Just out of interest...
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Topic: Just out of interest...
Posted By: rachelsea
Subject: Just out of interest...
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 6:00pm
A few questions because I'm bored and nosey 
1. When are you finishing work? 2. What sort of job do you do? 3. How long are you taking off? My answers: 1. 38 weeks 2. desk job 3. 1 year ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: monikah
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 6:50pm
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hmmm ok
1. 32 weeks from work. will be at uni till 40 weeks 2. personal trainer / biomedical uni student 3. am not planning on going back to work but will be back at uni within days/weeks of me giving birth depending on recovery. (only have 1 - 2 hours classes a day) ------------- 
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 6:59pm
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I stopped at 20 weeks..haven't gone back.. and was a pre-school teacher.. (though i was planning on going back part time soon don't think I will now. ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: lilfatty
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 7:04pm
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This time I will be 38 weeks (but we will see about that)
Last time I was 36 weeks (but it co-incided with Christmas .. so I just stopped at Christmas) Im an Office Manager Last time I took 4.5 months off and this time will be the same ------------- Mummy to Issy (3) and Elias (18 months) I did it .. 41 kgs gone! From flab to fab in under a year  http://www.femininefitness.co.nz/category/blog - LFs weight blog
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 7:49pm
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Last time I stopped at 32 weeks (had planned to be 34)
I'm an Electrician I had planned to take 6 months then return part time but never did, I went back casually from about 4 months until I was about 15 weeks pregnant this time. This time, I will be working until the baby comes out I'm a SAHM and I don't get any time off. Oh and I start studying to become a vet nurse in Feb   ------------- 
 
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Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 7:53pm
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37.5 weeks
legal secretary 6 mos - baby will then stay at home with my DH -------------  |
Posted By: lisa85
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 8:31pm
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I stopped at 34 weeks had the girls at 37
Worked for the Home Detention department If it had been one baby I would have been back after 6 months but with the two its just not worth it. Will be off for the next year or two -------------  
TTC #3 since Jan 2010 - PCOS MC April 2010 |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 8:44pm
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Last time: I stopped work at midday when I was 39+2 (was meant to work through to 4:30pm but was in labour so went home). I was in customer services working as a temp project manager and complaints officer. I took 5 months off.
This time: I plan to finish at Queens Birthday weekend (will be nearly 37 wks). I work for the same company but do tech support now. I plan to take just over a year off and then return part time. -------------  
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Posted By: Shezamumof3
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 10:00pm
Thats a pretty good reason to go home early jo ------------- |
Posted By: AandCsmum
Date Posted: 23 December 2008 at 11:12pm
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Hehe Miss Mojo.....I did the same sort of last time, I finished at 38 weeks and something days & went into labour the next day.
Office job 3 months turned into 5 months This time TODAY!!!!! 35.5 weeks Office job 1 year  ------------- Kel http://lilypie.com"> 
A = 01.02.04 & C = 16.01.09 & G = 30.03.12 |
Posted By: myfullhouse
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 1:57pm
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Last time:
1. When are you finishing work? 37.5wks but went back for another 3 days to train my replacement 2. What sort of job do you do? Logistics Planner for a winery 3. How long are you taking off? went back to working part time from home then have done some casual work on and off but really am a SAHM This time: 1. When are you finishing work? end of March so approx 6mths (I am only working Fridays) 2. What sort of job do you do? Same - Logistics Planner for a winery 3. How long are you taking off? Don't plan to go back at all, not part time and not casual - when would I have the time? ------------- Lindsey 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 2:03pm
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1. When are you finishing work? I *think* about 34 weeks...depending how I feel? 2. What sort of job do you do? 1 day a week retail floor staff, 1 day a week invoicing & accounting beyotch haha 3. How long are you taking off? At least a year off work and about 2 semesters off uni. Far more bummed out about the latter than the former lol -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Glow
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 2:34pm
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I was 28 wks with both
Im a travel/tourism consultant (office job) I went back part time after 9mnths with my first born & 4mnths super part time (ie 1 weekend a mnth) after my baby ------------- Mummy of Two Boys B: 2004 K: 2007 |
Posted By: Mrs_B
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 3:47pm
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1. 34 weeks
2. Nurse - so on my feet alot and very busy at times! 3. Will go back part time, maybe 2 shifts a week when bub is about 9-10mths old. -------------  
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Posted By: whitewave
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 4:15pm
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1. Planning on finishing at end of Jan...35 weeks?
2. I'm a Department of Conservation ranger, normally combo of field and office work, but now full-time in office til end of Jan. 3. Taking 4 months of leave, back to work for 3 weeks to finish contract, then who knows? |
Posted By: pomikiwi
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 8:20pm
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1. When are you finishing work? Never, lol
2. What sort of job do you do? mother of 1 soon to be 2. Housekeeper and cook! 3. How long are you taking off? a week would be nice, hehe! ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
DD-Carys Amelia 17.03.06 |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 8:29pm
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For Andrew 1. When are you finishing work? I finished at 36 weeks which was good timing as I was in hospital at 36+3 until he was born at 39 weeks For Josh: 1. When are you finishing work? 34 weeks (I took extra leave) ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Nikki
Date Posted: 24 December 2008 at 10:07pm
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Last time:
1. Planned to finish at 37.5 weeks but went into labour at 32 weeks and spent the rest of my pregnancy on bedrest (after 5 days of drugs to stop the labour). 2. Food Technologist 3. I went back to work when Jake was almost 10 months, so had almost a year off in total. (planned to go back when he was 1, but got offered a contract where the money was too good to refuse!) This time: 1. Will work as long as I can - probably finish between 32-36 weeks depending on whether I have complications again, and how much work I have. 2. Contract Food Technologist - working 3 days/wk. 3. Not sure - will hopefully go back when bub is between 9-12 months, but hopefully not full time. ------------- DS (5yrs) and DD (3yrs) |
Posted By: Redbedrock
Date Posted: 25 December 2008 at 6:43pm
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I had planned to finish at 38 weeks but finished at 34 and a bit weeks cos she was born then.
I am a nurse, was full time still then I went beck at 1 year and worked 2 shifts aweek and now I work 3 ------------- http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 25 December 2008 at 8:32pm
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Finishing at 36 weeks.
Am a Programme Tutor for PORSE. Not sure when I'll go back...might become a home ed after a year or so then I will still be home with baby Want to go back to being a PT someday but not sure when. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Spirals
Date Posted: 26 December 2008 at 9:40am
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I finished on Monday (at 32 weeks) but am going back for first week of Jan to train my replacement.
Office job (office manager) Not going back there - have resigned. Wasn't entitled to maternity leave anyway and it's a 50 minute drive each way. So if and when I do go back to work it'll be closer to home. We're also considering DH being a stay at home dad if/when I do go back. |
Posted By: Karey
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 10:19am
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We (DH and I) are self employed so I don't really get to finish work although I have scaled back how much I do each day and if I don't feel like doing anything then I make DH do it! :D jeez I love that man!
I am a sheep & beef farmer primarily, although I also do a bit of p/t work for a caterer friend (if she finds jobs for me where I can sit down most of the time) & I also grow veges & herbs to sell to her. As I qualify for PPL I can do admin type work for our business over that time but baby & I will be back out on the farm as and when it is necessary which could be sped up with the possible purchase of the farm next door.
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 2:03pm
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I am finishing up at 37w2d.. well thats the plan anyway.
I have a desk job and unlimited access to the sick bay if I need a nap
At the moment I have budgeted to return to work Oct 5 2009 but would like to extend that out as far as possible. My official return to work date is May 4 2010. -------------   
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Posted By: Mel&Kel
Date Posted: 30 December 2008 at 8:09pm
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I am finishing up at 38 weeks (worked out I have 12 working days left.... WOOO HOO).
I am an EA to a CEO I am taking 9 months off at the moment, planning on going back late October. ------------- Mummy to Eva born 11 Feburary 2009 and Charlotte born 18 April 2011 |
Posted By: Manda08
Date Posted: 31 December 2008 at 2:35pm
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Im finishing at 38 weeks....
Im an administration assistant for a healthcare company, we have birthing beds, not my favourite bed to look at anymore! lol Not sure when i will be returning to work... maybe part time in August... depends on the $$ situation!! ------------- 
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Posted By: Cazz
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 3:55pm
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I'm finishing at 38 weeks
I am a high school teacher so am working until the end of term 2 am taking 6 months off work as my DH works nights so the plan is he can look after baby during the day ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: fallen
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 7:54pm
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Last time
I finished work about 7.5 months I worked as a Science technician at a school I didn't go back. Started part time work cleaning when DD was 10 months This time Will have to see how I go. Still very early days lol I work as a Pharmacy Assistant. So on my feel ALL day. I work full time 8.30-5 and every second Saturday morning. I'd prefer at least 6 months or even a year. It would depend on family finances and how everything is going though. |
Posted By: Katep
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 8:02pm
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1. I will finish at 35 weeks (only because that is when the school term finishes).
2. I teach 5-6 years olds..so I guess a bit of running around. 3. I plan to go back part time when by baby is 4 or 5years. DF doesn't agree with this quite yet but I want to be the one raing my child. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Chickaboo
Date Posted: 04 January 2009 at 11:15pm
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OO I'll join in even though not pregnnt...YET!
With Rhyley: 1. When are you finishing work? I finished at 34 weeks - was planning to go till 38 weeks but got GD and felt I needed that extra at home - and he was born at 39 weeks
With the next one I am hoping to be able to work till 37 weeks all going good... being part time 3 days a week I don't think it will be as hard to do... I think ------------- http://lilypie.com">  
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