MSE Pregnancy Club 19

gizmodo_2

ema_o wrote: »

Gizmodo, do you need to board the whole attic or could you just use the expensive boards for a small area and the cheap stuff for the rest of it? We had ours insulated with the cheap stuff for around £200 through one of the insulation companies a couple of years ago, its only now that we have put a few boards down to start clearing some of the junk before babs gets here, but we have only boarded about a quarter!

The reason I wanted to use board insulation is because we have rats that we are trying to get rid of. And although they can still chew board insulation my theory was it'd be easier to tell if they have come back and also to clear up after. That's the reason why we're getting rid of all the insulation in the first place. I think it's going to cost about £400 though. Not sure what to do. Think I need to work out what it'd cost to put the cheaper stuff up there and see if the extra cost is worth it.

gizmodo_2

**confuzzled** wrote: »

while we're talking about finishing work......I have 5 days left, well 4.5 now:j:j:j

And 4 now I suppose...I'm so jealous!

tinkwings wrote: »

Was at the hosital and got a text from my sister to say her hubby had chopped off the top of his finger at work and was also at the hospital having surgery to put it back together :eek: then got home to a call from the school asking me to collect DD as she was unwell :mad: So much for taking it easy!

So I have between now and the 27th to get my plan together to get my consultant to agree to the sun roof to get little madam out and stop my pain I will be a woman on a mission.... Any tips?????

Ewwww, that's grossed me out.

No tips, sorry.

lilian1977

Im using my 2011 holiday at the end of my mat leave so not going back until 22nd Feb 2012 - if I go back at all.

Don't forget as well that you should also accrue your bank holidays but these can be absorbed into your holidays. If you are full time you are legally entitled to 28 days holiday which can include the 8 days bank holiday. However, you are also entitled to all your contractual benefits with the exception of salary so if you have 25 days holiday a year and work full time (for example) you should get 33 days paid if you are off for the whole of 2011. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandworkentitlements/WorkAndFamilies/Pregnancyandmaternityrights/DG_175088

Also, don't forget to enquire about Keeping in Touch days - they are a government incentive but your employer has to agree to them. They're an easy way to get up to another 10 days at full pay while on Mat Leave, as even if you go in for a short meeting while you're off you may get paid your full days salary for that day. You may not get paid that though, you need to check with your employer.

Sammy_Girl

Evening ladies,

Wow, you lot have been busy today!

Shazza - (((hugs))) - there are a few of us due around the same date so we're all in the same boat. It is a bit of a limbo stage isn't it? Have you got your scan date yet? I'm still waiting for mine. I have to see the MW next week for my blood results - hope everything's ok!

You lot with your maternity leave are making me jealous! I started my new job today, but actually I've worked there before so it doesn't seem like new. We've negotiated a fixed term contract til end of Feb, so it will be lovely Government Maternity Allowance for me March onwards!! Unless the ConDems decide to cut that out *roll eyes* But my new job is 2 days a week as I really don't think I can cope with any more at the mo

I really can't remeber much else that was posted!

Billybobberyl - congrats on the birth of Fern - lovely name. Looking forward to reading the birth story

Dusty - I can sympathise. My hubby works nights too and when I worked full time we were like ships that pass in the night. It's amazing we even got pregnant!! It will get better - just keep the communication open and tell him to stop being a big girl's blouse :D

gizmodo_2

Princess_Coupon wrote: »

I don't qualify for SMP:( only 39 weeks on MA which is £124.88 a week:( does anyone know if the rate rises in April and what to? it usually goes up every year but no matter how much I google I can't find any mention of the 2011-2012 rate

SMP is only 6 weeks at 90% pay extra and then 33 weeks at the £124 a week...that's what I'll be getting. I've had to save £5k so I can afford the year off.

I think with the way things are going we'll be lucky if it increases in April.

dustystar02

Sammy_Girl wrote: »

Evening ladies,

Wow, you lot have been busy today!

Dusty - I can sympathise. My hubby works nights too and when I worked full time we were like ships that pass in the night. It's amazing we even got pregnant!! It will get better - just keep the communication open and tell him to stop being a big girl's blouse :D

Well he rang, we spoke for precisely 76 seconds bout home insurance then went off. Idiot! Oh well, at least he rang.

Oh and I've just opened the post and have a letter from police where ive been caught speeding (oops) that's another 3 points for me then. I'm not telling OH.

I'm now in bed. Nite ladies xx

Rockinbikergal

dustystar02 wrote: »

Well he rang, we spoke for precisely 76 seconds bout home insurance then went off. Idiot! Oh well, at least he rang.

Oh and I've just opened the post and have a letter from police where ive been caught speeding (oops) that's another 3 points for me then. I'm not telling OH.

I'm now in bed. Nite ladies xx

Night Night Dusty, I'm watching Holby then going to bed too

ticklepenny_2

Hello ladies and bumps and congrats on all the new arrivals!

My brain is resembling mushy peas so although I have managed to catch up on posts I cannot remember what I was going to post lol. I usually only get to post replies if the thread is quiet and I have nothing else to do.

Oh yeah - Maternity leave... I am going to speak to work tomorrow and advise them that I wont be returning before my leave starts. SPD is still naff, I tried walking around town for 10 minutes and now am in pain! The joys. I am really worried now as I am only 20 weeks and Know from past experience it will only be going down hill from here (pity party going on here ).

On a brighter note OH felt baby move tonight, I had my hand on bubs and thought I could feel from the outside then OH put his hand on bubs and it wriggled on que!

I keep remembering things now.... diawoowoo! I have been having painful tummy cramps then windy diawoowoo, just another reason I have felt pants today (pity party getting to full swing!).

Anyway gonna stop befor e post gets too mahoosive even though when I started I couldnt remember what I wanted to post...mushy pea brain me!

Hugs to all!

LilacPixie

tinkwings wrote: »

Hi honey

BAD! I have been given Codine but it has NO affect what so ever she has suggested I try a tens machine but wants to check with my consultant 1st as they can bring on contractions :eek:

I too am worried about having a "natural" birth as my sister did this and as a result is still suffering with her Pelvis & back 13 years later :eek:

I have been reading up on early induction & elective sun roof given the choice I would choose a sun roof as I have read a lot to say that early induction is not always sucessful & can end up with emergency section. I would rather have the section from the outset.

I thought about saying to the consultant "can you 100% say I will not damage myself with a natural birth?" If you can;t then I want an elective section and I am not leaving this room until you agree ;):o DH is coming with me to support me so he can use his sudo medical vet knowledge to help me

thats what i'm sort of worried about. i had spd both times but nothing like this, I haven't been at work for 3 weeks because even walking to the loo is agony. My physio doubts i will be back at work and I have 18 weeks to go. :eek: I was induced with DD2 and it was not too bad but this time my pelcivs is twisting and narrowing the opening for baby to pass through and as my 37 week inducment for no growth was 8lb 3 I am worried about stuck limbs and major damage

Teenie_D

EDD LIST
Pompeygirl69r - 1st October 2010:female:
Nephthys - 5th October 2010 :question:
mrsmc - 7 October 2010
CrazyTink - 11th October 2010
J_pink - 17th October 2010 :male:
rik1978 - 21st October 2010
threemuttleys - 23rd October 2010
Clairesolo - 26th October 2010
naughty-yet-sorta-nice - 26th October 2010 :male:
*BigBird* - 27 October 2010
sherry16 - 27th October 2010
plymouthscubagirl - 30th October 2010
Ladylegs - 30th October 2010?
**confuzzled** - 31st October 2010
tanmu - 2nd November 2010
Bufger - 4th November 2010 :male:
emsywoo123 - 8th November 2010:male:
PerfectPeaches - 9th November 2010:female:
Samandona - 11th November 2010 :male:
sharonr - 12th November 2010
slm6002 - 13th November 2010
Jadeorchid - 13th November 2010 :male:
CL - 14th November 2010 :question:
Starjump - 15th November 2010 :female:
tigtag02 - 16th November 2010 :question:
pukkamum - 18th November 2010 *Planned C-Section*
Balijay - 18th November 2010 :female:
Leopardlady - 20th November 2010
xnatalie81x - 21st November 2010
starjumper - 24th November 2010
hkinsella - 28th November 2010
tinkwings - 2nd December 2010 :female:
Welshlassie - 3rd December 2010
Catw0man - 6th December 2010 :male:
katy1987 - 6th December 2010 :male:
Sharon30 - 6th December 2010
MERFE - 8th December 2010 :male: *Planned C-Section*
snugglepants - 8th December 2010
gemima27 - 9th December 2010
Slightlymad99 - 10th December 2010 :male:
Sarathechemist - 12th December 2010
PoppyW- 15th December 2010
Sadie204 - 15th December 2010
Kataratarina - 22nd December 2010
anm - 25th December 2010
Ejecoms - 25th Decemeber 2010 :male:
Tigerlee - 29th December 2010
Casperlarue - 29th December 2010 *Planned C-section*
twoflower169 - 7th January 2011:question:
Metranil Vavin - 10th January 2011 :male:
kt1985 - 11th January 2011
Make-it-3 - 14th January 2011
Sunny_Sunshine - 14th January 2011 :male:
Bargainprincess - 15th January 2011
little_princess - 19th Jan 2011
Delerium - 20th January 2011
Flower 72 - 21st January 2011
Stargirl12 - 24th January 2011
ASHeta - 24th January 2011 :male:
Chazsucks - 27th January 2011
lilian1977 - 28th January 2011 :male:
Chakani - 30th January 2011 :female:
2girlsforme - 31st January 201
Lwcus78 -1st February 2011 :female:
oxclairexo - 2nd February 2011
Gizmodo - 2nd February 2011
On_The_Edge - 5th February 2011
sarahangel - 5th February 2011
Hngrymummy - 8th February 2011
Bexster - 9 February 2011
Lauren_1 - 14th February 2011 :male:
LilacPixie - 15th February 2011
spaghetti monster - 15th February 2011 :male:
paul2louise - 19th February 2011
Krystaltips - 21st February 2011
Janine - 25th February 2011
Ticklepenny - 26th Feb 2011
Hitchins - 4th March 2011
DueMarch11 - 5th March 2011
Jojo1978 - 7th March 2011 :male:
Rockinbikergal - 7th March 2011
coops228 - 18th March 2011
FairyShazza - 20th March 2011
Sammy_Girl - 23rd March 2011
Princess Coupon - 24th March 2011
gratefulforhelp - 24th March 2011
Munchkin78 - 27th March 2011
Manonthemoon - 31st March 2011 *TWINS*
dustystar02 - 1st April 2011
TitchD - 4th April 2011
Mrs Moc - 5th April 2011
Ema_o 9th April 2011
Teenie - 23rd April 2011
nic2075 -26th April 2011
ddebski_us - 3rd May 2011
Digitalphase - 9th May 2011
Fantafan - 12th May 2011
Evansangel - 20th May 2011

BIRTH LIST
:female:DON79 - 19th September 2010 - 9.43am, Baby Bronte, 7.5lb
:male: dreambirdie - 22nd September - 8.11am Baby Eoghan, weight TBC
:male: Moneysaver12 - 23rd September 2010 - Baby Alex, Time TBC, 6lb 9oz
:female: ethelsmum - 23rd September 2010 - 7.18pm Baby Evie Grace, 8lb 12.5oz
:male: rach - 23rd September 2010 - 7.55pm, Baby Leo John Richard, 7lb 9oz
:male: ClareEmily - 24th September 2010 - Baby Daniel James Time & Weight TBC
:male: sweaty betty - 27th September 2010 - Baby Adam, 8lb 1oz
:male: hdeusi - 20th Septemeber 2010 - 10:30pm Baby Boy, 3lb 11oz *8 weeks early!*
:male: jmf76 - 30th September 2010 - 1.51pm, Baby Lucas, 8lb 3oz
:female: Red Rose - 3rd October 2010 - 2.45pm, Baby Louisa Margaret, 7lb 3oz
:female:Gems81 - 6th October 2010 - 7.11pm, Baby Olivia Ann, 8lb 13oz
:female: Billybobberyl - 10th October 2010 - 7.15am, Baby Fern Joy Ann, 6lb 3.5oz


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Brazilianwax - 28th September 2010


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Evening ladies have added myself to the list. Had successful scan today all that worrying for nothing Thanks again to all those who reassured me x