12 to 24 week pregnancy thread

lilymay1

Lippy - You are correct that on those incomes all you will be able to claim is CB which as others have said it payable after baby is born. You can download the application form or they give you one in hospital. You won't get any working or child tax credits or the Sure Sart maternity grant.

But you wont pay tax or NI on your SMP

lozza1985

O Betty I hope Babies stay put for you, behave little ones. Sending love your way xxx

cleofish

Betty you are in my thoughts, hoping that everything slows down for you. X

samtoby

I am lurking from the earlier thread but wanted to say 'stay in little ones' for you SB. xx

Hopelass

Take care SB, stay where you are little babbies! xxx

Flower08

lilymay1 wrote: »

Have been thinking of you all of today Betty. I know that sounds ridiculous as you're a total stranger but I just can't imagine how you must be feeling.

I know same here, I have not been able to stop thinking about SB all day.

SB - got everything crossed for you that they hang on in there til at least 24 weeks. Sending you lots of positive vibes xxx

amyloofoo

Thank you for updating SB, I've been thinking of you and hoping things were getting better. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way and hoping the LOs are so comfy on bedrest that they decide to stay put xx

fluffysox

Thoughts and prayers with you SB x

Lippy, re: maternity pay, don't forget when converting weekly amounts into monthly there will be months where you get 5 weeks SMP. (they don't average it out)

Toothfairy4

Has anyone else felt their baby literally stamp on their cervix? Weirdest sensation ever! Kicks are getting much stronger now, proper kicks rather than just little movements.

23+2

fluffysox

Toothfairy4 wrote: »

Has anyone else felt their baby literally stamp on their cervix? Weirdest sensation ever! Kicks are getting much stronger now, proper kicks rather than just little movements.

23+2

No I don't think so. Getting huge kicks though and other movements like big shifts of position that can be both seen and felt by DH.

So tired today- thank goodness its Saturday. Been up with LO since 7:30 and now DH is showered and dressed I've come back to bed for a lie down- not intentionally I was aiming for the shower lol.