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DLA WAIT TIME THREAD 39

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Emmajm85 · 12/04/2024 16:57

DLA Wait Time Chat

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Tasha0429 · 16/04/2024 20:47

Matchsticks 😂😂

Fee89 · 16/04/2024 20:50

@Tasha0429 I hope you bought plenty to share 😂

GemzZ92 · 16/04/2024 20:51

Motherofoneboy · 16/04/2024 19:53

Hi,

My scan date is 22/03, I also never received any letter and text from them but I did call them to find out if they received my form and they did.

They also said some time they send letter after 6 weeks and will take 15 weeks for a Decision.

Thankyou! Ill leave it a few more weeks to see if i recieve a letter if not ill give them a call to make sure they revieved it. X

Tasha0429 · 16/04/2024 20:56

@Fee89 we only need two each mate 😂😂 xxx

Fee89 · 16/04/2024 20:58

@Tasha0429 I meant with the whole squad here 😂 can you not see we are all zombies 😂 xx

Tasha0429 · 16/04/2024 21:21

😂😂😂😂 well yeah how many do you get in a box? Surely there's enough to go around?

Anxiouslywaitingmum · 16/04/2024 21:32

How often are you all calling? Is it worth calling everyday?
I'm 14 weeks and 1 day, i had 25 mins spare at work earlier and thought I'd call them and if they didn't pick up within 25 mins I'd hang up but they answered after 22 mins but I was just told the same as yesterday. Shall I just wait til Friday or try again tomorrow.
This wait is driving me insane and it's all I'm thinking about x

Emzi538 · 16/04/2024 21:52

Anxiouslywaitingmum · 16/04/2024 21:32

How often are you all calling? Is it worth calling everyday?
I'm 14 weeks and 1 day, i had 25 mins spare at work earlier and thought I'd call them and if they didn't pick up within 25 mins I'd hang up but they answered after 22 mins but I was just told the same as yesterday. Shall I just wait til Friday or try again tomorrow.
This wait is driving me insane and it's all I'm thinking about x

I'm a week behind you... its frustrating the wait :-(

Fee89 · 16/04/2024 21:57

Anxiouslywaitingmum · 16/04/2024 21:32

How often are you all calling? Is it worth calling everyday?
I'm 14 weeks and 1 day, i had 25 mins spare at work earlier and thought I'd call them and if they didn't pick up within 25 mins I'd hang up but they answered after 22 mins but I was just told the same as yesterday. Shall I just wait til Friday or try again tomorrow.
This wait is driving me insane and it's all I'm thinking about x

Id say twice a week from 14 weeks? Monday and thursdays id call xx

Lolipop27 · 16/04/2024 22:49

Emzi538 · 16/04/2024 21:52

I'm a week behind you... its frustrating the wait :-(

I'm 16 week tomorrow, called today got no joy. I won't ring again this week, probably try again next Tuesday

Emmajm85 · 17/04/2024 05:02

Fee89 · 16/04/2024 20:12

@Emmajm85 tonight has been a nightmare. Shes in ill and had some medicine 🤦🏻‍♀️. Will be another sleepless night. I expect a party in here with zombie parents 😂.
Haha i did wonder if you would call this afternoon or not. Im sooo excited to hear your outcome finally 🥰 xx

Ohh bless her heart 💓 it’s so awful to see them like that 😞
i hope your night hasn’t been too long for you.
We’ve just had 2 hours of screaming and meltdowns because of the pain in her leg. She’s finally conked out and getting some sleep 😴 xx

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Emmajm85 · 17/04/2024 05:11

Tasha0429 · 16/04/2024 20:47

Matchsticks 😂😂

😂😂

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Fee89 · 17/04/2024 06:57

@Emmajm85 It's horrible isnt it seeing our babies struggle. But we then become frustrated as all we want to do is take it all away yet we cant. How old is your daughter? X

Emzi538 · 17/04/2024 07:00

Lolipop27 · 16/04/2024 22:49

I'm 16 week tomorrow, called today got no joy. I won't ring again this week, probably try again next Tuesday

Think I read wrong lol It's 13 weeks today our scan date

kristie198 · 17/04/2024 07:03

Emmajm85 · 16/04/2024 20:08

@kristie198 @Fee89
ill be calling first thing. No way I can wait until Friday knowing they’ve got everything now 😂
I was desperate to call again this afternoon but managed to stop myself 😬 xx

Yes do it because they told me to wait another 10 to 14 days but I rung the next day and she had been awarded xx

Emzi538 · 17/04/2024 07:03

Morning all
Fingers crossed some get awards today!
I was told I was selfish by a parent at school, cos I'm starting learning to drive (I'm now 43) as it's a waste of time and I should just walk/public transport... 😕
My cousin helping me with buying a car and paid for my first 10 lessons!

Leopardprintleelan · 17/04/2024 07:08

Emzi538 · 17/04/2024 07:03

Morning all
Fingers crossed some get awards today!
I was told I was selfish by a parent at school, cos I'm starting learning to drive (I'm now 43) as it's a waste of time and I should just walk/public transport... 😕
My cousin helping me with buying a car and paid for my first 10 lessons!

Oh yeah real selfish wanting to drive your family round and give you/them the freedom of going out somewhere at the drop of a hat without a big planning session with the public transport. Real selfish eh! Some people are just D*S ignore them! Opinions are like arse holes, everyone's got one, but no one else's is a useful to you as your own!

Fee89 · 17/04/2024 07:10

@Emzi538 Ahhh i call comments like that 'jealousy' . See you put your whole life on hold to be a mum. You pushed your wants/needs aside for years to put your babies first. Now your life is abit more settled you can breath and finally have one thing for you. But this one thing isnt just for you it benefits your whole family!!! Enjoy your lessons pretty lady, driving is such a free feeling and forget about jealous sally at the school gates. She is too busy sticking her nose into others she hasnt realised her own home is falling apart

Emzi538 · 17/04/2024 07:13

I'm learning for my younger ds... walking is tricky and painful (hypermobility and awaiting dyspraxia assesment) and he hates busy places (public transport here gets busy) I have had 8 lil ones, 3 adults moved out 4th decided to live with his dad (16) so I'm doing best I can ... I did just laugh and walk off but I'm an overthinker and it's niggled in my brain all night :-/

Anxiouslywaitingmum · 17/04/2024 07:14

Fee89 · 16/04/2024 21:57

Id say twice a week from 14 weeks? Monday and thursdays id call xx

I called Monday and Tuesday 🫣 I'm going to make myself extra busy at work today and tomorrow and I'll call them Friday x

Fee89 · 17/04/2024 07:20

@Emzi538 Next time jealous sally comments something reply 'i'd agree with you but then we'd both wrong'. Dont let anyone put you down. No one is walking in your shoes 💖 xx

Fee89 · 17/04/2024 07:21

Anxiouslywaitingmum · 17/04/2024 07:14

I called Monday and Tuesday 🫣 I'm going to make myself extra busy at work today and tomorrow and I'll call them Friday x

I totally feel you. Its so easy to get caught up in overthinking about it. Im only 11 weeks and its all i can think about 😬 xx

Persianpoppy · 17/04/2024 07:32

Good morning!!
Scan Date: 04/01
This thread has deffo become a part of my daily routine 😂
I do hope everybody gets some good news today or even very soon!

Bee92 · 17/04/2024 07:52

Persianpoppy · 17/04/2024 07:32

Good morning!!
Scan Date: 04/01
This thread has deffo become a part of my daily routine 😂
I do hope everybody gets some good news today or even very soon!

Morning!
My friends scan date is the same as yours and got her decision through a few days ago but unfortunately it was a rejection.
My scan date is 09/01. Hoping for some good news soon

Emmajm85 · 17/04/2024 07:59

kristie198 · 17/04/2024 07:03

Yes do it because they told me to wait another 10 to 14 days but I rung the next day and she had been awarded xx

I’m on it first thing! Today is my day 🙌😬 xx

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