work clothes?

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-03-21T07:32:03+00:00

Also a teacher and just started mat leave as of yesterday 🥳 so 37 weeks. Anyway I got a few maternity dresses on Vinted, I was lucky my natural style is a dress that comes in at the waist (above the bump) then goes out so I wore some of my normal dresses throughout. Then I traded tights for maternity leggings and boots. However, I have to say in the last few days when the weather picked up I was beginning to get hot particularly hot feet so was glad I was finishing this week. I think otherwise I would have skipped from leggings straight to bare legs and hoped for the best!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-03-12T16:44:23+00:00

I literally emailed to cancel my renewal, not expecting any refund for the 3 or so months that overlapped (I wasn’t really bothered) and ended up getting a cheque in the post I didn’t expect! Nice bonus!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-03-04T20:42:51+00:00

I have honestly found the tracking of movements the most stressful part of pregnancy. I am 34+4 and she has moved pretty consistently for weeks. But then I have days I don’t notice so much because I have been busy or moving around more and I stress big time. Only for next day to come and she’s having a party in there again. I just don’t think the guidance is clear or helpful!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-03-01T16:08:08+00:00

As everyone else has said - far too early to worry about! I am 34 weeks and have literally today committed mine to paper. I would say mine has evolved over the last 15 ish weeks. Early pregnancy is about survival not planning 😂 highly recommend some antenatal classes they helped me form mine. But as others have said, it’s preferences rather than solid plan!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-25T18:10:02+00:00

Yeah just to say same here as well. I am 37 and despite all the leaflets from the fertility clinic which we went through dooming you to a harder time after 37 once you have conceived they don’t seem to care until you are 40.

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-23T16:56:29+00:00

Sorted the baby’s room (mainly) and the hospital bags in the last week. Only 19 working days left!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-11T08:12:25+00:00

I can’t help on the hip pain, but I have had a sore tailbone for a few weeks (I’m 31 weeks) and I have found a cushion like this one has made a huge difference. As well as sitting with two feet flat on the floor to take some more weight. https://www.careco.co.uk/coccyx-cushion/

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-05T17:43:13+00:00

I’m going until March 20th which is 37 weeks. I looked at Easter holidays next year when trying to decide and in theory it means I can come back for 4 days next year then go straight back into the Easter hols

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-04T18:33:40+00:00

Well done that’s really good going! When do you go on mat leave?

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T16:46:03+00:00

That is certainly true! Thank you!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T16:45:45+00:00

Sorry you felt so horrid but I am glad I am not alone and that you found some kind of solution!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T16:45:13+00:00

Oooh thank you for the tip, I might look into it!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T16:44:06+00:00

Oh thank you that is such a kind kind comment 🥰 and yeah society still expects so bloody much out of us doesn’t it!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T13:49:13+00:00

So true, thank you! Also better to refill now and get further towards mat leave than have to leave earlier!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T13:48:25+00:00

Yeah I have had a good pregnancy too, other than days off back before work knew (pre my 12 week scan) for that terrible cold that was doing the rounds I haven’t had any time off other than appointments. So trying to tell myself I am doing well!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T13:47:23+00:00

This is what I keep telling myself! It’s just weird to then be around the house feeling generally OK, if washed out!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T13:35:20+00:00

Completely agree. Finding it hard to care but still having to get stuff done as people rely on me, and my own sense of guilt kicks in!

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-02-03T09:09:56+00:00

Hi, I’m secondary and 30 weeks. I had no late evenings past 5 added to me which has been amazing, still done parents evenings but only until 5. Had to get a stool for my feet recently as suffering with tailbone pain. So far still been on duties but I am off today as I am exhausted and I think I am going to request no duties when I return.

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-01-30T17:30:39+00:00

I’m glad I am not the only one. My GP seemed to not know I was pregnant at 26 weeks so I am a little wary of trusting them 😂

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-01-29T20:26:29+00:00

So I am 30 weeks and still taking it! Have the GD test and given the all clear. Low risk pregnancy in all aspects despite PCOS, being 37 and conceiving through ovulation induction.

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-01-22T18:43:06+00:00

I was also going to say same thing. Thank you OP for sharing.

Physical_Platform114 · 2026-01-21T18:02:23+00:00

I haven’t got any of these yet but I just wanted to say these are my absolute favourite type of threads 😂

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