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The Pregnancy Chat Thread!
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Which i'm completely thrilled about. But i'm not telling the kids that till they do their room properly lmao.
How was your day, any plans for the weekend?
Tee hehe you're so right! That's amazing that you're not on bed rest anymore! Don't over do it though and end up back there again
Was in work today.. Sigh... Can't wait for Maternity Leave lol! Have the grandparents minding the little man tomorrow so we're having a date day can't wait! 0 -
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Just saw in the nov thread - after what sounds like a very hard few days Iguana gave birth to baby Samuel by section!
Huge congrats Iguana!! I hope your feeling ok and recover quickly! Take your time and all the help you can get after the difficult birth. Hope all well with baby Samuel - beautiful name
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We sure did thanks Moonbeam
I haven't heard anything YH but I'm sure at this stage he must be here
at least I hope so!
Back in the hospital this Wed and its the 1st appoint my OH hasn't been too
he's been brill and goes to everything but he can't get the time off work and prob won't be going to anymore until D-Day is here.. 0 -
We sure did thanks Moonbeam
I haven't heard anything YH but I'm sure at this stage he must be here at least I hope so!
Back in the hospital this Wed and its the 1st appoint my OH hasn't been too he's been brill and goes to everything but he can't get the time off work and prob won't be going to anymore until D-Day is here..
Think you just crossed posts with DL. Delighted to hear Iguana had the baby...will skip over to the Nov thread to read about it. Congrats to you and your OH Iguana. xx
Tigeress, has your OH been to all your appts? Mine has come to the scans to meet the consultant and I havent had any other appts so far really. I have my GTT test on the 13th and meeting consultant the same morn so he'll prob come along to meet the consiltant and then go to work. We've been lucky with the coombe so far, they've only scheduled us for first thing in the morning appts or last thing in the evening.
So far, I cannot fathom the difference (other than wait times) between public, semi-private and private. If things go according to plan, I think we'll defo go public next time.0 -
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Aww that's poo Moonbeam will he be home for a while now when he's back?
Thumby so sorry to hear your split but glad that everything is going well and he's been there when needed!
YH I've been spoiled with my OH he loves coming along to everything but as his job is getting busier he can't take the day off.. He works in Dublin but we live in Laois so it's not like he can just take a morning off either ill be so bored waiting on Wed lol! He usually keeps me entertained! 0 -
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Rach does he have any holidays accumulated? Most employers are very fair with taking them at the last minute for a baby.. Maybe he should talk to them and find out where you guys stand with it? You'll need his help at the start, but don't be afraid to ask your MIL either!
8 weeks left today eek!! Bought the mattress for his cot yesterday and maternity pads.. I really need to go out and get my stuff for the hospital bag!@Rach, +1 tigs said about not being afraid to ask for help from and anyone and everyone who offers it. You might also find it handy to make up some stuff like stews and spag bols or currys and freeze them in seperate containers so that you won't have to worry about cooking too much right after you get home, especially if you oh can't get time off work. But in saying that he is legally entitled to paternity leave, plus his xmas hols and any other days that he may have built up. Def get him to talk to either his boss about it of maybe citizens information. Their website might help too.... www.citizensinformation.ie
Thanks ladies,
well he will have some time saved up but because of it being so close to christmas (if baby is born on due date or later) it will be super hard for him to get time off as it hadn't been booked in advance. He was told he could have his holidays for sure in January, but not so sure about december. I'm just worried that if I have a c-section whats going to happen and also I'm sure his MIL will be a great help, its just I would rather have hubby around when I need help for things like a shower or bathroom or something. Not sure, never done this before. bah! I get a little upset thinking about it so I will just leave it off and hope for the best!
I will start my Maternity leave next week (have some holidays saved up for myself!) so I will definately be cooking up some spaghetti sauce ahead of time and freezing a few meals! Will make our lives so much easier for when baby gets home
In other news, I think my bump dropped...huzzah!0 -
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Tigeress, can't believe you've only 8 weeks left!
How old will the other little cutie be then? Are you section again?
I know! It's flown in! N will be 1 in 6 weeks time not sure if its a section for sure yet, in on Wed so hoping to have a better idea then! How are you doing?
Thumby that's amazing that you,ve stayed such great friends such a relief that he's there for you I'm sure!
Rach I'm very suprised by his job! I'm sure you could contact citizens advise for more information?! As far as I know because there is no way of telling when a baby arrives that they've to be leanient and allow him to leave for his hols when he has too.. I'd def look into it more! Contract or not he still has rights!0 -
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Well if i was you and had to have a section i'd be telling him to keep stchum about it in work and then call in and use his force majure (sp?) leave and say it was a last min section. It's last min emergency leave when its family related. I'm on my phone so i can't link. Not that i'm recommending that for ye but thats just what i'd do.
I would def recommend that ya get in touch with cic though.
Actually that's a really good idea and it is a legal entitlement.
Thumby you must have lots of bits from the other kids no? It's still nice to get some new things though
I just want Christmas to be here already so I can take two weeks off and relax!0 -
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I know how you feel with back pain mine is killing me the last few weeks, I work in retail too so that's not helping having to stand for hours on end.. Thinking seriously of finishing up in about 2 weeks time and just relaxing till he arrives!
Thumby that must have been so annoying?? It's typical that you get rid of everything then find out you're expecting we have most of the clothes we need for this baba but I'm gonna buy some new babygrows for the hospital just because hehe. My plan is to get everything we need this weekend for my hospital bags and get them packed!
YH I bought the Phil & Teds Vibe for the 2 babies, it's great cause I use it now as a single and then will convert when this little man arrives Mothercare allow you to pay off prams week by week if that helps or there's a buggy shop in Tallaght called secondhandbuggyshop.ie and they're meant to be brill! They're on Facebook aswell!
I'm so uncomfortable now I actually cried last night from lack of sleep because I can't get comfy and although there is long left its still a while to go too.. Luckily my other little man sleeps for 13 hours at night so I'm not up with him constantly! 0 -
Thanks for all of the advice ladies!! Unfortunately because he is contracted he doesn't have all of the rights he would have if he was a permanent employee. Hes already checked things out with his manager and will get time when im in the hospital and as for days off at the beginning when I first get home its a "we'll see" deal. I would rather him not lose his job, work when he needs to work, its just a little scarey for me thats all! I'm sure after its all said and done everything will work out for the best though
Thumby I would have been gutted if I had just finished giving all my baby stuff away and bam! there's baby! haha I guess thats just life :rolleyes: Thats ok, this little baby will get all the new stuff for the last go around!
Tigress I know how you feel- I had a night like that last week where I was so uncomfortable I just laid in bed and cried! (and then thought 5 more weeks of this crap?? no thanks!) I work retail too and have another week left before I'm done. Never thought I'd say this but I can't wait!
YH I know a lot of people who got prams off adverts.ie and donedeal.ie It can be hit and miss but you can also find absolute steals for next to nothing! I'm keeping an eye out for a second baby bouncer myself at the moment :P0 -
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yellow hen wrote: »I'm watching both of those sites alright. We had found a second hand bouncer and it was €25 but the one we wanted in Smyths was on offer and then with an extra €10 off, we got it for €40 so was happy with that. OH says he really doesnt want a second hand buggy for our first baby...I sort of understand that but I also don't want to throw away money. Kealys told us that if we did go with the bugaboo, they have a really good resale value.
YH have you any idea if Kealys have a payment plan option? Was going to go in for a mooch in the next few weeks and would rather be able to pay for it that way especially for the likes of uppababy or bugaboo. That way I can only bring it home when it's paid for so it won't be sitting looking at me 0 -
YH have you any idea if Kealys have a payment plan option? Was going to go in for a mooch in the next few weeks and would rather be able to pay for it that way especially for the likes of uppababy or bugaboo. That way I can only bring it home when it's paid for so it won't be sitting looking at me
We're the same, the uppababy and the bugaboo suited us best. The girl we talked to said they will hold the item for us (even if I go well overdue). You can put a fully refundable deposit down anytime and then pay when you can. We didnt get into the details of the payment plan but it sounded pretty casual.0 -
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Aww iguana he is so handsome congrats again! Take care of yourself and loads if rest hun! A section is a long recovery x
Lol moonbeam maybe you could train my 10.5month old? I can't wear slippers cause he robs them constantly!
In the hospital for a check up tomorrow.. Not looking forward to the 2 hour wait for 5 mins with the Doc! I'm hoping she can shed some light on this hair loss I'll be bald in a few weeks of it keeps up! 0 -
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