Ross. Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) Up the hills yesterday to find some snow and took him sledging. Decent wee hill, if you went for it you could easily get above 40kmph. Took it much easier than that with him strapped in a seat in front of me mind you. At 9 months old he wasn’t even the youngest child there. Not sure he enjoyed it, but he didn’t dislike it, so I guess that’s something. Edited January 4, 2021 by Ross. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 13 minutes ago, Bairnardo said: 15 minutes ago, Dons_1988 said: My Mrs is only 19 weeks pregnant but thought we'd be organised and look at finances, amount of leave to take, nurseries etc. The cost of nurseries!!! Fucking hell. Check your work. A lot of employees run a voucher scheme where you can salary sacrifice and save paying tax on them. Saved me a fortune It would appear this has been replaced with a government tax-free childcare scheme. Doing a bit of research on that now, so that helps. Cheers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcor Roar Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Mrs is due with our first child on the 29th of January. Anybody have experience with home birthing? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Dons_1988 said: My Mrs is only 19 weeks pregnant but thought we'd be organised and look at finances, amount of leave to take, nurseries etc. The cost of nurseries!!! Fucking hell. Also if you find one you like get your application in ASAP as baby places fill up. Once they are 3 (or 2 on qualifying benefits) you’ll get 1140 hours of free nursery a year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 How far in advance are we talking? We're probably at least a year away from needing it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 How far in advance are we talking? We're probably at least a year away from needing it.Start contacting nuseries now tbh. Even if just tense what the waiting list is like 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 We are very lucky to have a good local nursery that is really reasonably priced and includes hot meals, nappies, wipes etc. I'd start looking now - look at care inspectorate reports, staff turn over, what the cost actually includes, are they flexible with hours (we can add extra hours if you give enough notice), do you pay when child off sick, do they give any holiday weeks in the year (we get 2 weeks holiday with no cost a year plus 2 weeks at Christmas when they close). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_MFC Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Mrs is due with our first child on the 29th of January. Anybody have experience with home birthing?None personally but from someone I know, towels. And lots of them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Cheers @Honest Saints Fan and @Bairnardo, that's a big help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanburn Dave Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 None personally but from someone I know, towels. And lots of them.......and hot water........and a wooden spoon to bite down on...........and that's you sorted. Carry on Birthing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Ross. said: Up the hills yesterday to find some snow and took him sledging. Decent wee hill, if you went for it you could easily get above 40kmph. Took it much easier than that with him strapped in a seat in front of me mind you. At 9 months old he wasn’t even the youngest child there. Not sure he enjoyed it, but he didn’t dislike it, so I guess that’s something. And did he have a very dirty nappy to get changed after that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross. Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 34 minutes ago, Jacksgranda said: And did he have a very dirty nappy to get changed after that? Sure. I will blame him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Dons_1988 said: How far in advance are we talking? We're probably at least a year away from needing it. Now as then you have piece of mind that you have a place where you are comfortable. The one we used had staff that were older and had been there a long time. Staff turnover in some nurseries can be high and a lot of them are staffed by young just out school with svq as they’re cheap to employ. Also the ratio of baby and toddlers to adults is lower so there are less places available. check both care commission and if you plan on using it for 3-5 too (some private nurseries are partnership so you can use yourn1140 hrs) HMI too. Your gut feeling will tell you a lot too. Visit a couple times at different times of day. Also look at childminders as sometimes they offer more flexibility and fewer children. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dufresne Posted January 10, 2021 Share Posted January 10, 2021 Happy 4th birthday to Maisie. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dons_1988 Posted January 11, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 11, 2021 20 week scan this morning. All healthy and normal, and found out we're having a wee daughter 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 @Dons_1988 Congrats Although I wasn't bothered i kinda wanted a daughter. Not sure why. 10 months she is now nearly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Busta Nut said: @Dons_1988 Congrats Although I wasn't bothered i kinda wanted a daughter. Not sure why. 10 months she is now nearly. Thank you, sir 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 13 hours ago, Dons_1988 said: 20 week scan this morning. All healthy and normal, and found out we're having a wee daughter Congratulations, they dont abuse your fridge and kitchen cupboards as much! My youngest 8 in feb continues Bevin early puberty. Clinics were closed but going call surgery tomorrow as wee soils struggling with the emotions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kincardine Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 13 hours ago, Dons_1988 said: 20 week scan this morning. All healthy and normal, and found out we're having a wee daughter Congrats, A96 and best wishes to your Mrs for a healthy pregnancy. You'll love being a dad. 56 minutes ago, RH33 said: Congratulations, they dont abuse your fridge and kitchen cupboards as much! Are you kidding? I have a matching pair of lanky netball players aged 18 and 22 and they are absolute dustbins. I spent 3 months of the first lockdown with my eldest and the amount she could put away was remarkable - much more so than her 20 yo brother. BTW best wishes to your wee lassie. Must be a bit of a tricky time for the pair of you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 9 months old today. I’m not exaggerating when I say he is this smiley all day. Happiest little boy Iv ever known 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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