MSE Pregnancy Club XII

Triggles

Carla - I'm 33wks as well. I have a 2yo DS who keeps me quite busy, especially as he's now getting past the idea of a mid-day nap. I've got SPD, so I don't stray too horribly far from home, as otherwise I'm quite sore by evening. But I do washing up, laundry, general pickup (which means I reclean the living room and DS's bedroom about 50 times a day!), making meals, potty training (which translates into 50 trips to the toilet just in case!) and play with DS. I'm trying to get some miscellaneous cleaning done as well, such as organising the dining room bookcases and sorting through all our paperwork to see what we can shred and what we need to save, as it's a mess. I save the "going out past playing in the garden" days for when DH is off, so if I need to rest, he can take over.Also, I believe you may be able to pick up a copy of the MA form at JobCentre.

Skinty - I sent my filled in MA paperwork (along with documentation like MATB1 form) just after I hit 29 wks. They then processed it, and sent me back a letter that says basically "fill this out when you know when you want your MA to start and this will get it started." So you can send it in now if you have all the docs you need, and they will send you that letter to hold on to and send in when you're ready.

BeenieCat

I think my problem now is that when i tell mum and sis they'll say 'oh when's your scan' but i've had it and they might be miffed i've not told them. Seems the longer i leave it the harder its gonna get!

Glamazon

carlamagee wrote: »

just a wee question.....
all u girlies on maternity leave, what do you do to fill your day?

Exactly the reason why I don't want to start my Mat Leave early cos I will be bored stiff!!!

Krystaltips

Beenie, why don't you tell them by showing them the scan? That's what I did with DD1

karen1907

Fidget wrote: »

I'm being such a big baby I know but I'm in tears after ringing my doctors office to enquire about what week you get your MATB1 form and how to go about getting it (seeing as though my next and 2nd appointment with the MW is at 28wks).

My employer was asking for it yesterday (Im 22 wks) and said I should have got it at 20wks plus it says in the company handbook that I need to have it in at least 15wks before my due date else it can affect your payments. I looked it up on the internet and quite a few people were saying 20wks so I got a bit panicked.

I politely asked the doctor's receptionist for advice and she barked at me as if I was a complete idiot and should not have bothered her with ringing she virtually shouted "WE CANNOT FILL IN A MATB1 FORM UNTIL AT LEAST 14 WEEKS BEFORE A PERSONS DUE DATE." and continued to repeat this over and over when I was explaining I was just a bit worried as work was asking for it. If my next appointment with the MW is at 28wks that will be a bit late to start faffing over it and I'm wanting to leave work at the earliest opportunity.

I know my hormones are making me react so but she was so horrible that it's actually put me off ever going back there.

I don't have an appointment with my midwife till 28 weeks, but she said that if work hassles me for it before then to make an appointment, as long as it is after 20 weeks she can do it. So maybe bypass the reception and make an appointment with you MW then I am sure they will sort you out. I actually have a number that I can call 24/7 so if you have something like that where you speak direct to MW then give them a call?

HTH

karen1907

I told a couple of close friends and my immediate family (mum/dad/bros/sis) when I found out (5 weeks) then my immediate boss and collleague at 8 weeks (as I was feeling really sick) then everyone else from 12 weeks onwards as and when I saw them.

karen1907

Anyone have any idea where the most recent list is? I haven't been on for a while and need to catch up on births, etc.

Tigsteroonie

I'm not on Mat Leave as such - just currently out of work!

As for what I do all day ..... well, MSE has a lot to answer for

Actually, my day's still filled with job hunting & job applications, stuff like that - the DWP won't let me off until I switch onto MA in August.

skintchick

Fidget - no need to explain why you want to see the MW, just ask for an appointment with her.

searching_me

right im back Jayden is offical .. im here now till i hear anything so i can report back...
you seen at the top forums closing for a couple of hours on friday x