Maternity pay

Hello all, just wondering if anyone knows. I'm a stay at home mum for my little one due to the extortionate childcare fees and not finding a job that would cover even half a day. If I got pregnant with a second child, would I still get the government maternity pay? Or because I'm not in a job, would I not get anything? Whilst I'm not pregnant now, I'm just stressing about the future because we do want more children...

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Sex

Has anyone experienced Painful sex during pregnancy? I’m currently 16 weeks and it’s starting to become a little bit painful.

All advice welcome
Thank you xx

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Is it me?

So tbh I don’t like my boyfriend anymore 🥺 and idk why but everything is starting to turn me off tbh I was so inlove when baby was first born but now everything gives me the ick and he looks so awkward when he hold the baby like he was never meant to have a child. And then some of his logic makes no sense like our baby has a cold and he got vapor rub and I told him the baby is too young we can’t use that yet and he’s gonna say “I wasn’t gonna put it on him I was just going to make him smell it incase he can’t breathe” like huhh?! If we can’t rub it on the baby skin why the hell would he think the baby could smell it so things like that turn me off I try to tell myself maybe it’s just apart of postpartum but idk I feel like I’m stuck in a relationship I don’t want to be in but at the same time I do I’m sorry if I’m confusing you guys but i honestly need some advice

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Honestly think im just not cut out to have friends

I desperately want to make friends but I always seem to mess it up maybe im just not meant to have any?

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Looking for my bestie

Okay I’m just gonna be real 😂

I need a friend. Like a real one. Someone I can text all day about random stuff, vent about motherhood, talk about our spouses (with love… but also honesty 😅), and yes—gossip a little too.

I’m an introvert and kinda socially awkward at first, so if you’re super outgoing and expect me to be loud right away… I’m not your girl lol. But if you’re chill, a little awkward too, and just want someone genuine—we’ll get along great.

I’m down for actually hanging out too—coffee dates, zoo trips, playdates for the kids, or even just sitting somewhere talking about life.

No judgment, no weird vibes, just real life and real friendship.

If that sounds like you, message me 🫶🏽

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Maternity pay

Hello all, just wondering if anyone knows. I'm a stay at home mum for my little one due to the extortionate childcare fees and not finding a job that would cover even half a day. If I got pregnant with a second child, would I still get the government maternity pay? Or because I'm not in a job, would I not get anything? Whilst I'm not pregnant now, I'm just stressing about the future because we do want more children...

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