Wedding Forum - GENERAL CHINWAG THREAD w/c 22nd February...

Pah - never bother with my nails. I keep them short for work - much easier to type! I will have to do something with them for the wedding as they are a bit of a state!

My new colleague (well, she's not so new anymore, she's been here 7 months) has just messed up. Missed a deadline... boss has already had words with her this morning about her needing to up her game, so this is going to go down like a lead balloon. I don't know whether to tell my boss or let her tell him herself... Lots of effort by lots of people gone to waste just like that!

Ahhh that's lovely, he sounds a right character! I agree it's much better to age like that - my grandma has been in a dementia care home for 7 years, there is NOTHING there, she doesn't know who anyone is, she can't/doesn't speak, she is permanently in bed/sitting in a chair as she can't walk anymore.. it's no life whatsoever. I would be heartbroken if either of my parents ended up like that. I just can't imagine them being "old"!

I worry about my mum more than my dad. My dad has been married for 15 years and has lots of people around him, and although my mum now has a boyfriend it's not really a long-term relationship and I don't know how much of a future they have together. The thing that scares me most is my mum growing old and lonely xx

I'm so sorry to hear that Flossie, that is really sad. That must make it really hard for you all. Is she very old?

I think she is 82/83? I've never been close to her, neither has my mum, so as cold and harsh as it sounds, it doesn't really bother me. It is sad for her - she was once a very intelligent lady (although never very pleasant!!) so it is sad to see someone deteriorate away until there is nothing left, but it doesn't upset me.

When she was first admitted they gave her around 18 months to live, so it's absolutely crazy that it's now been 7 years!!! They've even stopped feeding her supplements now as she is putting weight ON!

From one of my theatre groups there was a lady who used to do a lot of directing. Mainly Shakespeare plays. She was also a Professor at the local university. Incredibly intelligent. She was diagnosed with Alzheimers - I do wonder if it is something to do with intelligence. My exes aunt was also highly intelligent and was diagnosed too. No chance for me then!!!!

That's so sad Emily - bless her. That worries me with my grandparents too.. my dad's mum is disabled and my grandpy is her carer, so if something happened to him then she would be even more lost without him not just because he is her husband but because he is also her carer. But obviously either way round it would be horrific. My grandpy is quite fit but I always think it's people like that who are more likely to go sooner - unexpectedly. What a lovely topic of conversation for a Friday!!!

It does seem to mistake after mistake Emily. My boss phoned me this morning asking me what I thought about her and if she'll ever "get it" - I said I don't see why not, it will take time until she is fully there, but considering she has been here 7 months now she should be in a better place than she is. It's fine that she doesn't get the tough things yet as that will come, it took me a while as a complete newbie to the industry, but it's the basic things she's messing up on time and time again.

Back from the vets and it was a nightmare! Milo is terrified and was so much worse than normal. He wouldn't let the vet go near him with the stethoscope and when she tried to put the needle in he was jumping about everywhere. She eventually did it with me holding him but I have to take him back next week for a health check because she couldn't do anything! I have to take him in every few weeks too and just sit in reception to try and make him see it's not something to be scared of!

I'm very lucky that I still have all four of my grandparents and they are all in quite good health. They are between 77 - 81 but you wouldn't think it, they have all had their problems over the last few years but have got over them and are still here :)

Flossie, its good that he's asked your opinion too as you see more of her day to day work than he does.

Poor Milo Emma, our problem with the cats is that Flossie hates the car. That are all ok when they get there but taking her in the car is torture. The last time I took her I walked up. She had been attacked by another cat and had its claw stuck in her tail so I didn't want to torment her anymore.

My due date is April 23rd. I'm not too worried about the pain, I tolerate things quite well normally and I know that there will be an end to it. I'm not ruling out any pain relief though, I'd like to do it naturally with just gas and air but if I need more I can have it. I really hope I don't have to have a C-section though. Most big babies can still be delivered normally I think, it's just harder work and a greater risk of a tear.

I'm not looking forward to the day I go through child birth!!! One of the most natural things in the world and something thousands of women do every day, yet still scares you.

I hated childbirth but it brought our LO in to the world so can't really moan lol

Just got back from taking LO to have his hair cut. He was so well behaved too

Evening all

Sorry not been able to catch up this week been so busy day and night! Oh decorated and finished off my dressing room it's so beautiful even got me a glittery carpet, what's everyone's plans for the weekend I'm having a curry and a glass of vino tonight and after a busy busy week I feel I deserve it lol oh and we bought our wedding rings today too

Xx

Gorgeous Sarah. Love the carpet x

Looks great Sarah.

My plans are to thoroughly enjoy this weekend. Tomorrow I am getting my hair trimmed, then my MOH is having an Ann summers party and then I am straight off to another party a friend is having for her birthday, then Sunday, I shall do not a lot.

My worries about having a big baby weren't helped today when a lady at church reminded me that her SIL had an 11lb13 baby. I think at that point I would have to forget about just having gas and air.

Evening, had to go pick my son and gf and Freddie from the hospital as they took him there as he's not eaten or drunk today due to having a chest infection. He seemed ok though when we saw him

Morning ladies.... GF, I hope Freddie is ok.

EC, I loved labour lol.... Hated being pregnant as I had morning sickness for 28 weeks and then had a scare and had MRI scans to ensure babies brain was ok, which it was in the end..... But I loved labour!! I did have a epidural though buts that's cos I couldn't walk round due to being hooked up to a million machines!

MichelleC... Hope your work load eases soon xx

Morning all.

Emm, Freddie is not too bad thanks, he's got a chest infection and yesterday did not eat or drink so they got told to take him to the walk in centre, they gave him some paracetamol suppositries to take if they cannot get some of that into him to help keep his temp down. I told them both if he won't drink from a cup or bottle to get it in a syringe and drink and put it into his mouth that way.

Mrs MW, I thought she was married!!!!!!!

Two divorces and a boyfriend. She's doing well.

You deserve to treat yourself Gf. Go for it

Yep I think I will do.

Just been told that hubby is djing at the party tonight, that means I shall be stood around like Billy no mates as I don't really know the others at the party, the party girl will naturally be with all her friends. He never mentioned it at all to me, even when talking about it. He was on his laptop and I asked him if he was and he said yes. If the peeps go out who are at the Ann summers party before hand, they won't be allowed in as they are not invited.

Hopefully you will have a good night GF

Did you order the bag?

Evening All, Been busy working as usual! why do my 2 weeks off go so quick and 2 weeks at work drag haha! My last 2 week shift any way go on to 1 week on and 3 weeks off need to spend more time with the husband. doing practically 14 hour days at the moment as one of my clients in hospital and means it has dropped to 1 carer placement someone popping in in the mornings and evenings but breaks not covered so need to be alert when go for a break and pop back down half way through to sort medication! Also hospital visits daily. luckily hospital isn't too far away.

Have a good weekend everyone xx

Our friends have just gone. Been talking weddings again tonight.

It all seems very real