2 more days of work!

stella26 · Apr 12th, 2012, 08:09 AM

OMG time has just flew by....
I can't believe I have 2 more days left of work. I took my holidays and maternity leave right after and will be over work for just over a year....

I can't wait to be off with the baby but hope she comes soon. I dunno what i will do with myself until she is born.

What did/does everyone do with the time off before the baby?

Ellbee78 · Apr 12th, 2012, 08:16 AM

I made a list of things to do each day to keep myself active and occupied, and also keep into a routine. I am tyring to do at least 2/3 things a day.

My list comprises of:

load of washing
iron garments from previous day
vacuum a room
dust a room
mop kitchen floor
go for a swim
make a recipe from a book/ magazine
visit/ meet a friend/ have friends over
read my book

Sounds a bit bizarre but I am a teacher and I crave structure and routine..and go a bit doolally if I have no plans!! So even though I have "no plans" I have little plans...

Today I've been for a swim, shopped for cake ingredients and made a cake (well it's in the oven!) and having friends over to eat said cake. The way I see it is nothing there is too strenuous but if I keep on top of the house/ garden jobs (depending on weather) and do some nice things then the time will pass and I won't just be sitting about, waiting.

joeybrooks · Apr 12th, 2012, 08:16 AM

Excellent!!!! I go off on Maternity in 9 weeks, but with the annual leave and bank holidays between now and then, I only have about 30 days of actual work left!!! I will be off for just over 9 months in total.

I am due July 10th and finish June 13th, so just under a month at home before my due date. I have absolutely no idea what I am going to do with myself as I have everything organised for the baby and I have been getting the house sorted at the weekends so that I know I dont have to much to do when I get even bigger than what I am now.

I was thinking about maybe getting a good DVD box set or a good book to read, but somehow, I just can't see myself sitting still for long enough!

All the best, I hope your LO doesnt keep you waiting too long xx

MLC20 · Apr 12th, 2012, 08:24 AM

I wish I knew when I was going on leave. Our administrator quit the other week and she was supposed to be replacing me.So the new one starts in a week and a half but, I have to then train her on all the systems and processes. So I will probably only have 2-3 weeks off before bubs is due. Good thing I love my job just hate climbing the stairs each morning.

jenfirstbaby · Apr 12th, 2012, 08:27 AM

i finish up in 2 weeks at 36+2 weeks... i can't wait but i'm starting to wonder what i will do with myself! I struggle at weekends with bordem so don't know how i will cope if the baby is late lol x

Apr 12th, 2012, 08:09 AM	#1
stella26 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 369	2 more days of work! OMG time has just flew by.... I can't believe I have 2 more days left of work. I took my holidays and maternity leave right after and will be over work for just over a year.... I can't wait to be off with the baby but hope she comes soon. I dunno what i will do with myself until she is born. What did/does everyone do with the time off before the baby?

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Apr 12th, 2012, 08:16 AM	#2
Ellbee78 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North of England Posts: 2,244	I made a list of things to do each day to keep myself active and occupied, and also keep into a routine. I am tyring to do at least 2/3 things a day. My list comprises of: load of washing iron garments from previous day vacuum a room dust a room mop kitchen floor go for a swim make a recipe from a book/ magazine visit/ meet a friend/ have friends over read my book Sounds a bit bizarre but I am a teacher and I crave structure and routine..and go a bit doolally if I have no plans!! So even though I have "no plans" I have little plans... Today I've been for a swim, shopped for cake ingredients and made a cake (well it's in the oven!) and having friends over to eat said cake. The way I see it is nothing there is too strenuous but if I keep on top of the house/ garden jobs (depending on weather) and do some nice things then the time will pass and I won't just be sitting about, waiting.

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Apr 12th, 2012, 08:16 AM	#3
joeybrooks Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,159	Excellent!!!! I go off on Maternity in 9 weeks, but with the annual leave and bank holidays between now and then, I only have about 30 days of actual work left!!! I will be off for just over 9 months in total. I am due July 10th and finish June 13th, so just under a month at home before my due date. I have absolutely no idea what I am going to do with myself as I have everything organised for the baby and I have been getting the house sorted at the weekends so that I know I dont have to much to do when I get even bigger than what I am now. I was thinking about maybe getting a good DVD box set or a good book to read, but somehow, I just can't see myself sitting still for long enough! All the best, I hope your LO doesnt keep you waiting too long xx

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Apr 12th, 2012, 08:24 AM	#4
MLC20 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 540	I wish I knew when I was going on leave. Our administrator quit the other week and she was supposed to be replacing me.So the new one starts in a week and a half but, I have to then train her on all the systems and processes. So I will probably only have 2-3 weeks off before bubs is due. Good thing I love my job just hate climbing the stairs each morning.

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Apr 12th, 2012, 08:27 AM	#5
jenfirstbaby Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,650	i finish up in 2 weeks at 36+2 weeks... i can't wait but i'm starting to wonder what i will do with myself! I struggle at weekends with bordem so don't know how i will cope if the baby is late lol x

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