Recent content by jody1981

Just one other thing - Have a look at this website it is much simpler to understand than the direct gov one and gives you numbers etc to call http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/benefits_s/benefits_children_and_young_people_s/benefits_for_families_and_children.htm

Double check from what I read you claim as a family which would be you and your OH and the baby not your folks x

Also check the healthy start website: http://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/ I think based on your earnings you may be able to claim milk tokens, you can do a quick tick sheet and it tells you if you qualify for anything.

OK wow its confusing! from the website you are entitled to MA (Maternity Alowance) If you satisfy the employment rule and the earnings rule, you will be entitled to MA for a maximum period of 39 weeks. The amount you get depends on your gross average weekly earnings. You will get the standard...

Hang on im gonna have a looksie.....

Best thing to do is go onto the direct gov website it has all the info I have just had my meeting with HR this morning and I was told for the first 6 weeks you get 90% of your average weekly pay and then you are entitled to 39 weeks SMP which is £135.45 Some companies are really good and pay...

I hate to tell you this but I had one when I was in labour and it made me feel so ill, my son was in an incubator and I kept knocking it and tearing it out. dammit had forgot all about that - not sure why you have one though dont think I was ever told. Hope I dont have to have another this time...

Dont panic! If it comes to it I had my son at 26 weeks 2 days and he is now a perfectly healthy two year old, are you going to the hospital?

Now Im flapping about just how much I dont have! I thought I only had a wardrobe left to buy - turns out that and about 300 other things!!

I have not got a growth chart either? and Im being consultant led!! I went to see midwife on weds and was bang on 29 weeks and was told bump was 31cms im assuming this is ok as she never said anything?!

So if he likes Elizabeth why not calling her Elizabeth instead of Beth? I think once she is here she should have the option of being able to shorten her name if she wants to - Im Jody but my dad has always called me Jo and my mum has always stuck to Jody - never Jo. It will work itself out...

Love all the names - Freya Grace flows really well but not sure on boys - Jacob is really nice and my son is called Michael so I love it but Im not sure on them together.

I dont think you should cut out everything or your go stir crazy just try and limit what you do have, seems your doing right things with the rest of your diet. Bless your partner, I keep hinting for a pedicure as I can no longer reach my toes, he did however book me a brazilian wax via Living...

I didnt scream but I do remember swearing once and my mum told me off! My OH thought that was just hilarious, we laughed quite a bit through it but that may have been the gas & air :)

Im with Spammy Omezrepole from the Drs works wonders from me, I had it really bad and now I take one a day and its gone