The addictable wagoners are welcoming some lovely newbies and enjoying seeing some oldies return! Thread for those waiting to ttc, those ttc now and graduates alike!

[SesHasapinkline]

Here we are on another new thread! Let's hope it's a lucky one

Hi LB- sorry to read about your job issue. Seems like dodgy ground making a pregnant woman redundan but suppose they can do it. Im no expert so cant advise hope others can.

Nat- sorry to hear things have been shitty for so long, please dont worry about not catching up... All here when you need us- and there is space on the Wagon sofa reserved for you.

Take care both

Thanks GYo, I've got MW's tomorrow so am hoping to get a lot of it sorted out, or at least start being sorted out - we'll see! This is the third attempt to see her in 3 weeks, fingers crossed my boys can stay healthy till tomorrow morning!

I will catch up properly, probably be tomorrow afternoon though. Have I missed anything exciting?

I am going to log off now and do some investigations but will be back tomorrow to catch up, with you all.

What a blow LB . If I were in your shoes I'd first talk with HR to clarify the terms of your redundancy. If there are grey areas (for eg. it's only you who has been made redundant) it would be worth chatting to a union rep' (they'll support you even if you're not a member). I think ACAS deals with disputes between firms and the union (an arbitration service) so unless it's mass redundancy and the union does get involved they may not be interested (I may be wrong). Thirdly there is an organisation whose name will come to me soon (Maternity Allied Services I think) that deals with maternity pay etc that it might be worth dropping a line to. I really feel for you - that's shitty news .
Nat too - I'm so sorry I didn't pick up on things being tough. If it helps let it out on here, although I understand if you'd rather not. The wagon sofa is full tonight

On second thought LB I would contact ACAS, and also CAB too. If you even suspect your redundnacy is pregnancy related it needs to become an issue.
Off now as dh and dds are back early . Speak tomorrow xxx

Ah Nat just seen your post in 'Pregnancy' (was posting myself for my, ahem, nit problem ). A clear cut case of anaemia I think - agree with other, spatone is great, NHS cheapie pills crap (literally)
Right, I'm really gone now!

DH has just rang from Tesco, the chemist woman told him they're not over the counter but can be found on the shop floor, he has gone up and down the aisles looking for this Spatone stuff and can't find it. I will have to get some in town tomorrow, if I even make it, am seriously worried I'm not going to be able to walk to the MW's from town.

How crap do I sound?! T'is a good jobI can laugh at myself.

so sorry lb for your job situation how awful like nat says even if you were expecting it it doesnt make it any easier.
i was made redunant along time ago when not pregnant is horrible.
hope that you get it sorted and get what you are owed.

poor you nat - i would say anemia 2 good luck with the midwife tomorrow and getting your spatone cant imagine how u must be feeling

So sorry, meant to post that last post on the other thread Had better do it now!

Thanks for advice Diege/Tinks It does mean a lot.

we are always here for you nat was worried as you havent been on here for a while good luck with tom and i am sure that you will be back to your old self soon great to hear from you

Thanks sweetie

I am retiring back to the sofa G'night everyone, I will try and catch up properly tomorrow xxx

Went to Nevercare (mothercare) at the weekend to wheel about a P&T and I do love the sport.

Bugged Dh all Sunday to buy one and then used Sherlock Holmes like net shopping skills to get the cheapest deal £378 from Kiddicare, woohoo!
That is for the pushchair with doubles kit, cocoon, sleeping bag thingy and doubles raincover, in black/charcoal like I wanted

So the man from el sorky he say YES!

Can't believe how relieved I am to have something major sorted for this baby, now just gotta find a bloody car....grump!

Hope everyone is well.

LB that's cruddy about your job, any news on where you stand?

I am not the only one being made redundant so I know it isn't pregnancy related. I think they will still have to pay maternity but am going to cab tomorrow to check.

I am so worried about finances now as dp's basic wages dont cover our outgoings so if he doesnt' get over time we are screwed..... Our mortgage protection is in his name only as I swaped it over when on maternity leave and forgot to swap it back so we wont get any relief from that. I dont know if we are entiteled to any benifits but hope so (tax credits I hope) I am hoping the cab tomorrow will be able to help.

Baby will be the hand down king I am afraid and if it is a boy he will still have to wear pink..... he he

LB - There's plenty of us here can help out with clothes etc, on MN, I mean. So sorry to hear your news.

The GP has confirmed I shouldn't ttc until I've had my gall bladder out, start with a clean slate as it were.

So that's me out, again.

Hi LaTour
Sorry to hear what the GP said. Suppose it makes sense although is disappointing.
Glad you have a nice holiday to look forward to in the waiting period.

Have budged up on the Wagon sofa, plenty of room here.

sorry thats not very helpful... wish I could fast fwd time for you.

FFWD button would be very nice GYo.

Bemylilbaby, 21, DC1, TTC NOW.
lastboxoftampons, 31, DC1, TTC NOW.
Kookykid, 33, DC2, TTC NOW
Monkeynuts, 27, TTC DC#3 NOW
makingafamily 30 TTC DC1 NOW
Clairey80 - 27, TTC NOW DC1
Heebeejeebee - 36, TTC Now afer mmc

Waiting to TTC
GeordieJogger, 30, DC1, October/November.
MoosMa, 27, DC3, January
LaTourEiffel - 32, DC2 - after OP.
Dalrymps, 27, DC2, March (ish)
Dibdabscribble, 26, DC2ish, January
Cantwaitforxmas - 29, DC1, January (ish)
Bratnav, 30, DC3, January (poss Christmas)

Wagon Graduates:
Kayzisexpecting, 22, DC2, EDD: 12/12/08 - Its a boy!!
Teuch, 31, DC2, EDD: 29/12/09
Largeginandtonic, 30, DC7, EDD: TBC
NatalieJaneispregnantagainagain, 25, DC3, EDD: 03/01/09, Its a boy!
Tinkerbell, 30, DC2, EDD: 15/01/09
Popcornprincess, 31, DC2, EDD: 04/02/09 - Its Twins!
Sorky, 34, DC4, EDD: 10/02/09- It's a girl!
HappyNappies, 33, DC1, EDD 17/02/09
Rach, 28, DC4, EDD: 20/02/09
Lardybump, 34, DC2, EDD: 25/02/09
Meeely2, 31, DC3, EDD: TBC
Heron23/Ohjoy, 41, DC2, EDD?
Auntyspan, 34, has DC2, EDD 12/03/09
Playing, 26, DC1, EDD 9/03/09
Starshinetiger, 34, DC2, EDD 23/03/2009
GYo, 31, EDD 17/03/09
MamaFelix, 33, DC2, EDD 29/03/09
Cosmogirl, 25, DC1, EDD: 31/03/09
Kalikaroo, 28, EDD: end March/ beginning April TBC
Gruffalo, 25, DC1, EDD 16/04/09
Glaskham, 23, DC3, - EDD 21/04/09.
EsmeWeatherwax, 36, 1DD, due late April
Ses, 35, DC1, EDD 12/05/09
2Beautifulgirls, 27, DC3 22/05/09
Emlou84, 27, DC3, EDD TBC
Diege, 38, DC4, EDD 22/06/09 Yipee!!!

list updated for me, again .

ttc2.... just thought i'd add myself in there! Over excited & super impatient - it's the first month!!

Hi all!
Can't believe this is my first post of the day and it's gone 10.30! Guess that's what going back to work does...

Definitely sounds like a sofa day on the wagon.
for GYo, NJ, Kay, LB and LaTour

LB - definitely good idea to seek advice. Hope you get some good news re what you're entitled to.

LaTour - how frustrating. Any ideas on how soon an op might be? I hope one of us finds that ffwd button for you.

Welcome absandme

Morning! Woke at 4.45 as I have done for last week or so, so rather than lie there thought I'd get up and do something useful. So far have emptied dishwasher, got dry clothes off washing line, tidied up kitchen, got packed lunches ready, made porridge, and am ready to put a wash on! Have to leave for work shortly, but feel very smug that I've got a bit ahead of the housework!
Welocm ABSANDME - a very exciting month for you!
Hope everyone is OK - where are you all?

Morning,

LB, I'm really sorry about your job situation. I really hope you can still get Maternity pay.

Nat, Sorry you are not too well. I hope you get to see the MW today and she can help you.

LaTour, I'm sorry you have to wait. Hopefully you'll get the appointment soon.

Diege, I thought I was up early at half 5 but you have beaten me.

Sorky, YAY for Phil and Teds. I'm really hoping to get mine soon. I also need to get a car seat. ARGH!!!

Welcome ABSANDME!!!

The housing association people are coming this afternoon to see how bad DH is getting up and down the stairs. I'm dreading that they say we can't have the house, especially as they have already described the house and everything to us.

Hope everyone is ok!!

Morning all

Pleased to say that Im feeling much chirpier today. Clearly a day/ evening on the wagon sofa that did it Or just random pregnancy hormones.

Diege- very impressed with your early morning housework. Wondering if waking early is an early Preg symptom as I had that a lot when I was 4/5/6 wks. Didnt get up and do housework though

Hi Ses- glad you appeared yesterday- always weird when the "regulars" are quiet! Hope return to work isnt too bad. How are you feeling now? Still sick?

Talking of which, hi Gruff if you are around

Nat- hope you are feeling ok today, if you get on here and that DH is able to get the spatone stuff. Good luck with the MW and let us know how it goes.
Kay- good luck with the housing association :_

Welcome ABSANDME ! feel free to add yourself to the list and repost. It was last posted sometime last night i think....

morning

sorky - ye for getting phil and ted exciting

lardybump - hope that you sort out situation

latour- sorry that you have to wait to try heres hoping that you get op soon

abs - welcome very exciting

diege - wow u r super organized

kay - hope it all goes well with housing association

gyo- ye for chirpiness

well plumber came over last night and had a look @ our shower he is fitting our new one @ 5pm tonite ye!!

Hi Tink- great news about the new shower going in tonight. Not to long to wait now.

off to get some breakfast now