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Quality of Life Today

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Bugsy · 05/02/2002 13:52

Now this is not meant to be a party political thing, but I want to know whether people think that life in this country has improved in the last decade. I am feeling particularly hacked off today, hideous commute, crappy project and grumpy toddler pre-work but I think my quality of life is slowly going down the toilet.
Since I started working, some 10 years ago, I've watched the tube service get worse, the train service get worse, local hospitals close departments & wards, traffic congestion increase, parking become more difficult & expensive. One way or another through NI, VAT, road tax my tax burden has increased and I can't help wondering what is going on.
Do other people feel like this, or am I just Mrs Misery today? As I say, I am not trying to get at any one political party but I would be interested to know how others feel about their quality of life in the UK over the last 10 years.

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Rhubarb · 27/02/2002 14:44

Carriel - I understand Mumsnet's stance, but on any discussion page you are bound to get disagreements that get out of hand. As someone who has had her posts misinterpreted as "insulting" I can see how easily it is done. I do think people have over-reacted and have started to read insults where none were intended. But I don't think there is anything anyone can do to stop this happening again. I am sure that if we were all sat here face-to-face, the outcome would be very different, we probably wouldn't be so bold with our words!

I think Mumsnet is great for letting off steam about life's little problems, finding out that your child is not that different from the rest of them, seeking advice on a problem and listening to other people's opinions. Heated debates do and will always occur, but I think the nice people far outweigh the rest on this site, so I am sure we are all more than capable of handling it.

I am sorry that so many people feel they have to leave Mumsnet. I doubt they will find an all nicey-nicey site where no-one gets annoyed or upset. It's just part and parcel of life and surely we are all grown-up enough to deal with it?

Tigger2 · 27/02/2002 18:11

Yes, Rhubarb, that may be so, but, the constant "mud slinging and intense character slanging" has become a bit much. The constant have a go at people is, really not on, so as said in a previous post Grow Up and for goodness sake LET IT LIE.

serena · 02/03/2002 21:15

I'd just like to say that going by the postings on this particular thread, robinw hasn't done anything particularly horrible, unless you count not reassuring Callie, who I do feel sorry for. I assumed that remark about the behaviour of mumsnetters was joky in tone and included herself.

I think there's something witch-hunt-like about people being talked about as if they weren't present.

Rhiannon · 02/03/2002 21:49

Stay calm girls, don't even think about rising I mean it........................R

Pupuce · 02/03/2002 21:58

I agree with you R. !

jasper · 02/03/2002 22:21

Rhiannon, I learned how to do this face specially for you....

Enid · 03/03/2002 11:58

Hallo, back from holiday.

a) I'm not Callie!
b) robinw makes me laugh.

Rhiannon · 03/03/2002 20:04

Jasper, thanks I feel honoured! When is the baby due? I presume you're a dentist after previous threads? Are you still practicing or has it got very uncomfortable? R

jasper · 03/03/2002 22:20

Rhiannon, baby due on Tuesday ( two days away!).
As of tonight I have completely lost the ability to type or spell(didn't have much in the first place) - do you think this is a sign labour is iminent?
I stopped practicing about 6 weeks ago but one of the DSAs still calls in each week with all the bills for me to pay/ mail to check....Grrrrr...the joys of the NHS.
Will have to return in two months but just 3 days a week thank goodness.
Thanks for asking.

jessi · 04/03/2002 17:51

Jasper - Good Luck tomorrow! Hope your little bundle arrives on time!

Enid · 04/03/2002 18:29

Yes, good luck jasper!

Marina · 04/03/2002 19:32

Good luck for tomorrow and beyond, Jasper. Hope the little one does not keep you waiting around too long.

JanZ · 05/03/2002 09:11

All the best Jasper - hope I'm not too late!

Lizzer · 05/03/2002 10:25

What a nice turn around for this thread, don't ya think? GOOD LUCK AMD BEST WISHES JASPER!

Rhiannon · 05/03/2002 11:18

Good Luck Jasper hope you don't have a long wait now. Go and hang around M&S and they might give you a voucher if you have the baby there! R

berries · 05/03/2002 11:25

Jasper, are you still here? Hope everything goes well. Try hanging round John Lewis rather than M&S, better stuff!

jasper · 05/03/2002 12:35

yes, still here!

berries · 05/03/2002 12:58

Jasper, my mw advised pineapple, curry and sex (not nec. in that order). Only got to the curry and pineapple, as the horrendous indigestion finished off any ideas of anything else, but it worked!

honeybunny · 05/03/2002 13:33

Don't forget the long "power" walk if your joints can stand it, perhaps not too far from a local convenience if you go the curry and pineapple route too!!
Lots of luck, and do let us know how you get on.

(PS. went to a refresher NCT breastfeeding workshop thingie last night in the hope of some more tips on productivity. V disappointed to have the same stuff sprouted at me, just keep feeding, and baby will do all the work for you!!! ARGHHHH! And they had a real go at GF!! Came away none the wiser. Fingers crossed that everything goes swimmingly for you. Will be thinking of you. LOL)

jodee · 05/03/2002 14:25

Jasper, thinking of you, hope your little one puts in an appearance soon!

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Bugsy · 05/03/2002 14:30

honeybunny, I have recently found a book all about breastfeeding by Clare Byam-Cook. It is full of really helpful tips on all aspects of bf. I'm afraid I can't remember everything she wrote about supply probs but I know she covered the subject.

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MalmoMum · 05/03/2002 18:50

Hope you don't have to play a long waiting game. Tweak those nipples, gal!

leese · 05/03/2002 18:58

Honeybunny - just like you i'd love to hear some new ideas to increase productivity, rather than same old, same old. I KNOW lots of stimulation = increased supply, but with me this extra stimulation lasted days and days - hungry screaming baby, fraught mum! Can understand why people give up/top up. Anyhow, if I had another and bf again, I'd love some new ideas. So, if you hear of anything.....

honeybunny · 05/03/2002 19:13

Leese- nothing yet. NCT refresher/bf class y'day was a complete waste of time, sprouting same old, same old. It doesnt half make me want to lose my cool. But I'm remaining positive and hope this time around things will be better. Who knows, maybe it was just a rather lazy sucking ds who was far more interested in looking around the room than concentrating on where his nourishment was coming from. V laid back until evening when he would go berzerk for hours. Sound familiar???
Bugsy-what was this book called, I'm all ears. Any new info gratefully received. Only another 6-7weeks to go and counting!!
Anything yet Jasper??

SueDonim · 05/03/2002 22:31

Honeybunny, have you spoken privately to an NCT counsellor? You might find it more useful on a one-to-one basis than in a group. I don't know what your workshop said about GF, of course, but the routines can sometimes cause BF problems, which might explain the lack of enthusiasm.

An excellent book, which was my bible after I had a bad bf experience with No1, is "Breast is Best" by Drs Andrew and Penny Stanway. HTH