Beach Bumps - July Rainbows

[merristems]

Oh dolly well im actually glad you called it a day theres no point hurting yourself or little babba, you can rest up good now and just concerntrate on getting through the next 9wks xxxxx

 

[Dollybird]

Thanks merri. My doctor was brilliant actually he said it want really safe me continuing to work at my job with my back problem and bad swelling. I told him that I felt pathetic and guilty about finishing up early and he said "well then let me just say it is no longer your choice, I am signing you off and telling you straight that you've not to work so don't feel guilty". Hubby is relieved he remembers what I was like when I initially hurt my back- three months where I could barely walk. He was worried it would happen again and obviously worried about the stress I was maybe putting on the baby. Anyways it's done now!
Now to just enjoy mat leave and start the countdown!! It's exciting seeing some of the ladies I've read posts from since early in their pregnancys are now going into labour or positing birth stories! Xxx

 

[LVnMommy]

Went to the doctor today! 2 cm dialted 50% effaced!

 

[girlinyork]

Went to the doctor today! 2 cm dialted 50% effaced!

Is that okay? I know some people on subsequent babies can be dilated and effaced for a while before popping. Is this one of those situations? Xx

 

[A1983]

Ahh Dolly-im on Mat leave now too! Already feeling a bit lonely and bored-but ive literally just moved so all a bit new and daunting atm! This week is actually annual leave then mat starts next week-not looking forward to the scaling down of our nhs mat pay :-/ !

But yes baby comes first and you need to rest now-my friend was in agony with spd and went off with about 10 or 12 weeks to go. X

 

[Dollybird]

Well I've been signed off as sick till 4th of June and then I have three weeks annual leave.. So my actual mat leave wont officially start till I'm 36 weeks. I thought the mat pay wasn't too bad.. 90% of normal wage for 6months isn't it? So that bit not worrying me- but think ill prob have to go back to work after the 6months as couldn't survive on just statutory mat pay. Will have a few weeks more annual leave to add in at the end though so should get about 7.5months off total.. Which I guess is pretty good.. Keep hearing about the ladies in America only getting 8weeks! Xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Oh how come you were moving house?.. Most stressful thing ever is moving house! Hope u get settled in quickly. Always exciting though moving, even thigh it's stressful. Xxx

 

[girlinyork]

Midwife came to see me at home. She says baby has turned breech overnight (naughty baby) and that she's writing to my consultant to suggest induction so I don't have to put up with much more pain x

 

[A1983]

For when giy? How exciting!

Dolly-I wish it was that much-I get 2 months at 100% then 3 at 50% plus smp then just smp. I'll also have about 5 weeks annual leave but will have to go back to work about Feb time bubs will only be 7 months old.

 

[mackjess]

I only have 12 weeks, and some of that I have to take without pay since I haven't been at my job long enough to earn much leave. Not too excited about that.

 

[A1983]

Ohh and we've moved to Bath-thought the best time to go would be now so can set up and settle-we've always wanted to move as been in Essex since we met at uni doing our MSc and all our friends have moved away from Essex too so only our jobs and familiarity keeping us there. I'll have to get a new job here which is a pain-I hate interviews!! But my nct antenatal classes start in 2 weeks so ill be meeting lots of people here and making some mummy friends hopefully

 

[girlinyork]

For when giy? How exciting!

Dolly-I wish it was that much-I get 2 months at 100% then 3 at 50% plus smp then just smp. I'll also have about 5 weeks annual leave but will have to go back to work about Feb time bubs will only be 7 months old.

About 38 weeks I imagine. Just need me and midwife to convince the consultant

 

[LVnMommy]

Well I am going to get steriod shot next week to help mature babys lungs and am on bedrest till furtger notice a real bummer since I need my paycheck! ! I think all will be okay but I'm just not ready for baby uet.. I thought I had anotger month of working left. Is anyone else dilated or effaced at all??

 

[girlinyork]

So sorry lvn. Hopefully your baby will stay in and cook a bit longer x

 

[mackjess]

I don't think so. I have an appt and scan on Friday, then after that I go every 2 weeks. I'm sure they'll be checking that out.

How many weeks are you now?

 

[Dollybird]

Giy I'm glad they planning to induce you so you won't be in pain for ages. Hope your wee bubs turns around!
Ooooh a1983 I'm gonna have to have a look at the letter I got from hr! I'm sure it was better than that...bit worried now! Lol. Oh bath is lovely I'm sure you'll make lots of new buds at your antenatal classes!
Oh lvn hope you little one stays in longer! I don't know if I'm dilated.. Never been checked as yet! Don't seen midwife again till I'm almost 35 weeks! Xxx

 

[Dollybird]

Just checked my letter from hr and you're right enough! Don't think it'll be too bad though- although ill be down about 300-400 a month but ill still have enough to cover my bills etc.. Hubby will just have to give me spending money! Lol xxx

 

[A1983]

Yes ill be down the same amount too...then after 7 months it's just smp! £500 pcm! Wouldn't it be lovely to continue the rest of the year with our hubby's topping us back up..! Nevermind! My oh can help out for sure but not an extra £800 a month, plus were not allowed to work bank shifts either-only during our annual leave. Oh well, back to work next Feb it is x

 

[Dollybird]

There's always "keep in touch" shifts to top up? But I know what u mean I couldn't afford to live off smp alone.. Not even with hubby's help. What is it u work as in the Nhs a1983? Are u a nurse too? Xxx

 

[A1983]

See as I've moved and will be working for a different trust im entitled to mat pay as will be returning to nhs within the specified time, but im not entitled to the keeping in touch days! There's only 10 of these but still-a big help at the time! I'm a Psychiatric Nurse. You're based in A&E yeah? Well at least we can help each other out with any queries we might have over our pay etc during the next few months! X