Pregnancy and Slimming World
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Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
Aww.... So glad i'm actually not alone.. I thought I was the only rh- bloody type-r on here 
Though am sorry for you ladies to have to get the jab.. But have to say if its as you all say am quite happy we do things differently over here I just need to make sure I stay upright n no falling over... easier said than done!!! lol
Sorry work is so crappy for you ladies... If it makes you feel better... I still have 12WEEKS left...
Though am sorry for you ladies to have to get the jab.. But have to say if its as you all say am quite happy we do things differently over here
I just need to make sure I stay upright n no falling over... easier said than done!!! lol Sorry work is so crappy for you ladies... If it makes you feel better... I still have 12WEEKS left...
missy1978
Big Bird
The last few weeks at work are awful but mat leave is worth the wait! It's not been great for my mental health tbh (too much time for me and not enough mobility) but for everyone without those issues mat leave is a perfect time to do your final bits of sorting and get your feet up. xxx
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Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
You're making me regret my decision to leave it til 38/39 weeks to finish... lol
I feel for you guys still working - I finished work last Friday and I have to say the last couple of weeks was extra hard! I have really enjoyed this first week off and have kept myself busy washing baby clothes and meal planning etc but I have also made time to rest. I have struggled resting though as my body clock still thinks I've got to go to work but I'm getting there. Trying to make the most of my rest before baby comes!
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missy1978
Big Bird
Yeah, we need those lie ins! Not long now...
missy1978
Big Bird
Honesty, you might be ok! I know people who've worked to 38 weeks and been fine. But I also know people who tried and in reality had to finish at 35/36 as they found it too hard to carry on. See how you feel when you get there hun xxx
Cai
has a thin girl inside!
I worked till 38+2 and then the week after I went in to work for a special assembly stayed all morning (was taken out for lunch after!!) an then the following week I went in to help out at 39+2! I was tired after that visit but I had started to relax by then... Me keeping going was the best thing!
On a serious not I gained about 10lbs between finishing work and having the little dude at 41+2 and I blame not working and being much less mobile!! Plus more time to chomp!! Lol xx
Dougal1983
Proud Mummy
I'm finishing at 33 weeks
But that's only because I have so much annual leave that I need to take before maternity leave!
My mat leave actually starts on my due date!!
But that's only because I have so much annual leave that I need to take before maternity leave!
My mat leave actually starts on my due date!!
Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
Ill hav my full year annual leav as bubs is due in feb n our hold are jan to dec. am taking 4 weeks at the end plus bank holiday entitlements. But... Maternity leave over here is only 26 weeks with benefit (EUR230 per week) n ya can take up to 16 extra weeks at ur own expense. N my company don't giv any contribution at all...
missy1978
Big Bird
I can't believe how little you guys get over there, it's rubbish.
I feel bad for complaining about my 39 weeks now! xxx
Dougal1983
Proud Mummy
I've actually just worked out that I'll be having 47 weeks off!!!!
7 weeks annual leave (5 weeks plus bh entitlements etc)
39 weeks maternity leave (14 of those at full pay- my employer contributes)
And because when I go back I'll be in a new hol year ( ours is February-January and bubs is due May) I'm taking a weeks annual leave before I go back
7 weeks annual leave (5 weeks plus bh entitlements etc)
39 weeks maternity leave (14 of those at full pay- my employer contributes)
And because when I go back I'll be in a new hol year ( ours is February-January and bubs is due May) I'm taking a weeks annual leave before I go back
missy1978
Big Bird
I've actually just worked out that I'll be having 47 weeks off!!!! 7 weeks annual leave (5 weeks plus bh entitlements etc) 39 weeks maternity leave (14 of those at full pay- my employer contributes) And because when I go back I'll be in a new hol year ( ours is February-January and bubs is due May) I'm taking a weeks annual leave before I go back
Wow, that's very good. You obviously have a very generous employer.
Dougal1983
Proud Mummy
Yeh John Lewis are renowned for looking after their staff
missy1978
Big Bird
Yeh John Lewis are renowned for looking after their staff
You're a lucky lady then! I work for a quite a small firm and they don't contribute unfortunately. They are great in lots of small ways and a great company to work for but I think they'd go out of business if they paid us money on top of SMP :/
Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
Our company has decreased over the recession years but even when it was successful they never contributed. We're uk based n quite small in Ireland. In general they're ok to work for. They pay a non contributory pension for us at a decent rate n pay full private medical n dental insurance. Plus give us more than the standard annual leave n are quite flexible when needing time off.. They're not the worst. But not the best either!!
Dubchick81
Finally Pregnant!!
Just a little fun... Has the chart predicted correctly for u???
pjallen1982
Gold Member
Have to admit ill do quite well out of mat leave. Start 6th jan 2014 and go back beginning of March 2015. All of that is full pay apart from 13 weeks. I know I'm very lucky although don't get pay awards and pension not as good now. Mat leave is good through.
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