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Hey gals! I’m having a crazy time at the moment. What with Baby Rita taking up my time we are also finally getting married in just over a week so I’m finalising stuff for that too!
How are we all doing? xx
Hey angel, sorry things are so stressful for you, can't imagine how tired you must be - sounds like a lot to deal with! Are you having a big wedding?

I'm recovering from an ankle injury and getting ready for my long holiday :D (have no fear I will still be here posting and lurking aha) xo
 
Hey angel, sorry things are so stressful for you, can't imagine how tired you must be - sounds like a lot to deal with! Are you having a big wedding?

I'm recovering from an ankle injury and getting ready for my long holiday :D (have no fear I will still be here posting and lurking aha) xo
There’s around 70 guests so it’s not the biggest wedding but not the smallest! Part of me wishes we had just eloped now but I know I will really enjoy myself on the day… it’s just this build up is super stressful!

sooo jealous of your holiday, how long are you going for? xx

Congratulations I hope you've a fab day! I've a half day in work tomorrow after a manic week, off until Wednesday! Can't wait bring me the wine
Thankyou ❤️ Ahh that sounds lovely, have a wine for me! I do miss my Friday wine nights! 🍷
 
There’s around 70 guests so it’s not the biggest wedding but not the smallest! Part of me wishes we had just eloped now but I know I will really enjoy myself on the day… it’s just this build up is super stressful!

sooo jealous of your holiday, how long are you going for? xx
Oh wow that is a fair few! I’m sure it’ll be amazing; I think the build up stress is always the worst part! It’ll be nice to have a big event after being locked up for so long!

im going for 6 weeks ☺️ Are you having a honeymoon as well or waiting until baby Rita is a bit older? ❤️xo
 
Oh wow that is a fair few! I’m sure it’ll be amazing; I think the build up stress is always the worst part! It’ll be nice to have a big event after being locked up for so long!

im going for 6 weeks ☺ Are you having a honeymoon as well or waiting until baby Rita is a bit older? ❤xo
Awww you’ll have a great time! We’re going away in a month or so for a few days just a short UK break, and then going abroad next summer with baby ☺️☺️

Omg I’m so bored 🥲 What’s everyone doing? How are we all?
Just lying in bed! I should be asleep really but I’m catching up on loads of threads. How are you?
 
Omg I’m so bored 🥲 What’s everyone doing? How are we all?
Oh yknow just my usual 3 monthly existential crisis about life and having no idea what I want to do xoxo

My brain keeps going back and forward with the idea of doing nursing at uni. One minute I’m all for it and the next I’ve talked myself out of it. The ‘easy’ option is to go to uni to do something business related as that is what my recent HNC was in, but am I really a business type gal? Working in a hospital doesn’t help because my job is on the business/admin side but I’m based within an outpatient department so I see both sides every day.

Wish I knew @Katleesi in real life so I could bombard her with questions about being a nurse🤣

I know the decision is mine and only mine at the end of the day, it’s just so difficult when it’s a choice regarding something that will determine the rest of your life.

Apart from that I have a delivery of some new autumn/winter coats coming today that I bought in the sale last night so I’m looking forward to that lol. Hope everyone else is doing well!💕
 
Oh yknow just my usual 3 monthly existential crisis about life and having no idea what I want to do xoxo

My brain keeps going back and forward with the idea of doing nursing at uni. One minute I’m all for it and the next I’ve talked myself out of it. The ‘easy’ option is to go to uni to do something business related as that is what my recent HNC was in, but am I really a business type gal? Working in a hospital doesn’t help because my job is on the business/admin side but I’m based within an outpatient department so I see both sides every day.

Wish I knew @Katleesi in real life so I could bombard her with questions about being a nurse🤣

I know the decision is mine and only mine at the end of the day, it’s just so difficult when it’s a choice regarding something that will determine the rest of your life.

Apart from that I have a delivery of some new autumn/winter coats coming today that I bought in the sale last night so I’m looking forward to that lol. Hope everyone else is doing well!💕
Don’t worry I have one of them every single day. I bet everyone has them yanno xxx

Take your time deciding, there’s no rush and you’ll know when you’re ready. Whatever makes you happy, as you’ll be spending lots of time there. I feel like that advice was crap haha I’m sorry. You’ll be great whatever you decide 💞
 
Oh yknow just my usual 3 monthly existential crisis about life and having no idea what I want to do xox
I’m having these thoughts too. Sure I’ve mentioned it before. Wondering what I want to do with my life. Don’t want to go back to my old job or career after maternity leave, I’ve lost my love for it the past few years, but not sure what else to do.
 
Awww you’ll have a great time! We’re going away in a month or so for a few days just a short UK break, and then going abroad next summer with baby ☺☺


Just lying in bed! I should be asleep really but I’m catching up on loads of threads. How are you?
Omg sorry mom I didn’t see your message! Hope you’re enjoying baby life and feeling good! I’m okay just feeling very stressed 🥲
 
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Oh yknow just my usual 3 monthly existential crisis about life and having no idea what I want to do xoxo

My brain keeps going back and forward with the idea of doing nursing at uni. One minute I’m all for it and the next I’ve talked myself out of it. The ‘easy’ option is to go to uni to do something business related as that is what my recent HNC was in, but am I really a business type gal? Working in a hospital doesn’t help because my job is on the business/admin side but I’m based within an outpatient department so I see both sides every day.

Wish I knew @Katleesi in real life so I could bombard her with questions about being a nurse🤣

I know the decision is mine and only mine at the end of the day, it’s just so difficult when it’s a choice regarding something that will determine the rest of your life.

Apart from that I have a delivery of some new autumn/winter coats coming today that I bought in the sale last night so I’m looking forward to that lol. Hope everyone else is doing well!💕

Tbh at the moment the way me and all my colleagues feel at the moment I'd advise you not to do it 😭 mentally the last 2 years have definitely broken me. I feel so run down, and overworked and I just feel no gratitude or thanks for the work we've done. The pay is a joke. I'm actually at the point now where when I go home for a few weeks I will probably tell my partner we move there or I'm going by myself. it's such a rewarding career in other countries; the hours and pay are so much better. I don't want to scare you, I really don't but it's just not a nice environment at the moment. I feel for any student nurses going into it. My best advice would be if you are really sure about it do it, but don't work for the NHS until they learn to start treating staff with the respect and pay they deserve (I know that's not the NHS themselves, but the government) work private or agency if you can!
 
Don’t worry I have one of them every single day. I bet everyone has them yanno xxx

Take your time deciding, there’s no rush and you’ll know when you’re ready. Whatever makes you happy, as you’ll be spending lots of time there. I feel like that advice was crap haha I’m sorry. You’ll be great whatever you decide 💞
I’m having these thoughts too. Sure I’ve mentioned it before. Wondering what I want to do with my life. Don’t want to go back to my old job or career after maternity leave, I’ve lost my love for it the past few years, but not sure what else to do.
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Tbh at the moment the way me and all my colleagues feel at the moment I'd advise you not to do it 😭 mentally the last 2 years have definitely broken me. I feel so run down, and overworked and I just feel no gratitude or thanks for the work we've done. The pay is a joke. I'm actually at the point now where when I go home for a few weeks I will probably tell my partner we move there or I'm going by myself. it's such a rewarding career in other countries; the hours and pay are so much better. I don't want to scare you, I really don't but it's just not a nice environment at the moment. I feel for any student nurses going into it. My best advice would be if you are really sure about it do it, but don't work for the NHS until they learn to start treating staff with the respect and pay they deserve (I know that's not the NHS themselves, but the government) work private or agency if you can!
Thank you ladies. Life is a funny thing isn’t it. It seems so ridiculous to stress about things when realistically we’re only here for a short amount of time. Time does seem to be flying by so fast though that I’m putting pressure on myself to figure things out ASAP. I wasted so much of my 20s doing nothing and now I’m feeling the consequences of that. I did manage to get myself on the property ladder but I’m miserable where I live so even that doesn’t feel like an achievement! I’ve booked myself onto my local university open days so that I can have a chat with lecturers and see what they say. I’m just in a bit of a weird headspace at the minute, I’ll snap out of it soon I’m sure🙂

Hope everyone is well💖
 
How are you all coping with this heat? How are you spending your days?
Before baby I would have been buzzing with this weather ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
Now I’m a miserable cow, pure stressed with keeping my baby cool and to be honest girls- I can’t stop complaining, I’m ready to scream x
Ps mads is a twit x
 
How are you all coping with this heat? How are you spending your days?
Before baby I would have been buzzing with this weather ☀☀☀☀☀
Now I’m a miserable cow, pure stressed with keeping my baby cool and to be honest girls- I can’t stop complaining, I’m ready to scream x
Ps mads is a twit x
Aw bless you, I can imagine it’s hard because it’s not like you can communicate that it’s not your fault it’s hot (the same issue I’m having my cat). I’m okay tbf I actually invested in an A/C unit a few weeks back when it was like 40 because there was a deal on group on! I’m dreading the electricity bill but we move as mads would say!

I fly home for a few weeks tomorrow night so happy for a holiday and break.

Hope everyone else is trying to keep cool ❤️❤️

p.s. BCW i
 
Hey moms…. I’m a wife!!!! 👰‍♀️

Life is a dream 💕💕💕💕

It’s too hot isn’t it @Kindred__ for babies! I’m not leaving the house but don’t really know what to do with her! Enjoy your holiday @Katleesi xxx
Hey wifey 💕 I’m so happy for you, a beautiful baby girl and now married 🥹💕 You deserve all of this and more 💕

As for me my nan is coming home this weekend after being diagnosed with heart failure 🥺 They’ve said an operation would be too risky and they don’t think she’d get much benefit from it but they can give her medication and she’ll be monitored. I’m scared that they’re just wanting to free up a bed but also if she wasn’t ready they wouldn’t send her home right? I’m scared something will go wrong but also really hopeful she’s going to be okay and it’s not a death sentence 💕 Sorry to be miserable moms I have so much going on that isn’t very positive but I’m doing okay xxx

@Kindred__ I’m so happy you’re posting again 💕

@eggfriedrice @Katleesi @xbxbx I love all of you moms 💕
 
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Hey moms…. I’m a wife!!!! 👰‍♀️

Life is a dream 💕💕💕💕

It’s too hot isn’t it @Kindred__ for babies! I’m not leaving the house but don’t really know what to do with her! Enjoy your holiday @Katleesi xxx
Congrats!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Hey wifey 💕 I’m so happy for you, a beautiful baby girl and now married 🥹💕 You deserve all of this and more 💕

As for me my nan is coming home this weekend after being diagnosed with heart failure 🥺 They’ve said an operation would be too risky and they don’t think she’d get much benefit from it but they can give her medication and she’ll be monitored. I’m scared that they’re just wanting to free up a bed but also if she wasn’t ready they wouldn’t send her home right? I’m scared something will go wrong but also really hopeful she’s going to be okay and it’s not a death sentence 💕 Sorry to be miserable moms I have so much going on that isn’t very positive but I’m doing okay xxx

@Kindred__ I’m so happy you’re posting again 💕

@eggfriedrice @Katleesi @xbxbx I love all of you moms 💕
Oh babe I hope you're okay 🥺 it's good they're monitoring her and I doubt they'd send her home if it wasn't okay to! Thinking of u, sending some good vibes your way xx
 
Hey wifey 💕 I’m so happy for you, a beautiful baby girl and now married 🥹💕 You deserve all of this and more 💕

As for me my nan is coming home this weekend after being diagnosed with heart failure 🥺 They’ve said an operation would be too risky and they don’t think she’d get much benefit from it but they can give her medication and she’ll be monitored. I’m scared that they’re just wanting to free up a bed but also if she wasn’t ready they wouldn’t send her home right? I’m scared something will go wrong but also really hopeful she’s going to be okay and it’s not a death sentence 💕 Sorry to be miserable moms I have so much going on that isn’t very positive but I’m doing okay xxx

@Kindred__ I’m so happy you’re posting again 💕

@eggfriedrice @Katleesi @xbxbx I love all of you moms 💕
Oh love I hope you’re okay. Our minds always think of the worst when it comes to those we love but you’re right in saying that they would not send her home if she wasn’t ready for it. It’s better to be surrounded by your own home comforts than stuck in a hospital anyway, I’m sure she’ll be just fine but please remember to look after yourself too💕💕

I’m a bit unwell with laryngitis. Currently on voice rest and eating all the frozen and icy things I can to speed up recovery. Not a bad thing in this heat though, if anything it’s a blessing!

Enjoy your trip back home @Katleesi, have a safe flight!💕

Massive congratulations @calmyourritas!!!💕
 
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