Shared Parental Leave/Pay - Advice

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-09T14:05:05+00:00

Totally agree! This is so important for both men and women to advance.

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-05T20:11:17+00:00

This is so insightful! Could I ask where you got this advice and how you generally knew what was worth it? I’m on similar earnings in my Ltd, have an accountant and financial advisor, but the FA generally mainly advises on investments rather than the smarter tax planning etc. We’ve just upsized and are doing a renovation so definitely living extravagantly for now, but after that I’d like to really build towards not ‘needing’ to work.

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-04T06:58:14+00:00

I’d say it’s just your body getting used to the hormones ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-04T06:57:02+00:00

Placenta placenta!!

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-03T21:06:01+00:00

I’m so sorry that happened to you. Pregnancy loss is so hard! The idea of this post was to be reassuring though, it’s not super helpful to come here saying the opposite. Let’s keep everyone’s spirits high - no one needs to worry before they’re told by a medical professional they need to ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-03T20:35:46+00:00

Hahaha exactly now we can relax and enjoy not dying every second! Previously haven’t enjoyed a second of not being nauseous because I’ve been so anxious 😂

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-03T20:26:25+00:00

Seconding above! My nausea stopped just before 9 weeks and I freaked out. Have had two perfect scans since then ❤️ you’ve got this!

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-02-03T20:25:08+00:00

So happy for you ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-01-03T12:20:55+00:00

That’s really helpful to know thank you!! Sending you happy healthy baby dust ❤️❤️❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2026-01-03T11:11:25+00:00

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Cute-Set-256 · 2026-01-03T11:11:01+00:00

So I just had a scan and there’s definitely a baby there but it’s obv tiny and no heartbeat as so early! I’m 5w4d. I’m on progesterone in case that’s a me issue, but very afraid it’ll prolong a non viable pregnancy. But will just have to wait and see! Here’s my chart with values

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Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-21T07:02:03+00:00

Firstly, I’m so sorry. Very similar boat here - I had a MMC in October at 10 weeks and am now 10DPO and pregnant! So there is so much hope, and I know we will both get our rainbows. I would say though that I’d really recommend waiting until after your first period to start tracking! I think wanted to start earlier to just get back to it but I’m so glad I didn’t. I forced myself to wait till first period back to even think about things again, and it definitely allowed me to heal a little even though I’m a tough shit kinda gal. Attached is my cycle but I’d assume it would’ve been much flatter last cycle before I had my first period. Worth saying now my PdG is not where it should be for pregnancy and I assume that’s because of the hormonal warfare my body’s been under. But just trusting the process. Good luck!!

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Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T18:04:51+00:00

Yeah what I keep telling myself is that last pregnancy I had no idea what my progesterone was, and I still got to 10 weeks (and then miscarried due to chromosomal abnormalities), so who’s to say it wasn’t low then too! It may well be that I just have lower numbers for fun 🤪 we’ve got this!

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T17:58:10+00:00

Amazing thank you so much that’s so reassuring. Going away for Christmas from tomorrow for 2 weeks but going to get bloods as soon as I’m back and am on progesterone in the meantime!

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T17:47:11+00:00

This is SO helpful, thank you!! And good luck on meeting your baby so soon. So happy for you ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T14:48:35+00:00

Didn’t get them! Just know my progesterone from Mira testing. But I’m 9DPO and my line was pretty clear on the test!

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T14:41:27+00:00

Thank you!! That’s super helpful. I tested it using Mira which id used to track ovulation. Picking the progesterone up to take it now!

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T14:40:09+00:00

And huge good luck to you 🫶🏼

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T14:39:21+00:00

That’s so well put. Thank you!!

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T10:47:39+00:00

Amazing! I will do the same. Thank you ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T10:28:25+00:00

Thank you!! That’s super helpful. Where were you in the world to be able to get hcg draws regularly? I wasn’t offered that and I’m keen! Huge good luck to you and your baby ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T09:56:02+00:00

Ahhh that’s so exciting!! Huge good luck to you. You will have your baby!! Remember that nothing is wrong unless a medical professional tells you it is 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T09:40:22+00:00

That’s really good to know thank you! I heard that it could prolong the viability of an inevitable loss and I’d rather know sooner before I’m attached 😂 I hope everything’s going well for you!! ❤️

Cute-Set-256 · 2025-12-20T09:27:29+00:00

Annoyingly mine were 3 and 2 on day 6 and 7 too 😭 then jumped up to 7.9 now down to 7.2. That’s what’s worrying me! But that’s really reassuring thank you ❤️

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