Am I Pregnant?
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Forum Name: Pregnancy
Forum Description: Pregnant! Wanting to chat to other mums-to-be (or dads-to-be)? Share your thoughts, experiences, and ideas... This is that place!
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Topic: Am I Pregnant?
Posted By: kebakat
Subject: Am I Pregnant?
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:06pm
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Why, yes I am! lol
That was mummy_becks' idea hehe I found out today at lunch time after becks convinced me to go buy a test. DH is still in a semi shocked state. Now a question for those who know the systems well. On working for families I used the calculator to work out how much we would be entitled to. Is there any other places we can look at to get some extra funds from to help while I'm off work? I did a search on here but couldn't find anything specific enough. |
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Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:07pm
| Congratulations!!! |
Posted By: fattartsrock
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:09pm
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Woo Hoo!!! How exciting for you! Congrats!
IRD and WINZ,have a wee look see. ------------- The Honest Un PC Parent of 2, usually stuck in the naughty corner! :P |
Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:10pm
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Congratulations!!!
You will now need to get a ticker! ------------- "> 
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:18pm
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Eeeekkkk that is SO COOL! Congrats to the both of you - great news, Stacey. I'm very happy for you. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: busymum
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:25pm
Very cool!  Go check out www.workingforfamilies.govt.nz. Their calculators section (see left panel on home page) has calculations for accomodation supplement and childcare assistance too.
So... when are you due? -------------  |
Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:48pm
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ya congrats how exciting! ------------- Deborah Mum to:   
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Posted By: EthansMummy
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:02pm
Congratulations!!! 
------------- ** MUM TO ** Ethan 29/08/2006 Brooke 22/09/2008 |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:10pm
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wooo congrats. that's so kewl - us palmy ladies definately need to have another get together - all the kids are getting so big, and there are babies and bellies popping up everywhere!
------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja 
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Posted By: jax
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:22pm
Congrats ! 
And I don't know if there's anywhere else you can look besides working for families in terms of straight out cash... I was really teed off because we aren't eligible for *anything* from the govt even on one (hubbys) income ! ------------- Jacquie - Mama to Erin, 13.07.06 - Chief Cat Chaser & Marmite Sammie Eater 
Love many, trust few, harm none. ~Anon~ |
Posted By: sparkle
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:23pm
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Congrats!!
First the wedding, now the baby!! Very good year! |
Posted By: Bombshell
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:30pm
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oh congrats....!!!!
as for the money - well depends on your income but i think the maximum (must relook into it soon) is about $370 (less tax?) per week for 14 weeks, or 80% of your income which ever is the lesser....for amternity leave. The family assistance depends on your income...I cant tell you much there as we worked out we needed 9 kids before we were eligible...LOL look forward to seeing your ticker.... |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:48pm
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Actually sparkle, there was the wedding, new house, puppy and now preggers lol. Big big year
and I have a ticker! haha how sad, 4 weeks and 1 day
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Posted By: Anna
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:53pm
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...the wedding, new house, puppy and now preggers...
You have been busy!! What a fantastic year! CONGRATS on the bub! That is brilliant news! ------------- Anna http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: 1apple
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:53pm
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Congratulations!
So you're due in June 2007? Come and join us in the "Due in June" thread! Well done! I got married this year too (but we got the dog before that!) All the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy
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Posted By: baalamb
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 9:04pm
Awwww congrats Stacey!! That's awesome! Here's hoping my sore boobs are in sympathy for you and not a sign of anything else 
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 9:50pm
| congrats@!!! make an appointment with WINZ and ask them all about it. I wouldn't bother ringing. |
Posted By: Tastic
Date Posted: 09 October 2006 at 10:38pm
          
here's the http://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3882&PN=2 - link to the post about maternity payments etc Also Id give winz a call, unfortunatly you need to ring them on 0800 559 009 and get them to make an appointment for you, they will take your details and what it is you are wanting etc but they will hopefully help you Good Luck Trish |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 7:23am
Thank you all 
I also need to make an appointment with the docs to get my iron level checked cause I'm sure it's low.. again! It sucks keeping it a secret from work! lol |
Posted By: Kazzle
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 7:28am
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Yahhh congradulations, what a great year it has been for you and may it continue to be full of love and laughter ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 7:56am
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OMG STACE!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! YAYAYAYAYAYYAY!!!!!!! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 8:06am
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Congratulations Stacey
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Posted By: shelleybean
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 8:26am
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Congratulations and all the very best - yay!!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 8:49am
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Congrats Stacey! And enjoy your 4 weeks and 1 day ticker coz pretty soon you will be wondering where all the time has gone! ------------- Maya Grace (28/02/03)
 (02/01/06)
The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 9:17am
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Secret I don't think so. I did love the text I received at lunchtime. If it hadn't been pouring with rain I would have been in town quick smart to make sure you did do it if I hadn't heard from you in a few hours!!!! So agree on the meet up as I missed the one a few months ago. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: littlejo
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 9:17am
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Congrats!!! So exciting!
RE funds - other than Working for Families, as far as I know there's no long-term funds. But there's either paid maternity leave (as mentioned already - see http://www.ers.dol.govt.nz/parentalleave/ ) or if not, the child tax credit from IRD ( http://www.ird.govt.nz/yoursituation-ind/parents/parents-parental-tax-credit.html ) ------------- Jo Jo http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 10:06am
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Congratulations Stacey! Thats lovely news
Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: Paws
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 11:35am
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Wohoo!! Congratulations and all the best for your pregnancy!!
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Posted By: daikini
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 11:37am
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Congratulations Stacey! ------------- Becca, mum of 2 girls & 3 boys |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 12:59pm
| congratulations, thats great news |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 2:46pm
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yay congrats ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: Carmel
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 3:06pm
congratulations
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 8:06pm
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Thank you ladies!!!!!
We are offically over the surprise and are happy as larry! lol - which includes DH, he's happy now too and not as worried. Yay for my DH!
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 10 October 2006 at 8:07pm
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hehehe becks, it would have been funny having you show up in town if I hadn't tested!
we should have lunch again soon!
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Posted By: AlyAyde
Date Posted: 11 October 2006 at 7:42am
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Congratulations!! ------------- Jayde 25/12/04 Alyssa 08/04/03 http://Alyayde.bebo.com |
Posted By: aimeejoy
Date Posted: 11 October 2006 at 10:30am
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Congrats Stacey, all the best for the next 8 (or so) months!! ------------- Aimee Hannah 22/10/05 Greer 11/02/08 |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 11 October 2006 at 12:36pm
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Congrats ..thats great news.
I phoned Winz and IRD the other day, asking how much will we get if I was to have another baby in 2008 and was at home for 6-12 months? I was surprised...it was  .
Wont even cover the Grocery Bill.....Arrrgggg. But I might go and see them next year before I start trying for my next! Goodluck for the next 8.5 months!! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 11 October 2006 at 7:59pm
| Congrats what date are you due? |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 12 October 2006 at 7:40am
| I believe I'm due on June 15th, so ages away |
Posted By: mum2paris
Date Posted: 12 October 2006 at 8:34am
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you'll get so sick of people saying this, but it WILL go fast, sheesh - last time we had that meet up Andie was about 20 wks.. now she's overdue. TIME=FAST ------------- Janine and her 2 cool chicks, Paris & Ayja
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 12 October 2006 at 9:01am
| Yeah time does go fast, we are in the process of deciding when we will tell everyone. |
Posted By: james
Date Posted: 12 October 2006 at 9:27am
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i told everyone stright away and now wish i had,nt then it could of been my very kool secert congrats again and enjoy ------------- <a href="http://lilypie.com"><img src="http://b4.lilypie.com/nLJ5p13.png" alt="Lilypie 4th Birthday Ticker" border="0" /></a> |
Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 12 October 2006 at 9:43am
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we told everyone straight away everytime cos i figured if anything went wrong i would need my families support which it did and i did. we only told family and best friend though.
congrats again, very exciting |
Posted By: 11111
Date Posted: 12 October 2006 at 9:55am
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I could not keep my mouth shut I told everyone straight away with both. I even rang my Midwife an hour after doing the test with Mikey. ------------- Deborah Mum to:
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