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Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

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brownie
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Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Just curious, if so, how much?

DH is planning to take two weeks off (sick time) and will still have some left over to use this year if need be...which is pretty decent I think

I just wonder, it will probably be not that bad when we're both home those two weeks, but then when he's back to work, and I"m basically working from home, its probably gonna be hel l Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 6:15 PM
 
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Domino
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

My DH gets 2 weeks paid materinity leave and he's taking it (if its offered to the women it has to be offered to the men as well)Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 6:18 PM
 

scarletbegonia
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH is taking 2 weeks after Chat Icon is born and then will be working from home for the month of December when I return to work after my maternity leave is up.

Posted 5/24/09 6:21 PM
 

brownie
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Posted by Domino

My DH gets 2 weeks paid materinity leave and he's taking it (if its offered to the women it has to be offered to the men as well)Chat Icon



Yeah, its weird, my DH has a federal job, and apparently none of the women or men get FML (or whatever the acronym is)

I thought that was illegal, but apparently a federal job doesn't need to have that...luckily they accrue sick time pretty quickly though, so its not too bad (and his is salary, so he won't lose any pay)

Posted 5/24/09 6:24 PM
 

conigs25
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Im due Nov 13 so DH is likely taking off til after Thanksgiving

Posted 5/24/09 6:36 PM
 

Wendy
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH works from home three days a week so aside from the day or two we get home from the hospital, I'd be surprised if he actually officially takes any days.

Posted 5/24/09 6:42 PM
 

shelby76
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH owns his own business...when I asked him how long he will take off he looked at me like it was a strange question.

I told him I think he should be with me and the baby for the first few days at least. He agreed.

I am hoping he will take at least 3 days off. I am jealous of you ladies whose DH are taking off 2 weeks.

Posted 5/24/09 6:45 PM
 

itsbabytime
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH took off 2 wks when DS was born and he plans to do the same this time! I needed him desperately those two wks Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 7:06 PM
 

aw29
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

My DH gets a week off Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 7:10 PM
 

stickydust
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

My DH will take 2 weeks. He did the same when DD was born.

Posted 5/24/09 7:20 PM
 

cds58019
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Posted by Domino

My DH gets 2 weeks paid materinity leave and he's taking it (if its offered to the women it has to be offered to the men as well)Chat Icon



DO you know if that's true for all companies? DH was wondering if he would be entitled to it and his company is very sneaky when it comes to what you are actually entitled to.

Posted 5/24/09 7:21 PM
 

hannahsmom
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH is taking a week off when the baby is born. Hopefully I won't need a c-section because then the week he will be taking, he will take to watch my DD while I am in the hospital.

Posted 5/24/09 7:28 PM
 

Reese32
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH is taking a week's vacation, and he's also tossing around the idea of 1 week FMLA. I'm hoping he takes that, too.

Posted 5/24/09 7:35 PM
 

Mimms
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

My dh gets 1 week of paternity leave. He may take a few additional days tooChat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 7:36 PM
 

Shorty
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH isn't taking any time off (except maybe when i'm actually giving birth), but he has a 2 wk break that starts 2 days after my due date! Chat Icon perfect timing.

Posted 5/24/09 7:40 PM
 

Mere09
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH is taking either 2 or 3 weeks off through FMLA, he hasn't decided yet. He works from home most days anyway so most likely he'll just take the two weeks and then stick around a lot more than normal for a week or two after that. Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 7:53 PM
 

MrsPowers
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH is probably taking a week off. But my parents will be here staying with us for almost 2 1/2 weeks after the baby is born.

Posted 5/24/09 8:44 PM
 

nov04libride
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Posted by brownie
Yeah, its weird, my DH has a federal job, and apparently none of the women or men get FML (or whatever the acronym is)

I thought that was illegal, but apparently a federal job doesn't need to have that...luckily they accrue sick time pretty quickly though, so its not too bad (and his is salary, so he won't lose any pay)



They have to get FMLA, but FMLA does not mean any of the time is paid. It just means they will keep your job for you and your health benefits (if you get them) will continue through the disability period. I think I have that right.

DH is planning on a week off using vacation days, but may do less. we'll play it by ear.

Posted 5/24/09 9:10 PM
 

Bri
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH will probably take 1 week off when I give birth and then a week off at some point when I go back to work.

Posted 5/24/09 9:10 PM
 

Tish
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

This time around, DH is taking 3 weeks off. After our son was born last year (we also have a 3 year old daughter), he only took 2 weeks and it didn't feel like enough. By the time I was home from the hospital (after c-section), he was only home with us for a little over a week. He has been working crazy OT to save up the time.

Posted 5/24/09 9:11 PM
 

vwebb85
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Not sure DH said he will take a week off.. but he wont get paid.... He will be paying all teh bills.. so he may not take a whole week.... we shall see!!!

Posted 5/24/09 9:13 PM
 

Peainapod
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

i think he gets 2 weeks vacation and he's saving that for the delivery and to be home.
i also know he gets some personal /sick days so he'll probably max those out as well.

Posted 5/24/09 9:16 PM
 

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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

Posted by cds58019

Posted by Domino

My DH gets 2 weeks paid materinity leave and he's taking it (if its offered to the women it has to be offered to the men as well)Chat Icon



DO you know if that's true for all companies? DH was wondering if he would be entitled to it and his company is very sneaky when it comes to what you are actually entitled to.




No way!

My DH took 3 weeks off, but he works for the FDNY and it was paternity leave and then some vaca days

Posted 5/24/09 9:22 PM
 

Diana1215
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

I will have the baby in early-mid October. DH will go back to work Nov 1st.

After this my dad will be here for a week, and then my mom for a week.

I need their help more for my almost two year old, than for the baby. He is 30+ pounds now, and I am having a repeat c-section so I won't be able to lift him for awhile. Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 9:54 PM
 

JennyPenny
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Re: Anyone else's DH taking time off when baby arrives?

DH has worked overtime and used it to accrue comp time instead of extra pay. He is taking 4 weeks off when the baby comes.Chat Icon

Posted 5/24/09 10:04 PM
 
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