Monthly Archives: September 2009

Week 38 – Ailments and Impatiently Waiting

September 23, 2009 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Ameli, On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy
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I do empathise with people who say the last four weeks of pregnancy are the toughest. I’ve not had too many problems up till now, but for me, this last week has been one of the hardest in many ways.  Whereas in the beginning I was just sick and weak all the time, the list… more

Week 37 – Maternity Leave & Pregnancy Photos

September 16, 2009 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Ameli, On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy
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It really is funny how time stretches to suit your to do list.  Whilst working full time I could do in an evening what it now takes me the whole day to do.  I do suppose my size might have something to with that though.  I’ll give myself the benefit of the doubt. more

Week 36 – End of Employment and a Baby Shower

September 13, 2009 Posted by Luschka under Letters to Ameli, On Mama's Mind, Pregnancy
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I had a very stressful 36th week of pregnancy – not so much due to the pregnancy, necessarily as the week itself. It was my final week at work, and I had so much to do and finish up. Although I was only due to go on maternity leave, I was also told on the… more


I had a very stressful 36th week of pregnancy – not so much due to the pregnancy, necessarily as the week itself. It was my final week at work, and I had so much to do and finish up. Although I was only due to go on maternity leave, I was also told on the last day that I would not be required back in January. As I am a contractor, they are completely within their rights to do that, but it did go against the verbal agreements we had in place.

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