MSE Pregnancy Club VII

SeptemberBaby_2

Just quickly checking in....

How you feeling, Mel? Have you decided on a HB? Tell baby he can come out now as Fri 13th has passed! xxx

Hugs, EmLou, and I hope the sweep pains turn into a baby some time soon! xxx

MFD, I know you're lurking (OK, I hope you are but have your hands too full! ). Looking forward to you reporting back on how gorgeous Bubba is! :cool:

Hope you had a wonderful rest, Weezl!

Hugs to all who need them. Have a good day everyone!

xx

astonsmummy

Hi all
Does anyone know if Maternity allowance from the DWP can be cancelled?

searching_me

i wouldnt think so AM but best check i know there phonelines are open on a saturday for a few hours x

3onitsway

Weezl - you must feel wonderful after a full nights sleep - thats a wonderful friend you've found, i wish we all had one! I feel good this morning, she went from 10-2, then 2.30-6 last night - The best yet!!:D

SB - I keep meaning to ask you, and any other mums who took advantage of the boots/huggies glitch. Did you manage to use all 10 packs, or did you have to exchange some?
We've still got 6 unopened packs left, but they still look like theres plenty of room in them for a bit more growing.

Mel - you're right - stuff everyone else. Its you doing all the hard work - whether that be at home or in hospital. Hope things start happening soon for you.

Emlou - labour vibes to you too.

MFD - you must have your hands full by now!

astonsmummy

searching_me wrote: »

i wouldnt think so AM but best check i know there phonelines are open on a saturday for a few hours x

Just tried to phone but they said they are only open mon to fri.
Thing is if OH is being laid off I'm going to have to go back to work asap unles he finds another job.

searching_me

there info on directgov should be able to help you out there... funny though i swear i remember them being open on a saturday mind you that was over 3 years ago so maybe they've changed try the website its helped me alot... right popping down town catch yas later labours vibes and 's x

astonsmummy

searching_me wrote: »

there info on directgov should be able to help you out there... funny though i swear i remember them being open on a saturday mind you that was over 3 years ago so maybe they've changed try the website its helped me alot... right popping down town catch yas later labours vibes and 's x

Spent all morning looking on their websites, i think that if I go back to work it means i'm not entitled, so there shouldnt be any probs in it being cancelled.

slscarborough

I have hit the emotional part of the pregnancy as everything at the moment seems to have me in tears!! Have cried about the state of the house (having new bathroom and kitchen fitted at the moment and whatever I do it still seems a mess) and today was in tears as finally could use the washing machine and the washing line has snapped. Now have to wait until OH is home from work to fix it. I also seem to be shouting at the kids for the littlest things!!

emlou2009

AM i would have thought its like any other benefit, you can come off it when you are ready/able to work? they wouldnt make you take the whole thing when they could be not paying you and making money off your taxes instead? i might be talking rubbish though i usually do!

SugarSpun

Morning everyone - labour vibes to anyone who wants or needs them.

It's a glorious sunny day in Munich, and I have to empty the dryer, fold and put away the clothes, wash the dishes and then finish the book chapter I have to submit by Monday morning. It's almost done, just a couple of extra references and some tidying up. Pregnant brain is killing me - I wrote down the submission date of the chapter as March 31st. It was actually the 13th, and I had to beg an extra two days out of the editor because I was at a conference Wed-Fri so couldn't write it then.

And then the conference - I confused the arrival time of my flight with the departure time, which resulted in me making check in two minutes before they were due to close and then having to waddle/limp at high speed through the airport to the furthest gate I think they have. They all but slammed the plane door behind me! And the talk I gave went ok, except the occupant kept poking at my insides, and every time it happened I lost my place and stumbled a bit. Grr.

Tomorrow morning our local McDonalds is giving away free breakfasts for everyone - tea or coffee and a breakfast sandwich - because they're finally introducing something more than the Bacon and Egg McMuffin. And then in the evening we're having the German celebration of our wedding in the restaurant where we first got together. It's a good weekend here - I hope you all have good ones!