To leave an important life decision to a robin?

[wttf]

Does anyone else do this!

I think I am going mad

I have been going back and forth over having another child for years. All signs are pointing to stopping ( just had a traumatic miscarriage!)

I am sat in the garden with a glass of wine and a robin has perched next to where I am sat

I said ( in my head) what shall i do robin? If you fly left I will try again if you fly right I will stop!

He jumped down to the right briefly to eat something and then flew left

So I am no further on with my decision making anyway
FFS!

I know I am mad.. just wondered if anyone else does this sort of nonsense!

You said if you fly left or right... it flew left

I think the robin did tell you how you felt, though - if you didn't, deep down, want to keep trying then you'd have taken the fact it went right first as a definite sign.

You're not mad.

Sorry for your loss.

You're recovering from a traumatic event and looking for signs.

It doesn't matter if that comes from a Robin, a colour, a number or whatever.

I'm sure you know deep down that a feathered friend won't make your mind up for you. Enjoy your wine and look after yourself xx

Do it, we bought a house based on a robin

A Robin has always been my pick me up, sounds silly they always make me smile.
I am sorry for your loss.
Have you decided to maybe stop due to your loss?

I too have made an avian based decision you are not alone

Robin's have been very significant to my Dh and I. On our first date a robin was eating on a feed table and we manage get very close to it. From then on almost every time we went out together we'd see a Robin, even places you wouldn't expect. Fell pregnant and suddenly stopped seeing robins... until our baby was born! Yes we called him Robin :)

Glad I am not alone!

@LisaSimpsonsbff very intuitive! Yes you are right he sort of flew/ jumped right but actually flew left and I suppose that's my gut instinct answer .. I do so want to try again but I know it's not a good idea! I nearly died from an ectopic this time and nearly left my existing dc without a mummy

If only I had a Crystal ball!

I love robins too!

I'm sure I've heard that a Robin is a sign of an angel?

Robins are the most violent, vicious birds in the UK. 25% of robin deaths are robin on robin crime (red on red). Their preferred method of attack is from behind, into the base of the neck of the rival, severing it's spinal cord, leaving the rival to die in unimaginable pain.

They are also quite keen on rape, when they are not out murdering.

All of which is fine, that's the direction evolution has taken them and it works for them. And, the only reason they hang around humans is in the hope of a free meal. If we were smaller, or they were bigger, they'd be into our spinal cord in a flash.

They do look cute though.

sorry you are going through this. I can really relate. I remember after a miscarriage wrapped up in a blanket in the garden and finding myself talking to a squirrel about what to do. I also let a Robin decide between two baby names for me
Don't worry about it. Just roll with it for now!

Whose husband was it, on here, who thought robins were made up?

Owls are my go to indicators.

Which way did you want the robin to fly before he set off?

There's your answer.

left? try one more time x.

Sorry for your loss OP.

Have a break like the robin did and make up your mind later once you are fully recovered. Just refrain from eating worms though ha ha!

But I think you have made your choice! As a pp said you interpretated the robin's movements yo give you the answer you subconsciously want.

Good luck with whatever you eventually decide

Yes it has helped me clarify what I want to do but not really want I should do iyswim.

The rational decision is to give up on any more children due to risk and age.

My desire for another is probably hormone driven and a bit selfish and could really impact badly on our little family

@100PercentThatBitch lol at avarian based decision making!

Go for it
I'm ttc at 39
I'll ask a robin when I should stop
Thanks for the idea

I do this sort of thing.

But fuck the robin, have another baby. You won't regret it I promise you.

I do this sort of thing all the time. I’m not religious, don’t believe in spirits, guardian angels, destiny or anything like that. I find that it helps me figure out my own state of mind, eg when I get in the car in the morning I’ll say to myself “the next song will tell me if it’s going to be a good day or a bad day”. I find that if I’m already in a good mood or I’m anticipating something good happening that day, I’ll find a way to interpret the lyrics positively, and vice versa.

Did you feel happy when the bird flew left, or disappointed?

I use the local heron as spiritual guide. Asked him if I should go to the doc the other day!

@wttf

My ABD

I was in two minds as to send a card with a very specific bird on. Went to letterbox four times. Asked for a sign. Saw specific bird unusual unexpected sighting.

No outcome from sending card as yet but in a no news is good news type way

I make animal based decisions on a regular basis. My favourite question is, should I eat the last cake/eclair/biscuit, addressed to the cat, please act with complete disdain and indifference if I should do.

@EnglishRose13 I really wanted him to fly right!

It's reassuring to hear others do this!

Sorry I meant left! I really wanted him to fly left