I get 6, but with bank holidays and leave it’ll be 7. Wish I could afford to take more
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I’m taking just under 9 months off and then my husband is taking 3. I’d love a year too but I’m the breadwinner and my mat pay isn’t great so the unpaid part would be hard for us on just his salary! I’m trying to work right up until my due date too.
I’d love us to be able to have more of a package like they get in Scandinavia. I feel like I’ve worked my a off for years and then you want to start a family and it’s suddenly acceptable to get paid nothing!
I just had a meeting today and they want to induce me at 40 weeks exactly due to my Gestational diabetes as she seems to think baby will be 10lb + if I go anymore and she seems to think ill struggle as its my first baby, if I dont naturally go Ito labour by then its made me leave crying as no one shares good stories about induction only bad im quite scared now im 37 weeks have some time to calm down I guess and hopefully naturally go into Labour
but she said you can be in the hospital for days.. im thinking hospital food isn't GD friendly and what am I gunna do as my blood sugars need to stay stable for babies sake
and I had ++++ ketones again in my urine and she was saying how bad it is im like I know im really trying to eat more/ carbs its hard..
but she said you can be in the hospital for days.. im thinking hospital food isn't GD friendly and what am I gunna do as my blood sugars need to stay stable for babies sake
and I had ++++ ketones again in my urine and she was saying how bad it is im like I know im really trying to eat more/ carbs its hard..
Oh yeah you’ll be fine, pretty sure you don’t need a certificate til much later with BA anyway. We flew at 16 weeks and even sat in the emergency exit row and no one batted an eyelid
I’m doing 9 months.. but my boyfriend said to me tonight that he is thinking about selling one of his houses and if he does he said I can take the full 12 months off as we will be able to afford it, so got my fingers crossed
I’m taking 11 months purely due to getting a decent amount of maternity pay from employers
I spoke to my friend about this as I am worried about an induction (likely at 40 due to GD) but there are people who have good experiences. It’s just like people putting reviews I think - you only hear about the amazing or the horrible.
the food also worries me, are there any snacks you can take in? Or can your partner bring you food? My notes say that I need to have snacks so I’m hoping the hospital will be able to provide stuff. They will monitor your sugars and I assume give insulin if you need it so baby should be fine.
I always get ketones for my hospital appointment but not midwife. It’s normally cos it’s first thing and I’ve not eaten / drank until not long before - could it be that ?
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I’m hoping to have 13 months off including holidays. I get 3 months full then stat, hoping I get a bonus then use my KIT days once stat ends. I’ve also managed to save for the last year too which I hope will help
This was the first sign I had with my first pregnancy, my waters ended up breaking that night and contractions started a few hours after that!major tmi... but im 37 weeks now ive been having very watery stools all day, went to triage last night too as was worried as she was moving so much for hours which Is unlike her wasn't too concerned but as I had gestational diabetes I was worried even more, all was fine but I was having alot of Braxton hicks as well I could see on the monitor as well as feel
is the loose stools a sign labour could be near? or am I becoming unwell maybe, this is my first child so im pretty clueless of signs!
also think ive been loosing my mucus plug over past few days top
I also feel okay, quite tired, but overall okay
I understand your anxiety I mentioned it earlier people love to fill you with horror stories when they know ANYTHING about your pregnancy, like oh you're having a csection, I was in hospital for 7 years after mine.....it's just wild.
I've personally not been induced but was my sisters birthing partner for one of hers, she has been induced 3 times in total. She's always had really pleasant experiences with hers and out of hospital the same day she goes in.
Obviously each person is different but there are 100% positive induction stories and I don't want you to bog yourself down with the negatives people love to share
You don’t need a certificate until about 32 weeks so there’s no restrictions on flying & you don’t need to tell them at this stage
Went for a private scan tonight after panicking and googling things during my uti (never Google, I never learn 
). Gosh it was so much nicer than the nhs scan photos were lovely and so much bigger compared to the tiny a5ish size the hospital printed. She explained more and the vibes were just so much more relaxed and encouraging. To be fair they bloody should be for 50 quid
feel reassured and less worried now, baby is measuring 12+4 with a due date of December 5th. Boyfriend is now in a sulk because I’ve told him he has to put the Christmas tree up by himself
). Gosh it was so much nicer than the nhs scan photos were lovely and so much bigger compared to the tiny a5ish size the hospital printed. She explained more and the vibes were just so much more relaxed and encouraging. To be fair they bloody should be for 50 quid feel reassured and less worried now, baby is measuring 12+4 with a due date of December 5th. Boyfriend is now in a sulk because I’ve told him he has to put the Christmas tree up by himself
I'm having a little cry tonight as I'm in so much pain in my stomach/midriff area. I suffer occasionally with gastritis which is horrendous at the best of times, it feels like it could be that but as soon as there's any aches or pains anywhere near or around baby you just panic don't you. I've felt her booting me earlier since the pains first started so I do think she's okay but it's awful not knowing for sure. And if it is gastritis again I'm too scared to take anything for it in case if harms her. This sucks. Has anyone else had pains like this? It's like really extreme hunger pains that start just under my ribs and go all the way down.
And to make matters worse (trying to make myself laugh with this next bit) I'd been saving some Wensleydale with cranberry cheese for an emergency situation, decided this counts as an emergency situation where cheese would cheer me up but the poxy thing has gone well out date as has the other cheese hidden in the fridge. What a rubbish afternoon/evening.
And to make matters worse (trying to make myself laugh with this next bit) I'd been saving some Wensleydale with cranberry cheese for an emergency situation, decided this counts as an emergency situation where cheese would cheer me up but the poxy thing has gone well out date as has the other cheese hidden in the fridge. What a rubbish afternoon/evening.
Has anyone in the third trimester with oedema/swelling got pain in their joints too?
I’ve got quite severe pain and soreness in my ankle and knee joints. My knuckles also hurt. I’ve been checked for DVTs as one leg is worse than the other and they are satisfied I don’t currently have pre eclampsia, but the swelling in my feet and ankles is lasting all day now with no relief and the tightness and discomfort is really starting to bother me
I’ve got quite severe pain and soreness in my ankle and knee joints. My knuckles also hurt. I’ve been checked for DVTs as one leg is worse than the other and they are satisfied I don’t currently have pre eclampsia, but the swelling in my feet and ankles is lasting all day now with no relief and the tightness and discomfort is really starting to bother me
I did, especially in my feet, knees and hands. I’d like to say it disappeared after birth but my finger joints are still swollen 3 weeks on and I still can’t get my rings on. My knees and feet were awful the last couple of weeks and nothing seemed to help.Has anyone in the third trimester with oedema/swelling got pain in their joints too?
I’ve got quite severe pain and soreness in my ankle and knee joints. My knuckles also hurt. I’ve been checked for DVTs as one leg is worse than the other and they are satisfied I don’t currently have pre eclampsia, but the swelling in my feet and ankles is lasting all day now with no relief and the tightness and discomfort is really starting to bother me
Is it worth ordering some compression socks from Amazon to see if they help? I got some when I got home from the hospital because I literally ballooned with water retention from the hips down and they did help the swelling. A nightmare to get on but that’s what your OH is there for
My ankles were horrific, one was significantly worse and the only shoes I could get on due to the swelling were flip flops. Never figured out a way to stop it, just try and rest as much as you can! And I found putting my feet in a tub of cool water helped ease the discomfortHas anyone in the third trimester with oedema/swelling got pain in their joints too?
I’ve got quite severe pain and soreness in my ankle and knee joints. My knuckles also hurt. I’ve been checked for DVTs as one leg is worse than the other and they are satisfied I don’t currently have pre eclampsia, but the swelling in my feet and ankles is lasting all day now with no relief and the tightness and discomfort is really starting to bother me
I was told by my midwife for oedema drink plenty of water and have your legs raised above your kidneys because it helps drain the fluid. Maybe that will ease things?Has anyone in the third trimester with oedema/swelling got pain in their joints too?
I’ve got quite severe pain and soreness in my ankle and knee joints. My knuckles also hurt. I’ve been checked for DVTs as one leg is worse than the other and they are satisfied I don’t currently have pre eclampsia, but the swelling in my feet and ankles is lasting all day now with no relief and the tightness and discomfort is really starting to bother me
Haven't had joint pain with my swelling as yet so can't help with that sorry.
Sorry to hear this lovely, I had this earlier this year for the first time in my life and it was soo painful. I’d defo call the midwife/Dr tomorrow if you’ve had it before just so they may be able to help and/or at least it’s on your records.
Thanks everyone! I was thinking compression stockings but even leggings and socks are causing me a lot of pain and the thought of that tightness on my legs makes me wince
I have been elevating them as much as possible but finding it hard to do comfortably as can’t lay on my back because I feel like I’m being crushed and even propping myself up with pillows behind my back puts so much pressure on my tailbone that I can’t stay in that position for long!
I’ll try soaking my feet in water and see if that eases the pain! I can’t even fit my bloody Crocs on properly my left foot is so bad
I had to take my wedding and engagement rings off a few weeks ago and it’s made me so pathetically sad
I have been elevating them as much as possible but finding it hard to do comfortably as can’t lay on my back because I feel like I’m being crushed and even propping myself up with pillows behind my back puts so much pressure on my tailbone that I can’t stay in that position for long!I’ll try soaking my feet in water and see if that eases the pain! I can’t even fit my bloody Crocs on properly my left foot is so bad
I had to take my wedding and engagement rings off a few weeks ago and it’s made me so pathetically sad
My feet swelled up so bad the other night I could barely walk
my joints were really at me, especially my wrists and fingers. I mentioned it to my doctor & apparently you can get arthritis during pregnancy, the joys. It goes after, thank god.
my joints were really at me, especially my wrists and fingers. I mentioned it to my doctor & apparently you can get arthritis during pregnancy, the joys. It goes after, thank god.
Has anyone bought off tiktok shop before? I keep seeing some cute bits for myself and baby 10 but not sure if I should or not
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