Hello ladies, I was wondering why I couldn't reply to any posts then realised at 25 pages the last thread had probably been closed and a new one started but I couldn't for the life of me remember where this thread lived- was looking in the family life and after baby forums. Didn't even think of the pregnancy forums!

Could we have a link to the new thread at the end of the old perhaps?

Anyway, still catching up on news so apologies for merely 'liking' posts and not writing. But from what I can garner...

OP did you get the job?

BD how is the new job going? Bugger on the last one. Sounds pretty suss to let you go on a series of 'small mistakes' anyway so maybe not a great work environment anyway.

MummaT how are you? How is the new role?

Leckert yay on the job. I hope it feels good even without teaching.

Foss congratulations on a new round belly! I would be leaving that bit earlier too, could you finish any loose ends from home? I did that with the latter stages of both of my pregnancies. Finished office at a certain point but did bits and pieces from home after that.

Wysiwyg and Peanutter how are you? Thank you both for your detailed advice in my job interview post.

Speaking of, I got the job! Fulltime for the first time in a long time. Will be flexi- leaving work around 4 most days and picking up the extra at home. Was hesitant going fulltime but this is a place I've dreamed of working at since uni. It is a new role in a new department which excites me and I feel I have to give it a good go.

However with a history of nagging Motherguilt I have felt unable to openly celebrate this great new role... I think not only because it is full-time but because it is a whole new role in a new place in a new city and state. My first job change in 8 years! I feel like I am not going to be enough for my babies, both of whom are very mama-focussed (3 years and 11.5 months). For the moment DH (not working due to a 13 year redundancy) will be their carer so I know they will be in excellent hands but I have always been their number one even while working and it upsets me a lot to think about not being there for the bulk of the week/month/year etc. I guess this is normal and I also think I am nervous about this new start generally.