(

Of course YANBU. Your 'friend' is being odd and mean.

That is not a "friend" of any description. Of course it's ok.

Oh don't be soft, nowt wrong with a good Maccy D's. We'd have them more often, except I live virtually next door to a Toby Carvery, which is cheaper than a big Mac meal, so we eat there often instead

You do realise it's not poison, and they won't spontaneously combust, yes?!

You're brave. Talking about McD's on MN. DD had her first Happy Meal the other day (she is almost 4; smug, smug Mummy). Cheese toastie, apple slices, milk and yogurt. HORRIFIED, I was HORRIFIED. Better than shitty cheese pasta made by me.

A proper friend would have them round for tea and let you have a soak in the bath.

If she was an actual friend and that bothered she was tell you to out your feet up and she would make the dinner

Who gives a fuck what she thinks? If you can't stand, how can you make a stir fry? Are you going to sit on the side next to the wok? Please.

Don't feel bad, the kids will love it and you won't have to exert yourself. Everything in moderation.
Hope you feel better soon

Ignore your 'friend' one McDonald's will not do them any harm, kids love it and you can just sit and watch them eat.

Cooking a stir fry may not take long, but cleaning away all the mess after when you're feeling rough is just too much to take some days.

Christ no yanbu. She doesn't sound much like a friend to me! Nothing wrong with the odd bit of junk. Hope you feel better soon

Your friend is mean. And not very supportive. It's one Mcdonalds. It won't kill them.

Mean "friend". We all know it doesn't take long to know something together but that's not the point. If you're the person who usually cooks then any sort of takeaway is a treat, especially if you are feeling rotten.
If it makes you feel better, I was considering KFC even though there is nothing wrong with me apart from laziness. Enjoy.

If I were you, I wouldn't be going to McDonalds. Purely because that would require me to go out. Do your local takeaway places not deliver? Get yourself comfy and relax xx

She is mean isnt she? Thats what made me tearful, the fact that I explained how ill I feel, I was walking really slowly as every step makes my guts throb so it was obvious, I have 5 kids at home so lazy is not normally an option and yet she judged me and found me wanting.

Cow.

When I am feeling better I think I will tell her how it hurt.

And yes I know McD's wont kill them but you know sometimes when you are fragile, you can end up questioning yourself. I think I need a bit of a slap and pull myself together!

It doesn't matter what she thinks. She's got no vote on the issue. If she was that bloody bothered about someone else's kids having a bloody burger, she could have cooked for them herself.

If you want to take them to mcdonalds, then take them. It won't kill them.

some people are ridiculous about mcdonalds. It's not the end of civilisation as we know it.

xpost what you need are painkillers and a hot water bottle and to not give a crap what she thinks about anything.

Thank you Doctor, am I allowed wine too? :o

Erm... that's no friend.

Well this is mn so expect a flaming, but of course it alright!
And that person is no friend :(

Allowed?

I prescribe it.

I am very cross with your friend, Bogey, does it show

hope you feel better soon and do not shed even one tiny tear over an arse!

I do wish people would save their horror for horrific things

We all had one yesterday. Didn't know I was meant to feel bad about it.

Sod taking them to McDonalds, that means going out, right? Install yourself on the sofa and order pizza. And don't feel a shred of guilt.

I hope you feel better soon OP.