Post by silvermelody on Dec 28, 2016 22:04:34 GMT -5
I'm only taking 16 weeks this time because we can't afford for me to take any of the unpaid leave this time. With DS I took about 22 weeks I think. And only one of those weeks was before his arrival.
Baby girl will be about 12 weeks when I go back and I know that's going to be hard I'm debating asking for some WFH time or doing 4 tens or something. My company has been anti-WFH forever but is starting to relax that somewhat
I'm only taking 16 weeks this time because we can't afford for me to take any of the unpaid leave this time. With DS I took about 22 weeks I think. And only one of those weeks was before his arrival.
Baby girl will be about 12 weeks when I go back and I know that's going to be hard I'm debating asking for some WFH time or doing 4 tens or something. My company has been anti-WFH forever but is starting to relax that somewhat
I'm thinking I'll go to 4 - 10s as well. This will be the easiest on my family.
I'm not looking forward to maternity leave... I get 7 months (definitely not taking them all!) but I need the adult conversations i get by being at work. I am not a fan of the newborn stage. I'd rather send them to daycare for the first three months then take months 3-6 off...
I will trade jobs with you. I get 12 weeks max. Although I'm sure I'll be itching to get back at 6-9 weeks. I really would like to go back part time but my position won't allow it.
It's completely unpaid and we can't afford to go that long on one salary. I was itching to be back at work by 8 weeks with DS1 and suspect itll be the same this time...
ETA: I got lucky to work my way up to my current position before i hit age 30. The pay isn't great but we get time and great health benefits (that we pay out the wazhoo for). There's a lot of politics though and I don't have time for that crap
At least DOT was already out on the roads? I saw at least 5 plows/salt trucks within a 10 mile drive..
I just called out and got a notification from daycare right before that saying they will most likely close early so be on the lookout for a message. DH is home with DS while I'm at my growth scan and then he's heading to work while I stay home with DS.
I have 6 weeks of STD at 60% of my pay (minus 7 day elimination period so I guess it's actually only 5 weeks? WTF). I am not sure yet if my bosses will offer me anything more on top of that.
I do get 8 weeks with full pay from my second part time job although I'll probably end up doing the work anyway (I work for H's business). Too bad that still adds up to less than one paycheck from my day job.
Post by mustloveerica on Dec 29, 2016 8:56:50 GMT -5
As far as leave goes, I'm taking 12 weeks. I'll have 2 weeks of vaca and sick saved so those weeks will be paid in full, then I'll get 8 weeks of short term disability which leaves 2 weeks unpaid.
PirateCat that elimination period is pretty common. I had that last time but know others that had a 28 day waiting period for it to kick in..
I know that it is common but I thought I would still get 6 weeks at partial pay after the elimination period. 28 day waiting period is crazy, most people don't even have that many PTO to use while waiting.
At least DOT was already out on the roads? I saw at least 5 plows/salt trucks within a 10 mile drive..
I just called out and got a notification from daycare right before that saying they will most likely close early so be on the lookout for a message. DH is home with DS while I'm at my growth scan and then he's heading to work while I stay home with DS.
I saw 2 plows on the highway salting. My commute is 98% Highway so I'm hoping come 6pm they will be ahead of the snow.
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Post by thelittleredm on Dec 29, 2016 13:18:16 GMT -5
Belly check went well this morning! I decided to get a cervical check since I'm 38 weeks now. I told myself it would so suck to be in all this stupid pain just to find out I've made little to no progress since my contractions haven't been as frequent as they were with DS but if I'd made even 2cm, at least I wouldn't feel like I was stuck being preggo forever. Turns out, I'm at a 4 and 80% effaced! I know that doesn't really mean a lot but who knows, maybe we'll get a tax break baby.
Planning the menu for our NYE game night. 8 people total. Last time we did heavy finger foods and deserts. Thinking the same thing this year. But no champagne for me.
Last year everyone stayed until almost 5am. I don't think I'll make it that late this year, so we're starting a little earlier (6pm).
Planning the menu for our NYE game night. 8 people total. Last time we did heavy finger foods and deserts. Thinking the same thing this year. But no champagne for me.
Last year everyone stayed until almost 5am. I don't think I'll make it that late this year, so we're starting a little earlier (6pm).
Post by onesweetworld on Dec 29, 2016 13:56:35 GMT -5
I got my new work wardrobe today with their maternity pants...ummm they are not maternity pants and they are tighter than my regular pants so I'm not sure how many days those will last.
I got my new work wardrobe today with their maternity pants...ummm they are not maternity pants and they are tighter than my regular pants so I'm not sure how many days those will last.
Will a belly band help?
I'll probably use a belly band with my current pants because I still have an inch or two in those and I didn't have any room in the "maternity pants". I do love the maternity dress and skirt so that's a win. The dress is booby though.
My mom is texting me to drive slow tonight in the snow....no mom, I'm going to do 95 the whole way home
Lol my mom does this too. She always says "text me when you get home" and then we both laugh because I never, ever remember to text her when I get home
Yeah I'm really bad about that too. I normally talk to my mom the entire way home though. When the roads are bad I focus on driving though.
Yes! I love coffee, but I don't indulge often, but when I do he wiggles a lot.
M is insane whenever I put anything in my body. I honestly thought she was going to escape my body last night with the OJ. She has found a new spot to hit where it feels like she is jumping on my cervix. It gives me this feeling that she is about to come right out. Like when you pass a blood clot or something. Sooooooo weird.
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