Hi all
You've probably forgotten me (I missed the last thread completely) but have been skimming to see what everyone's been up to and how they've been feeling. Sorry about the redundancy stuff that's been happening and the lack of fairness in promotions etc. I was made redundant in my last maternity leave and have freelanced since (I'm an editor/proofreader). If we were relying on my salary we would be completely stuck but although DH's not a big earner, we can survive on what he brings in, for now. What I earn is just enough for groceries, no more than that really. I agree that it's pretty common to be passed over/dropped (although they won't tell you why) when pregnant/a young mum/even of childbearing age. I see so many wonderful talented women who just can't find a way back into work having left it ... it's pretty frustrating and I'm amazed nothing is done about it.
On another note (and theme), another one here with a very fussy DD when it comes to eating. May start the 'you don't eat this, you don't eat at all' - at the moment we give her toast just to make sure she has something inside her if she refuses what I've given, but this probably isn't the best idea, reading what you've all said!
News from here is we're moving house next Friday, I'm hoping not to do any lifting at all but we'll see how we go. Just in time for the third trimester, hopefully we'll get most of the unpacking done by the time the baby is here.
Second piece of news is that I've decided to go for a VBAC - anyone else? Surprise decision. EMCS last time but I had got to 9cm and when I saw the consultant a couple of weeks ago she said that DD was trying to come out face first which no-one had made clear to me at the time, so it all makes sense and I'm hopeful that I'll be able to give it a good go this time ... as long as I'm not induced (that's where things started to go pearshaped last time). So when the time comes it'll be long walks, pineapple, sex, curries ... the works!
Hope the photoshoot goes well today Tits 
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