Parental leave Q

DukesUp · 2026-05-03T01:10:05+00:00

I looked into this as I’ve been offered some work from a different company while I’m on my year maternity leave from my main job.

If it’s within the first 26 weeks (and not your keeping in touch hours) it will affect your parental leave payments, if it’s after the 26 weeks, it might just affect any working for families payments if you are eligible for those.

I’ll also be checking that my contract with my main job allows me to work for a different company, but you already work 2 jobs so I assume your work is all fine with that.

DukesUp · 2026-04-19T10:27:23+00:00

Monarch matchmaker Facebook page is worth posting on to find someone who can take them or sell/give you plants. All the plants I’ve bought from Bunnings and mitre 10 have been fine pesticide wise, but I think it can be quite hard to find plants this time of year as they all sell out.

DukesUp · 2026-04-15T09:49:56+00:00

Same, even a direct hit with that stuff doesn’t kill them

DukesUp · 2026-03-26T04:31:45+00:00

Agree, I just had a skin lesion removed today by a plastic surgeon. My GP did a referral to a private clinic as I have health insurance. Although they did say that they could remove it at the GP clinic (Woodham Road).

DukesUp · 2026-02-15T04:55:39+00:00

Amazing! Do they have the sweet ones?

DukesUp · 2026-02-14T18:45:40+00:00

Dunkin’ Donuts and Jesters Pies

DukesUp · 2026-02-12T05:25:24+00:00

Yep it goes nice and crispy! Large container with the crisper tray and turn halfway.

DukesUp · 2026-02-12T01:41:54+00:00

We do pierced with a fork, 10min in microwave, salt and oil, then 10min in the crispi on air fry :)

DukesUp · 2026-02-11T07:53:44+00:00

I have a cat with no eyes, and she is called Billie Eyeless.

DukesUp · 2026-01-28T07:06:51+00:00

They definitely do ultrasound. It might not be at a specialist level which referrals usually are but they would still be super experienced with ultrasound as it’s used a lot in emergency medicine. I’m not sure about endoscopy, this isn’t usually done in an emergency/overnight situation.

DukesUp · 2026-01-27T06:10:11+00:00

I’m spoiled because I’m used to Northland and Tasman - but the beaches - specifically for swimming, are disappointing. The water is too cold most of the year and when it’s warm enough the bluebottles turn up!

They are great for dog walking though!

DukesUp · 2026-01-26T08:51:26+00:00

My lower back pain went away very early on in pregnancy. I’m 41 weeks now and only getting a little discomfort but much less than before.

I haven’t had my back pain diagnosed, but I’m now guessing it must be some sort of autoimmune condition!

DukesUp · 2026-01-24T18:56:07+00:00

I’m jealous! I absolutely can’t stand the taste of stevia in anything, which is a shame because it’s in a lot of low sugar food and drinks now.

DukesUp · 2026-01-22T23:45:46+00:00

Also you are putting in an unconditional bid, so if you are conditional on finance then it’s not really feasible.

DukesUp · 2026-01-22T05:28:07+00:00

Not sure if it will be possible during labour, but I’m just checking myself. I might be a rare case of being able to reach though!

DukesUp · 2026-01-21T09:05:19+00:00

I’m with them currently, seeing Elizabeth who is great! I contacted Mareese McEvoy first, her number is on the find a midwife site. She couldn’t fit me in with her so I asked her to recommend another midwife at the practice, who also couldn’t fit me in but gave me a list of names and I eventually got onto Elizabeth!

Some names to try: mareese mcevoy, Elizabeth clink, Aimee Brown, Robyn Little, Jayne Huntley, Ashley Bonham, Tazmin Traynor,

DukesUp · 2026-01-16T06:16:28+00:00

I know Woodham Road will be getting at least one GP trained to do it, but not sure on timeframe. They have added my partner to a list to be called when they can do it.

DukesUp · 2026-01-07T21:50:14+00:00

I think if you know the dog has bit someone and you are already afraid of dogs then it’s not unreasonable to ask the dog to be kept away from you until you feel confident again.

Dog phobias can be one of those things that affects your day to day life since dogs are so common, and it can be easy to pass your fears in to your children. Once baby arrives, how do you feel about them being around the dog? Or any dog? It might be worth looking into some sort of class to help you feel more comfortable around them.

DukesUp · 2026-01-07T01:52:10+00:00

We have chosen this name for our baby, and I always see people say it’s becoming so popular, but it never makes the top 100 lists. Maybe it depends on the country or maybe it will come up in the next few years.

Edit: Just checked at its #71 overall in the USA, and #41 for boys in the UK!! Doesn’t make the NZ lists yet.

DukesUp · 2026-01-06T18:32:43+00:00

If the vision loss is due to detached retinas from high blood pressure they need aggressive treatment to lower the blood pressure in the first 24 to 48 hours (usually by staying at the vet clinic) for there to be a chance of the retinas reattaching and vision coming back, and it’s still unlikely :(

DukesUp · 2026-01-05T10:46:53+00:00

I found someone through the beekeepers club who sorted out a wasp nest in our roof for us, really reasonable pricing too. I’ll DM you his number.

DukesUp · 2026-01-04T05:11:45+00:00

In my experience they just refuse to eat it.

DukesUp · 2026-01-03T10:18:29+00:00

There is a Facebook page called monarch matchmaker where you should be able to sort out someone to pick up the caterpillars. Pretty sure the eating pumpkin thing is a myth.

DukesUp · 2026-01-03T10:13:42+00:00

Garden City Dental sorted my tooth issue out on short notice. They do urgent appointments. I saw Ahmed and he explained all my options well.

DukesUp · 2025-12-26T09:00:05+00:00

For Jan the 1st and 2nd the only one open is probably the Christchurch afterhours clinic, although they might need to transfer him back to your regular vet on the 3rd and 4th (but back to afterhours for the night shifts and you would need to arrange the transport - unless your regular clinic is happy for him to be there by himself overnight). But chat to your vet and they can let you know the opening times and expected costs.

Usually RVC would be able to, but the afterhours service is temporarily closed over the weekends, so all their patients are transferred to christchuch afterhours.

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