Hi everyone,
Babybrain keeping everything crossed that all is ok with you x
Have been very tired and sick in the mornings and after most meals this week. MIL passed away a few days ago :( so have been very busy sorting out arrangements and getting less sleep than usual.
Am 9 weeks but already have a bump and only fit into two of my pairs of trousers. Have got first midwife appt on the 9th when I will be nearly 11 weeks and then will still have to wait for a scan appt.
SMP is maternity pay you are entitled to from a company even if you do not intend to go back if you have worked for the same employer continuously for at least 26 weeks into the 15th week before the week your baby is due.
MA is paid by the government if you do not meet this criteria. You might get Maternity Allowance if:
* you're employed, but not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay
* you're registered self-employed and paying Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs), or hold a Small Earnings Exception certificate
* you have very recently been employed or self-employed
You may be eligible if:
* you've been employed and/or self-employed for at least 26 weeks in your 'test period' (66 weeks up to and including the week before the week your baby is due) - part weeks count as full weeks
* you earned £30 a week averaged over any 13 weeks in your test period
I got MA last time as missed the SMP criteria by a week.