***January Jellybeans***~ 35 BABY GIRLS & 23 BABY BOYS BORN ~***

[blessed]

WooHoo!! Big purchases feel so good!

 

[smiffy85]

I am loving my cot bed. Got the kiddicare sweet dreams mattress the other day and I put some sheets on it today. It looks so cute now!

Congrats on v day hodbert! Only 1 week 2 days to go for me!

Happy belated birthday JMS - realised I didn't put that earlier on oooops!!

Thanks for the advice about the mat form everyone. Think I might call mw on monday. xxx

 

[naomicourt]

Congrats on V Day Hodbert!

It's my baby's V Day today

I have got my next antenatal on Thursday, so hopefully should get my HIP form.

My hubby has been busy putting furniture together for my Daughter & baby so the nursery is getting there! Will hopefully be finished in the next couple of weeks and then I can get the baby clothes down from the loft and get them washed , ironed and put away. How exciting!

 

[Fraggles]

Congratulations Naomi on v day

 

[Jolene]

Wow Hodbert and Naomi, can't believe you've reached that milestone already! I suppose it's not far for the rest of us but it seems ages away, lol.

Naomi, I can fully understand your excitement! Our nursery is finally painted, the curtain railing is up and I had the carpets cleaned yesterday and every time I walk past I have to stop and have a look. How daft since the nursery was just painted white, lol.

 

[Lostunicorn]

Jellybean is a girl
I had my private scan and saw the three white lines Jellybean was in a bad position (again) so we have a free scan in three weeks

In other news my hormones are making me cry at least once a day and I HATE maternity shopping. Burst into tears whilst trying to buy work clothes in H&M...very embarresing.


Congrats on V-Day Hodbert and Naomicourt

She's decided I dont get my matb1 form until after 25 weeks even thought they are obliged to provide it after 20 weeks as my work need it before 25 weeks. I asked for an appointment and she wont give me one as its not a 'scheduled one' wants to know why I shoukd have my forms early... its not early the silly cow.

Sorry rant over

My MW has said the exact same thing, also adding that if I get it early it is invaild!!! My week commences on the Sunday so does this mean I should have this form in by week 24?? If so I am screwed!! I'm gonna ring up the doctors tomorrow and see if I can get one asap!!!

 

[blessed]

Congrats LostUnicorn!!!

Completely understand the maternity shopping ordeal..... I cant stand it! Im just buying longer, bigger shirts.. and unbutton my pants as often as possible

 

[Jolene]

Congrats Lostunicorn on your little girl And yay for another scan in 3wks! I have my anomaly scan on Thursday, I'm just praying they're going to tell me she's perfect so I can leave there on

 

[xLuciax]

hey everyone long time no speak! I hacve no internet only at my OH's house right now so I cant get on very much happy Vday to those who have had it and are having it! do we all know what we are having now?

 

[xLuciax]

Thanks Hodbert and happy 24 weeks!

I not got my MATB form yet either not seeing MW until 25 weeks again. When can we apply for HIP grant?

at 25 weeks ur midwife should send it off for you at ur 25 week appointment

 

[xLuciax]

by the way were have all the december, january threads gone from second tri? :S

 

[bigbetty]

Jellybean is a girl
I had my private scan and saw the three white lines Jellybean was in a bad position (again) so we have a free scan in three weeks

In other news my hormones are making me cry at least once a day and I HATE maternity shopping. Burst into tears whilst trying to buy work clothes in H&M...very embarresing.


Congrats on V-Day Hodbert and Naomicourt

She's decided I dont get my matb1 form until after 25 weeks even thought they are obliged to provide it after 20 weeks as my work need it before 25 weeks. I asked for an appointment and she wont give me one as its not a 'scheduled one' wants to know why I shoukd have my forms early... its not early the silly cow.

Sorry rant over

My MW has said the exact same thing, also adding that if I get it early it is invaild!!! My week commences on the Sunday so does this mean I should have this form in by week 24?? If so I am screwed!! I'm gonna ring up the doctors tomorrow and see if I can get one asap!!!

That is a load of rubbish - what your midwife says about it being invalid if you get it before 25wks I mean!!! You are entitled to your matb1 form from the sunday of your 20th week. I was 20wks last saturday and rang my midwife on the tues as it was bank holiday - i haven't seen her since my booking app cos im under consultant care and she just asked me to remind her when my due date was then told me she would leave it at the reception desk of my doctors surgery for me the next day as she was conducting clinic.

By law you have to inform your place of work and send them your matb1 form by the 15th week before your baby is due - i.e 25wks so if you have to wait until after your 25wk appointment to get the form then you are at risk of not getting your maternity pay sorted in time!

I don't know why some midwives are being such cow's about it!!

 

[mum2be2011]

Hi Ladies, I just googled regarding the Mat B1 form as there has been alot of conflicting advice. On the HM Revenues & Customs website this is what it states.

"MAT B1 is the medical evidence given to the employee by the doctor or midwife showing the expected date of confinement (childbirth). Evidence is acceptable if it is signed from the start of the 20th week before the EWC.

The employee must produce medical evidence of the date the baby is due, usually the MAT B1, but the employer can accept other medical evidence providing it shows the date the baby is due."

I read that as along as it has been signed and dated after 20 weeks then you are fine and it is valid. With my 1st baby I got my Mat B1 form at my 24 week appointment. As long as you inform your employer of your pregnancy and due date before the 15th week before baby is due then you are fine. I gave my employer a letter with a copy of my 12 week scan report showing EDD and he accepted it. I gave my Mat B1 in a week later and it didnt effect my maternity pay.

Hope this helps ladies

 

[Samaraj]

Hey everyone, I hope you are all well.

I was just wondering if I could have my due date update please Naomi to the 3rd of Jan oh and......

ITS A BOY

 

[Faff&Fidget]

Hello ladies!!

Its been a while since I was on here due to us having no internet! So frustrating! I've just caught up on the last 20 odd pages that i've missed!
Congrats to all the ladies on their scan results and to all the ladies who have reached V day!!

All ok here. Fidget is very wriggly now. She seems to like it most when i'm sitting down relaxing in the evenings and when i'm in the car. When I drive she seems to spend most of the journey kicking at the seat belt. The movement is definately higher up than before.

My bump is expanding. OH says it looks like I am trying to smuggle a wok. Hahahaa. Men can be so loving.. Mind you, I did make myself laugh in the bath the other night.. I was enjoying the steam and bubbles until I looked down at my tummy and realised it looked like a whale surfacing for air.. blowhole belly button didnt help. I laughed so much the OH raced upstairs to see if I was ok. So now every time my tummy pokes out from clothing we shout "there she blows"..

Does pregnancy make you lose your marbles?? Mine have definitely gone!

On the down side though, MIL is coming to stay with us for 2 weeks.. which is going to be hard work. There is going to be lots of lip biting and false smiling.. but I can't say anything. She has really helped us out by lending us some pennies. So I will keep shtum.

I am trying to figure out how to get some piccies up. Hopefully i'll finally get my scan pic and my bump pic up on here soon!!

Take care ladies!!

x

 

[beccybobeccy]

loving all the good news... sounds like the jellybeans are cooking along nicely!

 

[naomicourt]

Hey everyone, I hope you are all well.

I was just wondering if I could have my due date update please Naomi to the 3rd of Jan oh and......

ITS A BOY

Congrats on baby boy! I have updated your details.

 

[hodbert]

Hey ladies!

Well we are officially in California, although it hasn't been a pleasant experience getting here! I was stressed enough about flying the dog over here, but that was the least of it! Turns out my husband's companyhave not paid for anything, only reserved things, so we have had to fork out loads more money and have very little left to live! Plus hubby queued for 2 hours for car hire at airport whilst I had to sit outside on concrete as couldnt let dog out of his crate in airport and he was barking, only for them to not accept his debit card and had to get a $150 cab to hotel instead! Then yesterday at Ikea to buy a bed, whilst we wait for furniture to arrive from NY, after being assured all the parts would fit in our car the headboard was HUGE! After sitting around again for 2 hours on a wooden bench we had to get it delivered to our apartment and it wont get there until Wednesday. We have to check out of hotel today so at 5 1/2 months preg I have to sleep on a mattress on the floor until Wed, with no furniture or internet or TV until at least the end of the week. FUN TIMES! Needless to say there were many a tear shed over the last couple of days. Anyway, we are here now at least!

Congrats lostunicorn and SamaraJ on finding out the sex! And congrats on your V-Day Naomi!!!! The rest of you aren't far behind now - third tri is in sight! Woohoo!

PS Sorry for my MAJOR rant

 

[abstersmum]

hi naomi could you update me to team pink thanks

 

[mum2be2011]

hodbert - that is awful hun. Its nasty at the best of times but to be going through it when you are pregnant isnt good.

Is there any way your husbands company can re-immburse you for what you have had to pay out, I know its no comfort when it will make no different to the mattress situation but hopefully the money can make things a bit easier.

Dont apologise over the rant. Its what everyone is here for. To listen, support and help each other out. Hope California improves for you.