EDD June 2017 3

[Masweetpea1]

Starting a new thread for us x

I'm exhausted all the time too. I'm in bed around 9 and up at 6 but spend all day feeling tired. My toddler still wakes some nights so that isn't helping. I had to take little one out for a walk earlier just to keep myself awake.

I'm exhausted, more now than before. Falling asleep on the sofa most nights
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Having a real work dilemma today. I have recently had a change of boss. The team is Boss, me and one other. The other person has handed in notice so just me now. I have just had Boss and Boss's Boss both sit me down and discuss how they see me as his No. 2 and how they want to prepare me to do the job over he next year. We will replace the other guy with someone less experienced but I can work to train them etc. Basically they are going to build the team around me. I haven't told them I am pregnant. My colleague knows, but neither Boss. They are asking for commitment and are planning my development.

Do I tell them or do I not? I wanted to wait until after Christmas but feel like I can't hide it when they are planning the team around me being here. I want to develop and want to do that as I come back (although thought I might change companies to do it) so don't want to burn my bridges and I feel if they get into the recruitment process of someone as a junior to work with me, they are going to then need someone more capable as maternity cover.

monkey I would tell them sooner rather than later and they can adjust plans accordingly to get replacement for junior with someone with more experience. Let them know you want the opportunity to progress now and when you return! That's what I would do anyhow x

Difficult monkey but I would definately tell them, they can't base a team around you as you will be absent in 6mths

I'm full of cold and tired! Can't lift my legs.
Long day tomorrow so hoping I get a good sleep tonight!!
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monkey i do think you should tell them...make it clear you're committed and possibly come up with a plan of how long you want to take off and how you think the situation could be managed.

I would tell them monkey it would go a long way I think with them if you were honest now?

I'm fed up here, bored of waiting for my scan (only 7+2 today) so going to be another 5 weeks yet probably and I think it's because we haven't told anyone...

So jealous of all these early scans, and I'm very tempted, but just can't justify the expense so close to Christmas... it's not really that I'm worried that there's anything wrong with our little Bubble, I'm just so impatient!!

Also, I've jumped on the Sweet Clem bandwagon too (4 today already!)
And am addicted to Earl Grey tea now as well, tastes like Christmas!

If you like earl grey and clems - try empress grey from M&S! I promise you won't be disappointed!

Ooh, I'm popping into M&S on Saturday to collect my soft and comfy bras (literally cannot wait!) so will look this up and try it out, thanks!

My afternoon has consisted of emptying bins/cat litter, cleaning the bathroom, and making vegan mince pies with my two boys.

vegan they look good!!

Oooh vegan, send some my way!

I've had mince pies for breakfast everyday for a week!
I would be honest monkey save any awkwardness later on

I agree monkey , it should play in your favour anyway as you are extra protected in employment law once they officially know you are pregnant! So with the changes going on you are extra protected if they decided to 'change their minds' about the structure. (... spot the cynical employment law person )
Good luck

Just had Chinese (again), the fruit didn't agree with me, so I'm back on beige.... . Feeling less tired now though, almost re-energised!!

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sweetpea my tiredness has lifted a bit the last couple of days too and I am sitting in the Chinese waiting for my dinner as I type haha!

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I think I'd tell them Monkey. Not ideal but I think probably better in the long run. Yessss to the sweet clems Oliversmummy. Delish! Vegan not sure about the risks but my midwife told me to avoid as much as possible having anything to do with the cat litter. Not sure if it's worth checking? I'm with everyone on the tiredness. Just want to spend these cold days snoozing in my cozy bed.

This evenings scan- lots of wriggling and arm flapping from active Bean!

Ooh tricky one monkey - I think being upfront now would benefit in the long run as they clearly value you as an important member of the team. Hopefully they can still build the new plans around you.

vegan they look delicious! Enjoy!

My DS (5) is the quietest, shyest boy in school who mostly only whispers to his teacher and is always reluctant to answer questions in front of the class etc (total opposite to the crazy, loud, jumping bean he is at home or in small social situations)... well today, he put his hand up in the middle of the class to announce he is having a baby brother or sister! His teacher told DP at pickup. DP laughed and said no not yet . I thought he was doing such a good job at secret keeping!

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Fab pic myfirst - not much of a bean anymore!!

So I'm extremely late to the party but I'm wondering if there's space to squeeze in one more?!
DH and I have been TTC for 27 months, and after 3 rounds of IVF and 2 MCs, today we finally had an early scan with happy news!
A perfect little embryo measuring a day ahead, with a strong heartbeat. It doesn't feel real and I cried a lot! But here I am!

6+6 today. EDD 30/6/17

Any other IVFers?

Congrats myfirst Gorgeous pic!

Dragon I'm currently living on doughnuts for breakfast so you are a saint in comparison!

Huge congratulations rosebud

Gorgeous pic myfirst how many weeks are you?

Aw flashing that's actually really sweet!

Congratulations 🎊 rosebud wishing you an event less pg.
myfirst are we due date buddies? Nice scan pic

Welcome rosebud

Fab pic collie!! Cant wait for my scan next week