MSE Parents Club Part 5

SugarSpun

weezl74 wrote: »

Am I? How d'you mean lovely?

It's your 50p a day thread I was recommending and I didn't connect you to the person who started the thread

Sami_Bee

Weezl - see this post http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=24819791&postcount=4600

weezl74

sugarspun, that weezl is me but pre-baby, I've upped my budget a bit since fergus Good job you didn't say anything else- I've been chatting on other boards and people have said, 'there's a weirdo on old style who blags food and ate a pigs head' little knowing I was listening ROTFL!

Mrs Fairy, Welcome, I have PMd you. Ermm, how is your little one's poo and sleep?;)

Tine, great buy on the salmon :money::money::money:

Triggles

Well, the HV came today. DH was home during the appointment, alternating between amused and annoyed. The HV asked me about 10 (I am NOT exaggerating here!) times if I was coping okay and feeling okay. I finally just said "Do I honestly LOOK like I'm falling apart or something?!? I'm FINE!" So then, she said she had a "questionaire" she needed to go through with me. First question regarding feeling depressed - if I wasn't so irritated at that point, I'd have busted out laughing!! (the infamous questionaire I was told about on here yesterday!!) So instead of answering the question, I just said "I don't have PND. I'm not going to do the questionaire." Her response "are you sure?" ?!?!?! (and stupid me, all I could think was does she mean am I sure I don't have PND or am I sure I won't do the questionaire!) She said I looked pale and stressed. I pointed out that I am anaemic (and have been for as long as I can remember) and I have a toddler and a newborn. I also was careful to point out (admittedly through gritted teeth, much to DH's amusement) that I would be LESS stressed if she didn't ask me repeatedly if I was okay and if I was depressed or not coping or whatever! She said (for the UMPTEENTH TIME) that if that changes or I change my mind about it or if I'm feeling like I need to talk to her, to make sure to call her immediately. Then she badgered me about when I was going to bring DS into clinic, mentioned 3 times that I needed to make sure to book an appt for myself and DS for next week (6wk check) and to make sure I get him immunised at 8 wks and that she "expects" to see me at clinic for that.

Well, poop on that ! (yes, we're using ADULT words today! LOL) I'm going through the GP, and I telling them I want NO MORE CONTACT from that HV. She's pushy, and when you tell her you're fine, she doesn't listen and doesn't believe you. I swear, it's almost like she wants people to have PND! Stupid cow.

DH said (after she'd left) "I can't believe you didn't yell at her and make her leave. She was pushy and condescending!" And he noticed that she brought in all sorts of stuff and kept leaving stuff like pens, paperwork, scales, etc all over the place where our 3yo could reach it, so DH had to practically physically restrain him to keep him out of it. You'd think she'd know better.

I refrained (barely) from pointing out that prior to her arrival, I'd already made breakfast, fed & dressed both boys, washed & sterilised & mixed up bottles for the day, done the washing up, and put on a load of laundry. Hardly "not coping" with everything. Good grief.

Sami_Bee

right braving the weather in search of jigsaws - this time I'm wearing a waterproof coat!! I got soaked in a random 30 second down pour yesterday :rolleyes:

Weezl - have you seen THIS uk version of etsy

Sami_Bee

go triggles, go triggles, go triggles :T
I wish I could share my faboo HVs with you all!

feelinggood_2

HVs are odd aren't they. Mine has pretty much abandoned me, right when I need most help. Then they go and hound someone who is fine and really doesn't want to be bothered. Silly!

searching_me

i dont have a HV saw her once and then was told thats it for a year x

Triggles

Feelie - you can HAVE mine - I'll ship her to ya right away - if I'm feeling generous, I may even put airholes in the box so she can breathe. LOL

MrsTinks

money_maker wrote: »

well done Mrs T I wouldnt know where to start with a whole salmon

Salmon side - there is no way I'd get a whole salmon DH does know how to fillet them (keen fisherman and all) but Costco prices for salmon is something I can deal with And it's fresh!