Due Oct-Dec 08??

[Bubbles]

Nets??

Hi Gladys - just wanted to welcome you It was so good meeting you - hope you can make it on Friday.

I agree with Nicole your pre-wedding pic looks fabulous!


Are there any other NETS on this forum? I know we get 10 weeks paid leave, I am thinking of trying to negotiate one extra month of non-payed leave (I really don't want to leave my baby alone at 2 months). Have any of you thought of alternatives?


..............bobbie
ps. we're a multiracial couple too - looking forward to adding some gorgeous pups to the world!!

 

[nicolejoy]

There are SO MANY multiracial couples in Hong Kong!! I think it's awesome!!

I'm only a part time English teacher so I don't get anything - I don't know yet if I'm going to go back to work after baby or not...

Gladys - your English is FINE, really! Much better than my Jong mun anyway Congrats on the wedding coming up!! I'm going to a wedding on Saturday, fun and romance and all that... I love weddings!!

 

[ninahh]

my contract ends in august anyway, so i wont get anything either. and i think i'll go back as part time beginning 2009.

 

[Bubbles]

Nets

Nicole and Ninahh - You two are actually blessed - I wish I didn't have to think about the fact that I may have to go back to work....it's going to be tough (especially after just 10 weeks).

And yes multiracial couples and baby's are absolutely gorgeous - what a neat way to both educate the world on diversity and create amazing unions. (all couple and baby's are gorgeous!!)

...................b

 

[gladyswly]

How are you girls doing? I'm so weak now.. I puked at 2something in the morning in the middle of my sleep.. again.. it's not the first time.. the puking thing is just random.. every morning, evening and night, even i'm sleeping it can wake me up.. it's just so hard to have baby.. I cried all the time.. feeling tired and sleepy all the time.. stomach hurts all the time, nausous and puking all the time.. I missed work today and I went to the doctor, he said I am dehydrated from the excessive puking, and that if I don't rest myself and drink plenty of fluid, I will collapse very soon and need to have IV in the hospital!

 

[tinks]

Hi Gladys & welcome - So sorry to hear you're suffering from awful 'morning' sickness. I've had it from week 4 and I'm week 18 now but it is easing a little. Have you tried drinking full sugar coke? Bad for your teeth, I know, but it works wonders with an upset stomach. Up until 12 weeks my sickness would wake me up during the night too and drinking coke was the only way I could get back to sleep. Salt & Vinegar crisps also worked a treat too. I really hope you don't need to go into hospital.

Nino - Was your scan today or Saturday? Got a memory like a sieve at the moment. If it was today, I hope it went well and if it's Saturday - good luck.

Lovely to meet Nicole, Nino and Smiles yesterday - nice to put a face to a name.

Hello to everyone else.

 

[Bubbly]

hi gladys, sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. It's all part of pregnancy and will soon pass, so hang in there!

For antenatal class, I went to Canossa for my first, and it was great. I remember it was much cheaper than Matilda and Annerley, but the only thing is I am not sure if they run English speaking classes (I am sure they should), so call to check.

Nicolejoy & ninahh, I have sent you both a PM regarding NET positions. THanks in advance for your help!

 

[Bubbles]

Glady's sorry to hear that you're feeling under the weather

Is anyone else delivering at St. Teresa? I've heard great things about them...just hoping all goes well.
...............b

 

[Smiles]

Gladys I've heard ginger (for example ginger biscuits) is good for morning sickness....try also eating regular small things during the day.

Hope you feel better, make sure you get plenty of rest. Don't forget you are a very important person doing a very important job (i.e growing a baby!)

 

[gladyswly]

Thank you everyone for the warm caring notes, that's so sweet and thoughtful of all of you

tinks > I've never tried full sugar coke because I heard that coke is not good for the baby as it has caffeine? I did try saltine crackers though as my future-MIL suggested, but it didn't work any.

Bubbly > About the antenatal class you had in Canossa, what was it about? Was there exercise or just sit in circle and talk? And where is Annerley? Is it a hospital or a clinic thing?

Smiles > My doctor suggested ginger bisuits too, and my fiance bought me a pack of ginger cookies. I am not sure if it works for me though.. ;P I can only eat one to two pieces at a time because it is too filling, I didn't puke right after that, so maybe it works?

It is very nice to meet Ninah, Bubbles, Nino, and Nicole tonight, you are all so nice and sweet. Hope to see you again soon!