January 2018 babies - 43 BFPs!

[Daisies11]

Good that you've got a good nursery attached to where you're going to be working Sarah. I bet that will save a good couple of hours a week in fees since you can drop them off just before work and pick up straight after.

Childcare is so expensive though! I totally believe that having kids is a choice and so if you're having to pay out for childcare that too was part of the decision but it still gets me that we pay out more a month for 3 days then what we did on the mortgage in our last house!

 

[JessyG]

Our nursery gave us funded hours for 10 months of the year but for July and August i pay full price abd its crippling. I think this baby will benefit from the 30 free hours once it comes into play in scotland but its only for working parents so if one parents remains at home the hours remain at 15 for them. It makes total sense and will be such a help!!!

 

[Sarahcake]

I absolutely believe the same but the government is so set on parents going to work but the childcare you have to have is extortionate.

I'm having a terrible time with my back at the moment. Saw a chiropractor on Monday, and yesterday my lower back just... Went.. in work, today I can barely walk and the pain is excruciating - no exaggeration. I really hope this passes soon as I'm back at work Friday and don't get sick pay :S

 

[Daisies11]

It really is. If only we could wave a wand and cast a spell for free childcare! I'd feel rich then!

Hope you get your back a little better soon. I've been struggling with my neck and back a little (not on the scale that yours sounds) and it's really not nice. I wake up every morning feeling more achy than when I went to bed!

 

[JessyG]

Sorry your back is sooo bad. My hips are agony every night and morning. I am really hoping its jusy general pregnancy aches and pains and not the start of spd!

Sucks you dont get sick pay either though.

 

[mandaa1220]

I try to remember that childcare is temporary and think of how rich I'll feel once each child gets into school!!

 

[JessyG]

Yes! Definitely. My DD starts school next year so we were so close to being rich and now will be starting all over again hahaha. Wouldnt have it any other way though!

 

[Marriedlaydee]

There's no free childcare hours until 2 years old in England tho right??? I wish there was a few hours from 6 months or even 12 months old just to help women get back to work. It's hard enough to imagine breast feeding being successful and needing pumping breaks at work lol. I heard your workplace needs to be quite flexible about allowing you the time to do this and a private place to do so.

I think we will work it out but like many of you we will feel rich and easier when we get the few hours of childcare! I'd give anything to be a stay at home mum but I'd have to win the lottery lol

 

[Daisies11]

I have days when I think it would be lovely to be a stay at home mum, but then I have a long period of time off work with ds during our childminder's holidays, and reality hits. I adore him, and love being with him, but being at home full time would not be for me. I work 3 days a week now which suits us perfectly, it's time where he is socialising with others, and learning and doing things that I maybe wouldn't do so much, and I get to go and be me.

As much as I get annoyed in my job sometimes, and it's far from my 'perfect' job, I do appreciate the ability to go off and use my brain in a different way and be an adult. Plus if I was to stay at home I'd have no spare money to do anything with him and I think we'd drive each other crazy!

It's so hard to find a balance though where you feel like you're able to be there for your child when they need you, cope financially, and feel like you're still somewhat the you you were before kids!

 

[London Kiwi]

There is this new scheme announced earlier this year where the govt contribute 20p for every 80p you contribute

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.mi...nts-can-register-governments-new-10068833.amp

 

[JessyG]

Marriedlaydee, only certain people will qualify for funded hours from 2 years old. For most its the term after they are three so for these babies born in Jan they wont get funded hours until April.

 

[Teasangelmom]

Im due Jan 13th 2018 with my second A day a before my 30th birthday! lol. Anyone else feel like crap still with morning sickness still? Im 16 weeks and MS just started last week suddenly and I just feel horrible Hard taking care of a 2 year old while throwing up URGH!

 

[Marriedlaydee]

Marriedlaydee, only certain people will qualify for funded hours from 2 years old. For most its the term after they are three so for these babies born in Jan they wont get funded hours until April.

I bet we don't qualify, that would be just our luck that we work too much to have funded childcare....seriously that's so messed up but good for those who would struggle without until turning 5.

Good thing this baby has lots of grandparents around!

 

[Daisies11]

Hi Teasangel! Today and yesterday morning sickness has come back to get me! I'm also waking up with headache nearly every day so it's a pretty awful combination having headache and then retching and trying to be sick but having nothing in my stomach to come up! Yuk. What lovely starts to the morning. Hope you're feeling better soon. I've also got a 2 year old and agree, it's not the most fun to have to run around after them when you're feeling so awful.

I'm a January birthday too! Baby is due on the 7th and my birthday is the 12th! I hope you get to have some celebrations for your 30th!

 

[Jennaxo]

Also had return of the morning sickness this week, including midday spell which I haven't had at all this pregnancy. Weird

 

[Sarahcake]

How are we all doing? Been quiet for a couple of days, hope your all doing ok

I hope the sickness was shortlived for you Jenna

 

[JessyG]

We are in tummy bug land at the moment. Took my DD to the fire station open day yesterday and then the gala day thing (had stall and inflatibles) i thought the bouncy castle etc looked grubby but brushed it off.

Anyway some 10pm she was up sick. Poor wee lamb hardly slept all night between being sick and the fever thay kicked in. She hasnt been sick today but has been taking calpol to keep her fever down and we have both had a very much needed nap!

Just praying this is her on the mend and that me and her dad dont get it!

In other news less than a wee until we find out the gender!

How is everyone else doing. Has anyone gor a preggo pillow and are they worth it?

 

[Marriedlaydee]

Not much to report this week! Just anxiously waiting to feel first movements or hiccups tbh. My back has been agony for two weeks after even just a simple 4 mile walk.... I just really can't wait to see him or her again and 4 weeks feels so long away!

 

[Soph1986]

My bump is huge now!! I've been comparing with pics from last pregnancy and I would say I'm the size I was at 21 weeks last time.

 

[Sarahcake]

Oh no bless her I hope she feels better soon poor bugger. I'm not sure whereabouts you are, but where I am (Plymouth) there's loads of stomach bugs going around at the moment.

Married, I sympathise I really do. My back is in bits. I apparently have SI joint failure according to the chiropractor which is bloody agony. New mattress turned up yesterday and I'm spending a small fortune on chiropractors currently so I'm hoping it goes soon, as I hope you're does too. Not pleasant at all.

Are you able to book a private scan like a lot of us ladies have? I see Baba next on the 27th making me 17+6, it does help to bridge the gap between scans a little x