Matty Leave Plans

[Preggers123]

Hi Girls

Ok this mite sound like a really daft question, I come off on matty leave next wed (I can't wait!!) but I've had a few days off from work using up my AL and working 4 day weeks and I am BORED!! I have pottered around the house, tidied a wee bit, read a wee bit, washed baby clothes etc!!

My back ache is such a pain it means that I can only do things for a short period of time and then sit down!!

What r ur plans for ur matty leave before ur wee ones arrive?

I'll b climbing the walls if our wee boy is late!!

I no that ur meant to enjoy this time, but there is only so much reading and I can do!!

LOL

 

[FallingStar]

Hehehe I feel your pain
I don't work much (part time Avon lady!) but have done even less than usual over the last few months due to bad back at about 3-5 months and being advised to rest lying down as much as possible as a precaution after previous late mc.
Some days I love just pottering about not doing much and other days it drives me mental! Hubby hooked up a pc to the big tv in the lounge for me so I can download (naughty, I know) my fave programmes by series so I always have something to watch. Also if you have Sky+ and Broadband you can now get Sky Anytime+ for free if you register on the Sky website, which gives you a massive library of stuff to watch.. way bigger than the regular Sky Anytime
We swapped our Sky phone package to one that gives me free landline calls at anytime (fiver a month) so I can call anyone I like whenever I like with no enormous phone bills.
I cleared out bucketloads of stuff (mainly clothes!) and spent a couple of weeks going nuts selling everything on ebay!
Lots and lots of online window shopping, comparing prices/reviews/etc for baby gear.
I was also suprrised at how many of my friends had days off in the week, or only did part time hours.. so have had lots of lunch/coffee dates!

In fact, I've found so much to do while I've been pg.. I'm amazed that others have the time to go to work/look ofter other LOs/etc xx

 

[FallingStar]

Forgot to say you can easily lose a couple of hours a day in the bath Make the most of it and pamper yourself, doubt we'll have much time after! xx

 

[Preggers123]

Thanks fallingstar - I thought that I was starting to go round the bend!! We have no family where we live and some of my friends who work part time and have kids have just moved away and I'm not very good wi my own company. Need to get over that one fast!!

I think that I will be vegging on the sofa watching some of my dvd box sets then? LOL

 

[FallingStar]

Box sets are always good I've done Seasons 1-5 of Dexter, 1-7 (so far) of CSI Vegas, and am on Season 3 of Criminal Minds.

Bath and pamper time are worth a serious consideration. My fave things at the mo are...

Using a cheapy night cream (for your face) all over yourself.. skin feels fab after!

Having a good soak everyday, to include shaving legs. Don't wanna get caught out and have to go to hospital hairy lol

I had a bikini wax and pedicure last week and can definitely recommend both. Wax was bloody painful, with quite a bit of redness after.. but totally worth it a day or two later and still good now Pedi was fab as can really reach to pain toes properly and feel so much better knowing that if I do go into hospitl early then I'm all neat and tidy.

Also, even if you're a biter, file your fingernails and stick on a bit of clear polish. My nails were beautiful before pg.. but are now crappy and peely and rubbish. A quick file and polish helps a bit

I changed hairstyle too.. back to my dreadlocks lol So easy! This is probably a bit drastic for most.. but nothing to stop you trying new up-do's or blowdrying your hair a different way. A change is as good as a rest!

Also, I got into the habit of wearing sleep bras round the house all day. Not just just sleep bras, lol, most days I manage to dress my self However, I'm not sure this is a good thing. Yup, they sure are comfy.. but I feel sooo much better with my 'good' underwear on It's the little things that help! xxx

 

[21gwen]

daft question but do you have an iphone? there is a App that is addictive called words with friends and you could play this for hours.

 

[nadine]

aw im in a simlar one, with my first i took my mat leave last min

but this time ive decided to take it early, my reason for it is with my first if i was tired id go bed or if i felt sick id do what ever, this time if im not working ive got my little boy 24/7 so no rest from it...................ive not had a day to my self since my lil lad was born so it will be nice just to chill or walk to shops with out prams an bags ect

ill prob be board out my ed, but way i see it is ill not av a day to my self once this babys here for another 3 years untill there both at skool etc x

 

[Preggers123]

Guys u hav all made me feel so much btr!! Looking forward to being off wk has been hard going today just due to being uncomfy n sore!! U hav now made me look forward to lots of pampering!!! My hubby winnae recognise me lol thanks so much for all ur ideas, cannot tell u how much i appreciate it xxxxxx

 

[nmf1987]

oooh i finish next wednesday to. got loads to sort out but defo gonna look at that sky anytime thing, xxxx