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November 2012 - Any words yet?

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StuntNun · 05/01/2014 22:38

Previous thread: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1948944-November-2012-What-are-your-New-Years-resolutions-for-your-baby

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YellowWellies · 15/01/2014 20:47

I'm loving reading about quiche joy Smile we deserve it Smile

YellowWellies · 15/01/2014 20:49

Pass lenses is a great metaphor Smile

PetiteRaleuse · 15/01/2014 20:53

Yes a very good metaphor. Loving reading these posts.

StormyIsles · 15/01/2014 20:54

MIP. Fuck. They'll lend me more than enough to buy the tiny house I linked ages ago and love the most. But I would need a 15% deposit. So with a loan to cover deposit the amount they will lend me will possibly drop below what I'd need. Going to look into staff mortgage and work out how feasible it would be to get. I can actually afford to buy my old flat though, and even though I probably won't this makes me weirdly happy...

They also confirmed we would definitely get the mortgage for the new build, but it would need to be on a joint basis.

Decisions decisions.

YellowWellies · 15/01/2014 21:02

Isles Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine well done Mrs! Great to have options Smile Smile Smile you should feel rightly chuffed and is your staff mortgage the type of mortgage that's cool with a loaned deposit? I know both mortgages we've had wouldn't allow it but we don't have your staff perks Grin Haha and a big up yours to your LL Smile Smile Smile Have some more Wine Wine Wine Wine

Kyz · 15/01/2014 21:02

Hey all, hope everyone is ok. Not a good day here, E has cried through most of it, no temp but coughing and bringing up loads of phlegm and not eating. He has had one weetabix, 3oz milk, an orange and three chocolate buttons all day. That is it. I have tried everything and he wouldn't touch anything. He went to bed without a drop of his bedtime bottle too and hasn't even drank one beaker of juice or anything. He won't have milk/milkshake/water/hot chocolate/juice/fresh juice (apple, orange and tropical). Not sure what I'm to do with him. He went to the doctors this afternoon and has amoxicillin because one of his ears is red and Ely has tonsilitis and an ear infection so it's likely the same thing coming. He hasn't slept all day either, not a bit. He went to bed at 7:30 and is asleep now so fingers crossed he gets some shut eye. I must admit I am a little worried, but trying not to worry too much and I know I should focus on fluids not food at the moment. Anyway...

I think I listed what E eats already, size wise he is just above 91st for weight at 12kgs and a bit, and he is above all the lines on height. So he's apparently plenty big enough but still does worry me. I've been better about it recently until he's gotten ill again.

you've reminded me det I really need some new jeans!

Happy birthday to your dd1 Eliza hope she's had a fab day today

Hope you feel better soon pr how are the lo's ? Poor dd1 re: accident :( bless her :(

I'm on MFP apple but i don't know how to add people, I think my name is kyzordz. I really need to remember to note things in there, I will be ok once I get into the habit of it

wooo go O, that's fab chasing

Re Happiness. ditsygal I think your post is where i'm at, I love E to bits and I spent a few years before I had him wondering why I was going to uni/work, what the point was etc. I actually didn't really appreciate the pre-baby days as much as I probably should've. I wouldn't be without him now, this unconditional love stuff is so powerful. Before I had E dp was the most important person in my life but then I had E and I found myself making every decision based on his needs first, basically wot zamboni put. Also, sebsmummy you wrote a lovely post :)

I do find parenting really hard though sometimes, as well as being the best job in the world. I have learnt alot about myself because of E and have developed alot of patience even though it doesn't feel like it sometimes! eg No way would I have read 5 little ducks 20 about a hundred times in one day with a smile plastered to my face, snot in my hair and a bedraggled puffy eyed snotbox of a child clung to my waist before E. Never. Nor would I have eaten my dinner cold every day most of the time.

Today each meal has had a book plunged into the centre of it. Lovely. Apparently mummies should read, not eat.

Sorry I'm waffling. Not much sleep last night. I am bad without sleep, as you all know. Rubbish in fact. I just wanted to check in with the quiche :) I've enjoyed reading all these posts though, they're lovely :)

TheDetective · 15/01/2014 21:08

I need quiche car advice!

I'm having trouble with making a decision over a car! I am pretty certain the C MAX meets all our needs. Did a test drive of one today, and love it.

But we can't get one in our budget. They are about 1k over budget.

I'm looking for no more than 1 year old, and must be tax band A, B, or C. 2 of the engines meet this requirement. But we just can't get the figures to add up :(

Does anyone know of any other cars that would meet what we I want with in my price range (£10,500). It must have greater than 400L boot capacity, and be suitable for a family of 5, with 2 car seats.

TIA! Grin

StormyIsles · 15/01/2014 21:09

MFP - I'm islawils92 and crap at dieting. Blush

In theory YW under the MMR there is nothing stopping you using a loan for a deposit. In fact, they predict 80% of first time buyers did it last year Shock But it does significantly affect affordability calculations. Salary multiples are now a thing of the past and it is now predominantly done on affordability.

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2014 21:10

I am besotted with my little monkey, and I would absolutely not change anything about her, she has ppened my eyes to a new kind of love and emotions I didn't know existed. But life has a new and alightly stressful complexity to it. And dhs and my relationship has taken a huge hit, as the lack of sleep made us both total bawbags, and we neglected ourselves. We're trying to refind ourselves after emerging from the first mental yr of a baby. I have always wanted children, many children, but did not appreciate the great swathes of my previous life that I would have to sacrifice. But like I said, wouldn't change things for all the tea in china.

StormyIsles · 15/01/2014 21:12

Det I loved the astra I had as a hire car until I crashed it

My fiat 500 is amazingly practical but probably wouldn't stretch to your requirements. Grin - they do an mpv version though?

After I am a homeowner I am going to trade up to a bmw x1 or a kia sportage. I need more boot space for the dog.

TheDetective · 15/01/2014 21:17

The Astra, I could only find tax band D.

The 500L is too expensive :(

I looked at zafiras - too much on the road tax again.

I've looked at loads, I forget what I've looked at!!!

TheDetective · 15/01/2014 21:20

I just bought this dress. Tis very flattering Grin. Thought some in the quiche might like it also!

I've got a load of new clothes now. That fit! Yay! I love them! Grin

StormyIsles · 15/01/2014 21:20

Qashqai?

Focus?

Peugeot 3008?

(tries and fails to remember everything we looked at)

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2014 21:22

Det we have a golf. This one has £30 tax a yr, our last one had no tax. V good fuel economy and big boot. Can easily fit 3 adults in the back, or 2 car seats and 1 adult.

TheDetective · 15/01/2014 21:22

Looked at all those - the Peugeot was cheaper IIRC. But not sure on the reliability factor!

flouncymcflouncerson · 15/01/2014 21:23

det have you considered a Zafira??

That's all I have to input today as brain is mush and I'm a grump :(

BigPigLittlePig · 15/01/2014 21:24

Although reading back, it may not fit your budget. But might bd worth a look? They are good reliable cars, so could get one a few yrs older comfortable in he knowledge it is built to last.

TheDetective · 15/01/2014 21:28

I've not looked at the Golf - will go and look! Always thought of it as a boy racer car Grin thus heavy on the insurance!

Flouncy Zafira is right price, but too high on the tax (thus the MPG).

applepieinthesky · 15/01/2014 21:29

Oh crap. I weigh even more than I thought Blush Sad I need a kick up the butt to start losing some weight. Bar pregnancy I'm the heaviest I've ever been! Things have got to change, and quick.

Kyz · 15/01/2014 21:31

No help with car stuff :( but nice dress det

unfortunately despite liking it i'd look like a twat. I always look like a twat in dresses! It is nice though :)

Kyz · 15/01/2014 21:31

I feel the same apple and am also the heaviest i've ever been bar pregnancy

Passmethecrisps · 15/01/2014 21:34

det that dress is gorgeous. Love it.

TheDetective · 15/01/2014 21:37

It is very flattering pass. Was pleased as I only wanted it for the necklace! Grin.

Golf meets requirements, but not price FFS! ARGHHHH!

:(

applepieinthesky · 15/01/2014 21:39

Last time I went to Turkey to see the ILs I was really slim. I look back at our holiday photos and can't believe it's me. They are going to wonder what the heck happened. Shame is my motivation at the moment.

StuntNun · 15/01/2014 21:39

NEW THREAD: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/postnatal_clubs/1968333-November-2012-Diet-plans-and-love-bubbles

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