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By Ruth_Baldock
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Where do they come up with these monthly features anyway? I saw a monthly feature in a mag a while back about how being smart and a women doesn't have to mean dressing frumpy anymore. (Well, whoever said it did in the first place?! I digress.)


The article went on to give a list of the names of exceeding expensive clothing labels, citing some famous women who wear them (Queen of Jordan, some fashionists, etc).


I just thought: Bollocks to that! You know what smart, REAL women wear??? They wear clothing that's comfortable and doesn't break the bank, so they can pay the bills and look after themselves (and children if they have them). xxxx

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Hi midivydale and spanners45 - so 2 years ago i was where you are now and this thread was invaluable. I loved being a Mummy but I had no faith in myself


My children are now 5 and 3 and are at school and nursery and I have met some true lifelong friends from the EDF (one of whom i was drunk with tonight - ha ha and you both know her!!!). I'm still overweight but am making great losses and am definitely feeling more confident about myself (it's been a long old journey though!)


I'm still a SAHM however literally in the last few days am starting up a little business (i'll let you all know once it's up and running cos i'll need your support) but i can't tell you how excited i am. I'm buzzing, i'm using my brain and imagination and although it won't pay the mortgage and probably not even birthday presents it will still pay for ice creams in the park and that's seriously exciting!!!


So I suppose what i'm trying to say is please please continue with saying hello to strangers at playgroups, it was truly amazing when this thread first came out and gave us all a little bit of confidence that we were perhaps lacking due to being tied, carrying baby weight and feeling a bit scared!!!


There is a light i promise you and life does get easier (but it's very easy for me to say this, but please trust me it's true).


Although i'm kind of out of that tunnel i honestly would love to meet anyone who's struggling and needs a friendly face and cuddle - just pm me and i'm yours (not literally obviously!!!)


and yet again, i'm posting while drunk - when will i learn :)


xxx

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