Recent content by Hollyx

Just to be clear, this is the first time I've had more than a mild panic attack in about 13 years, and it was brought around by an unfortunate coincidence of circumstances. Likewise, my girlfriend only reverts to coping mechanisms when under extreme stress, and those coping mechanisms work well...

My PTSD is as under control as it's ever going to be, I didn't realize that kinda trigger could still happen though, and all of us will be mindful of it in the future. TBH, I don't see it as being a big deal - maybe thats where my impatience comes from. Thank you both for reminding me that I...

Sorry for the title (and subsequent wall of text), couldn't think of a brief way to sum this up. Basically, me and my girlfriend both had not-ideal childhoods, it's something thats brought us together since we can talk about stuff thats pretty much impossible with anyone else. My boyfriend had...

Yeah, I was really hoping there would be some kind of loophole so all three of us could have time to bond with the baby; we'll just have to muddle through within their rules. It'll be ok, though this is another circumstance where being a woman who can't have children makes me not valid in some...

Probably the best solution will be for me to just save up and take as much paid and unpaid leave as I can muster! Just as well we're not already pregnant, so it'll give some time to save. Thanks again for your help :)

Well, that's kick in the guts. Thanks for your reply, much appreciated!

Hi, just a quick question - under UK law is it only the two people who are registered as a baby's parents that are eligible for maternity/paternity leave? Is there any leeway for a third parent to take time off too? (I suspect not, but would like to check simply because our circumstance is a...