Comments for Ali McHugh http://alimchugh.co.uk Maternity Leave Diary Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:44:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on BPA Free – Safe Baby Bottles by Maria http://alimchugh.co.uk/safe-bpa-free-baby-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-52 Maria Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:44:41 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=876#comment-52 Hi there, Compare BPA Free bottles available in the UK at www.mindfulmum.co.uk There is a comparison table of BPA Free bottles and a shop with BPA Free selected bottles here: http://mindfulmum.co.uk/2009/08/bpa-free-baby-bottle-comparison-matrix/ Hope this helps and means less trekking the country to find glass baby bottles! Hi there, Compare BPA Free bottles available in the UK at http://www.mindfulmum.co.uk

There is a comparison table of BPA Free bottles and a shop with BPA Free selected bottles here:

http://mindfulmum.co.uk/2009/08/bpa-free-baby-bottle-comparison-matrix/

Hope this helps and means less trekking the country to find glass baby bottles!

]]> Comment on BPA Free – Safe Baby Bottles by Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding Baby | Ali McHugh http://alimchugh.co.uk/safe-bpa-free-baby-bottles/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding Baby | Ali McHugh Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:31:32 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=876#comment-41 [...] BPA Free – Safe Baby Bottles [...] [...] BPA Free – Safe Baby Bottles [...]

]]> Comment on Maternity Leave – A convenient excuse for redundancy? by Louise Vickers http://alimchugh.co.uk/maternity-leave-a-convenient-excuse-for-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-24 Louise Vickers Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:03:50 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=620#comment-24 Hi, Group link is http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=91312297686 Cheers Louise x Hi,

Group link is

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=91312297686

Cheers

Louise x

]]> Comment on Maternity Leave – A convenient excuse for redundancy? by Ali http://alimchugh.co.uk/maternity-leave-a-convenient-excuse-for-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Ali Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:59:43 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=620#comment-23 Hi Louise, I've been put on consultation twice during the last 12 months, and it is stressful. So far things are ok. I can't begin to imagine what you went through, especially just 5 weeks after giving birth. Well done on winning your case. I've had a look for your group on Facebook but can't find it. Can you send a link to the group. Thanks, Ali Hi Louise, I’ve been put on consultation twice during the last 12 months, and it is stressful. So far things are ok. I can’t begin to imagine what you went through, especially just 5 weeks after giving birth. Well done on winning your case. I’ve had a look for your group on Facebook but can’t find it. Can you send a link to the group. Thanks, Ali

]]> Comment on Glasgow Yoga with Baby by Ali http://alimchugh.co.uk/yoga-with-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Ali Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:44:07 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=775#comment-20 Hi Kim, Really looking forward to the test drive! Thanks Ali Hi Kim, Really looking forward to the test drive! Thanks Ali

]]> Comment on Maternity Leave – A convenient excuse for redundancy? by Louise Vickers http://alimchugh.co.uk/maternity-leave-a-convenient-excuse-for-redundancy/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Louise Vickers Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:23:57 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=620#comment-19 I was made redundant while on Maternity Leave in 2007. I was first notified of my impending redundancy when my baby was just 5 weeks old. After nearly 2 years, my case was finally concluded in March 09. I won my case for both Unfair Dismissal and Sex Discrimination. I now feel so strongly about preventing any other woman from going through what I experienced, that I am actively campaigning as an individual to obtain as many signatures on the petition as possible. I have set up a Facebook Group called "STOP Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace" and have already exceeded 150 members, the majority of whom have signed or will be signing the petition. I have also written to both my MSP (Helen Eadie) and my MP (Gordon Brown)Helen has already responded that she supports the cause and has written in turn to Vera Baird and Harriet Harmon requesting their comments. If I had let it, the whole experience could have marred the first 2 years of my little boy's life. However, I took the decision to fight the cause, no matter what, even though it meant at times extreme financial hardship to ourselves and caused extreme stress. I hope it taught mine and many other companies a lesson, about how NOT to treat Pregnant employees or new mums. If it prevents just one other mum experiencing what I did, it will be worth it. Louise Vickers I was made redundant while on Maternity Leave in 2007. I was first notified of my impending redundancy when my baby was just 5 weeks old. After nearly 2 years, my case was finally concluded in March 09. I won my case for both Unfair Dismissal and Sex Discrimination. I now feel so strongly about preventing any other woman from going through what I experienced, that I am actively campaigning as an individual to obtain as many signatures on the petition as possible. I have set up a Facebook Group called “STOP Pregnancy Discrimination in the Workplace” and have already exceeded 150 members, the majority of whom have signed or will be signing the petition. I have also written to both my MSP (Helen Eadie) and my MP (Gordon Brown)Helen has already responded that she supports the cause and has written in turn to Vera Baird and Harriet Harmon requesting their comments. If I had let it, the whole experience could have marred the first 2 years of my little boy’s life. However, I took the decision to fight the cause, no matter what, even though it meant at times extreme financial hardship to ourselves and caused extreme stress. I hope it taught mine and many other companies a lesson, about how NOT to treat Pregnant employees or new mums. If it prevents just one other mum experiencing what I did, it will be worth it.

Louise Vickers

]]> Comment on Glasgow Yoga with Baby by Kim http://alimchugh.co.uk/yoga-with-baby/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Kim Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:40:33 +0000 http://alimchugh.co.uk/?p=775#comment-18 Yoga with a Baby sounds perfect for mums with babies! Thank you for your interest in EA Sports Active Personal Trainer for the Nintendo Wii. I'm sure you will find this "virtual" trainer convenient, fun and user-friendly! Hopefully you will enjoy this fitness product so much that it will replace Yoga with a Baby until next summmer :) Looking forward to reading about your experience. Kim @NYjetsetter Yoga with a Baby sounds perfect for mums with babies! Thank you for your interest in EA Sports Active Personal Trainer for the Nintendo Wii. I’m sure you will find this “virtual” trainer convenient, fun and user-friendly! Hopefully you will enjoy this fitness product so much that it will replace Yoga with a Baby until next summmer :)

Looking forward to reading about your experience.

Kim
@NYjetsetter

]]> Comment on Top 10 Items for Baby’s Arrival by Baby Equipment List for the Nursery | Ali McHugh http://alimchugh.co.uk/top-10-items-for-babys-arrival/comment-page-1/#comment-15 Baby Equipment List for the Nursery | Ali McHugh Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:50:43 +0000 http://mumfriendlyfinance.com/blog/?p=105#comment-15 [...] have to go out and buy everything in one go. If you have most of the nursery items already read the Top 10 Items For Baby’s Arrival to make sure you don’t have to make an emergency dash to the supermarket for baby basics [...] [...] have to go out and buy everything in one go. If you have most of the nursery items already read the Top 10 Items For Baby’s Arrival to make sure you don’t have to make an emergency dash to the supermarket for baby basics [...]

]]> Comment on Bottle Feeding Anonymous (BFA) by Ali http://alimchugh.co.uk/bottle-feeding-anonymous-bfa/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Ali Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:23:43 +0000 http://mumfriendlyfinance.com/?p=382#comment-5 Hi Aly, Thank you for your lovely comment on my breast feeding experience. I was nervous about any potential reaction to this post so to get your comment was very reassuring. I am disappointed with my self for not sticking in there, but do feel positive that I managed to breast feed for 4 weeks and pump breast milk for weeks 5 and 6. Ali Hi Aly, Thank you for your lovely comment on my breast feeding experience. I was nervous about any potential reaction to this post so to get your comment was very reassuring. I am disappointed with my self for not sticking in there, but do feel positive that I managed to breast feed for 4 weeks and pump breast milk for weeks 5 and 6. Ali

]]> Comment on Bottle Feeding Anonymous (BFA) by Aly Hodge http://alimchugh.co.uk/bottle-feeding-anonymous-bfa/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Aly Hodge Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:11:39 +0000 http://mumfriendlyfinance.com/?p=382#comment-4 I am really sorry this happened to you.Breastfeeding groups are supposed to make new mums feel at ease and resolve any problems or answer any questions.Breastfeeding isn't easy, I had real trouble with number 3 and even though I'm a breastfeeding peer supporter I still had to seek help and yes I felt a bit silly about it.It's meant to be natural and can be, if you get the right support and information.I do recommend visiting your local group whilst you're pregnant so you can see other women breastfeed and ask questions before you have the baby.I had numerous problems with my other two as well, but I did eventually ask for help which I got in abundance.Saying that it's good to see you are using greener and healthier formula and bottle options.Don't feel you failed, the group failed you for not supporting you.Take care. I am really sorry this happened to you.Breastfeeding groups are supposed to make new mums feel at ease and resolve any problems or answer any questions.Breastfeeding isn’t easy, I had real trouble with number 3 and even though I’m a breastfeeding peer supporter I still had to seek help and yes I felt a bit silly about it.It’s meant to be natural and can be, if you get the right support and information.I do recommend visiting your local group whilst you’re pregnant so you can see other women breastfeed and ask questions before you have the baby.I had numerous problems with my other two as well, but I did eventually ask for help which I got in abundance.Saying that it’s good to see you are using greener and healthier formula and bottle options.Don’t feel you failed, the group failed you for not supporting you.Take care.

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