Tiagosmom - what terrible news -so sorry for all the bad things that have happened and now this.
With regards to the retrenchment did they state why they are retrenching you if its because you pregnant then you could very easily have a good case, however if they are basing the retrenchment on last in first out and you are one of the last in and your position is no longer of use to the company then you wont really have a case.
Also I would definitely take JB's advice on the UIF - claim maternity before unemployment they normally work on 38%-58% of your salary for maternity then if you havent found a job claim unemployment.
I wish you all the best though - im sure things will turn around and you will have nothing but good things happen now! As for the room we have the same them idea - also going for wild animals!
@JB hope Kaylee recovers quickly - ive heard there is a severe flu bug going round amongst the young ones!
@Elamsmom I think they have just kept your babyshower a secret and like Belaine says are succeeding - I really want mine to be a surprise I love surprises!
@Belaine maybe those people are playing the secret game really well and keeping you off track of thinking its this weekend - either way its either your babyshower or your shoot
@Zoecat regarding the back pain have you tried applying heat to the area - is it nerve pain or more of muscle ache, lower back or upper back? If its lower back just ensure there arent any other symptoms like pain in the front or discharge etc - if so I would contact the gynae but if its purely just backache - applying heat should soothe it and a good rub from hubby