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ememem84 · 07/06/2017 17:25

New thread. Xx

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Cagliostro · 13/06/2017 08:09

Seacow here is the thread I had on bras, hopefully something there will go bigger than a J but I am not sure as I'm 'only' an HH :o

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/2922392-Where-does-one-get-nursing-bras-for-huge-boobs?pg=1

I'm vaguely planning to wear non-wired when at home if I bother getting dressed that is and wired when out.

Dot I'm not sure really if you don't already know anyone HEing. But if you tutor one I am sure that would lead to more. Pretty much all my work is via word of mouth now, parents recommend me to others (nice ego boost!). The first thing I did when offering tutoring was post on my local FB selling group, that got me some non-HE pupils anyway. I charge less than others to reflect that I'm not a qualified teacher, and also that HE families tend to have less income. If places like your local library let you advertise then you may have some luck. I assume you meant secondary age but if you were willing to modify lessons for younger ones you could get some work in that way from parents who don't feel so confident teaching it themselves. My DD had some creative writing lessons aged 8 for example, she learned loads. The tutor even runs some basic literacy classes for younger ones. I never managed doing group classes though, I find that quite difficult with maths as the range in ability is so vast (especially in home ed), but anything is worth trying! :)

I am sneezy this morning. Hmmph. Not sure we'll go anywhere, will see how DD is - she did brilliantly doing her assessment as she was very nervous, but it was exhausting (mentally more than physically). I'm finding out about how to access an ed psych without school - the paediatrician seemed to think this would be a problem, but I have a whole load of families to chat to via FB (various SN/HE groups etc) who are telling me ways round it. So hopefully won't need to go private. Thank you all for being so kind Thanks I had such a massive wobble over it all yesterday but I think that was to be expected really. The appointment brought up so much and there were even times when I felt so guilty about stuff I missed due to my own issues (for newbies I have Aspergers, diagnosed a few years back) - stuff like the way she speaks, I had no idea it was not normal :( but I need to move past it and know that at least we are getting there now.

Must just get practical about how to ensure DD is getting enough help - we have taken a big step back lately, the problem is that she gets totally freaked out by anything too much like school (this is worse at the moment because the bullying has made her remember the bullying she endured at school) so it takes a lot of work to get round that. A lot of the time I don't feel like I'm doing enough to help her - but she'd be so miserable in school too. I don't feel like that about DS, pretty certain he will be diagnosed with ASD as well, but he is so happy with it and doesn't have the anxiety and he 'gets' concepts much more easily. Plus although he was unhappy at school (and unlike DD he never has wobbles about missing it - he even said we mustn't send the new baby to school! :o) he's two years below DD and he's not been nearly so damaged by his experiences there as she has IYSWIM.

Sorry for long post! Blush

LonelyOversharer · 13/06/2017 09:14

seacow with ds I didn't even buy a nursing bra. Just learned to scoop them out discreetly! I only went up to an F cup (34back) and once my body had settled down to its job, this was fine. Basically nursing bras are the work of the devil. Why someone hasn't come up with a company who caters for bf mums, who need something half way pretty, that fits, that is fit for purpose...

i have dug out my 'old' size 10 jeans (the non skinny leg ones), still gap, same size as my too-big ones, but 7ish years old. They just go on. So there's vanity sizing at work. But means I have 3 different pairs to wear hoarding is good sometimes I also found a fat face denim skirt which is the wrong length for me (mid calf), so may take my shears to it, and make it wearable. I'm like my own charity shop in my bedroom, so many boxes, so much stuff!

LonelyOversharer · 13/06/2017 09:21
  • I used cheap supermarket jersey t-shirt type bras, so they had lots of flex! Not my normal expensive bras with decent construction. Considering I fed him for 2.8 years, I think I got through about 6, so probably about the same price as a decent nursing bra. But I did use disposable pads! And branded ones too.
Cagliostro · 13/06/2017 09:42

I found the disposable pads got stuck to my boobs :o ouch :o I will be getting washables again. All very good apart from the time I didn't bother putting them in the little wash bag, and DH dismantled the washing machine to find a shredded pad mangled into the machinery Blush :o.

Gosh so many little things that need buying! I've promised DD that after my scan - 27th, the day after we possibly find out if BOTH Caglets will be diagnosed with ASD, big week for us Shock - we can start getting a few clothes. She is absolutely desperate to, she even said "that can be my birthday treat, choosing clothes for the baby" :). Can't remember if I've said, but I think we will end up finding out the sex now, she is not going to stand for waiting and I think for DS (who is not so keen on the idea of being a big brother) it may help him get used to the idea if he knows the sex and therefore the name. Bit sad but also I a not sure I could wait anyway TBH :o. Sooo y'all have 2 weeks to place your bets! :)

Coppersulphate · 13/06/2017 10:05

Thanks for that tip about the Lego cards Life.
I have joined that thread and posted. I didn't realise it existed. Too preoccupied.

Coppersulphate · 13/06/2017 10:08

Cag, I think it's a girl.

AuditAngel · 13/06/2017 12:29

Took DD1 on school tour visit. Drove DH's car (with business parking permit) to avoid parking costs, glad I did, came out to find a row of cars with tickets

ememem84 · 13/06/2017 13:30

Girl. I think girl.

Just been for 24 week midwife apt. Dh came this time and finally he heard baby boys heart beat!! Hoorah!!

I enjoy the appointment days. As I get a longer lunch. Haha! All mine are scheduled at 1215 (I can choose the times) so I leave work at 12 bumble down to hospital. Have appointment then take an hour for lunch 😀

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Loveabaconsandwich · 13/06/2017 13:49

Hope you manage to finish today seacow, have as many snacks as you need

Thought I was doing well with moving direct debits to my account so I could switch accounts and claim welcome bonus. But one of them won't pay the first DD until 1st August AND one of my direct debits have gone up as they had my wrong salary details for union membership. so not frugal yet

£67 in Tesco.

cag I reckon a boy

LonelyOversharer · 13/06/2017 14:57

I think I called boy cag so will stick with that!

Have cut 18" off the denim skirt, when hemmed it will sit right on my tan line, mid thy ignoring the fact that I'm 40 Both the pairs of fat face switchfoot jeans I found fit!! Neither been worn by me, got them off ebay about 5 years ago. So I'm going back to bootcut and straight leg for now, frugal, as I now don't need new jeans! They do feel a bit flappy though, after 3 years of just skinnies.

Need chicken and dog food, so will grab fish and chips for tea as we'll be in town anyway.

The circular needle I turned my bedroom upsidown for yesterday was on the sofa at the shop, but I found so many forgotten things I don't even mind! And I can get on with my top now.

Glad everything is ok with baby boy em Hope you enjoyed your long lunch!

Fluffycloudland77 · 13/06/2017 15:18

79p lost on a qualifying bet to get a £30 free bet which I'll use tomorrow.

Laska5772 · 13/06/2017 16:21

£16 haircut and £4 tip. I emptied bra drawer out this morning looking for so.ething and as a result have taken back the unworn bra i bought last week !!; so £20 back

ememem84 · 13/06/2017 17:54

Had clients in this afternoon. I'd spoken on the phone and told them my news re baby boy etc a while ago and introduced colleague who will be covering while I'm on leave.

They arrived on island today to move into their place and brought me gifts. A bottle of bubbly (yum) to toast the baby's arrival with, a white co white baby sized dressing gown some jo Malone toiletries for me and a bottle of red for dh (who theyve never even met). So generous. So lovely. I was a bit overwhelmed. And cried a bit. (Tomorrow I have to complete the worlds most complicated form to declare the gifts (we can only accept gifts without declaring if they're under £250 I suspect the bubbly alone was worth this 😱).

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Fluffycloudland77 · 13/06/2017 18:02

That's excellent Em, really thoughtful gifts too.

I thought you had to live there for years to be able to buy a house there.

£80 waitrose order.

mammymammyIRL · 13/06/2017 18:22

Lovely gifts Em
Lonely very frugal shopping from your own wardrobe, would love to ve able to refashion clothes like you do

I started back to bootcamp yesterday morning & haven't as much free time for this thread as I had sorry 😐

Girliefriendlikesflowers · 13/06/2017 18:51

Hi all, beautiful sunny day here Smile

NSD so far I think, spoke to Scottish Power and they still couldn't do me a better deal than the one I am changing to so feeling quite pleased I made the decision to move.

Dd only needs 8 more lego cards and then she is done, am off to investigate that thread!

Loveabaconsandwich · 13/06/2017 18:55

girlie happy to look through our huge pile of spare cards if you let me know what ones you are missing?

That's so generous and lovely em

needastrongone · 13/06/2017 19:03

Evening, been a busy one today so just logging in until later.

JO staple 7 veg pasta sauce for tea, with some reduced chicken and roasted peppers.

Spends.
£34 physio, my bloody hamstring is costing a fortune!
£33 kettlebell and stability ball, my bloody hamstring is costing a fortune.....!
£200 withdrawal of cash, to last 4 weeks, if hidden from DH, possibly even 5 if hidden really well.
£70 budgeted for diesel for horsebox but not spent.
£5 Bootcamp

Also introduced my running buddy to the joys of the track today, ha ha, it's hard work as he found out.

I'm staying away from the Hush promotion Laska

SnugglySnerd · 13/06/2017 19:05

Wow, Em, what lovely generous gifts!

I think girl, Cag.

I am absolutely shattered. 2 long walks and all 3 kids have been crazy today. Walks were basically an attempt to make the babies sleep and burn off DD1's excess energy.

It was an NSD though so that's good.

Fluffycloudland77 · 13/06/2017 19:11

I think girl too due to age. Older dads produce girls but we will find out.

Whichever it is it will be an awesome caglet.

Laska5772 · 13/06/2017 19:17

Hush promotion need ??!! dare'nt look
Copper and Life thanks for lego cards ..DGS will be thhrilled!
copper I went into Sainsburys on way past for you.. sorry no lego albums here

100yearsdotcom · 13/06/2017 19:18

snuggly I can't even imagine how you're coping with 2 babies AND a toddler! I'm exhausted just with one!
cag thank you for your advice, I hadn't thought of creative writing and I'm going to start researching the HE community locally.
Nice gifts em I think the nicest bit is that they obviously think a lot of you though!

LSD today, just £4.50 for a taxi to get me back from a medical appointment while dh took care of DD. Had a boost today too - have had a home assessment and will be receiving some equipment to help me cope with the disabilities and be able to take care of DD more safely for both of us. I am SO grateful we have the NHS!

Cagliostro · 13/06/2017 19:27

Oooh so girl is winning at the mo! DD is hoping for a little sister, we shall see...

Fantastic about the assessment dot

CremeEggThief · 13/06/2017 19:34

When do you find out, Cag? Is it about 5 weeks?

Lucky you, Em. How incredibly generous!

Spends: £8 travel; £4.09 lunch out (quiche and chips); £3 new tray; £2.65 coffee and 54p bananas. Total: £18.28.

Laska5772 · 13/06/2017 19:41

How lovely Em but £250?! Shockwe are not even allowed to accept a packet of biscuits or chocsunless we record it in triplicate and anything more than that goes back ( thats Public sector for you ).

cag I am sticking with Boy..