MSE Pregnancy Club IV

3onitsway

redmel1621 wrote: »

Today I have been round Cheshire Oaks and the Coliseum shopping with dh, who needed a coat, I am exhausted.

Mel x

Ooh - small world! You've been round my area - you should have popped in for a cuppa!

candygirl

DD's in a state cos she's ust found out she isn't entitled to maternity pay as she only started permanently at her job in nov, but had worked there as a temp a day short of 6 months before that:rolleyes: :rolleyes: As well as maternity allowance any ideas what she will be entitled to?EG CTC or LHA:D
Also she has at last put some weight on and is now at 30 weeks, 19lbs more than when she started

astonsmummy

candice56 wrote: »

Oh yeah meant to say to Helen, I def had the sore boobs very early on, had bled so though i wasnt preggers but that turned out to be an implantation bleed and the boobs made me 'know' to do a test.

I dont bother with the fabric softener as i was using the dryer balls but somehow they went faulty cos i had round holes burnt through a few things!! so be doing without recently.

Any of you guys getting any other furntiure for your nurserys?? Im on such a tight budget Im struggling to justify anything at the mo.

We live in a 2 bed so wont be having a nursery, we are going to redecorate the boys room before the 2nd one comes, and there is more than enough room for another chest of drawers in there, although it is getting quite difficult trying to explain to OH that yes the boys will be sharing and no you cant partition off the front room to make an extra bedroom :rolleyes:
Also in DS room there is a huge built in cupboard which can easily be made into a big wardrobe with shelves, DS has a wardrobe already as I bought it before I moved into this place, his room is pretty big, 11ftX12ft.

tarajayne

I'm finishing at Easter. When school breaks up I'll be 27 weeks so after the break I can start mat leave at 29 weeks. My job involves alot of moving around, sitting on the floor and very small chairs. I even have to stay with the child through lunchtime so I usually get about 10-15 mins for a cuppa about 1.15. Having baby no.5 was a struggle so I've thought ahead with this one and I'm taking it easy earlier.

Mind you after tonight I don't think being at home resting will be an option. 'Cos I'm in bed OH has taken over the after school stuff. This man runs £1,000,000 building sites so how come he looks like his head is about to spin off. 1 child for a sandwich and drink, another needed a lift to the station, the third for swimming lessons, oh yeah and the cat wants feeding and the uniform to go in the wash!:rotfl:

astonsmummy

ladybirdintheuk wrote: »

Isabella Molly was born on the 14th at 12:37am weighing 8lm 8.5 oz. She is being very good so far, but very hungry. I think she has hollow legs. I'm all ok, just tired and full of stiches. Piccies and gory details to follow!

I hope you ladies are all ok

Oooh congrats :beer: :j :j :j :j

redmel1621

3onitsway wrote: »

Ooh - small world! You've been round my area - you should have popped in for a cuppa!

Oooh where are you?? I am only 10 mins from Oaks...

Mel x

tarajayne

astonsmummy wrote: »

We live in a 2 bed so wont be having a nursery, we are going to redecorate the boys room before the 2nd one comes, and there is more than enough room for another chest of drawers in there, although it is getting quite difficult trying to explain to OH that yes the boys will be sharing and no you cant partition off the front room to make an extra bedroom :rolleyes:
Also in DS room there is a huge built in cupboard which can easily be made into a big wardrobe with shelves, DS has a wardrobe already as I bought it before I moved into this place, his room is pretty big, 11ftX12ft.

Next to our bedroom is a study area that we are going to put a wall across to make a nursery, will be the first time I've ever had one. That will give us 5 bedrooms and our bedroom is on a different level to the other kids so it's ideal. House is built on a hill so we have 4 levels with 3 half staircases. Haven't thought much about furniture and won't until after next scan I suppose. Other kids have Ikea stuff as it's so sturdy.

astonsmummy

candygirl wrote: »

DD's in a state cos she's ust found out she isn't entitled to maternity pay as she only started permanently at her job in nov, but had worked there as a temp a day short of 6 months before that:rolleyes: :rolleyes: As well as maternity allowance any ideas what she will be entitled to?EG CTC or LHA:D
Also she has at last put some weight on and is now at 30 weeks, 19lbs more than when she started

Right is she entitled to MA?
If so, she can claim CTC WTC HB or LHA and CTB.
Also the surestart maternity grant, but possibly not until the baby comes.

redmel1621

tarajayne wrote: »

Next to our bedroom is a study area that we are going to put a wall across to make a nursery, will be the first time I've ever had one. That will give us 5 bedrooms and our bedroom is on a different level to the other kids so it's ideal. House is built on a hill so we have 4 levels with 3 half staircases. Haven't thought much about furniture and won't until after next scan I suppose. Other kids have Ikea stuff as it's so sturdy.

Wow sounds like a lovely big house, although looking at your sig you obviously need it!!!

I would love a 4 bed house....Hmm maybe one day.

Mel x

tarajayne

redmel1621 wrote: »

Wow sounds like a lovely big house, although looking at your sig you obviously need it!!!

I would love a 4 bed house....Hmm maybe one day.

Mel x

My 2 eldest don't live at home now, they have good jobs so rent near where they work. When we moved here they thought it a little out in the sticks. We were fortunate to buy at the right time a few years ago then we did work on 4 different houses to afford this one without to much of a mortgage. We moved up the ladder dramatically in 4 years by doing alot of work. Worn out now though.