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MrsS6510
2 girls?!?!?
Member since 9/10 3318 total posts
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
DD is 8 weeks old. I am officially 8 weeks into my 12 week maternity leave and am supposed to go back on March 27, however DD was in the NICU for 6 weeks and only came home on February 8. I emailed my agency director today to request an extension of my leave due to her only coming home 2 weeks ago, and he responded that I can put in a request for an emergency personal leave for up to 30 days. I'm back and forth with the idea of going back on time or taking some extra time. It's unpaid, which I expected, so although that's a factor, it's not a deal breaker for me.
Would you go back as scheduled, take some extra time (maybe 2 weeks), or take the full 30 days?
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blustar214
So in love with my little girl
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If you can afford to take unpaid leave and you believe your job is secure I would definitely take the extra time.
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| Posted 2/24/14 8:38 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Me
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If you can get by with not getting paid and your employer has no problem with it, I'd either do the 2 weeks or 30 days.
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| Posted 2/24/14 8:41 PM |
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phoenix913
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 3034 total posts
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I agree, if you can afford it take the 30 days.
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| Posted 2/24/14 8:45 PM |
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MrsG823
Just call me Mommy.
Member since 1/11 5570 total posts
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I would take the unpaid leave.
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| Posted 2/24/14 9:18 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
LIF Adult
Member since 1/11 7391 total posts
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
Unpaid leave.
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| Posted 2/24/14 9:20 PM |
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MrsW326
LIF Adult
Member since 11/10 1132 total posts
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I would take the 30 days
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| Posted 2/24/14 9:31 PM |
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BlessedMomma
LIF Adult
Member since 12/11 6163 total posts
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Momma Bear
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I would take it
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| Posted 2/24/14 9:54 PM |
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IVFmiracle
Complete
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If we could afford it I would take the whole 30 days.
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| Posted 2/24/14 9:57 PM |
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FirstMate
My lil cowboy
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If it was not going to put my employment in jeopardy, I would take the extra time.
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| Posted 2/24/14 11:38 PM |
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Puppy-Love
LIF Adult
Member since 7/10 1394 total posts
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
Posted by blustar214
If you can afford to take unpaid leave and you believe your job is secure I would definitely take the extra time.
This!
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| Posted 2/25/14 12:31 AM |
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StaceyWill
It's a girl!!!
Member since 6/10 21539 total posts
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Stacey
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If you could swing it financially, I say take the 30 days.
And a big YAY for your baby girl being home!!!!
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| Posted 2/25/14 7:04 AM |
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Tiggeruth
I am a mom :-)
Member since 6/06 3433 total posts
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Heidi
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If you can afford it then take it.
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| Posted 2/25/14 7:56 AM |
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2010inHiding
LIF Infant
Member since 6/13 277 total posts
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
take the extra time!! you have been through enough -- dont torture yourself by going back to work and thinking " i should have taken more time off...i wish i was home "
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| Posted 2/25/14 8:00 AM |
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Mrs213
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Member since 2/09 18986 total posts
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I think you should take the unpaid time if u are able to.
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| Posted 2/25/14 8:04 AM |
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bpmom
Feeling Blessed
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
Posted by FirstMate
If it was not going to put my employment in jeopardy, I would take the extra time.
This.
For DS#1, I felt bad taking full advantage of my company's parental leave so I went back after 14 wks (two weeks before delivery, 12 weeks after). For #2, I was already a mom and knew work would be waiting for me when I returned so I took the full 20 weeks I was entitled to (6 weeks paid, 14 weeks unpaid).
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| Posted 2/25/14 11:25 AM |
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LInMI
LIF Adult
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
Without a doubt I would take the extra 30 days.
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| Posted 2/25/14 12:06 PM |
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AprilBabyBoy
LIF Infant
Member since 7/13 206 total posts
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I would take the full unpaid time.
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| Posted 2/25/14 12:38 PM |
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KGools
Happy
Member since 9/06 9532 total posts
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Kim
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
If you can afford it, take the 30 days.
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| Posted 2/25/14 12:44 PM |
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Samira0407
Love being a Mom
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I agree with everyone else...if you can afford it take the 30 days leave. Those extra 4 weeks of bonding will be priceless.
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| Posted 2/25/14 1:24 PM |
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TheLorax
LOVE
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
Posted by phoenix913
I agree, if you can afford it take the 30 days.
Ditto! DD came right home from the hospital and I still took an extra month of unpaid time with her (she was a colicky mess and I felt bad leaving her with my mom, but still....)
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| Posted 2/25/14 1:40 PM |
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wingsofsong
My 3 little loves <3<3<3
Member since 1/09 7395 total posts
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Maureen
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
Posted by blustar214
If you can afford to take unpaid leave and you believe your job is secure I would definitely take the extra time.
Ditto. With all my leaves, I've taken the absolute max that I am allowed to take.
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| Posted 2/25/14 2:05 PM |
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JDubs
different, not less
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I would def take the unpaid leave if you can swing it financially.
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| Posted 2/25/14 2:39 PM |
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Re: A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
I would (and did) take the extra un-paid leave time (due to being on bed rest for almost 6 weeks before DD was born). Just a word of advice, if you carry the benefits, you may be responsible for paying the whole premium (what your company pays) after your FMLA expires.
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| Posted 2/25/14 2:57 PM |
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AngnShaun
Sisters
Member since 1/10 21015 total posts
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Ang
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A WWYD ? Regarding Maternity Leave
take it!!
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| Posted 2/25/14 2:59 PM |
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