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        <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:58:28 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Last minute holiday prep tips to feel better in a bikini]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5529621-last-minute-holiday-prep-tips-to-feel-better-in-a-bikini</link>
                <description><![CDATA[We have booked a holiday today for 12 days time. Completely out of the blue as we were planning to move but the right house hasn't come up and so we thought we would treat ourselves to some sun instead. 

I am absolutely not bikini body ready! I am carrying 3kg of extra weight (mostly round my middle) and am pale and dry skinned. 

I will immediately hit the water and intermittent fasting as that works for me, cut out the sugary snacks (which there are multiple) start daily moisturising (very rarely do this but do exfoliate often) and buy myself a tanning moisturiser as I am incapable of applying fake tan and book a pedicure. 

Can anybody else think of any other emergency measures so I don't feel like a frump in my bikini in 12 days? I am also due my period the day before we fly so any recommendations to delay that (never done it before) welcome.

I know it is a very nice problem to have but I want to feel nice on holiday if I can.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:58:28 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Style and beauty</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Would I be able to get help?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/feeling_depressed/5529620-would-i-be-able-to-get-help</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’ll try not to make this too long but I’m after advice as to whether I would be reasonable to ask for support or whether this is just what I have to try and get on with. 

I have a long history of trauma from childhood into teens including SA, parent with alcoholism a difficult and neglectful mother amongst other things. For years I remained functional by dissociating. I battled an eating disorder for over 18 years. But was able to go to university and gain good qualifications and ended up in a well paid professional position in a quite stressful industry.
I then got married and had children. 
Since then my mental health has plummeted. The trauma turned into PtSD with debilitating symptoms. I was also diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I have made multiple suicide attempts and basically every day is a battle to stay alive and function.

i was unable to keep working so had to quit my job. I now work 2 very low paid jobs that are ‘easy’ in comparison to what I was doing. They are jobs that do not take most people a lot of mental energy.  However, I am still really struggling to function whilst doing them. It’s really knocked my confidence as I used to love my previous job and was good at it and now simple admin roles are too much. I work every day and then have my children to care for. My DH is well paid and often works away. Lately I’m finding that working is draining me so much I’m not able to care properly for my children so my husband is needing to stay at home and now risks losing his job. 

I am in therapy and on medication with regular reviews. I have crisis team involvement when suicidal and a psychiatrist that sees me regularly. On my medical records, my conditions are marked as disability.

I feel like I really need to cut down my hours of work but can’t afford to. I’m terrified my husband is going to lose his job. 

The trouble is that on the outside I look functional. Inside I’m falling apart. When I look at disability support financially I don’t think I would tick many boxes as I don’t need help with dressing or feeding or mobility. Although some days I do forget how to use the shower or remember where my clothes are and my husband has to show me. I sometimes can’t do very many tasks in the job that I’m doing but since I’m the only one in the office and the hours are flexible, I can make up and finish the work when my brain is more capable.

But I really need some help. What benefits would I be able to get (if any) and is this a good enough reason to try to claim. 
Im feeling desperate.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Mental health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What shoes?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5529619-what-shoes</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I have this dress which I will be wearing to a wedding in June. (Image added but may take a while to be approved, please no comments about dress being frumpy, not current, dowdy and the rest of it).

Struggling to know what shoes to buy. I have dodgy ankles and cannot wear heels unless they are very very chunky. I don't want to be spending money on red/pink shoes which I probably won't have the occasion to wear again so thinking more neutral shades, maybe wedges??]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:53:27 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Style and beauty</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[To continue my new relationship.]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529618-to-continue-my-new-relationship</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I would appreciate your opinions and will try to make it brief.
I am in early fifties, a solo parent of three. Kids are 21,18,16.
I have been single for years after divorce so I could concentrate on parenting and myself after the whole sorry affair.

As a family, we were left blindsided and devastated after the shock departure of my husband due to his affairs.
we are doing really well now.

I met a really good man, it seems.
only a few months in but we live an hour away from each other so see each other once per week with an overnight every fortnight.

my kids are used to me being around all the time apart from work.They collectively are not happy that I am not around as much, cooking dinner and generally being there as well as giving lifts to work for them etc. 
my eldest is 21. She is home from college and said that I haven't cooked in weeks, I’m’ never here’ and am so busy and go to bed too early.
my middle child doesn’t care either way but is anxious due to exams lately.
My youngest who is 16 resents me not being around as much. He says I’m ‘never here’ and misses me.
He has recently secured a Saturday job but is upset I cannot drop or collect him. The walk is a mile each way.
My youngest and I always spent the weekends together .. walking the dog, going for breakfast, shopping etc. He will not socialise with other boys and has confidence issues. I believe that his summer job will help him immensely socially.
He has been seen by go/ psychology for attachment issues. He has improved so much but they each and all recommend that I stay living my
own life as Im
really only enabling his anxiety and attachment. His attachment ramped up when my husband left. It’s been seven years.He has friends at school and is popular in school. He doesn’t play sports or belong in clubs. He simply refuses to.

I feel awful about them saying I’m never here . I work hard at two jobs and am a solo parent as I said. I’m exhausted and medicated for high blood pressure due to pure stress.
I really like this man and it’s totally mutual. He puts no pressure on me nor me him. It’s just a lovely escape of pure joy and simplicity right now .

I am around at least one full day each weekend and a half day also but I want to continue this relationship . My children will all be gone to uni in three years 
 So it will be me on my own , at least five days per week. 
can you please advise ?

My best friends  are mother hens who don’t have any social/ hobby  life outside of parenting and also have involved husbands and fathers so I won’t get an objective opinion from them plus, they don’t live  my life or understand it really.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:51:35 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Chocolate fire guard search I think]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/work/5529617-chocolate-fire-guard-search-i-think</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking for a smart bodysuit without a thong fir long torsos that has v neck or collars and look like normal top half not support wear . 

looks very impossible to find like a chocolate fire guard. Kate’s yesterday was Holland and Cooper has a thong 

any ideas ladies]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Work</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[How many adults are scooting whe commuting or just scooting for fun?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting/5529616-how-many-adults-are-scooting-whe-commuting-or-just-scooting-for-fun</link>
                <description><![CDATA[How many adults are scooting whe commuting or just scooting for fun?  My 8 and 11 year old love scooting and I am thinking of investing in a scooter to ride along them, but also think it would be great for my London commute twice a week to scoot to the office from the Tube.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Parenting</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Feeling guilt]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/feeling_depressed/5529615-feeling-guilt</link>
                <description><![CDATA[This is a long post so I’ll try and shorten as much as I can. My husband was involved in a serious car crash 7 years ago that left him with a traumatic brain injury so he now lives in a property with carers 24/7 ( this is not my choice but they said it would be too much for me to take on and our property wasn’t suitable for his needs ) I have Bipolar and have been on medication for 16 years which has helped me for the majority of the time, however after the accident I suffered with PTSD which triggered everything with my bipolar. I had counselling but to keep reliving it made it worse. Our daughter was two when the accident happened so I stupidly didn’t think as she got older she would ask questions and the whole thing has given her massive anxiety issues ( that we are getting help for ) then last year my son had an eye appointment at the hospital as he was referred regarding his headaches and eyesight - within 24 hours of being there he was blue lighted to another hospital as they had given him a CT Scan and MRI and found a brain tumour which they removed immediately. I had a job in the evenings but decided to change to a daytime one as a dinnerlady so I got the evenings back with my children. I felt my mental health deteriorating again but carried on working but I just stand at work crying and preoccupied with my thoughts. Last week I found out my Dad was terminally ill, we have never been close but I’m trying to build bridges. I have been off work for the last two weeks and explained everything to my boss who said to go back when I’m ready. The thing is I’m dreading it and it’s not because I don’t want to work I really do it’s just because I don’t know how to deal with how I’m feeling. I’m terrified of going to see a doctor as everything has given me crippling health anxiety. I know people out there are going through far far worse so please don’t think I’m wallowing in self pity. Sorry again for the long post.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:47:20 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Mental health</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Stay Sharp Every Day with HarmoBrain Cognitive Support Formula]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/allergies/5529614-stay-sharp-every-day-with-harmobrain-cognitive-support-formula</link>
                <description><![CDATA[*HarmoBrain: The 2026 Breakthrough in Cognitive Harmony*
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:41:25 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Allergies and intolerances</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Snail Curve Vibe]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/sex/5529613-snail-curve-vibe</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hello. Anyone tried one?  Quite expensive. Are they worth it?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:35:53 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Sex</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[HBD anyone doing it, could do with some support!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/thirty_days_only/5529612-hbd-anyone-doing-it-could-do-with-some-support</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi all,
struggling with menopause weight and a long term illness so decided to give The Human Being Diet a go.
Im on phase 2 day 1 and feeling so fatigued, anyone else had this and pushed through? I really want to continue as hopefully this will pass and i will feel better than ever 🤞 thanks for reading, I’d appreciate any feedback and recipe ideas.]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529612</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>30 days only</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Help me decide what’s fair in separating and who lives where]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5529611-help-me-decide-whats-fair-in-separating-and-who-lives-where</link>
                <description><![CDATA[looking for guidance on what is fair. Husband and I, together 16 years are separating - no one has done anything wrong but sadly feelings have changed on my part due to some odd behaviours. 

We have a child with Autism, age 13, I am their safe place and their relationship with dad is very up and down and not great on the whole. Child has EBSA and it’s a contact daily battle with them. 

Husband wants a sale of the house immediately however I think this would be hugely detrimental to our child who struggles with change, also my parents live next door and provide huge support to us with the children, emotionally but also allows me to continue to work as child often not in school. 
I bought the house before we met and added him to the deeds around 10 years ago, he has continued to pay half the mortgage, but I put the deposit into the house, we since paid to enter for an extension. 

I am struggling with the guilt of refusing to sell the house until our child is 18 as it means husband will end up in a not very nice flat, but I really feel it’s what’s right for child. 

husband has a decent pension which I will happily leave alone.

looking for opinions of a fair way to do this. If we sold the house we would have 80k equity each, neither salaries are great and we have no savings. Thank you]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529611</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Friend seems overly eager to help vulnerable people then lose interest]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/relationships/5529610-friend-seems-overly-eager-to-help-vulnerable-people-then-lose-interest</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I have a friend and her behaviour in my opinion is kind of odd. Maybe it’s just me so what do you think?

We befriended and she is very super eager to help, like all the time and I don’t really need help. I mean i appreciate it and all and when needed I help but she is very eager. I have noticed over the years that she does this a lot. For example will try and friend someone who needs help, one person during a divorce. The lady did not want help and my friend felt very slighted when the other person didn’t really reach out and take her help. She is doing this again with another person. This person is vulnerable and my friend is in there offering all kinds of help. She goes from person to person who needs her most. It is very intense. I have backed off because it feels kind of weird and it’s always something. When there is no reason for her help to be needed she just seems to move on and get bored. 

What is this if anything?]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529610</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:32:45 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Dry skin and peri menopause]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529609-dry-skin-and-peri-menopause</link>
                <description><![CDATA[really struggling with sudden dry skin - mainly my legs. Every time I shave I end up in utter agony. How long does this go on for 😞. Tried using different products. Even moisturiser is causing such irritation.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Adult daughter wants to move out after partner moved in]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parents_of_adult_children/5529608-adult-daughter-wants-to-move-out-after-partner-moved-in</link>
                <description><![CDATA[context: DD22 is an amazing, lovely person but it has always seemed like at home everything is 10x worse. I’ve became a single parent when she was 8 and chose to remain single until she was 18, when she’d be off to uni. I thought this was the right/safe way of doing things, but now I’m not so sure. She seems to think everything is hers with no consideration for others.

Uni in the traditional sense never came and I’ve never managed to get her to do things around the house, I’ve been consistently unsuccessful. Finishing college was a battle, then a gap year, then after much back and forth she agreed to apply to uni (my terms were either uni or a FT, but a PT while doing nothing else was unacceptable) only for her to decide to do it online at last minute. By this point I was worried for her because it felt like there was some sort of avoidance of responsibilities/new steps, but agreed to it because I thought hey, at least she’s studying. She’s almost done and recently got a FT job along with studying, which I’m really happy about and proud of her.

Due to a recent change in circumstances, the person I’ve been with for 4 years has moved in with us. She’s angry, rude, somehow does even less to help at home and announced she doesn’t need to buy anything anymore because I don’t need financial help now (she’s meant to buy her own skin care/fancier toiletries). I’ve been treading eggshells trying to keep everyone somewhat happy. DP called me out saying I’m scared of telling her anything, which is… true? Today after another (small!) issue she’s announced that she’s moving out and accused me of never wanting her here, that my goal was to push her out, etc etc.

I’m heartbroken. I don’t want her to move out in anger, all I want in for her to try and be a bit tidy and not smoke in the house. That’s it. I feel like if I let her move out angry it will ruin our relationship, but if I ask DP to move out it will ruin that relationship too and after 4 years I am very happy to live with him.

Any advice? I’ve been crying my eyes out all morning.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:26:53 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Parents of adult children</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Any sonographers on here?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/pregnancy/5529607-any-sonographers-on-here</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Just wondering what this is underneath baby's head x]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:21:41 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Looking for a similar cream striped top in natural fabrics]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5529606-looking-for-a-similar-cream-striped-top-in-natural-fabrics</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I tried this on the other day and like the neckline, shape etc. I like the off-white/cream colour (I like the stripes too, but they don't have to be brown).

I would have purchased it if it hadn't been polyester.

Can anyone point me to something similar in linen/linen-blend/cotton/viscose fabric please. 

[[https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/brown-striped-short-sleeve-shirt/p/950166929 https://www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/brown-striped-short-sleeve-shirt/p/950166929]]]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529606</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:17:43 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Style and beauty</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Consequences of ls v NHSE England court win, discuss &amp; explore the detail of judgement, what this means for other cases and institutions]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/5529605-consequences-of-ls-v-nhse-england-court-win-discuss-explore-the-detail-of-judgement-what-this-means-for-other-cases-and-institutions</link>
                <description><![CDATA[[[https://didlaw.com/ls-v-nhse-england https://didlaw.com/ls-v-nhse-england]]

Don't want valuable discussion of what this means and the detail of the case judgement to get lost in the other (very valid) threads.

Yesterdays case feels quote significant, would like to explore what it means!]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529605</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:15:48 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Feminism: Sex and gender discussions</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Cassidy &amp; Adelaide Siblings names]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/baby_names/5529604-cassidy-adelaide-siblings-names</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Expecting our second daughter, do you feel the name Adelaide is nice &amp; goes well with her sibling Cassidy? 

I’m concerned it’s a little too ‘out there’, but do love it &amp; struggling with any alternatives. 

thanks!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Baby names</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Media request: child to parent violence]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/media_requests/5529603-media-request-child-to-parent-violence</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi there,

We've received the following media request.

Thanks,
MNHQ

The Telegraph has asked me to write a piece about the issue of child to parent abuse - parents who are coping with a child who has started to become physically violent towards them. They could be coping with this presently, or they could be further along now and this to have happened a while ago. The physical abuse would have started when the child was relatively young though.

Ideally we would like to identify interviewees, but given the sensitivity of this issue we could change names or use first name only. We would like to photograph interviewees in some way though, be that profile or behind etc. Naturally we wouldn't expect to identify children.

The piece would also introduce expert opinion discussing potential drivers and routes for support so it is aimed at being a helpful piece to anyone else going through this. Interviewees could contact me directly if they might be open to talking about their experience - happy to have an informal chat first of all to answer their questions. I'm at [[mailto:emilylouiseretter@gmail.com emilylouiseretter@gmail.com]] Ideally I would hear from people by the end of this week.]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529603</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:11:03 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Media requests</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Struggling to balance HRT and pelvic pain after hysterectomy]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/menopause/5529602-struggling-to-balance-hrt-and-pelvic-pain-after-hysterectomy</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for some advice and a bit of support. I’m 51, and I had a full hysterectomy (including both ovaries) two years ago. I’ve had a five-year history of pelvic pain with bowel and bladder issues. While I don’t have endometriosis, I was diagnosed with adenomyosis and fibroids. Recently, I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia and hypermobility this year. I left my job 18 months ago. 
I’ve really struggled to get my HRT right because of my chronic pelvic pain. I can only tolerate a small amount of estrogen. For a while, I was on two pumps of gel, but just before Christmas, my GP switched me to a 50 mcg patch. My pelvic pain skyrocketed, so we dropped it to 25 mcg. After that, I felt awful—dry eyes, dry mouth and vagina. The gp has prescribed vagifem. I have been referred to Opthamology as my dry eyes are severe. 
I had a blood test, and my estrogen was 88 pmol, so three months ago, we went back to the gel. But I just had another blood test, and it’s now 119 pmol.  I still feel dreadful—my joints ache, muscles are so painful, and my recent ferritin was just 15.
I’m at a loss—every time we increase estrogen, the pelvic pain gets worse. I know it’s a complex picture, but I’d really appreciate any thoughts or experiences from anyone who’s been through something similar. I can't cope without it either as I have panic attacks. Thank you xx]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Menopause</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[4yo calling me stupid]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/special_educational_needs/5529601-4yo-calling-me-stupid</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Prepared to be told I’m overreacting but this is new territory so want to go about this the right way.

I told off my 4 year old son (ASD with pda profile, very articulate but poor emotion regulation) for encouraging his baby sister to drop my phone in the toilet - which she bloody did 🫠

It wasn’t a big telling off, didn’t raise voice etc but I was cross. 

He responded by saying it was my fault she dropped it and “you are stupid” 

I know I need to buckle up for worse as he gets older and in the teen years etc but how do I handle this? We never called our parents stupid or anything like that  growing up (at least not to their face!!!)

sorry if it seems like I’m clutching my pearls , I just dread the idea of him saying the same to a teacher or someone]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:58:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[M&amp;S rage bait]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/pedants_corner/5529600-ms-rage-bait</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Image incoming…]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529600</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Pedants&#039; corner</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[What helped you get past a weight loss plateau?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5529599-what-helped-you-get-past-a-weight-loss-plateau</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Has anyone else hit a point where their weight loss slowed down even though they were still trying to stay consistent? I feel like plateaus can be really frustrating because you start questioning whether your routine is still working or whether you need to change something.
I’ve been reading more about wellness, metabolism, and different approaches to body composition. A [[https://peptides.io wellness education resource]], a guide to [[https://peptides.io/goals/weight-loss/ weight management support]], and a [[https://peptides.io/peptides/ peptide reference guide]] made me realize how many factors can affect progress, from nutrition and activity to sleep, stress, recovery, and individual health.
For those who have been through it, what helped you move past a plateau? Did you adjust your calories, add strength training, walk more, focus on sleep, take a break from tracking, or just stay patient and give it more time?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:54:51 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[At what age did you stop enforcing bedtime?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/arts_and_crafts/5529598-at-what-age-did-you-stop-enforcing-bedtime</link>
                <description><![CDATA[For context, my oldest is 9. She doesn't have an issue going to bed, but I'm wondering if she's getting a little too old for the whole "lights out" ritual at 8 and if it would do her some good to have a little more autonomy in that area, maybe learn the consequences on her own if she decides to stay up later than she should. We also have a 4 year old that definitely needs a set bedtime, so we were thinking about doing a "no tech/quiet time at 8" rule. Just curious to see other parents thoughts and how you've handled this? Or did the habit just kind of fall off more organically?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:52:30 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Arts and crafts</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Inattentive kid - help and advice needed]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting/5529597-inattentive-kid-help-and-advice-needed</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Help please!

My DS (9.5) is really, really inattentive and it's really becoming a problem in our household. He is doing well at school, is happy and has lovely friends but seems unable to follow instructions... at all. 

An example - this morning I asked him three times to get his bag (which was packed and sat by the door) and three times he said "yep" and walked straight past it. Another example - "please go and get ready for bed" will lead to him doing literally anything other than putting his pyjamas on. Literally 95% of tasks aren't done unless we remind him 3 or 4 times. It's not defiance, but it's like the instructions I give him go in one ear and straight out the other.

I have tried to let him fail - this morning I left his school bag on the floor in the hallway so consequently he'll have to have school dinners which he doesn't like. He cried, and I feel like an arsehole. I have also tried to get him to make lists, which he did... then he lost them. I've tried the "what do you notice?" thing when trying to get him to think about chores... but it involves me standing in the room repeating "what do you notice" until I'm hoarse and the bedroom is still a pigsty.

I have read a lot of tips for children with ADHD (he doesn't have a diagnosis, but this seems similar to him, without the hyperactivity/impulsivity) but everything centres on giving a lot of instructions, really scaffolding the day, and providing memory aids like visual charts.

Obviously I want to help my son but I don't want to create a system of him having to rely on me constantly foreshadowing his needs. This is for two reasons: one (selfishly, perhaps) I am already carrying the mental load for the household, along with being at work full time and two, I want to enable him to function independently as a human and not have to be reliant on the mental and emotional labour of other people. I just don't want to create another man who places that burden on his partner!

Has anyone been in a similar position and been able to find a system which works, which enables you to draw back and give them the tools to manage their own life?

Any tips and hints would be welcome as I am at my wits end, and every option I try seems to make me feel like a shit mum. Thanks.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Parenting teens 50-50 with an ex whose rules are much stricter]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting/5529596-parenting-teens-50-50-with-an-ex-whose-rules-are-much-stricter</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Looking for advice / anyone who’s had experience of parenting teens with an ex. 
Separated 5 years now and the kids are now teens (girls of 14 and 17) and live 50/50, changing houses every 7 days. We live in the same town.
Ex has got increasingly punitive with his parenting whilst I’ve got more relaxed (I read parenting of teen books and want them to learn to trust themselves, find themselves etc) Not saying I’m a perfect parent, no such thing! 
But the teens complain to me all the time (calls and texts) about how he won’t take them to their clubs as they’ve been rude to him or haven’t done enough music practice,
or whatever it is. They always feel he’s being unfair - his personality I think is quite controlling, which worked when they were young but not so now. He cares deeply for them, they are literally ‘his world’ (he doesn’t work or see friends anymore and is quite reclusive) He used to be a very good parent, fair and balanced, favours board games over screens etc. 
Now he thinks I’m a terrible parent as I’m not willing to ‘co-parent’ with him anymore as he’s too strict and we have our own rules now. I don’t tolerate rudeness and they have to do a small amount of chores but I let them manage their own time and make their own decisions - as I feel they need to learn consequences, and learn to trust their instincts. After all, I do know what being a woman is like, and it’s natural for teenage girls to have more affinity with their mothers at this age. 
I want to let the teens live with me full time (they’ve told me they want to) and visit him / stay there when they want to, but fear that if I tell my ex that’s what is going to happen, he will lose it, and it will totally ruin the cordial relationship we have managed to cultivate since separating. He’s not been physically abusive but I think emotionally abusive with me as he’s full of anger (I kept the family home as it was mine to start with)
He won’t accept that I have contact with some of his family still, even though they reach out to me as well - he thinks they’re his and I shouldn’t have any contact with them anymore. His mother no longer speaks to me, I haven’t been told why - it’s dreadfully upsetting to me. It was a mutual separation. 

Anyway, by staying as we are and doing nothing I feel I am both having to watch my teens have an excruciatingly stressful time at his house (at a time when being a teenager is hard already) as well as teaching them that ‘the man of the family always gets his way’. Which is a terrible lesson to teach them. 

Would love some advice please, thanks so much for reading!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:48:02 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Small claims court]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529595-small-claims-court</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I would like to make an application to small claims court. I am out of pocket already, but I need to have more work completed. Should I wait to get this done before making the claim or can I apply using the quotes given to me?]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529595</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[One Housekeep visit. Two family rings gone. Zero accountability]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529594-one-housekeep-visit-two-family-rings-gone-zero-accountability</link>
                <description><![CDATA[One Housekeep visit. Two family rings gone. Zero accountability 

We hired Housekeep to clean our flat. After the visit, two family heirloom rings of critical sentimental value went missing. 

We know the rings were stored in a box inside a drawer before the cleaner arrived. After she left, they were gone. She was the only person who came to our home during that period. We have strong reasons to believe she took them.

In addition the cleaner was highly unprofessional. She tried to leave 30 minutes before the end of the two-hour session we paid for. We had to insist she finishes the job.

When we raised all of this with Housekeep, they did not want to take any responsibility.

Huge emotional distress for us.

Think very carefully before letting Housekeep send someone into your home. You could lose a lot.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Facebook Messenger Query]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529593-facebook-messenger-query</link>
                <description><![CDATA[So, Facebook sends ‘friend’ suggestions but I have never seen these ‘someone you might know’ suggestions on Facebook messenger. I have dug around this and it is strongly linked with knowing each other’s phone numbers. 

I think I’m being spied on by someone who has opened an account in my name (no profile pic and no friends).

Is this possible? I have had both a friend suggestion on FB and a ‘people you may know’ suggestion on messenger. I have never had suggestions on Messenger before (and I’ve had my account since 2004). I have my suspicions as to who it is. Apparently, you only get a suggestion on messenger if you both have each other’s phone numbers stored in your phone. 

Not sure why my name has been used.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:44:13 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Smartwatch use during cancer treatment]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/cancer/5529591-smartwatch-use-during-cancer-treatment</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. We’re in complete shock.

I’d like to buy her a Samsung smartwatch if it will be helpful during her treatment. My main concern is a couple of years ago she had a terrible reaction to an antibiotic she was taking and ended up in ICU. She lives far from reliable medical care so this was very scary. I hoped a smartwatch might help her detect early reactions to drugs she might be prescribed.

Please share your stories - good and bad - about whether or how smartwatches are a useful tool during cancer treatment.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Ongoing spotting and pelvic burning for months with normal test results]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529590-ongoing-spotting-and-pelvic-burning-for-months-with-normal-test-results</link>
                <description><![CDATA[So for 8 months I have had spotting in-between periods 1 to 3 times every month I have had low level buring and pelvic pain on and off I this started back in October I at home tested for bv in January that showed ph levels high I told doctor prescribed me antibiotic symptoms got better I have much less pelvic pain but still have low level buring regularly and still having the spotting. I have had test done but no answer here’s the test So I had a transvaginal scan in October only cervical cysts and then I had a cystocopy done bladder was good . I also had bloods done for hormones and tyroide clear. I did a at home instant hpv test clear and I had a clear smear just over 2 years ago and tryed probiotics for 2 months just came off them a week ago not sure they help and I am in my 30s on no conception]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529590</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Unfair comments about working part time]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529589-unfair-comments-about-working-part-time</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’m married and have two school age dc. Dh works full time and I work part time 2.5 days a week.

This works quite well for our family, but it seems to attract a lot of judgement and unwanted opinions from other people.

Dhs job is very well paid but not very flexible. He has to just go where the work is, so this often means very early starts, getting back very late, working away at short notice, loads of travelling. We have zero family help and we both agreed that we didn’t want the dc in wrap around care full time. It’s also expensive besides anything.

There are always loads of things to cover like sickness, school events, school holidays, after school hobbies, so being part time means I can do a lot of these things without us having to use our annual leave. 

It suits dh having me working part time because he would have to make massive changes to his work and lose money.

Anyway, I get pissed off because I’ve had various comments from people almost implying that I’m using dh and that he’s doing me a huge favour. 

Yes I’m lucky to be able to work part time but surely he’s also lucky to have all childcare covered without having to even think about it, to 9 times out of 10 not have to worry about shopping, meal planning, cleaning and all the rest of it.]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529589</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:44 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[? bed bugs...freaking out]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529588-bed-bugsfreaking-out</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My DD is on holiday in Greece, arrived late last night, has got up this morning and spotted 'bugs' crawling on the headboard. She has checked the mattress and there aren't any stains in the seams. The bugs are small and whiteish. They are moving rooms - she has binned the pjs she wore last night and put her hoody in a plastic bag and will keep separate from the rest of her luggage. They have hard shell suitcases and haven't unpacked. 
Is there anything else for them to do?
Bed bugs are my worst nightmare......]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529588</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Could someone help me understand my OPKs please?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/5529586-could-someone-help-me-understand-my-opks-please</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I had a miscarriage last month (surgery at almost 10 weeks).

Since then my HCG was really slow coming down. On Friday it had got to 9 and the hospital were happy to discharge me.

i decided to start OPKs then. The Friday and Saturday night they were negative tests but pretty dark lines. Heading towards positive but not quite.

Then from Sunday they’ve been blaring positive and still are now.

The second line is a lot lot darker than the first, and comes up straight away.

That is five days of showing positive. I know that can’t be right so I’m wondering what can cause this. I am not pregnant again btw. I mean I was at 9 last Friday and since then I’ve done some tests and they look very negative.

Advice?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Reform UK won 1,453 council seats. Their published welfare policy is half a page. What would they do with the 1.22m households in welfare limbo?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/money-matters/5529585-reform-uk-won-1453-council-seats-their-published-welfare-policy-is-half-a-page-what-would-they-do-with-the-122m-households-in-welfare-limbo</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Yesterday the DWP published the final Move to Universal Credit numbers. 360,030 individuals lost their legacy benefits because they didn't claim UC by their deadline. Around 860,000 households are still on legacy benefits via the ESA and Housing Benefit migration extension to summer 2026. That's roughly 1.22 million UK households whose welfare status is uncertain.
I went looking for Reform UK's published welfare position given they won 1,453 council seats in May. Their June 2024 manifesto allocates approximately half a page of text to benefits. The two specific policies: PIP and Work Capability Assessment must be face-to-face with independent medical assessments, and job seekers fit to work must find employment within 4 months or accept a job after 2 offers or have benefits withdrawn.
That's it. No published Reform UK position on the structure of Universal Credit, on the migration cohort, on the Universal Credit Act 2025 LCWRA rebalancing, or on the Timms Review of PIP reporting in autumn.
Anyone here read Reform UK's welfare position differently, or know if they've published anything more substantive since the 2024 manifesto?
[[https://trendingsheet.com/article/reform-uk-welfare-policy-half-a-page-1-22-million-households-waiting-uk https://trendingsheet.com/article/reform-uk-welfare-policy-half-a-page-1-22-million-households-waiting-uk]]]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529585</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:14:39 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Money matters</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Angela Rayner&#039;s tax affairs]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529584-angela-rayners-tax-affairs</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I was a few days late submitting my Tax Return due to being in hospital last year and as  result I was charged £100 late filing penalty. 

AIBU to think that Angela Rayner should have to pay interest and penalties for underpayment of Stamp Duty.  This makes me so fucking angry.]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529584</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Is this a red flag or am I overthinking?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529583-is-this-a-red-flag-or-am-i-overthinking</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Basically I met this guy I'm 34 he is mid 50s. I only ever saw him as a friend but he was constantly pushing a relationship ship on me. I still wasn't feeling it but he was becoming more pushy taking about living together babies and moving to Devon. It all felt to much we had been friends for two years. I can't get my head around why a man in his mid 50s wants a younger women and to have more kids. There is one other thing bugging me basically he is very sneaky about his house like he always wants to be at mine and if i ever suggest he's it becomes odd like he makes excuses there is always a excuse why i cant go to his. This has been on my mind a long time and can't shake it. I personally feel his intentions are not genuine not that i want to be with him but we are good friends i guess that's why i cant shake it.]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529583</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:08:46 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[AIBU to ask if you’d like to have your own bedroom?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529582-aibu-to-ask-if-youd-like-to-have-your-own-bedroom</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Inspired by some comments on the bathroom thread to ask this.

Recently my DH and I moved into separate bedrooms due to his snoring, and we both love it! We feel well rested and enjoy each having our own space.

If you are in a relationship, would you want your own bedroom if you had the space?

YABU - No, I prefer to share
YANBU - Yes, I’d love to have my own room]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:07:27 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>AIBU?</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Settlement offer after surprise termination]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/legal_matters/5529581-settlement-offer-after-surprise-termination</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi, we will be appointing an employment solicitor, but any advice would be so welcome. 

Out of the blue, my husband was told yesterday that his employment was being terminated. We live in the uk and he is employed by a uk company, but the main business is based in Canada.

He has worked there for nearly 3 years, has never been told his performance is a problem and received a small pay rise in January. 

The company have said the termination is due to performance but given no examples nor followed any procedures to address this. 

They have offered him his 6 weeks notice pay plus 10 weeks settlement. If it’s relevant his salary is around £85k plus 15% bonus.

Does this seem reasonable? Does anyone have any experience they can share? Thanks in advance.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:04:46 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Legal matters</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Why was the &#039;Did your childhood home have&#039; post deleted?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/property/5529580-why-was-the-did-your-childhood-home-have-post-deleted</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Anybody know??]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529580</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:03:16 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Property/DIY</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Worried about level of Maths for year 4]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/education/5529579-worried-about-level-of-maths-for-year-4</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My son is in year 4 and always tells me the maths is too easy. I have spoken to the school many times and they tell me that they have to follow the curriculum. I have attached a photo showing what he is doing as homework at the moment. I feel it is far too easy for his age range and it really worries me that he is not being challenged enough. I wondered what your thoughts were? Also wondered if anyone sends their child to private school and what their education is like compared to this?]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529579</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Education</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Roma Uptown Rider]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/pushchair_chat/5529577-roma-uptown-rider</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hey, does anyone have any experience with the Roma Uptown Rider? Is it actually practical? Does it actually work ok? Like is it as good an idea as it looks? Bit sceptical that it will pull the buggy to one side, bash ankles, take up the whole pavement and be difficult mounting curbs? Would love to hear from anyone who has actually had one/used one for a while!? Thank you xx]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529577</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Pushchairs</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Recommendations for a special but relaxed birthday lunch in Cambridge]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529576-recommendations-for-a-special-but-relaxed-birthday-lunch-in-cambridge</link>
                <description><![CDATA[DH and I are visiting DS for lunch/early dinner on the last Saturday of May as it's his birthday, he's at Cambridge Uni in the middle of exams, so we're just going to take him and his girlfriend for a nice celebratory lunch/early dinner and then leave. I'd be grateful for recommendations, somewhere special that they wouldn't normally go to as students, but not OTT. They're not going to have anything remotely elegant to wear and personally I can no longer be bothered to dress up, so somewhere special but without being posh would be nice. Thanks!]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:53:38 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Bowel prep]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/allergies/5529575-bowel-prep</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Anyone know if day 4 pre colonoscopy/endoscopy bowel prep stage if I can eat anything on the zizzi menu? Sorry to ask such a basic question but the advise sheet and online info is so conflicting! Am having the procedure on Monday and start bowel prep today.]]></description>
                <guid>https://www.mumsnet.com/5529575</guid>
                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Allergies and intolerances</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Memopezil Reviews 2026: The Truth Behind This Memory Supplement!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/ninety_days_only/5529571-memopezil-reviews-2026-the-truth-behind-this-memory-supplement</link>
                <description><![CDATA[*MyMemoPezil*
*[[https://mymemopezil.com/ MyMemoPezil ]] *In today’s busy lifestyle, many people struggle with memory problems, lack of concentration, and mental fatigue. That’s why supplements like MyMemoPezil are becoming increasingly popular among students, professionals, and older adults.  
[[https://memopezil.ca/ Memopezil]] is gaining attention as a modern brain health supplement designed to help people improve focus, concentration, and memory performance. With increasing mental stress and digital overload, many individuals are now looking for natural ways to support their cognitive function, and Memopezil has become a trending choice.
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[E bike recommendations]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529570-e-bike-recommendations</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I am 55 years old, very short (5.2" with shoes on 😊) fairly fit and healthy.  I've decided to get an e bike for leisure and exercise (it is VERY hilly where I live). I will if I can try some at the local shop where I live, but I was wondering if anyone might have any specific recommendations that I can look online.  I feel like I don't want to spend a lot, £1.5K tops, hopefully this is realistic.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:45:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[East coast of Cyprus]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/holidays/5529569-east-coast-of-cyprus</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Hi
Am looking for recommendations for an adults only 5 star hotel for two female friends first week of October.  Ladies of a certain age so not interested in nightclubs etc but do like a nice prom with selection of bars/restaurants.

Would Protaras be a good suggestion?

Welcome any recommendations on resorts and hotels (preferably on the seafront and only a few mins walk from bars/restaurants)

Huge thanks in advance]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:39:59 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Katie Loxton bags - yay or nay?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5529568-katie-loxton-bags-yay-or-nay</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I’ve got my eye on their Milan cabin bag for some upcoming trips and just to have as a weekend bag. Probably in cherry red or black. 

Just wondering if anyone’s used them and if they hold up well? 

[[https://katieloxton.com/milan-cabin-bag-in-cherry-klb4289 https://katieloxton.com/milan-cabin-bag-in-cherry-klb4289]]]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:37 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Roof Cleaning]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/property/5529566-roof-cleaning</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Roof Cleaning &amp; Moss Removal Experts]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[The distinct smell of cannabis in places in our house...but it&#039;s not weed?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5529565-the-distinct-smell-of-cannabis-in-places-in-our-housebut-its-not-weed</link>
                <description><![CDATA[There are about 2 places in our house where we all get an overwhelming smell of weed! It's just bizarre. Downstairs hallway and toilet. It is definitely not cannabis and it's not neighbours either - terraced house but our neighbours are in their 70s and def not smokers.

Is there anything else that smells like weed that we should be exploring? Under floorboards etc. Thanks]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:26:43 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Thank goodness for Kemi!]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/politics/5529564-thank-goodness-for-kemi</link>
                <description><![CDATA[She's brilliant, I've always thought so but she is getting better all the time. Doing this really suits her.

Full speech from yesterday:

[[https://x.com/i/status/2054588111317811649 https://x.com/i/status/2054588111317811649]]

I've seen lots of positive comments online and I agree with them. She said what needed to be said (although I do disagree with her on the trail hunting issue), and the govt really had no comeback. 

She also looks fantastic and I bet she's great fun at parties 🥳 

I only wish her time had come a bit sooner, when the Conservative party still had a chance. I think they'd have been far better under her than Boris, or any of the others. 

However she's doing a great job of holding Labour to account right now.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:24:28 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[AIBU for feeling torn about my sister coming to stay?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/am_i_being_unreasonable/5529563-aibu-for-feeling-torn-about-my-sister-coming-to-stay</link>
                <description><![CDATA[My sister lives quite far away and has had issues with alcohol for a long time. She can be lovely when sober, but when she drinks she becomes unpredictable, argumentative and sometimes quite cruel over text or in person.

Our mum has Alzheimer’s and my parents are older now, so visits can already be emotionally exhausting without extra drama. In the past my sister has turned up late, clearly intoxicated, denied drinking, been sick, and then acted as though everyone else was overreacting. Afterwards she’ll often minimise it or act like nothing happened.

What I’m finding hardest now isn’t even just the drinking — it’s the constant lies and manipulation around it. Things like obviously false excuses, changing stories, denying things everyone witnessed, guilt-tripping, or trying to make other people feel unreasonable for reacting. I feel like I spend half my time second-guessing myself or trying to work out what’s actually true.

Part of me feels guilty because she’s obviously struggling herself, and I know addiction is complicated. But another part of me feels angry that everyone else has to absorb the stress and walk on eggshells. I also worry about the impact on Mum, because confusion and tension really unsettle her.

I’ve started thinking ahead before every visit — contingency plans, whether I need to supervise things, whether I should limit how long she stays, etc. It’s making me dread family occasions instead of looking forward to them.

Some relatives think I should “keep the peace” because she’s family and may be lonely. Others think firmer boundaries are overdue.

AIBU for feeling that protecting my parents’ stability now matters more than protecting my sister from the consequences of her behaviour? What would others realistically do in this situation?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:19:57 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Did your childhood home have..?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/property/5529560-did-your-childhood-home-have</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Deleted for breaking the talk guidelines - but how?
I rather enjoyed it.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:04:11 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Going against the grain, I&#039;m not a fan of the recent Marks &amp; Spencer stuff]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5529558-going-against-the-grain-im-not-a-fan-of-the-recent-marks-spencer-stuff</link>
                <description><![CDATA[since Gillian Anderson I've sent  back more stuff than I've kept
Love the cut work jacket in the first drop, but I found all the rest of the pale cream and brown stuff rather depressing and that colour really suits me normally 
Ordered the print swimsuit and the fit was terrible, the crochet shorts set as well.
In the end, I've gone back to ZARA. I'm  
optimistic that the next lot will be better, but it might be too late for me to buy any more summer stuff by then.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:02:31 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Would you cook a frozen pork joint past its eat-by date?]]></title>
                <link>https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/food_and_recipes/5529557-would-you-cook-a-frozen-pork-joint-past-its-eat-by-date</link>
                <description><![CDATA[I have a pork joint in the freezer, with an eat by date of 24th april. I'm tempted to eat it, but do mn'ers think it's too risky?]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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