Due February 2016

@BabyT - thats so nice for your family to be so excited! As for involving your sister-in-law...dont really know, maybe invite her to go to one (or a couple) of your ultra sound check-ups? And to go shopping for baby clothes? Could maybe also get her opinion on baby furniture (if she has children of her own already) Or just let her know when you feel the baby or something, I think those things would be nice.

I did the UIF thing before, was a bit of a hassle b/c I actually had to go there multiple times to get the doc's filed only b/c my previous company didnt submit information to the UIF fund, but at least that is sorted now.

That is great that you get options for what kind of leave, and I would do exactly what you are planning on doing, yes its not ideal, of course you would want to spend more time with baby, but 4 months is quite a nice time to be with them.

Hope everyone else is doing well otherwise

Hi Carien,

We have a choice at my work - either 6 months at 33% of your salary or 3 months at 100% pay... now obviously I would like to take the 6 months, but at 33% of my salary the bank might have to come reposses my house and car by the end of the six months.... So I am going to take the 3 months fully paid leave and then take a further month of normal leave so that I can at least spend 4 months with baby before going back to work (its obviously not nearly long enough but I will have to make the best of this time)... I have heard that the UIF takes forever to pay out maternity benefits, but I am not sure how true this is.

In terms of nausea I am fine now, for the last week I have had no reall feelings that I want to vomit, but I must say the extreme tiredness is really getting to me... Hopefully this to shall pass in the not so distant future. Sorry about your morning sickness @CarienM, but hey, at least baby is fine and growing

My stomach have not changed at all since I found out I am pregnant, except for the bloat that I am experiencing... Exactly 10 weeks today and I can not wait to feel that change you are talking about... Guess it takes a little longer for the first time moms to experience this...

We told the grandparents and all our sisters and brothers this weekend, and I must say I was overwhelmed by the love and genuine excitement that has now taken hold of the families - this is just soooooo exciting. And the fact that everyone is so happy with and for us is just the cherry on the cake.

My sisten in law told my husband that she hopes that I will make her part of the pregnancy, as she missed this experience with her own sister, who stayed overseas - now how exactly do I do this? I would love to include her as well - but I need some ideas please...

Hello There, I start feeling those popping about 3 weeks ago (I'm 14 weeks now), and I read online this is your baby moving. Obviously you cannot feel the "moves" since the baby is too small. Congratulations! Enjoy this amazing feelings!

Morning Ladies, how is everyone doing?

Yesterday I honestly thought my nausea was going to subside b/c that was the first day in over a month that I didnt feel like i needed to vomit all.day.long. But alas, today its back, so again the Asic tabs are my friend

Has anybody noticed their tummies popping? I noticed this morning while I was procrastinating getting out of bed that my tummy has definitely popped, and its not just my spare tire, I can feel how hard my stomach is which is very cool. I also told my boss on Friday and he took it very well - for some reason I was very nervous telling him, he is such a nice guy, dont really know how why I was so nervous, but anyway, he was all good.

How does maternity leave work at your companies? Will you guys get any of your salary? We get 75% of our salary for the duration, so I am going to try to take regular leave for a month (or more) and then will claim UIF again for the rest, it doesnt make up my entire salary, but at least it helps.

Hoping everyone is doing well, take care

Hi Carien, Congratulations on your pregnancy. Don't mind about stupid comments, try to keep stress free, and enjoy this grace moment of carrying a life inside of you! It's a blessing!

@CarienM the link does not give us a specific page.

I went to the doc today for the 9 week scan she is so happy. Says it's a perfect shaped bean. Next appointment we going to do all the tests.


I am so excited, the heart beat was a shock. My husband started a pic log of every week so show the growing baby bump and what we doing per week in prep for the baby. It's so exciting. Doc says to just tell my family or else the secret will kill me. She was very happy I did not take any meds for the flu. Thanks @TheMrs.

Have a blessed weekend ladies.

Hey Ladies,

Hope everyone is having a great day.

I found this on a forum today and thought I'd share, rather interesting:

www.modernalternativemama.com/2015/07/07...-you-likely-believe/

and

www.modernalternativemama.com/2015/07/14...-you-likely-believe/