Social life pending

Ok so please don't judge me but I don't send my 18 m son to nursery or childminders due to personal preference so in turn is always with a member of close family no further than grandparents ( I'm grateful so grateful)...i had crippling anxiety for the first 6 months then returned to work so never took my son to a baby group to socialise.. i finally feel I've got the hang of it all now and I'm ready to start groups / weekly walks catch ups with other mummas. So please ladies if you have recommendations of groups or would fancy a chat please get in touch xx

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in our community

Going back to work..

How does the nursery funding work? Is it 15 or 30 free hours? I am currently self employed and getting maternity allowance until December 2026.

My daughter was born on 2nd April, so does this mean we will have to wait until April 1st to start the new term, I've heard it's either January 1st, April 1st or September 1st?

Thanks in advance!

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If you're only an ally in hindsight once the proper sources verify the obvious, or in theoretical situations, or when it’s finally socially acceptable then you aren't an ally at all, and in many cases you'll be waiting in vain forever

I'm talking about Palestine, about ICE, police brutality, and yes about Nolan wells and all the others just like him. Hindsight is 20/20, have some conviction in the times that matter most

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1st Birthday

What do I get my boy for his first birthday - helppppp

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Disability Pay on 1099

Is there a way to get disability pay when leaving a 1099 job? Or will i just get paid nothing 😭 I already know maternity leave is a no go apparently :(

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I feel so Lonely

I feel so lonely, i have been in us for 5 years and i didn't make a good friend, most of them need something or help or drive from me , no real friend, i had alot of friends in my country and i was loved from alot of people, but when i came to us iam shocked no social life nothing, what i can do how i can find a good friend

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Mirena coil- feeling tired and a bit down

I had the mirena inserted this time last week and I’m pretty sure in that time period I’m noticing that I’m feeing extremely tired almost reminds me of pregnancy tiredness and struggling to get out of bed in the morning plus slightly moody. Has anyone experienced this? I do have a 4 month old and 2 other kids so I’m obviously a bit run down at times but I do tend to run on adrenaline quite well and I do think in the last week I’ve felt different and quite foggy I just can’t explain it. Not lost much blood so I’m fine in that department. Unless I’m just genuinely tired and moody I’ve no idea. The doctor who fitted it really recommended it to me over the copper coil but now I’m starting to wish I had the copper one as it’s not hormonal. Would really appreciate anyone’s advice as feeling a bit rubbish x

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