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Am i a total TWAT!!!

136 replies

mummysgoingmad · 13/04/2010 13:04

My friend was getting wardrobes delivered to my address this morning, i was shattered this morning so i set my alarm and went for a kip on the sofa while ds was playing. Ds (17months) took my phone and put it in the bath! dont even know how he managed to get in there as the door was shut. i've now missed the delivery and my friends dp has had to come home from work to meet the delivery man

ambu or am i a twat of the highest order!!!!!

OP posts:
Fliight · 13/04/2010 14:27

' she did ask if she was being a twat...in AIBU.'

Oh, so that makes it fine to call her one. Obviously

I honestly think AIBU ought to be pulled. It's a load of crap, mostly, and gives people the idea that they can be vicious without compunction

tapas · 13/04/2010 14:28

Vinegar...there's only one twat on this thread - YOU.

Some bitchy people around here today.

Sassybeast · 13/04/2010 14:29

I have a confession. I fell asleep on the sofa whilst my toddler was loose. The carnage wasn't too bad but I was asleep for SO LONG that I left a slobber stain on my best velveteen cushion Toddler was very sweet when I came to my senses -'muumy tiyad ? Pooooo mummee'

SueSylvester · 13/04/2010 14:29

You'd think the sunshine would have put some of these mardy tarts in a better mood, but they haven't pulled the stick out of their asses yet.

I think a gentle, "not the best plan, op, but build a bridge" would suffice.

MmeLindt · 13/04/2010 14:29

Mummygoingmad
You made a mistake, we all do it. Don't let the Penelope Perfect Brigade on this thread upset you.

Perhaps you should see your GP to find out if there are other tablets you could take that would have less severe side effects.

Apologise to your friend, tell her how exhausted you are. If she is a good friend perhaps she will take your DS for a walk and let you have a snooze.

Now hide this thread, it is only going to upset you.

thesecondcoming · 13/04/2010 14:29

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Notalone · 13/04/2010 14:30

No Mummysgoingmad - but it can only get better There must be a full moon or something tonight. Either that of there is mass PMT going down on MN today

BattyKoda · 13/04/2010 14:34

Fliight - If I asked in AIBU if I was being a twat, I would fully expect for at least some of the answers to be 'yes, you are'.

I missed the medication bit, but I still think more care should have been taken. The OP didn't even consider this to be irresponsible, more concerned about the delivery. Which is why, I think, people have been a bit

EggyAllenPoe · 13/04/2010 14:35

i sleep whether my 15 mo is asleep or not. but with them in a playpen...

though i think everyone has instantly presumed the worst of the OP, that she could not have had a reasonable expectation of him staying in the (presumably childproofed) room with her,

MadamDeathstare · 13/04/2010 14:35

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Fliight · 13/04/2010 14:37

Batty I wouldn't have minded if people had been nicer about it, or jokey, but they iled in with 'twat!' without even reading her posts properly (you included, as you say)

It's not on to be nasty.

EggyAllenPoe · 13/04/2010 14:40

Now she knows he can open doors. I found out DTD1 could climb out of her cot when she fell out on her face.

i dread the day when i find DS can do the same....

i found DD could operate the washing machine this morning too. those nappies needed a quick wash too - clearly a genius! Though now i need to gate that bit off too...bugger..

they just never fail to amaze.

LittleMrsHappy · 13/04/2010 14:40

Flight, she did not say about the medication until about page 3 I think, but then tbh even with the medication she knowingly fell asleep and left hi unattended when she went into a deep sleep.

She knew fully that the medication made her drowsily, id be putting a appointment on at at drs for that morning and saying this is not working, and I cannot be responsible for my child welfare on this medication.

scurryfunge · 13/04/2010 14:40

I think the OP probably realises by now that this was a good learning experience and that thankfuly no harm was done this time.None of us will know what "might" have happened or what we have ever prevented, it can only be about minimising the risks sensibly.

Notalone · 13/04/2010 14:42

I am glad there seems to be some nice people on MN today Fliight, MadamDeathstare, Eggy, Sassy, Mmelindt, Tapas and Sue. Obviously the rest are perfect There is YABU and there is downright nastiness - this thread has been really shockingly bad. Luckily the OP seems to be made of sterner stuff but this would have put a lot of people off I think which is a shame cos most people on here are lovely

Fliight · 13/04/2010 14:43

LMH that's fair enough but why does that have to include the word 'twat'? There was no need for anyone to call her one, she asked if she was, in jest, people could have said exactly what you just did without flinging gratuitous insults at her.

I have come to the conclusion that people just use this kind of thing as an outlet.

cheesesarnie · 13/04/2010 14:44

notalone.i think im nice too.

Notalone · 13/04/2010 14:46

Aw - Cheesesarnie - I KNEW I would miss someone out. I think you are very lovely too lol

cheesesarnie · 13/04/2010 14:46

obviously.

Fliight · 13/04/2010 14:47

Thankyou Not. You are very sweet to say that.

EggyAllenPoe · 13/04/2010 14:51

hmm...cheesesarnie

slobber<

as you were.

BattyKoda · 13/04/2010 14:51

It's probaly a good job people have reacted the way they have, perhaps the OP will be more careful in future. She didn't appear to think it was a problem before.

tethersend · 13/04/2010 14:52

I am nice too!

Actually, that's not true, but I have been nice on this thread.

MadameDefarge · 13/04/2010 15:02

twatty things I have done when in sole charge of child.

scenario 1.

Small 2 bedroom flat. never more than a few feet from any room.

Exp goes to work. Does not wake me. (the arrangement was he would do childcare from six to leaving for work so I could sleep) Leaving ds aged 6 months playing alone. Woke half an hour after exp had left.

Scenario2

Working on computer in bedroom. ds aged 18 months playing in hall way with stuff. I can hear him. Hear a tapping sound from outside. Ignore it. Ds quiet. Go to check on him to find he has climbed onto the desk in living room and is tapping the outside of window lintel through open window. On first floor.

I called SS immediately and dobbed myself in.

LittleMrsHappy · 13/04/2010 15:10

To be fair, I hate this perfect parent attitude people have, just because I make provisions for my child and stay awake when he is in my care, when not sleeping, doesn't make me a perfect parent! it makes me a responsible one!

If people want to call me a perfect parent for it, I will happily shine my halo

Ive seen and witness extreme child neglect in my career, I dont condone what the OP has done and nor will I be fluffiness and hugs to her attitude on the safety towards her child in this instance, but nor do I think she is the worlds worst mother.

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