Weekly Good/Bad Thread

Most of mine is *****BT***** too!

Good - We had our '12 week' scan on Wednesday and Rodlet was there waving at us, wiggling around and generally being the cutest little thing I've ever seen! I cannot explain how I am feeling, I feel like I am on top of the world after such a hard slog getting here. currently 14 weeks and 2 days pregnant.

Good - I'm seeing some friends tonight for some drinks (for them!) and im looking forward to seeing some of them.

Bad - My SIL will be there who I don't get on with. I cannot stand her.

Good - No fixed plans for the long weekend and H and I are going to venture into some baby shops! EEEK!

Good - I am getting a bump and I love it. I still pinch myself every day to just check this isn't a dream!

Bad - Hubs was away last night and I missed him

Good - He's back today and MaggieCat slept on his side last night and purred me to sleep.

Things are generally good at the moment. People are so happy for us and keep telling me I deserve to be happy. And you know what? They're right.

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Firstly and, as always, ottery hugs to all who need them xxx

Good: my daughter passed all her GCSEs with flying colours and can now head off to art college with a happy heart

Good: this means she never has to put up with the nasty bullying biatches ever again ?

Good: we went cake-tasting last night and have a second tasting on sunday. Both good quotes so looks as if we will have a cake after all!

Bad: I now have to sack the useless cake maker. I hate confrontation so this is a poo job!

Good: I've lost 12lb in the last five weeks and I have a waist!

Good: it's a month today until I become Mrs A!!

Good: Two days ago was my first hitched birthday ?

Good - It's Friday and I get to have a sing at choir tonight

Bad - Massive family brawl at the weekend, and tensions are all pretty high.

Good - Set the ball rolling with getting my C1 driving licence

Bad - Medical will cost me £109.

Bad: We sold our sexy little 2 seater soft top sports car this week.

Good: We got a good solid car with back seats and space for more than one little overnight bag in the boot and we keep saying "this is where the car seat will go" every time we get in the car. One day, like, but still.

Bad: Of the last 8 August Bank Holidays (also known as Pride Weekend's) I can remember, this will be the sixth cold and wet one. Balls.

Good: 3 days off!

Rod, you deserve this so much xxx

AFM:

Good - in two hours I will be en route to the airport to see two of my best friends who I haven't seen since December, we're meeting up in Berlin as one of them lives there. Cannot wait!

Good - massive marketing campaign launched on Wednesday which means a bit of a relaxing morning for me - got a half day as well so that's good!

Good - mum and sister were over to visit, I was very worried it was going to be awful as things weren't good between us all but they're a lot better now and the week was a success. Still a lot of work to be done but we'll get there eventually.

Bad - mum and sister both had a bit of a cry at me when they first got here as they admitted that my dad still has drinking problems. We've come to realise that he's what's known as a functioning alcoholic. Feel utterly useless living over here and a mix of angry, sad and frustrated at him. When he's not drinking he's the best but when he's on one he can be really nasty. I hope that mum and sister are ok.

** BT **

Good - despite this being another unsuccessful month re: baby making, I found out yesterday that the guy I went to for my tests is one of the best fertility doctors in the whole of Denmark. I didn't know that before I booked him so am super happy with that.

Good to see you Enjayee, hugs for you. x

Rod, beyond chuffed for you lovely.

AFM - Good - My Aunt gets hitched to her fab girlfriend tomorrow. She only "came out" about 2 years ago, so I am chuffed to see her so happy.

Good/Bad - I need to take my dress in. Good I have lost weight, but a PITA that I have to alter a dress, the day before an event.

Good - H gets back tonight, after being away since 6am Monday.

Good - no step kids. Bad - H may have to pick them up Sunday.

Good/Bad - got my kids all sorted for school/pre-school. Will miss my smallest person. I am used to having him with me all day.

Hugs to those who need them. Have a fab weekend all.

Must be such a relief for you!

Huge hugs to your daughter BJ. I was bullied at school because my dad had died (ironically by a boy who's dad was in prison ?) and it was horrible. Luckily it was only primary school and I let most of it wash over me. He also bullied everyone else, so at least I didn't feel singled out. He now has a daughter that age, I want to ask him how he'd feel if he knew someone was being as vile to her. What is she doing at art school?

Rod - you are right!!! Make sure you update us on the shopping trip!

Anyway AFM:

Bad - Just the usual insignificant moans from me (in K's thread!)
Good - Payday today and I've just ordered some honeymoon clothes in the sales online. Off to the 'real' shops tonight.
Good - Off to a 1st birthday party tomorrow
Bad - There will be lots of hyper children there (and no wine).
Good - Have got my little business open again after a break for my wedding and have lots of ideas in the pipeline!
Good - Being married is great!

As always, huge hugs to all Otters xxxx

Rod I am so so so happy for you. xx

Good - Applied for 6 jobs this week. Feel better knowing I have done that.

Bad - Still haven't got another job so really skint and feeling a bit low at the moment.

Hugs to everyone, whether for congratulatory or consolatory reasons, and particularly for Rod, your post made me grin ?

AFM - Good - Work is going pretty well and I was asked to send my CV to a publishing company that only publishes foreign books in translation - translating French crime novels is my dream job, so I am keeping my fingers crossed they bother to read it!

Good - I'm getting my hair cut this afternoon, and I'm going to the Bravissimo shop that opened yesterday - one of my bras broke the other day, the shoulder strap just pinged, so I'm hoping to get properly measured and fitted with the right underwear!

Bad - I have realised I want to lose weight, have a cleaner house and earn more money, but all seem so far out of reach. Would anyone pay me to clean my own house? That would help with all three problems.

Good - We're meeting up with friends this weekend for a pub quiz and a cider tasting which I'm really looking forward to.

Good - had an offer accepted on a flat

Bad - they have to check some stuff off with the council before we can progress anything and 2 flats have fallen through so far

Good - it's bank holiday weekend!

Bad - the guy next to me at work came in an hour and a half late and has taken an hour and a half lunch (I'm just being moany really)

Hope you all have a lovely time xxx

Good - only 3 hours to go until I have a week off work! Yay - going to see MIL-to-be in the Lake District for 4 nights, then to the north east with OH. Can't wait!

Bad - we are almost 4 months since the offer was accepted on our house, and it seems problems keep arising that need resolving before we can exchange. It seems never-ending!

Good - I'm keeping myself busy at work by planning a work trip to China at the end of the year.

Good - The sun is shining. It's not a hot day by any stretch of the imagination, but it's sunny. That has to be good!

Hugs to everyone needing them

AFM - I just wanted to comment to say: Rodders I am loving all your updates atm and am so pleased and excited for you both. You do deserve much happiness and long may it continue.

GOOD- Off to Liverpool for the Beatles weekend with my best mate.

BAD- One more week and it's back to work with a new year group and a new teacher.

GOOD- Hopefully my working week will reduce to 4 day very soon.

GOOD- H is on a stag night next weekend so I get the weekend to myself.

BAD- Still got some fabric flowers to finish for BIL's wedding so H can take it with him.

Thanks to those who have wished me well. I love you all xxxx

Good - We've moved back into our house after living with PIL for 3 months

Very good - We have our kitties back!

Bad - Lots more to do on our house

Bad - Work is rubbish. For many many reasons. I wish I could find something else where I might be appreciated.

Good - I think I have chosen my TOG.

Bad - I am ill.

bad - I have to go and buy a mop and take it into work later, feeling too rough to venture.

good - my Sexy OH has just served up bangers and mash!

Good - nursery painted my sons face as a clown... He looked funny :-)

Bad - my son will probably catch whatever I have!

Oh, K. I am so so sorry x

Hugs to all of those who need them this week ?

Good - We had our engagement shoot with our TOG and the pictures are beautiful! I had a bit of a 'argh I look fat and I hate my nose/chin' moment, then I decided that I didn't really care because most importantly I look really really happy. I am hoping to flash some when I have the low res files

Bad - I have been really poorly all week, feeling nauseous, headaches and stomach cramps. I have had to work 12 hour shifts by myself as my other full time staff member has hemorrhoids and has been off all week!

Good/Bad - Feeling poorly has meant no gym all week! Good as I hate going, bad as it means I will ache even more when I go back

Good - OH has just finished his 2nd week at his new job and he is loving it so far. There are 15 new recruits all training at the same time so it is much more sociable, most importantly he isn't having to constantly lie to people for his boss

GOOD: Off work Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

GOOD: off to Edinburgh next weekend for a wedding

BAD: It's been a busy week so l haven't got to the gym as much as l wanted to

BAD: Skint until pay day

BAD: Work is really getting on my nerves, my colleagues are driving me insane with their laziness and poor attention to detail. We have no mangers at the moment which is compounding things

Vibes and hugs for those who need them

Aww, big hugs to those in need been a tough week for some people.

Good: got my final mark through for my dissertation on Monday, and worked out I've got a 2:1 overall! Woohoo! Very pleased with myself!

Good: mr ddpunk has taken some holiday from work and is off until Wednesday! Lots of lovely plans for the extra long weekend. We've had a lovely relaxed day today, walks along the canal, tea and cakes in a quirky tea room, & wine and acoustic band in a lovely pub this evening.

Good: made a yummy Spanish omelette and so e fresh bread - success!

Good: got an exciting trip to Lisbon planned next month.

Bad: didn't win the euro millions, and haven't got a job yet! Eek!

Bads: listed on the other thread plus the usual of no money, no time and just general crapness.

Good: I have the weekend off

good: Hs aunties hen night tonight and it's a family thing so h is going too.

Good: h and if have a whole day tomorrow. Were going to have a lazy day and might go and see the Edinburgh fireworks at night.