Mid-August Testers

[InHisHands]

Nic, they have given us more information, but due to wanting to keep hubby safe and this being the internet and all... i will keep things hush hush until i know he's safe and sound to where they are sending him. I'll give an update when things are stable.

 

[NotNic]

That makes sense Hands. At least you know where he will be. I didn't like the thought of you worrying even more every day because you didn't know. Probably best you don't tell us even when he is settled. I'm sure with Dexter he'll have even more reason to keep himself safe and focused on coming back. When does your MIL fly in? Have you confirmed your last day at work yet? I have 7 more days in the office. It seems so near!

 

[CHDickey]

Just dropping in to say hi. Not a lot going on at all.

Wish I had something exciting to share but I don't.

Just work, school, and insurance phone calls!!!

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - My MIL is flying in on the morning of June 19th. My EDD is June 22. People tend to think Dexter is coming early due to my huge belly. *shrugs* I really hope he waits till she gets here.

My last day of work is Monday May 21st. I only have 12 more days of actual work left though.

I've made a TO DO list for when hubby leaves of things i need to get done before the baby gets here and so far i have 40 things listed!!!! I don't know how i am going to get everything done. It's so overwhelming.

How are you feeling with getting things settled? Do you know for sure when all your furniture will get there? Do you have any anxiety fears that you are dealing with?

CH - Hang in there sweetie. School is almost out and you'll have the summer to figure things out with the insurance company. Does your school do any exciting end of the year things?

 

[Srbjbex]

Nic - i cant belive you only have a few days left at work - I am so jealous!! I have almost decided that my last day is going to be 17th August, so not too far away really, but I'm fed up with work and want to finish now! In other exciting news, OH has a new job! It's going to be strange because we work at the same place (that's how we met) so it will be wierd to not have him here any more, although if they make him work his full notice period (3 months) we will be leaving around the same time! Still feels strange though. It wont make my return to work very easy! How long are you tkaing off work. I have already told my boss that I intend to take a full year (although will work out a bit longer than that when I add on holiday etc!

Hands - try not to panic to much, I'm sure it will all be fine. Have you got a neighbour that you can line up to drive you to hospital - just in case dexter decides he is too impatient to wait till grandma arrives? Might be worth lining someone up so you at least dont have to drive yourself, and might put your mind at rest.

CH - I bet you are looking forward to the summer break! When is it you will finish school?

Snow - how is the clomid going honey? Still expecting to ov this weekend?

Lisette - sorry to hear that second tri is not all going easy for you! BUT soooo exciting to hear about the thump!! I cant wait for that. I still get flutterings (and have to try and distinguish them from general wind!) so thats nice, but looking forward very much to a good thump!

 

[NotNic]

Congrats for your hubby Bex! I also met my OH at work, though we worked in different offices. I also plan to take the full 12 mths but I'm using 3 weeks holiday up before I go, so it'll be almost 13mths off. I've said to my boss that I will be taking at least 9mths and will decide on the last few months once we have a better idea moneywise. xx

Hands - 50 days!

 

[InHisHands]

Bex - it is so nice that you guys get a year off in the UK. Here in most jobs 6 weeks is standard. In my job, i would be allowed to take up to 6 weeks, but it would be without pay. I just opted to stay home and allow our budget to take a hit.

How long have you and hubby been working at the same place?

Nic - forget my 50, you are almost at a month!!!!!

Lisette - How's the kicking going? Is she beating mommy up yet?

 

[Srbjbex]

Hands -I think if i was in your position where it was 6 weeks only with no pay I would do the same and not go back either! My company's maternity policy is very generous ( alot more so than others I think) so roughly speaking basically here every single person is entitled to 52 weeks leave, but how much of that is paid is determined by your employer.

So for me, I am very lucky and will get months 1-4 full pay, months 5-6 50% pay, months 7-9 statutory maternity pay (£135/week), and months 9-12 unpaid.

The other good thing (which I think applies to everyone) is that holidays still accrue throughout your maternity leave so you can tack them onto the beginning and the end at full pay.

We have both been working here since September 2006 - feels like a long time ago now! His new job is in Milton Keynes so not even close andwill be a big change!!

 

[snowflakes120]

Congrats to your hubby Bex! Wonderful news!

I too met my hubby at work 10 years ago! We have since moved on from those jobs but we still work together but in different dept. I am in accounting and he is in engineering. We only not worked together for like 1.5 years. Everyone doesn't understand how we do it and say they need to the time away and such. It will be very different when hubby finishes College and gets a job somewhere else.

I pay for Short Term Disability from my job as if I didn't then I wouldn't get anything at all. My employer gives 6 weeks for a vaginal delivery and 8 weeks for C-section. Pay starts 15 days after "accident" and I get paid 60% of my salary. Once hubby is done with his schooling and can work full-time again (he currently goes to school full-time and works part-time a little less than 20 hrs) and make a decent salary - we plan on me quitting and being a SAHM.

 

[NotNic]

My work is pretty generous too but it's in line with other Financial Institutions in London. I get 26 weeks full basic pay (around 90%), 13 weeks statutory and 13 weeks unpaid. It's the incentive for staying in the job! I have friends that only get statutory for 6 months and are probably going back after that as they can't afford to take unpaid after that.

Are you girlies ready for a new bump pic? Here I am a 35 weeks. I'm going to need a 'Wide Load' sticker soon!

 

[NotNic]

Hands - you're a honeydew. Yay!

 

[MrsBea23]

Hi girls,

So sorry I haven't been on having a bubba is soooomuch more work than I had ever expected it is so worth it though.

I havent had a chance to read all of the posts but I hope you are all doing well and I think about you all lots.

DH is out tonight so I doubt I will have a minute to read all the posts and reply but I will as soon as I get a chance.

Just wanted to let you guys know I haven't forgotten you.

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - What a great bump pic!!! I think im not quite as full from top to bottom as you, but i stick out more teehee. Have you been having problems with swelling? Mine is getting worse but the doctor didn't seem concern Monday when i mentioned it to her. It was so bad yesterday that i couldnt even bend my toes and my joints in my toes hurt. Apparently its normal and i should just drink more water... at least that is what the midwife told me.

Bea - Great to hear from you!!! I'm not quite sure how much time i will be able to have to posts to this and etc either once Dexter gets here, so you won't find any judgement from me. I'm glad you got a chance to come on and say hi though. If you ever do get a chance to tell us about the birth, let us know.

 

[NotNic]

Lovely to hear from you Mrs Bea! Kisses to Ariana! xx

Hands - I've started to get swelling this week. My feet and ankles most of the day and my hands my the end. I have a mw appointment on Tuesday do I will mention it then, but I suspect it's probably water retention and my body starting to tire out as I get near the end. I'll have a urine test on Tuesday to make sure nothing else is up.

I'm really starting to feel physically that baby is near to arrival which is very scary! I had a baby shower yesterday and lots of practical goodies and cute baby things and my pram system was finally delivered do had s very baby productive weekend.

Hope you all have had good weekends. We need some more pics soon

Xxx

 

[InHisHands]

Nic - That's great! I'm so glad your shower went well. We are down to buying just the last few things for baby. A few sleep sacks and a diaper pail with bags. I feel like we have everything that we will need (lets hope that is true).

I'm sorry to hear about the swelling, but I'm glad that you havent had to suffer from it for long. Let me know what your doctor says.

 

[Srbjbex]

Hello all! I've had a lovely bank holiday weekend, my parents and family came to stay for the weekend which was nice, but tiring!! Plus today we bought our travel system!!!! Weren't intending to, but there was a sale on which meant we got £100 off so too good an opportunity to pass up really! We have gone for the mothercare movix.

Bea - so lovely to hear from you, sounds like you really have your hands full! Hope you are taking care of yourself!

Nic - I wonder if we are going to be having another baby on here soon! Pip is getting ready to say hello!

Hands - I bet you do have everything, you have been very organised!!

Back to work tomorrow....boo!

 

[NewbieLisette]

Hey girls,

Just wanted to pop in quickly and let you know I've been stalking and glad to hear you are all doing well I've been full blown sick with a cold all weekend and finally feeling somewhat on the road to recovery today! Figures on a Monday! LOL

Hands my swelling is just INSANE already and my Dr just says its "normal" drink more water!!! Grrrrrr - How have you been feeling this weekend? I can totally understand the mixed emotions love

Nic awesome news about the shower, would love to see pics!

Bea we miss ya! kisse sto Ariana xo

Bex I wanna see the travel system and a new bump pic please I'm gonna post one this week too I promise! OMG almost 20weeks girl!!! When is your gender scan?

Snow & CH hope you are also doing well....would love to hear your updates!

 

[Srbjbex]

Listette - this is our travel system. We chose the black base with the red accessories....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boahQMe8QAA

 

[InHisHands]

Lisette - I'm glad that you are feeling better. Being sick while pregnant is no fun.

Bex - I'm getting excited about your gender scan! I'm hoping Dex will have another lil boy to join him in this thread.

AFM - my hormones are all over the place. i seriously feel depressed and have to force myself to eat. When i get depressed my appetite goes away, but i wouldn't dare starve baby. I'm hoping this will go away in a week or two. I feel so overwhelmed with the idea of taking care of a baby by myself 24/7 and question my ability to endure the first year let alone 18+ years!!! I just want to run away. Please hormones go away! I just want to be happy about dexter coming instead of being plagued with worry.

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey girls. I see all is going well with the pregnancies! Hooray! You girls are getting so far along now!

Well, I OV'd yesterday which was a bit off guard. I never never never OV on CD14. It's always CD13, CD15 or CD16. So we skipped CD13 which is the day before OV - not such a great day to skip now that I know what I know now but oh well - What's done is done. I can't change anything. I am trying to stay positive but it sucks. I feel like we wasted the Clomid and such. Tomorrow is my 6 month anniversary of my miscarriage which is going to be a hard day. And my 1 year of TTC is next month along with my would be EDD. Never thought I'd still be TTC at this point. But we will do this - I will have a baby. Someday.