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BumperliciousIsStillNotDressed · 14/03/2008 21:27

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justplainoldRia · 18/03/2008 22:07

sorry, short rant coming.

FFS> just got an email from friend (the usual one - sorry). My DS and her DC have apparently discussed at school us caring for her FECKING pets over the weekend while they go away, but she thought she should ask me properly (too f-ing right).. I have kown they were going away over easter since xmas, so obviously she has known longer. So why not ask me before now? And actually it's not convenient because we have friends coming. But I can't say no now can I because it's such short notice for her to find someone else.

I am off to stamp my feet and kick walls and swear a lot, and then probably cry.

It's not as if I'm a naturally nice person so I just can't understand why she takes advantage.

Sorry. I like you lot so much better than my RL friends

lackaDAISYcal · 18/03/2008 22:10

ria, I wish I could sympathise, but I've just asked our friend to feed the cat when I'm away from next Wednesday, even though I've known for ages . I'm blaming my silly hormone addled brain though. she sounds like she has no such excuse

lackaDAISYcal · 18/03/2008 22:11

ask her if there is any way she could get someone else as you'll find it nigh on impossible and you can't guarantee that you will make it and you don't weant the poor animals starving etc etc etc. Lay it on a bit thick like!

does she not have any neighbours who can do it?

HollyPutTheKettleOn · 18/03/2008 22:12

Just say NO ria! I would. If you already have plans then tell her that. It's her fault for not asking you sooner. Hope you have a lovely day tomorrow xxx

Daisy and jammy, you are most welcome. Hope you enjoy your little pressies!

I spoke to the lovely annobal on the phone earlier, she is great! She sounded much more composed and together than I would be in her situation!

Night everyone, hope you have all had good days xxx

justplainoldRia · 18/03/2008 22:28

'tis OK daisy, you are PG after all. (Not just someone who kicked out their DH and took up with a married person and behaved like a spoilt child until said person left their home and DCs to move in with her, etc, I know this is irrelevant, and however close you are you never really know another persons circumstances, but she has become such a cow since all this happened, and very blatant and blshy with everything she does), also presumably your cat is staying at your house, not moving in to your friends conservatory to make the whole house smell and make their cat unwelcome in his own home?

I'm sorry, I should just embrace the "no" bit and deal with it, but I can't in case we ever (highly unlikey) ever get to go away and need someone to feed our evil rodents (which would stay in their cage in the garden and would need a visit once or twice a day - it was too much hassle moving them and their stuff last time).

But thanks for listening anyway both of you.

justplainoldRia · 18/03/2008 22:29

I will go now. I am going to compose a tactful apologetic email. Wish me luck. Rx

JammyQueenOfTheSewers · 19/03/2008 07:10

Morning, just popping in before we go off for a few days.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIA!!!!!!!!
I hope you have a great day, and don't get too bogged down in clearing up.

Thankfully feeling much better this morning. I must have been plain old worn out last night. But although the jamlet woke 3 times, I managed to get a decent night's sleep and the dizziness etc has gone. So I'm OK to do the 5 hour drive to my folks - what fun

EasterBunnylicious · 19/03/2008 07:21

Morning,

Ria, I know the feeling, I find it very difficult to say no to things.

"It's not as if I'm a naturally nice person so I just can't understand why she takes advantage" - well, you may think you are not very nice but you sure as hell are funny!

Holly, isn't annobal lovely?! I agree very calm and collected.

Urggh DD now thinks 6am is an appropriate waking time. Well, at least it's not 2 or 3am I guess.

Oooh, HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIA I made it especially for you!

EasterBunnylicious · 19/03/2008 07:23

Oh, I forgot to ask, MHC what yoga dvds did you get. I am looking for some good ones. I bought Geri Yoga this ( but it was in a charity shop), but I really want a good ashtanga dvd.

LittleMissNorty · 19/03/2008 08:39

Morning all

Just a quickie to wish Annobal all the best and as safe journey and Ria a very happy birthday

motherhurdicure · 19/03/2008 08:48

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HellHathNoFury · 19/03/2008 08:57

Happy Birthday Ria!
We'll miss you Annobal, safe journey!
Have a great weekend Jammy!

Erm - sorry if I missed anyone

lackaDAISYcal · 19/03/2008 09:39

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RIA

Bon Voyage Annobal; have a pleasant and safe journey (well as pleasant as traipsing halway around the world with 3 DCs in tow can be ) and we'll "see" you soon

DD slept until 4:30 this morning which wasn't too bad as she went back to sleep until half seven. Unfortunately for me though morning sickness has kicked in big time and I feel like I've got the hangover from hell. the very thought of food and drink is making me want to puke

HellHathNoFury · 19/03/2008 09:44
LittleMissNorty · 19/03/2008 09:47

When I had morning sickness Daisy, everyone used to say to me - ohhh that's good ....poor you but a good sign that you have plenty of hormones

Hope it passes....

annobal · 19/03/2008 10:21

Happy Birthday Ria! Have a lovely day lovely lady!

Hope you're feeling better Daisy - MS is awful. The only way I could cope was to eat corn cakes constantly.

I'm waiting for the packers to arrive. I'm hoping they're not going to take the laptop today and then I will have it for this evening.

We leave the house tomorrow and we're staying with friends for a week, then fly out at 11am on 27th.

Thank you for all your lovely wishes - I'm starting to feel really sad about going . Also, my lovely 93 year old grandma in oz isn't well. She had a fall and banged her head a couple of days ago and had bleeding on her brain - they had to operate to release the pressure, which they've done but she isn't bouncing back as would've hoped, so I'm hoping she'll hold on until I get there. I know she wants to meet DS3.

justplainoldRia · 19/03/2008 10:25

thank you for the birthday wishes and cake and gifts. How lucky I am.

DH is a bit bogged down by not being able to afford to do what he wanted for my treat
(bless him) but I am having a lovely day nonetheless. He helped DS1 make me an omelette for breakfast in bed, and my present is a lovely photo frame with enough gaps for a photo of each of the boys, one of them together and maybe even one of me and DH. and a lovely organic cotton nightie. My sis gave me a spa gift bag (serenity therapy) as we had talked about going for a spa day. and my parents gave me some cash which I plan to spend on Sanctuary goodies. I am .
I have only got 1 card with a number on!!!

And I have managed to clean half the bathroom, so I should shift my arse and get on.

I am not of a 5 hour drive jammy, safe and stress-free journey to you and jamlet.

justplainoldRia · 19/03/2008 10:26

annobal, I hope things turn out ok.

justplainoldRia · 19/03/2008 10:28

BTW I sent my email, I said it was ok but the pets may have to be put in the garage when our friends are here if they are allergic. I haven't had a reply...

HellHathNoFury · 19/03/2008 10:30

Ria you are waaaaayyy nicer than I am.

justplainoldRia · 19/03/2008 11:12

I want to be mean.

The thing is I know she's been seeing the same PCN as me and has been working on assertiveness I believe (as I am supposes to be). So why am I still a doormat and she's turned into a militant harpy?

I am NOT here. I am busy cleaning

Sputnik · 19/03/2008 11:18

Happy Birthday Ria

lackaDAISYcal · 19/03/2008 11:23

Ria, it is positively against the law to clean on your birthdy.

Sit, enjoy your day and eat cake

lackaDAISYcal · 19/03/2008 11:25

annobal, i missed your post

Sorry to hear about your gran . I hope that she picks up soon and that you and the DCS can spend a bit of time with her.

ah well the washing won't hang itself out.

HellHathNoFury · 19/03/2008 12:03

Holly DH said the bottles have arrived, many thanks!
Do you need me to test them? is there a form I need to fill in for you?

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