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Pregnant at end of Maternity Leave

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ItchyTits · 30/01/2011 18:52

Dear mumsnetters

In my 4th decade a new pregnancy is hitting me hard....!

I'm exhausted, but feel I should count myself lucky that my request for flexible working has been accepted. I can return to work two days a week.

DP is very helpful with DD (10 months) when not at work, but he is there A LOT! He likes the idea of my resting and enjoying the time with DD. We're also lucky that money isn't a huge issue but I don't fancy the idea of dependency.... I realise I may have to get over that one....

I feel so tired, but worried - if I don't take the part-time work, I may just be out of work a year from now and no clearer about whether I want to be a SAHM unless I try it now.

Any ideas/ advice?

(The whole maternity pay or maternity allowance issue is scrambling my hormonal brain. Am I right in thinking it's about the same, other than the first 6 weeks when on MP you get the 90%?)

Thank you for reading

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ItchyTits · 30/01/2011 19:14

Sorry, should've explained, as well as getting things off my chest, my dialemma is the length of the working days. Would it be reasonable to ask to work shorter days? I don't even know when to break it to the boss I'm pregnant again!

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ItchyTits · 30/01/2011 19:15

dilemma! Blush

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Stangirl · 31/01/2011 16:39

I'm 42 and 16 weeks pregnant with DC2 and returning to work next week when DD has just turned 1. I will be returning full time for the 4months or so before I go on next mat leave and need to maximise my mat pay. If I was in your position and didn't need the money I wouldn't go back to work at all - just my view.

ItchyTits · 04/02/2011 11:18

Thanks, Stangirl and congratulations on your pregnancy. I have had the same advice from friends. Personally feeling a bit stir crazy and dd's need for company makes the nursery seem an attractive option.

Will return to post when effects of Swine Flu jab have worn off - feeling terrible!

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