SI Graduates - From pots to bumps

[eloiseislost]

@AdriannaP
@ComebackQueen

I think it's just us at the moment (sorry if I forgot anyone) but hoping that more and more of us will be joining soon!
I figured it would be nice to stay in touch here too, throughout the exciting yet nerve-wracking next stages! 💞

How are you getting on? 🙂

Aww so nice reading updates, my little one turned one and, what should be the happiest time in my life is being completely overshadowed by work Place bullying.

to those that are pregnant, may god bless you all with a safe and successful pregnancy.

for all of us that have our little bundles of joys, may they all stay happy, healthy and smiling.

blessings and love to you ALL.

Hi everyone, thanks for all the messages ☺️ and great to hear from you all. Honestly I'm so thankful that I found the group and all the info and advice from you guys, I didn't think it could happen and it did. Theo is happy and healthy at 3 months (apart from a bum boil that keeps coming back, very stressful) but wouldn't change anything for the world.
@ComebackQueen so sorry to hear your work is being awful :( Can you report to HR? I can't even imagine going back to work yet...

@AdriannaP @Bluey18 @eloiseislost @Makingnumber2 so great to hear your updates too, it makes me so happy to see all the pics
@Carol1980 how are you getting on?

@Janefx40 good luck with the ivf
Sorry if I've missed anyone, I'm so bad with this app 🫣 Xx

Hi all,

So our little boy Crawford arrived on 13th Sept ❤️ he's feeding welll, not sleeping, but is perfect in every way and big sister is delighted she has a little brother and is totally besotted with him ❤️

@Carol1980
congratulations and what a beauty! So lovely to hear his sister is loving her new baby brother!

@bigsweetpotato2 Ive gone to HR well we don’t really have a HR department but I have gone to the closest equivalent and; they’re not that responsive despite this bully forcing someone else out with their antics.

Congratulations @Carol1980 ! What a gorgeous boy xxx

OMG how many babies!! It’s so wonderful to hear they are all well and thriving. ❤️
Iona turned one last Friday and we had a wee party for her on Sunday, which she thoroughly enjoyed because this girl absolutely loves attention! 😄
I’m not back to work yet, due to return on the 18th and, quite frankly, I’m dreading it. Management have been very inflexible and downright awful. 😞 Looking for other jobs now and have made a few applications but because I’m NHS the options aren’t that many in this economy. @ComebackQueen stand your ground and try to find some support, because going back to work as a new mum is hard as it is, let alone when you’re bullied and harassed. The law is on your side, always remember that.

@eloiseislost fabulous picture and happy birthday to Iona. Hope going back to work has been ok...

Wow huge congratulations @carol1980! What a beautiful boy. So glad to hear he's settling in so well.

Happy birthday to your gorgeous little one @eloeloiseislost ! Hope she had a special day. And good luck going back to work too! I've also had a nightmare with my school around returning to work. They refused my flex work request so ended up having to resign and job hunt whilst still on mat leave. Thankfully I've found something now for Jan when my mat leave ends but it has been horrendously stressful. Really hope you can find something else soon too.

Sorry to hear about your work issues @bigsweetpotato - honestly what is it with workplaces treating mum's like crap?! It makes me so livid. I hope it is all sorted for you soon.

Hi @Makingnumber2 @bigsweetpotato2 @eloiseislost @ComebackQueen @Carol1980 @AdriannaP

I realise this thread isn't really used but wanted to let you know I had my baby boy last week. A long journey but he was totally worth it!!!

Hope you're all doing well x

@Janefx40

massive congratulations 🥳

so happy to hear your little one has arrived safely. May this be the start of a very beautiful if not tiring chapter in life.

My little one is heading towards 20 months so not so little anymore.

Enjoy every second of the baby stage as time does fly when you’re in this little bubble.

@Janefx40 omg congratulations!!! That is fantastic news and I'm so so glad for you!!

My little boy Theo is nearly 11 months now, the first 6 months seemed to go so slow (in a good way) but the last 5 months have really just gone in a second so definitely enjoy every moment xx

Thanks guys ! I am shattered already and it's only been a week 😂

@bigsweetpotato2 I love the name Theo. We have named our boy Leo!

Love to everyone x

Congratulations @Janefx40 !!!