Gin, I get along really well with my parents, so I fins it works well. I have been there for over 3 years now. something I never thought I'd do, but they needed a staff member and I needed a job, so we trialled it and it worked. So they put me on a traineeship, which also worked cos they got funding for having me there, I got funding cos it's a 'dying industry' so they encourage apprentices etc with 'tools for your trade' allowances - I got $5500 over the 18 months I worked there, plus they paid me a proper wage, which was great to get a qualification and not have to be on such a pathetic wage while doing it. For Maternity leave, I will get the 18 weeks from the government and then will go back to work after that, I will work throughout that time off, but am only entitled to 10 days while earning the government money. After that, because of the changes wehave made to the way we run the business, we no longer have a showroom, so I won't have customers to serve anymore, we will only have to work when there is work. The plan is for them to 'work smarter, not harder' so they have more time to themselves too. Our office is set up in their home, they have a 2 storey house and don't use downstairs, so I will be able to take my baby to work with me. I do a bit of everything, so if I am doing office work, I can be there, if I need to be out, Mum or Dad can mind the baby (which mum is sooooo excited about) and I can get my work done. It will be really flexible as now we are the only 3 who work in the business, so we just work in around each other (which we do pretty well) so if I need days off etc, it will be no problem. I will also have days where I can work from my home where I'm only doing internet based things. We're all pretty excited about the changes, and I'm glad it took us longer than expectet to fall pregnant, as now I can see how well it fits in to our lives. I'm pretty lucky to be able to have so much flexibility. If I couldn't do this, it would mean bub in daycare from very young, which I would be fine with, but would much rather ba able to be at home more with it.
Sorry about your stupid tests. I still have everything crossed for you! You said both were missed misscarriages, if you don't mind me asking, how did you find out about your first one? Was it at your 12 week scan? Sorry if that upsets you, I don't want you to go into it if you'd prefer not to. xx
Hi everyone else! big hugs to everyone! xox