[~A2~]

Hi all

New thread time

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Regards

Ali

[kahm]

Gold! tee hee. First time for everything

Had a really good day today, just wanted to share. Got lots done at work, took my dad out to lunch, went for a really nice swim after work and had a lovely romantic evening at home (and yes, that's a euphemism).

Also, had zero bloating, morning sickness, headaches, tummy aches, thrush or constipation. I'll put that down as day #1 of good health. Aiming for another 6 to make a week in a row of feeling goooooood.

Only blot on the landscape was catching up on a friend's messy separation/divorce. Apparently his son is saying that the Ex's new partner is hitting him. My friend brought it up with his Ex, she wouldn't believe it and threatened to accuse him (my friend) of rape while they were together (you know, the previous 15 years) to stop him from being able to take any action to protect his kids
Really really icky. I mean, I always thought this woman was slightly loopy, but I didn't think she was criminally vindictive

This post has been edited by kahm: 31/01/2013, 08:48 PM

[Boyz_Mama]

Silver!

Just came to tell you results of scan briefly...

Oh the irony!

Boyz_Mama is having a GIRL! Lol


And they also saw a 6cm x 2cm 'lake' (bleeding) in my placenta, so i have to go back in 3 and a half weeks (at 24weeks) for them to monitor and check placenta is working, bub is growing etc.

So tired. That second trimester glow must be coming soon, right? :-)

This post has been edited by Boyz_Mama: 31/01/2013, 08:48 PM

[Dana A.]

I had my scan today (I'm just over 19 weeks) and it's a BOY!!!!
So happy it's a healthy baby boy, the scan went all fine.
It was so fantastic to see the baby on the screen again. I'm feeling a lot more kicks now.
Such an exciting time. It's great to read everyone's updates.

[pjemc]

So great that everyones scans are going so well. Only 11 more days for me! Not that im counting or anything

Can any ladies out there tell me, i am so confused about my paid leave when im off to have the baby. My work does 10 weeks maternity leave that they pay me for. The government has the paid parental leave for 18 weeks and i thought i would get both from what i read on centrelink website but im doubting that now. Some people are saying that 18 weeks from gvt is now paid by your work and so is that all i will get and not the 10 weeks from work. So confused and i wish people who have no idea about it or have never even had kids would just pipe down..im sick of all the different well i heard this or that (insert different story everytime here)... I have been at my job 6 years and in my certified agreement it says the 10 weeks (get more the longer been there) but I dont know if i have to take my works on or the centrelink 18 weeks..

[tigers17]

Hi pjemc, 11 days for me too.

In terms of.parental leave I am of the understanding that you get both. Work pays you the government amounts through payroll and then claims from the government, I believe.

As I understand it the governments parental.leave is in addition to anything you may receive from your employer.

This post has been edited by tigers17: 01/02/2013, 08:02 AM

[StrawberryMilk]

pjemc - I'm pretty sure you get both as well. Have a chat with your HR person to make sure, but if your enterprise agreement has a paid mat leave component you get that first, followed by the government paid parental leave afterwards.
That's how it works with me, I get 14 weeks through work (govt dept) and then the 18 weeks PPL. I can choose to take my work mat leave at full or half pay (dragging it out to 28 weeks) but it all just depends on finances.
I'm in the process now of paying off all my rental contracts (tv, stereo, computer etc) so I don't have to worry about monthly repayments when i"m on leave to help make my pay go further and luckily DD will be in preschool (public) so very little fees there, and therefore decreased childcare hours.

AFM - had a restless night the other night, the old leg cramps have made their presence known and nothing would help. I ended up walking around the house in the dark at 2am to get rid of it...and heartburn is making things fun as well.

On a positive note though I was lying on my bed the other night and could feel my belly tightening and rolling around, and I could see little bumps going up and down and every couple of seconds the whole thing would jump. I couldnt help but laugh, it is the strangest yet the best feeling in the world. DH has finally been able to feel it as well which is nice for him.

We put a new cot on lay by from Big W as well. We still have the cot from DD which was brown but with the room we are putting our little man in we decided white would look best. We weighed up sanding the old one back and painting it but decided it would be cheaper (and easier) to just get a new one. It was only $168 so I thought that was very good! Keeping it neutral this time, white furniture and a light brown feature wall with cream or brown carpet. Once he is born and named we will get some nice name canvases made up. Can't wait!!

DD has her last day at her daycare centre today, as she starts preschool next week! Can't believe my baby is going to preschool...I actually remember my preschool!

Going to be a blubbering mess next week when she is all decked out in her uniform

Happy weekend all

[Woyapp]

Just had my scan, they are 90% certain it's a girl. She said boy's usually flash something at the screen, and that didn't happen. I'm happy with that answer as I was so sure it's a girl. So, Nervy when you get a chance can you update the list with me for girl& due 27 June! Thanks in advance
Everything looked good, measuring a week behind but nothing to be concerned about.

In regard to leave, pjemc, you get both lots of leave. It is usually paid through your employer, but doesn't have to be. And can be taken at any time after birth and before 52 weeks. So you could take it at the same time as some of your work leave, or after. The way it works for me is I'll be on paid work leave first, then 18 weeks govt. maternity leave while I'm in maternity LWOP through work. They did advise me that there may be a slight delay between the date you request to go on govt. leave and the date you get paid through work, as they need to wait to make sure they get the money first. So maybe take that into account when you decide which day you'll start it.
Hope that helps

[Mizadele]

Strawberrymilk - they grow up so fast don't they?
My daughter is starting grade 5 this year. Only two years left of primary school.
Pre primary is awesome. I'm a wee bit jealous. 10 year olds very rarely come home and tell you all about their day.
Pjemc - you might find this helpful,
http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/e...ve-entitlements
Boy_mama - congrats on the girl! I hope your next scan will show positive results for you.
Kahm - fingers crossed for continued good health. I'm sorry to hear about the hard time your friend is having. Its good you can be there for them, just don't forget to take a step back to look after yourself too.

AFM - I have a tonne of back to school stuff to organise today as well as all the other little jobs I've been putting off these past couple of weeks.
Best get a wriggle on.
Have a lovely day ladies!

[Nervy]

Congrats ladies on all the new scans! Sooo exciting!!

I have updated the gender list and as it stands so far, Due In June has;

11 BOYS
11 GIRLS
8 SUPRISES!

The girls have caught up well & truly!

P.S Thank you girls for all the positive comments on the name LUCAS :-) and i LOVE VIOLET xx

P.P.S Would love to see more of you join me in the belly pics thread, come on!!!

This post has been edited by Nervy: 01/02/2013, 09:42 AM