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        <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:57:43 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Jewellers: should diamond rings be worn 24/7]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545122-jewellers-should-diamond-rings-be-worn-247</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I have a ring that was a special gift and wore it more than I should - lost a diamond and have learned my lesson. But this was a band with 12 small diamonds in ie probs shouldn’t be everyday.

however, what about eg an engagement ring (band with single diamond)? I can’t be arsed to take it off every time I shower or sleep so that means i won’t wear it.

does it depend on the style of ring? Can’t find a consensus anywhere! Thanks]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[*TW* abusive relationship and I&#039;ve done something stupid]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5545121-tw-abusive-relationship-and-ive-done-something-stupid</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi,

For 2.5 years I was in an on/off abusive relationship.

My ex (drug dealer, previous convictions for domestic abuse) put me through emotional, physical and sexual abuse.

Some examples are him recording me during sex without my consent, ignoring my boundaries when it comes to sex (and pretty much everything), making me watch porn and horrible gore videos where the violence is actually real.

That's on top of all the gaslighting, bullying, ghosting, silent treatment etc.

I started to feel like I didn't exist unless I was around him.

He ended things in February but has been keeping me around for his uses.

The other night I'd had enough, I'm sure for someone observing the conversation it would look like an overreaction but I can't explain why I acted the way I did.

I behaved appallingly, I don't want to say what I did but there could be repercussions from him. He's scary and I've seen him do smear campaigns on his own family for less than what I did.

I've got women's aid support but I just wanted to see if anyone had been in a similar situation and can understand what it feels like to have just totally snapped 😞

I feel so pathetic, we don't live together and nobody can understand why I kept going back, not even me.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Relationships</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bruised coccyx advice]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545120-bruised-coccyx-advice</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I fell and bruised my coccyx a week ago. I can at least go through the motion of sitting down and getting up now without 5 million slow shuffles and agony, but sitting itself is still horrendously uncomfortable and I can't sit for more than 10 mins or so which doesn't make for a very relaxing weekend! 

DH is picking up a coccyx cushion from Argos for me later. I'm taking ibuprofen but tbh it's not really helping.  Driving is the worst as i obviously can't adjust my position and have to sit straight and I think that just irritates it and makes it worse for the rest of the day. Has anyone else done this and can you give me some survival advice? I'm getting fed up now and google says it's likely to be at the very least a mth before it feels better?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:49:38 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[What age is nail varnish O.K.]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545119-what-age-is-nail-varnish-ok</link>
                <description><![CDATA[What age do people feel it is reasonable for children to wear nail varnish. I was having a disagreement with a friend over the fact I do not allow my 3 year old to. She does ask sometimes but she also sucks her fingers sometimes and I just don't like it on young children. 

Friend says this is hypocritical as I sometimes have a manicure.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:47:25 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bikinis for well endowed that don’t break the bank!!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5545118-bikinis-for-well-endowed-that-dont-break-the-bank</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Please help! 

Teenage daughter is size 32g. 10 on bottom.

is there anywhere she can buy a bikini that fits that doesn’t cost £70?!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:42:57 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Style and beauty</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Recommendations for a relaxing European beach holiday in August]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/holidays/5545117-recommendations-for-a-relaxing-european-beach-holiday-in-august</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi all
looking for recommendations for a week in Europe sonewhere from 10th august. We were goi g to do Paris because my son wants to see the Eiffel Tower. But with the temperatures at the moment plus it being very city based I want something a bit more relaxing.   Plus my DH said there is a lot of pick pocketing.
short haul Europe Please.
I been to quite a few places in France and Spain. Ideally would
like to have a pool and be close to a beach.
Thanks]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:37:57 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Holidays</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Petition to stop restaurants automatically adding &#039;optional&#039; service charge to bills]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545116-petition-to-stop-restaurants-automatically-adding-optional-service-charge-to-bills</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I've just been sent a link to a petition to remove service charges from being automatically added to bills in restaurants in the UK. 

I really dislike when restaurant automatically add service charge to bills. Although it's marked as optional on the menu, I've found it very awkward to ask for it to very removed. I have started to do this, but then I get questioned about why I want it taken off. Instant one instance, the server said that by taking it off he wouldn't get paid as much. Suffice to say we won't be going back there. 

So I've signed the petition because I think adding a tip should be totally voluntary and not the situation we have at the moment that feels a little coercive. Please consider signing it too if you agree.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:37:50 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tell me something you&#039;d like to know about birth before it&#039;s too late.]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/birth_announcements/5545115-tell-me-something-youd-like-to-know-about-birth-before-its-too-late</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi I'm Katie, a hypnobirthing teacher and I'd love to help answer your questions around birth before it's too late. 

Ask away!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:37:14 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Birth announcements</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Rio Janeiro]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/holidays/5545114-rio-janeiro</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi , going to Rio Janeiro and looking for recommendations of what to do if it’s raining please ? We are two parents with a 20 year old daughter]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:33:59 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Holidays</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[MARAC]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5545113-marac</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Name changed but long term member.

I've been referred to MARAC following a serious injury - hospital safeguarding referred.

It's not a partner it's another family member who has autism &amp; a serious mental health illness.

They found large amounts of Internet searches related to hatred of women (incel type stuff). He rarely leaves home &amp; has never had a partner so I'm certain I'm the only one at risk.

I've not reported to police due to long-standing family loyalty &amp; previous bad experience police in complex situations.

Has anyone been in a similar situation or could share experiences of what to expect.

I have no support as although the law defines it as domestic abuse, IDVA is not commisioned or funded to support.

I'm in England if that makes a difference]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:32:42 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[To still expect neighbours to sort it?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545112-to-still-expect-neighbours-to-sort-it</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My neighbours have a dog that barks at regular intervals through the day. No longer than ten minutes goes past without her barking. She sits in the window and is triggered very easily by anything that goes by. It drives the owners mad because the man and woman shout at the dog and then the woman ends up screaming at her too. They're always in and the dog barks when they're home. If they go out it tends to be silent after a few barks. I was due to send council logs to the environmental noise team today. 

Things have been frosty for ages but the other day we finally got talking. I was invited in and the dog barked at me non stop for half an hour. It didnt take a breath. I also found out during that visit that the woman has cancer and the man has heart problems. Really sad. He also takes shopping round daily for his MIL who is elderly and frail. The woman also said the dog loves to sit in the window watching the world go by (where it barks at everything and nothing). Female neighbour also said dog is untrainable now. We left on a good note. This.was friday. Yesterday I was out all day but there was some barking in the evening. Its fine, I dont expect silence. Today is a different matter. Since my weekend visitors have left, the dog has been barking a lot. They always quieten it down when I have visitors.

I cannot go on like this though. I pay a shitload for the property and can't watch TV, read, relax in the garden or eat a single meal without it being interrupted by the damn dog barking. My mental health is on the floor to the point I've almost quit my job and I've gone on antidepressants.

Today I saw male neighbour out and asked in a very friendly way if they've done any training with the dog (I've been there a year and the dog has always barked but lately its just awful). He said no because of their health and his MIL but that he'd start this week. I did say that my compromise is that I don't mind some barking, after all its what a dog does but they need to meet half way and offered to get some dog training resources if needed. I also said i really didn't want to take this further with the council and appreciate anything they can do, but I reportedto the council mid may and nothing has yet been done by them. I was really upbeat and friendly but he was obviously pissed off. 

Aibu to expect them to train the dog in light of their health?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:31:20 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Croatia in early October?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/holidays/5545111-croatia-in-early-october</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Thinking of going to Split area in first week of October.
Will it be warm enough to swim in the sea and eat outside in the evenings?
thanks]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Why Are Hair Details Missing After Background Removal? How Can a Hair Masking Service Fix It?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/small_business/5545110-why-are-hair-details-missing-after-background-removal-how-can-a-hair-masking-service-fix-it</link>
                <description><![CDATA[One of the most common problems photographers, eCommerce sellers, and graphic designers face is losing fine hair details after removing a background. Many automatic background removal tools cannot accurately detect individual hair strands, resulting in rough edges, missing hair, or an unnatural appearance. This can make portraits, beauty photos, and fashion images look unprofessional.
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If you're struggling with rough hair edges, lost strands, or poor background removal results, a professional Hair Masking Service is the answer. With expert masking techniques, your images can achieve the clean, natural, and professional appearance needed to attract attention and build trust.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Business founders/entrepreneurs</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Hayfever eyes]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545109-hayfever-eyes</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I have had the Kennalog injection privately this year. I don't even know if it helps at all but I would try anything so I've had that for the last 4 years, normally in March time.   I take Dymista steroid spray and Fexofenadine on prescription from May onwards. I also take Piritin and Loratidine and whatever else I can find but so far haven't felt much relief from anything except maybe the Dymista which helps with sneezing.  I can actually cope with the up to 500 sneezes a day but my eyes my eyes....I want to pull them out.
My eyes are small and red, with big puffy bags underneath, they're so itchy, feels like there are grains of sand in them  or maybe glass shards ground into powder.  I look terrible.  I miss out on events if they involve being outside but even staying in doesn't really help. I have tried eye drops both over the counter and on prescription and found them all useless. I wish there was one that numbed my eyes so I can't feel anything. 

The only thing that helps is lying flat with a wet, cold cotton pad on my eyes, on repeat, but that's not really compatible with work!

I wear sunglasses as much as possible.  Depending on the weather I feel like I have 3-4 weeks of some days constant sneezing May- June and then 3 weeks of unbearable eye irritation. I'm miserable.  It keeps me awake and I'm exhausted. At the start and end of that period there are random pockets of hayfever irritation.

Give me hope - did anyone's hayfever just disappear? Mine started quite out of nowhere 11 years ago with pregnancy in my thirties. 
It really affects my daily life and mood.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Subsidence, insurance quotes]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/property/5545108-subsidence-insurance-quotes</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Have been with our current insurer since moving into the property, but the insurance quote this year has gone up a lot so we are finally looking at moving insurer. Part of the reason for not moving before is that I get very very edgy about stuff like this so its just been easier to stay with the same insurer for the purpose of reducing my anxiety/overthinking.

Anyway, the house is old and wonky. There are some cracks in the plaster which, to a layperson, look a bit concerning but the surveyor at the time of the purchase was not worried so we didn't worry. A couple of years ago, for reasons unknown to me, I started to feel a bit concerned about them again so got a structural engineer friend to take a look. They put some little gauges on which have been in place for over two years and shown virtually no movement. They also aren't concerned, though we're yet to actually get them to write that in a formal note.

So for the purpose of insurance quotes, I can honestly say that I am not aware of any subsidence at our property. Although there are some cracks, two professionals have looked at these and do not believe it to be anything sinister. My understanding is that cracks and subsidence are not the same thing.

But then the part where my overthinking/anxiety kicks in! I know that many of the houses on the terrace street are also wonky and people have had cracks in their walls too. Its a terrace and on one side I think they did have a structural engineer take a look (not sure of the route that this came about). They asked me a couple of questions at the time but nothing really came of it so assume that surveyor also didn't find an issue. On the other side, my neighbour made a flippant comment once about sloping floors and said his house was subsiding. I was obviously a bit worried when he said this, and asked if his insurance company was involved or anything like that because subsidence is a very specific issue; from his response I don't think there is anything formal going on, he hasn't spoken to his insurer and isn't qualified to judge it for himself. Again, my understanding is that cracks/sloping floors are not the same as subsidence.

Now for the purpose of quotes, some insurers just ask about our property - fine. But some also ask about neighbouring properties or the surrounding area, and this is what gets me and really causes my anxiety to spike. I've heard this neighbourhood hearsay and it worries me that this puts my response onto the insurance quotes into a grey area if they ask about anything other than our property specifically.

Now, i've got a decent quote from one insurer who is very clear in their question and it only relates to our property. I could just go with them. But the fact that other insurers sort of ask these broader questions is making me feel like I'm trying to hide something - and I'm not! So my mind spirals a bit and just pushes me towards our existing insurer and paying their hefty fee increase just so that I don't have to think about this. 

I've made this mistake before where I've got myself tied up in knots and end up shooting myself in the foot. So wondering if anyone can, hopefully, offer reassurance. Surely an unqualified neighbour making some offhand remark about their floors doesn't mean I have to rule myself out from half the insurance market!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:14:03 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Breastfeeding, binge eating and food noise!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight_loss_chat/5545107-breastfeeding-binge-eating-and-food-noise</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Any tips for managing the above please!

I am a life long emotional binge eater (intertwined with quite bad health anxiety). A year of CBT in 2021 got it very under control, I was exercising 5 days a week and feeling amazing.
Fast forward to now, the binge eating and health anxiety are through the roof again following having my son, and a couple of very hard years personally/ close family losses to cancer.
I know really that the thing I found more helpful than the CBT to get my anxiety under control was movement and feeling good in myself, however the time to do that working full time/ lack of sleep with a toddler just feels impossible. I am breastfeeding so weight loss injections are out of the question, and actually I only have about a stone and a half to lose, so nothing drastic.
Any tips for how to focus and reduce the food noise would be gratefully received please! I know I need to get the anxiety under control alongside it, and am separately working on that, but any tips for the binging and food noise much appreciated.
Thanks in advance]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:13:54 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Weight loss chat</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What is the nicest town or city you have visited in England?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545106-what-is-the-nicest-town-or-city-you-have-visited-in-england</link>
                <description><![CDATA[What is the nicest town or city you have visited in England?

I'll go first 

Wells]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:13:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to manage grandchildren’s inheritance for university costs and future house deposit]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/money-matters/5545105-how-to-manage-grandchildrens-inheritance-for-university-costs-and-future-house-deposit</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My DM sadly passed away last year.   Her estate is split between her 2 children and 4 grandchildren in various shares.   My 2 DC have inherited c£65k each which is intended to help with university costs or setting themselves up with a house deposit.   The advice online seems to be to invest in stocks and shares ISAs if you'll be leaving it for more than 5 years, which is the case for the younger grandchildren but my oldest is 15 and planning to go to uni at 18.   Is this still the best option for her? Even if it is the tax free allowance is £9k per year so presumably most of it would have to go into a different sort of account.  

I'm a bit clueless as to when the bills will fall for uni.  Would she be better off investing her money and taking a loan for the fees, or paying the fees upfront? 

I think uni costs will use up pretty much all of her money but it would be good to be able to help her with a house deposit as well which I can start to save for if I use my share of the inheritance to pay down our mortgage.  

We'd obviously want to do the same for our youngest if but there's 4 years between them so her money will have more chance to grow so will need to work out what's fair.   In any case by the time our youngest is ready to leave home we could downsize or relocate to release more funds.  I guess there's our own old age to think about but we both have public sector pensions which I'm hoping would be enough to live off once the mortgage is paid off.  We are currently 20 yearsish away from retirement.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:10:26 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Money matters</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[AIBU to be annoyed already today?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545104-aibu-to-be-annoyed-already-today</link>
                <description><![CDATA[To ask how your ndn has been a twat already today? 
Mine was out using power tools at 8.05 in the front garden so less than 4 meters from bedroom window. 
Then they went out at 10 and their ddog is still barking his disapproval.. 
Then again he barks when they are home also. 
From locked in the upstairs bedroom.. 
Twats.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:06:07 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Best washing powder or conditioner for children with sensory issues]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/special_educational_needs/5545103-best-washing-powder-or-conditioner-for-children-with-sensory-issues</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Can anyone recommend a washing powder/gel and fabric conditioner for sensory issues?
I’ve tried everything I can think of. Even the baby fabric conditioners aren’t soft enough and she hates the smell]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:55:45 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Feeling happier single than in relationships after some summer solstice reflection]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545102-feeling-happier-single-than-in-relationships-after-some-summer-solstice-reflection</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hope this doesn't sound too woo woo. I've been doing a bit of thinking around summer solstice etc. My friend's gone to solstice yoga in Scarborough, I couldn't because of work. Thinking about being single and being happier single than I was in any of my relationships (2 years, 10 years, 4 years, three engagements, one that led to marriage) Do you think I'm just making excuses for myself because they didn't work out? Choosing the wrong guys?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Not keen on overnight pet stays - unreasonable or not?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545101-not-keen-on-overnight-pet-stays-unreasonable-or-not</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My brother-in-law has a new lady friend and they want to introduce their dogs (don’t ask!). She lives in our city, he lives about 200 miles away. He asked if he and the dog could stay with us for the weekend. We’ve had pets ourselves but are now pet free. We don’t mind people visiting with their pets, but don’t want overnight stays because the house isn’t pet proof, there’s stuff around everywhere that a dog could get into, and we’d have to worry about leaving doors open. My OH told this to BiL and he’s not happy, obviously. Our city has plenty of dog friendly hotels that he could use, and that would actually be more convenient because we live in the suburbs. Are we being unreasonable about this?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:54:43 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Please help me identify this kids tv show.]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545100-please-help-me-identify-this-kids-tv-show</link>
                <description><![CDATA[We are clearing out ready to move house and my son has found these characters. 
None of us can remember what the tv show was called despite extensive googling.

Ds is 10 so I would guess it was on about 6years ago.

i will upload a photo but while it gets approved.
all characters are birds (one is definitely a toucan and one a penguin) but dressed in human clothes. The bad guys are brother and sister bats we think. 

No one has any recollection of what they did in the show.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Chat</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Faint line on pink dye test, indent or possible early pregnancy?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/5545099-faint-line-on-pink-dye-test-indent-or-possible-early-pregnancy</link>
                <description><![CDATA[hey, 
I did a pink dye test last night and got a v faint line but a bit more prominent than this one. I did this test this morning with fmu. Do you think these are just the indent lines. Within 3 mins but so faint it’s almost colourless]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:52:12 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Conception</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Please help me find these glasses!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5545098-please-help-me-find-these-glasses</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’ve tried on AI, google - nothing is coming up :-( anyone recognise them? Mumsnet is amazing for these things!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Style and beauty</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Duke of Edinburgh expedition Tues]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545097-duke-of-edinburgh-expedition-tues</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi there, my DS is due to do his DofE expedition Tues into Wed, I’m panicking a bit about the heat, a 6 hour walk with a heavy backpack. They have reduced the load in the backpacks slightly by suggesting no changes of clothes or the cold weather just in case items. Has anyone had experience of this? It just seems a bit mad not to reschedule at this point. Any advice appreciated!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Enrichment for a clever clogs!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_litter_tray/5545096-enrichment-for-a-clever-clogs</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Heya

Just starting a thread for any hints and tips for kitten enrichment. We have a new adoptee in the crew, and he is a dexterous little bulldozer, our resident is a certified loaf she spends her time moving from cat tree to beds with an occasional chase of a plastic spring and just wants to be picked up like a baby.

Little man is sharp as a tack, likes to fetch with a paper straw, enjoys puzzles, opening cupboards and just throwing himself on anything, he is not a big height fan (yet) we have tunnels, cat wands, balls, and puzzles but he likes a proper task. Any tried and tested toys or ideas would be fab 😊

Cat tax: Lemmy, also known as Barry the bulldozer]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:47:39 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>The litter tray</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Teenager and husband rows ruining my life]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/teenagers/5545095-teenager-and-husband-rows-ruining-my-life</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My teen is 15. She is stubborn, hard work, pushes every boundary, argues every request, attitude is awful. Her dad, my DH clashes with her so much. The rows are awful and escalate into a power struggle. I end up in the middle of, trying to peace keep. I can’t cope with it anymore. I’m being pulled and pecked by both of them from both sides. I try to withdraw and leave them to it but if I do it just never ends. 
I want to leave and never come back!!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Thoughts on over paying mortgage rather than private pension]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545094-thoughts-on-over-paying-mortgage-rather-than-private-pension</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Married home owner 

would only be able to get a private pension 

over paying morgage by 500 a month sounds more of a safe bet to me]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[WLIs to stop food noise? Any advice?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5545093-wlis-to-stop-food-noise-any-advice</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I eat healthily and exercise but menopause and a bad winter means I seem to be in a rut of snacking and emotional eating and I am putting on weight which needs to stop before it gets out of hand, so I am thinking of trying a low dose of WLI just to stop the food noise. Without the snacking my diet is fine and I can maintain a healthy weight.

Mounjaro looks like the best option but where do I start with dosing? Should I start on 2.5mg and then go down, or start on a smaller dose and go up if needed. I just want enough to stop the noise.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:36:13 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Weight loss injections/treatments</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[I Will Find You on Netflix]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/telly_addicts/5545092-i-will-find-you-on-netflix</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Anyone watching this ?]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5545092</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[AIBU to consider lodging with a stranger to save money at 36?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545091-aibu-to-consider-lodging-with-a-stranger-to-save-money-at-36</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I've lived on my own for around 6 years now in a rented house with my two cats, no kids. 36F. 

The cost of living is getting worse and although I'm not completely skint at the end of the month I'm not able to save for thing's I'd like ie. house deposit, to travel etc. I'd also like to retrain as a nurse/social worker and I wouldnt be able to afford going back to uni full time (I'm aware of what I'd be entitled too with SF). 

I have an opportunity to lodge a room in a 4 bedroom house on a new build estate with my own seperate bathroom and office with full use of the rest of the house. Bills included with no particular house rules attached but it would be with a 48 year old man I don't already know and he has two dogs, one a large bulldog. He's already said I wouldn't be expected to care for them but it would be good they would have company as I work from home full time. 

AIBU by thinking this is a stupid idea giving up my rental to lodge with technically less rights for the sake of saving money. Id need to rehome my cats at my parents and I'm also struggling with the idea of losing independence and privacy at the age of 36 when everyone else I know is married, living with partners etc..]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:34:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Good Morning Everyone! What are you all up to today?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545090-good-morning-everyone-what-are-you-all-up-to-today</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I'm only just drinking my first cuppa of the day, in the conservatory, with dd2 and boy cat.  We got in at 2am after waiting to see if security were allowed to hand out setlists, and getting on a coach as far as we could, then an uber 🙈.  I asked very politely &amp; was given one!! Dd1 is beyond thrilled to have this one for her collection. 

Today will be a very slow day here.  There's some washing to be done, and we need something for tea so will be popping to Lidl.  I'll get dd1 to come with me when she eventually surfaces.  Maybe I'll potter at the garden for a while, or get out front with the weed killer for the driveway 🤔.

Tea will be whatever we buy at Lidl, followed by early showers, and early nights 💤💤.

What about all of you? 🙂]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Recommendations for helping my elderly dog stay comfortable with palliative care]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_doghouse/5545088-recommendations-for-helping-my-elderly-dog-stay-comfortable-with-palliative-care</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My 13 year old Shih Tzu has been diagnosed with nerve damage under his armpit. The vet has prescribed paracetamol, metacam, gabapentin and memantine. He is unable to put any weight or use his front right paw at all. After a long consultation with the vet we have decided on palliative care going forward. He is completely fine within himself eating and still loves getting cuddles etc. My heart is absolutely breaking for him to be honest I am struggling with the grief of it all and feel like he has been robbed of his final years.  I've come into this section in the hope of recommendations for items to buy him to help his quality of life particularly a sling for getting in/out of the car and anything else that you can think I need to buy him.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:18:01 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Faint positive after embryo transfer, then lighter test this morning]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/pregnancy/5545087-faint-positive-after-embryo-transfer-then-lighter-test-this-morning</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi there I am now 8.5 days post transfer. Got my first faint positives yesterday that faded away. Took another at 5.30 pm after a two hour hold and was much stronger and very obvious something was there. Fully expected this morning to be stronger but it looked a bit lighter. Now im totally thrown. Also having cramps abs brown discharge which seems to happen in successful ans chemicals. Anyone similar ? Going to test again this evening]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:17:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[British Gas - endless cock ups how to get redress?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/legal_matters/5545086-british-gas-endless-cock-ups-how-to-get-redress</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Would welcome feedback on my situation. I had 2 landlord Homecare contracts and after multiple cock ups too numerous to list here, cancelled one back in April when it came to its end of year, paid admin fee. Tried to cancel the other but was told cancellation charge would be £100 however they offered me a discounted rate until end of contract so I carried on, paying agreed new rate. Yesterday got an email saying they are cancelling both contracts and billing me £560 for unpaid membership and works. Both completely unfounded and I can prove all membership and works have been paid for. I cannot face the agony of the  “ helpline” so am planning to email customer complaints and if no joy eventually escalate to the ombudsman. Anything else I should consider.? Thanks for any advice!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:14:48 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Help with kitchen art?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545085-help-with-kitchen-art</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I am decorating my kitchen and I want something above the door.

I saw this style of sign and really like it. 

I have a vinyle cutting machine so can do it myself but I need to figure out what it should say. Everything I think of seems to boring.


Any suggestions?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Access dispute with next door neighbour]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/legal_matters/5545084-access-dispute-with-next-door-neighbour</link>
                <description><![CDATA[We currently rent out my late mother in laws house.  It's an end house on a row of terraced houses.  The house has a passageway down the side with doors at either end which belong solely to mils house. It's crystal clear on the deeds.  Mil always let the ndn have access to this passageway to get her bins out as a neighbourly courtesy. This carried on for over 20 years with no problems.   There is now a new ndn of less than 12 months who is causing problems.  She is complaining to the tenants that the passageway smells, it's blocked, they don't take care of the garden etc.  The tenants are actually very nice and have tried to be accommodating.  The garden is a bit untidy but nothing major and I can't smell anything in the passageway. The ndn was very rude to my husband the other day and I've had enough of her.  Is there anything to stop me from telling her not to use the passageway if she's not happy? I can't see anything on the house deeds but of course I don't know what her solicitor discovered when she bought the house. We intend selling the house shortly anyway.   I don't want to go to the expense of getting a solicitor but I quite happy for her to involve a solicitor if she wants to and I'll abide with whatever the solicitor discovers if it comes to it.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Legal matters</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Daughter unable to attend her graduation as no tickets left (second thread)]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/education/5545083-daughter-unable-to-attend-her-graduation-as-no-tickets-left-second-thread</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My daughter cannot attend her graduation as major Uni only offers tickets on a 'first come first served' basis. We are very upset and think the Uni should have ensured there were enough ceremonies/capacity for every graduate. This is the second thread.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:10:36 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Education</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What on earth is wrong with my dog/s?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_doghouse/5545082-what-on-earth-is-wrong-with-my-dogs</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Sorry, this is going to be on the long side. 

9 days ago we sadly had to put our 8-ish year old rescue dog to sleep. He had ckd stage 2/3 and anaemia but seemed to be doing OK, then had a gradual increase in fussiness over food over a couple of weeks. He then came down with bad diarrhoea (small amount of vomiting) and we just couldn't get him to drink enough to stay hydrated. He spent almost a week at the vet every day on fluids and anti-emetics but within 12 hours of stopping every time he'd refuse to drink, although would eat small amounts. He was increasingly miserable and with no clear cause we made the horrible decision to pts. 

Duirng the time he was ill our 12 year old dog also became increasingly picky. We did manage to get him to eat but assumed it was stress and his normal pickiness. A few days after dog 1 died we left for a motorhome holiday with dog 2. At this point he more or less refused to eat other than cooked chicken with a lot of encouragement. He then came down with d&amp;v. Spoke to a vet helpline and they felt he was OK at that point as eating and drinking. 24 hours later he was completely refusing to eat so contacted a local vet. He gave an anti-emetic injection and dog 2 then did eat a good amount of food that evening. We also gave an omeprazole capsule as suggested by vet. Unfortunately he was very sick overnight - but more like burping and regurgitating food rather than actively vomiting. Refused to eat again. 

Saw another vet yesterday who was at a loss. He's well hydrated, temp at top end of normal but diarrhoea continues and the main issue is refusal to eat. She gave another anti-emetic injection (prevomax) plus metaclopramide and steroid injections. He still won't really eat! He had a very small amount of kibble last night but refuses offers of everything else including cooked chicken. 

Overnight he's had no vomiting but woke a few times to go outside and had small amounts of watery, mucusy diarrhoea. Still drinking normally but will not eat!! He seems reasonably bright, keen to go out for a walk and sniffy and interested. We're almost certainly going home tomorrow now to get back to familiarity and our own vet - tbh we'd have gone before but where we are is much cooler than home right now so in some ways I feel he's better off here. 

Just at a complete loss and really scared we're going to lose dog 2 as well 😭]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>The doghouse</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Interview]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_staffroom/5545081-interview</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Brief outline- AHT in a primary school where there has been a difficult period with changes in leadership. Previously acted up as DHT for 6 months and currently acting up as DHT again since October. 

  Applied for DHT post when advertised and was only candidate.  Post to be readvertised next academic year.  

Feedback was that all criteria was met, but it was  felt I had not had long enough to prove effectiveness at DHT level but assured performance was considered good. 

Unsure where to go with this, too late to look for another job and feeling I am about to be replaced. Anybody been here and got advice?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>The staffroom</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Tell me about your home work out]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545080-tell-me-about-your-home-work-out</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I haven't exercised in over 4 years since DC arrived, and it's showing. 

I'm thinking something I can put on the TV rather than an app as I'll just never get round to it on my phone. 

Before DC I did lots of classes, Pilates, yoga and had started group PT to get into strength training. Not a runner, although we do have a treadmill I could use. 

I need a teacher or something to guide me otherwise I lose momentum and interest.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:02:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Memories of Summer 1976]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545079-memories-of-summer-1976</link>
                <description><![CDATA[If you are ancient, like me, what are your best memories of the summer of 1976?  I had just started work - in an office without AC! - but we had flextime so I would arrive at work at 8 and leave at 4.  I had a boyfriend with a speedboat and we went out in it every evening, taking a picnic which I had bought at lunchtime, and cooling a bottle of wine in the sea!  They were idyllic times, but I never remember feeling too hot.  Had the best suntan of my life that year - thanks Bergasol!!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[I think that I may suffer from summer pattern seasonal affective disorder - anyone else?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/general_health/5545078-i-think-that-i-may-suffer-from-summer-pattern-seasonal-affective-disorder-anyone-else</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I didn't even know this was a recognised thing until yesterday but I genuinely think that I may suffer from this.

I do also struggle with deep winter SAD and dread January and February but I feel equally awful during the high summer months and wonder if anyone else feels like this?

I would like nothing more than to enjoy the hot and bright weather as so many others do but the truth is my body and mind struggle so much as soon as high summer comes along.

As soon as June through to August comes I feel dreadful.  It's hard to fully articulate but the heat and the stickiness oppressiveness just wrecks me and it's not just the heat, the bright days do something to my brain, I have to wear sunglasses all the way through the summer months, even when it's not sunny, if not I can feel quite anxious and panicky.  I also feel very nauseous in the summer and have little appetite, my mood is low and I have zero interest in anything and of course the broken nights sleep affect me too. When evening and night time arrive I feel so much better, more relaxed and at ease. I do have ADHD so not sure if there is a connection there? 

Even when the kids were little I dreaded August and found it quite depressing for some reason that I could not fully explain.

I am happy and much lighter in March-May and then again September-November, in fact I adore September and October and feel a completely different person, I just wish those months could last so much longer.  I also adore the rain, no idea why but rain calms and grounds me and makes me feel very content and happy for some reason.

I appreciate not many people enjoy these humid heatwaves that we have here in the UK the last few years but this is more than not enjoying the heat.  I do love a gentle warm/cooler day with sun and fluffy white clouds with perhaps a nice cooling breeze but anything more than that does me in for some reason.

Can anyone else relate to this?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:01:08 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Keeping a visiting dog cool and happy]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_doghouse/5545076-keeping-a-visiting-dog-cool-and-happy</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I've got a young and energetic but well behaved dog visiting today, leaving tues. I'm just wondering what little things I can do to help him keep cool? I know and love dogs but haven't had one since childhood, so I'm just looking for some ideas.

We have a nice big garden with plenty of shade. I'm thinking I'll keep his water bowl topped up with fridge cold water, and not let the kids (or enthusiastic husband 😆) run around with him too much! I have fans indoors obviously but I don't think I want to leave him with one tonight just in case...

Yes I can ask his owner and I'm sure he'll be fine regardless, but I just wanted to show some effort and spoil the doggo a bit! So any suggestions welcome 😊

Edit to add - of course he will only be walked really early or late.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:52:47 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Fleas! How to clean up properly]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_doghouse/5545075-fleas-how-to-clean-up-properly</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’ve just babysat a lovely dog for a week, I had it up on the sofa with me and it slept on my bed - felt cute at the time. But I noticed the damn thing has fleas! Owners back from holiday and picked him up today and I’m in the process of boil washing my bedding, cushion covers, clothes. 
How do I properly clean my sofa, carpets, rugs and mattress? I’ve hoovered them, but is that enough? Google tells me there will be flea eggs. Should I spray with something?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:49:18 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Best Incontinence Pants for Men]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/elderly_parents/5545074-best-incontinence-pants-for-men</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Dad’s in adult pull ups…the ones he’s using have a tendency to disintegrate &amp; leave urine soaked cotton wadding everywhere which is causing mum much distress
Has anyone got any great recommendations for good brands of reliable disposables or are there reusable ones like period pants that work. Im
not sure expense is an issue at this stage. 
I’m not sure if he just leaks a bit or has full accidents. I don’t think he can feel what’s going on]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Elderly parents</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Best DIY fly trap ideas that actually work in kitchens]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/property/5545073-best-diy-fly-trap-ideas-that-actually-work-in-kitchens</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I need best DIY Fly traps. Tried plastic bottle with funnel method. Not a single fly! I made 6 and left all around kitchen with honey, cider vinegar etc. Not a peep. Loads of flies- driving me mad. Fail safe ideas PLEASE.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:45:58 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Property/DIY</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How concerned should I be about this big bite/sting?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/general_health/5545072-how-concerned-should-i-be-about-this-big-bitesting</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I was walking in the park yesterday (path not grass) and something has either bitten or stung me. At first it was just very itchy but over night has gotten very swollen and red and feels warm to touch. The skin feels tight and hard and it’s quite painful to walk and throbbing.

It’s a Sunday so not many pharmacies I can go to nearby that are open. Would you wait till tomorrow or should I try and see someone today? I feel well otherwise so not sure if it’s maybe okay just to keep applying a cold compress. 

Picture doesn’t really show the swelling. It’s just to the right below my knee.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:44:53 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>General health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Anyone got an odeon vitality discount?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/exercise/5545071-anyone-got-an-odeon-vitality-discount</link>
                <description><![CDATA[If anyone has any free or 50% odeon vouchers through their vitality app I’d be very grateful if I could have them please? Thank you]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:42:53 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Exercise</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Should I take a break from Wegovy for my holiday?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/weight-loss-injections/5545070-should-i-take-a-break-from-wegovy-for-my-holiday</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Just that really? Am doing really well in Wegovy, taking it slowly and am now on 2.4mg. Have lost 2.5 stones and would like to get to 3, although to get to my proper target weight I would probably have to lose another couple! Started at 16 stone, now 13, 6. I feel good at this weight and am a size 16 now rather than a 20-22.

however sometimes during the week I experience diahorrea or vomiting. Not always, not often but I would hate to have this on holiday.  I usually maintain or even lose weight on holiday as I am swimming, walking and generally eating less due to the heat! I find I don’t want to snack on holiday (this is pre wli). Last holiday (Easter) I just delayed my jab for when I returned and it worked really well. 

This is really long winded, sorry!  Should I just stop my injections next week for a couple of weeks or take my pen and just give smaller injections? I don’t want to balloon up to the weight I was before and am looking forward to feeling better in the heat as I’m not lugging all that extra weight with me! When away I will most likely eat fruit and Greek yoghurt for breakfast, then have fish, seafood or chicken souvlaki and salads for most of my meals with wine (of course but I drink that now!) and a ton more water than I normally have. 
anyone got any advice? I know we are all different and what works for one doesn’t work for others but hearing of other people’s experiences might help me  decide! 
edited for an abundance of typos…]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Weight loss injections/treatments</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[When exDH can&#039;t afford maintenance without moving]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/divorce_separation/5545069-when-exdh-cant-afford-maintenance-without-moving</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Nc for this but been around theses boards for support since exDH did the classic MLC script and we split. Teen DS, mostly lives with me after I finally got my own place a few months ago, initially "just for mocks" then possibly 50:50 but teen DS likely will stay more with me esp with GCSEs coming up.

ExDH has hinted (via DS 😕) if I claim maintenance then he'd have to sell FMH. It's walking distance from my new place, why I picked it to minimise disruption. He bought me out with a mortgage. He earns a bit more than me.

I'm fortunate in that I don't need the money, but who knows, no guarantees in life. If I got some from exDH I'd probably put most in a savings account for DS, use some for supermarket shop. I think the govt calculator is bare minimum, right, so it is costing me more to have DS. I love DS, no problem about having him mostly.stsy here.

I'm not sure what to do. Ask exDH for the govt calculated maintenance amount or leave it? DS has been q anxious post split and having to travel to see ex might make it worse, assuming his dad moves somewhere cheaper a bit further away. I guess exDH could move in with his affair girlfriend but she lives in a different town and so far DS hasn't wanted to meet her so that would  dent their relationship.

I don't talk to exDH but would probably suggest a meeting on mutual ground to discuss this. My first rule would be, stop telling DS about your money worries. 

Ideas?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Divorce/separation</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How stupid are Labour MPs?!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545068-how-stupid-are-labour-mps</link>
                <description><![CDATA[One after the other on the BBC this morning, all but one patting themselves on the back and almost dancing for how clever they are that they're forcing Starmer to resign so that Burnham will be coronated the new PM.

They all think they've got the new Boris.

Maybe he is, but it didn't work out very well for him - or for us - did it?

Starmer stood for leader once, won by a landslide, and then won a landslide general election. Burnham has stood for leader twice before, and got trounced both times. Winning a mayoral election in a Labour heartland is hardly a remarkable achievement.

They all seem to think Burnham will unite the left, but he hasn't given one policy idea that will appeal to left wing voters.

Starmer is a decent man. I don't regret voting for him. Burnham is an actor who says anything that he thinks will make him popular. I know who I'd rather have.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:36:58 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[If you’re in the UK, what are you planning on cooking this week?  It’s going to be 🔥🔥🔥]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/food_and_recipes/5545067-if-youre-in-the-uk-what-are-you-planning-on-cooking-this-week-its-going-to-be</link>
                <description><![CDATA[So far I’ve got the ubiquitous chicken salad with new potatoes and a Gousto recipe for honey and harissa salmon.

Now I’m beginning to struggle, I really don’t want to spend ages in the kitchen.

So what’s everyone else having?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Four weeks of chronic diarrhoea in my daughter and no answers]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/childrens_health/5545066-four-weeks-of-chronic-diarrhoea-in-my-daughter-and-no-answers</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My daughter has had chronic diarrhoea for four weeks now. The doctor took a stool sample and it came back clear, although it was like brown water.  This has meant she’s missed a lot of school as she’s constantly rushing to the toilet.  She’s also not eating much and is losing weight. We visit the doctor every week but I feel we’re not making progress.  They keep telling me to give it another week and advise against going to the hospital as it’s not an emergency. I’m at a loss and just want to make her feel better.🥹]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:30:23 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Children&#039;s health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What would you assume if someone asked you for this?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545065-what-would-you-assume-if-someone-asked-you-for-this</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Light-hearted one for a Sunday morning. Settle something between me and my husband. 

If you asked someone what they want to eat, and they said "boiled eggs and toast" what would you give them?


YABU - Boiled eggs, in eggcups with toast cut into soldiers IE: boiled eggs and soldiers
YANBU - Boiled eggs (shelled) and slices of toast, because that's what they asked for]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:28:59 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How to talk to my daughter about very short, tight shorts]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting/5545064-how-to-talk-to-my-daughter-about-very-short-tight-shorts</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My 14 year old daughter went shopping with friends yesterday and came home with the shortest, tightest denim shorts EVER.
They look like they would feel too tight and go right up her bum, she said they didn't. She also said a friend of hers had a similar pair on yesterday. 

They just don't look great, how the hell do I say it without her thinking I am saying she looks fat in them!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Daughter hates being told what to do - not PDA but I’ve got a couple of questions if anyone can help?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting/5545063-daughter-hates-being-told-what-to-do-not-pda-but-ive-got-a-couple-of-questions-if-anyone-can-help</link>
                <description><![CDATA[DD(11) is definitely not affected to the extent that she needs a formal diagnosis as she can regulate / mask her responses well and generally behaves and responds OK - but I’ve definitely noticed that she absolutely HATES being told or even asked to do something and when I’ve read around PDA and used those approaches she responds a million times better.  Most of the time so far, her desire to be a good girl and please everyone outweighs her reaction but that’s not always the case and I’m aware it may change as she hits puberty!

One thing I’ve been musing on is that she absolutely refuses to blow her nose and she gets hayfever so she’s constantly full of snot.

Is this linked as in she feels it as a demand from her body? She’s not in control so ignores the snot? If so, any approaches I can try when, in this situation it’s not me making the demand, it’s her body?

Or is this nothing to do with that and all about the physical sensation that she hates (which is also the case I think)

Her self care in general is pretty low - hates showers, but loves baths, hates brushing teeth, hates wearing deo, brushing hair, washing face - and again, I can’t work out if these are psychological barriers or sensory ones!

Any tips in general for approaching any of this would be hugely appreciated!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Which is the best way to spell this baby girl name?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/baby_names/5545062-which-is-the-best-way-to-spell-this-baby-girl-name</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Eleanora
Elenora
Ellenora
Ellinora
Elinora

I think we settled on this name for our daughter but im torn on the spelling. I know most people will probably say Eleanora is best but I just worry some people not familiar with the name Eleanor will mispronounce it as Ell-ee-a-nora and it’s pronounced Ella-nora so im leaning towards a different spelling. Does any of these stand out as the best way to spell it?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Anyone else had prolonged spotting on the desogestrel pill?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_health/5545061-anyone-else-had-prolonged-spotting-on-the-desogestrel-pill</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi, has anyone been on the  Desorex  desogestrel pill? I’m on my second month and have been bleeding/ spotting for 3-4 weeks. Although I know it’s very common to spot when starting a new pill, i didn’t expect it to be so consistent for such a long period of time. I’ve never had this in other pills. 

I’m due to go on holiday in August (5 weeks time) and I was hoping not to have a period whilst there. But I don’t see the bleeding stopping by then. 😔

Anyone else been in this pill? Would you recommend sticking it out? Changing pills?  The constant bleeding is starting to get me down.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Women&#039;s health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Will the waiting ever end? TTC for 8 months already.]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/5545060-will-the-waiting-ever-end-ttc-for-8-months-already</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hey all, just wanted to share/vent this morning as I’m feeling pretty crappy about the whole situation. 

DH &amp; I have been ttc for 8 months this cycle - not even the faintest hint of a positive. We’ve had full tests done, paid privately, and everything was on the high side of healthy, ie in a great place. Still nothing. Ironically I’ve been pregnant twice before as one offs - once at 18 when the man involved lied about using condoms (was midway through super intense degree so had to get rid) &amp; once mid 20s which led to a miscarriage at 9 weeks. So I’ve never really worried about falling pregnant when I actually wanted to. 

That was naive 🤦🏼‍♀️ 

AF is due tomorrow/Tuesday &amp; I’m not feeling at all positive about this cycle. 

Adding to the complication is that we both have really demanding shift related jobs which require staying away a lot (airlines…) &amp; so finding the time in my fertile period to maximise our chances is SO hard every month. We’ve tried but it’s not always been perfect timing as we often can’t dtd every other day throughout, though generally manage a couple of times around ovulation. 

Thoughts/advice/experience appreciated. I’m half tempted to look into IVF sooner rather than later as at least we can control the timings.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:24:44 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[AIBU to worry my 17-year-old son is neglecting A-level work for new girlfriend?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545059-aibu-to-worry-my-17-year-old-son-is-neglecting-a-level-work-for-new-girlfriend</link>
                <description><![CDATA[DS 17 suddenly has a girlfriend,  spending weekends at her family house, we haven't met,  he's been working so hard throughout GCSEs amd yearc12, great grades, great university options, suddenly no schoolwork since mock A levels s in April,  I'm panicking,  grades can't be sustained at this level of no work / outcomes will completely shift, he's 17 1/2 !!!

thoughts anyone? Really appreciated!!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:23:40 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Indent line or faint bfp?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/5545058-indent-line-or-faint-bfp</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’m 11dpo, I know it could still be too early and I probably should wait to see if af arrives but the wait is painful 🙈 just look for opinions on this test, it’s hard to see on camera but I swear I can see a faint line, or maybe my brain is playing tricks with me]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Conception</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[DS 17 spending all weekends with girlfriend and schoolwork slipping]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/teenagers/5545057-ds-17-spending-all-weekends-with-girlfriend-and-schoolwork-slipping</link>
                <description><![CDATA[DS 17  has suddenly a girlfriend,  we haven't met her,  spending most weekends at her family house, stopped doing any additional school work,  has worked so hard for GCSEs and in year12 to achieve great grades/ planning on applying to good universities 

I am panicking  feeling hus grades won't stay high his options will completely change not sure what to do.

Thoughts?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Teenagers</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[For Trans Allies: Petition to oppose draft Equality Act guidance on sex and gender]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/petitions_noticeboard/5545056-for-trans-allies-petition-to-oppose-draft-equality-act-guidance-on-sex-and-gender</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Petition: Disapprove the draft Equality Act 2010 guidance laid on 21 May 2026

“I want the House of Commons to disapprove the Equality Act 2010: Draft Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, 2026 laid on 21 May 2026”.

[[https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770527 https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770527]]]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5545056</guid>
                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:17:32 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Petitions and activism</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What weird mealtime behaviour is my cat doing now?!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_litter_tray/5545055-what-weird-mealtime-behaviour-is-my-cat-doing-now</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’ve gone through numerous episodes of her refusing to eat food brands that she’s eaten hundreds of times before….. we all know that’s par for the course, but I’m currently experiencing something new! 

For the last few days she’s been getting more reluctant to eat her wet food again. She’d cry for her food, jump about excitedly when she saw me open the pouch and then skip over to her feeding mat when I placed her bowl on the floor and then the looks of disdain would begin. She’s sniff the food, then keep scratching the area around the bowl, stick her paw in the food bowl and start prodding the food, occasionally sniffing her paw or the food again, and be doing this for a couple of minutes before walking away and completely refusing to eat it. 

I have continued to persevere with no luck, trying three different pouches flavours each day. 

Yesterday evening though my son accidentally kicked over her food bowl and all the wet food spilled over the kitchen floor covering a large area as he’d really sent the bowl flying. My cat came running at the commotion and then for some crazy reason she ate all the food off the kitchen floor!!! This is the same brand of food she has been refusing from her bowl for days (the same bowl she had been using for 3+ months). 

I thought it was odd but I was just so relieved to see her eating and thought we’d had a breakthrough. 

Breakfast time came this morning, I put her pouch in her bowl and she point blank refused it again, displaying all the behaviours I described above. 

Out of curiosity I tipped the food out onto a random piece of flat plastic that was in the kitchen, and she then ate it all!! 

What is going on?! 

Do cats suddenly decide they their food bowls are suddenly not worthy of being eaten food out of?!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:16:54 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Awful estate agents]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/property/5545054-awful-estate-agents</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Our house is on the market. Our estate agent has been awful. The final straw was yesterday. A viewing has been arranged a week in advance. They were crystal clear we could only entertain proceedable buyers. When I called after the feedback was they love it but they've got to sell their house.
We've given notice. They have ZERO viewings lined up for the rest of the term but they won't let us out of the contract. 
A friend is an estate agent and connected me to a colleague of hers in our area. He's looked at everything and confirmed the price is more than fair for size and location and that the current estate agents have marketed our house poorly. He's shown us his sale statistics for the past month and he is succeeding.
I guess my question is, is there anyone we can speak to about being released from our current estate agents? We are now in the position of them sitting there and doing nothing whilst we lose our dream home.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Property/DIY</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sudden onset swollen eyes]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/allergies/5545053-sudden-onset-swollen-eyes</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I put ds to bed last night looking fine. An hour later he was awake with very swollen and red eyes. I showered him down and have him two spoons of certirizine last night and two this morning, but it hasn't gone down at all. Can anyone suggest a better treatment? 

I don't know what he reacted to. Best guess is either pollen, as he has been a bit sneezy lately, or peanuts as he had a cereal bar before bed. He has never had a reaction to peanuts or tree nuts before, but I know allergies can come on suddenly. I am scared to give him more peanuts to test, so will contact gp surgery tomorrow about a possible allergy test.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:12:07 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Allergies and intolerances</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Lawn mowing on a Sunday]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545052-lawn-mowing-on-a-sunday</link>
                <description><![CDATA[What time is acceptable?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Experiences of antidepressants and what else helped with severe depression]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545051-experiences-of-antidepressants-and-what-else-helped-with-severe-depression</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I have been depressed for years due to a series of very difficult situations. In the last couple of years I have been really really struggling, and would now say I am clinically depressed.
My OH is currently on them and they have massively helped him.  I just really really don't want to take them, but nothing else has helped. I have tried counselling, it was hopeless.  I have got to the point that I can barely function.

Please tell me what helped you, whether AD's did or something else. I cannot go on like this.  Don't tell me to go to the GP because it's impossible to get an appointment, and they will only offer drugs.  I will probably have to take drugs, but that's all they have to offer.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[If your baby is/was/will be born in December, which would you prefer?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5545050-if-your-baby-iswaswill-be-born-in-december-which-would-you-prefer</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My very lovely hairdresser has just told me that after 4 years of trying, she is expecting her first baby. Due mid December. 
After congratulating her, I said that I would crochet her a blanket for the baby, which she was delighted about. She says she prefers neutral colours, so I am probably going to go for something like Sage.
However, I am struggling to decide on yarn and style, so thought I would ask you lot what you might prefer.
Would you prefer a warm, squishy, fluffy blanket, probably in acrylic, or a thinner wrap style blanket that can be folded over, in a natural breathable fibre, such as a bamboo/cotton mix, or even merino wool?
And which would you use the longest, and keep for future babies?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Multiple anomalies at 22 weeks and waiting on genetic results]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/pregnancy/5545049-multiple-anomalies-at-22-weeks-and-waiting-on-genetic-results</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’m currently 22+2 weeks pregnant. We had our 20 week scan at 21 weeks and were referred to fetal med due to concerns about the heart. We were seen by them and identified a small baby (10th percentile) a missing right kidney, a single umbillical artery, enlarged area of the brain (csp) and what they thought was a serious heart defect. As a result of this they suspect something genetic.  We were then seen by cardiology and the heart problem isn’t as bad as they thought but the baby does have a large VSD. 

we had an amnio and they have approved genome sequencing. 

im concerned that none of this information will be back before we are 24 weeks pregnant and after that any decision to continue or not continue the pregnancy will be out of our hands. My parter is very supportive but is very concerned about the impact that having a disabled child could have on our older children. I’m also concerned about this, and I worry about my ability to parent a disabled child. I’m sure I would manage but the thought terrifies me. I try my best as a parent but I do find my two exhausting at times - so I worry about another child having significant needs that i cannot meet. 

has anyone experienced anything like this, in terms of multiple anomalies that don’t fit standard genetic conditions? If so how did you process it or manage all the feelings.

i very much love this baby and I feel in an impossible situation. I’m also an older mum (perhaps why I’m in this situation) and worry about what would happen to my baby when I’m older. I wouldn’t want my other children to feel any responsibility towards them as they didn’t choose this.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:06:13 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Pregnancy</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Anyone else struggling with a high needs baby at 12 months]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting/5545048-anyone-else-struggling-with-a-high-needs-baby-at-12-months</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My 12 month old has been hard work since birth, no allergies, maybe ND but too soon to say, could just be his temperament. He alternates between moaning and crying and brief periods of happiness, the term I’m seeing is high needs. After a year I’m just so worn down and not feeling like myself anymore. I am well supported by his dad and family and everyone tries so hard but he’s just such hard work, it’s so demoralising to get so little return for our efforts. Other babies seem to be so much happier. He’s just started nursery and is the same there. Crawling, walking etc none of this has helped. I am not sure what I’m hoping for I guess just kind words from anyone who experienced this because none of my friends babies are like this so it’s isolating. I think I’ve managed to remain optimistic and ok for a year but I’ve run out of steam now. The only thing that works really is walks in the buggy but obviously I can’t be out walking constantly. He is also sleeping pretty well at the moment so it’s not a sleep issue.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Parenting</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How do people deal with noisy beds?!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5545047-how-do-people-deal-with-noisy-beds</link>
                <description><![CDATA[This sounds mad but how do couples with kids deal with sex in noisy beds?! Our oldest child is 10. We are very good at doing it discreetly and quietly, and have a locked door to our bedroom. And until recently he's been well asleep by the time we go to bed anyway. 
But he is going to sleep a bit later now and there have been times when I've not been sure he's asleep but DH and I have wanted to go to bed together. 
We can and do control ourselves. We agreed to try and be as silent as possible, and we are. But the bed! My God! It just squeaks and I am so self conscious of it. There's no headboard banging or anything, it's just the springs or something and in the night when it's quiet I am absolutely convinced DS can hear. Do we have to do it on the floor? What do other people do?! 
The obvious thing would be to get a new bed but I honestly think they are all like that. I have even tested it on a couple of recent hotel trips (just moving around by myself). Should I stop worrying? Is there a solution??]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:04:56 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[AIBU to feel disturbed by cruel social media comments about women?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5545046-aibu-to-feel-disturbed-by-cruel-social-media-comments-about-women</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I hate social media. I need to use Instagram and Facebook for work, but here are a selection of comments on a news story about a female celebrity. The commenters haven't even read the story properly to begin with, so that qualifies it just a mini mini bit, but in what world is this OK to be allowed to be published? Sorry for repeating it here however I wanted to talk about it. I feel sad for these posters who have horrible lives and personalities. It's never justified. 

Me Me Me Me Meeeeeeeeeee Get over Yourself Mutton

Just when I thought this talentless and unattractive old tart couldn’t be more desperate enough for attention. I never liked her anyways, or her ex-husband

Old lady hips and annoying personality. She'll soon be going down south

It is bit like ,when you buy a new car cheap because it was last years model,she is just like that last years model

BUT, those teeth. Ugh! Why do some many people all want he same hideous gnashers? Mine are a long way from being perfect but they are mine and they were not made in Turkey.

look at her! look at me look at me....vein vein woman

Face and attitude of a despondent oap]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Accepted a TA job offer, shortlisted for better job a few days later]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/the_staffroom/5545045-accepted-a-ta-job-offer-shortlisted-for-better-job-a-few-days-later</link>
                <description><![CDATA[If you had accepted a TA position after interview and were then shortlisted for a better job 3 days later what would you do? Hypothetical, since hasn’t happened as yet, however I am applying for two roles which have closing dates a few days apart. Both are good jobs, however the latter is a much easier commute just south of Bath. I may not even be successful at interview for job 1 or shortlisted for job 2, however job 2 would shade it purely because of travel time. 
I wouldn’t want to waste anyone’s time, however equally it would be a shame to turn down a more suitable job.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
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