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Mrs213
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How much time are you taking off from work
For maternity leave?
I had intended to take 12 weeks, but only 6 or 8 weeks will be paid. I don't know if I can afford an additional 4-6 weeks unpaid. I don't want to use up all my vacation time so early in the year, and it seems frivolous to me to deplete our savings just for the sake of staying home a few extra weeks.
Just curious what others are doing...
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Posted 8/22/12 5:34 PM  |
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KD718
LIF Toddler
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I will take 16-18 weeks depending on the amount of vacation I have banked. However, I will also go back with no remaining vacation.
Message edited 8/22/2012 5:57:18 PM.
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| Posted 8/22/12 5:41 PM |
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summerBaby10
let's be nice
Member since 9/07 10208 total posts
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Wifey
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I am taking 14 weeks & I am so happy I had that because the difference in my newborn's sleep between 6 weeks to 10 weeks was huge (and a big life savor to my sanity) At 6 weeks, we were still getting up 3x a night & at 10 weeks, he was sleeping 8 hours straight.
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| Posted 8/22/12 5:48 PM |
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jennarose023
Jack's gonna be a big brother!
Member since 11/08 7769 total posts
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Jenna
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How much time are you taking off from work
I'll be taking off 3 months, same as I did with DS. It's a little tight for a little while but I found it worth while for us.
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:15 PM |
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KartveliT
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I only work PT , mostly from home, but 6 w off.
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:19 PM |
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Never2Part
LIF Infant
Member since 11/10 214 total posts
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Adore my Che Che :)
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How much time are you taking off from work
12 wks
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:24 PM |
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BeachGrl
LIF Adult
Member since 10/11 2140 total posts
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Kristy
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How much time are you taking off from work
I will have 6 weeks off paid maternity leave. And then I will be a SAHM. I work from home now, but my company already told me once the baby comes they don't feel comfortable with it. I guess they think I will be distracted. They're prob right lol
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:25 PM |
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Atherley
So in Love with my DS
Member since 1/11 1122 total posts
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How much time are you taking off from work
12 weeks
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:31 PM |
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3under3
LIF Infant
Member since 7/12 192 total posts
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I work in a school setting. I used most of my days with the twins.
This baby is due march 22ncd. I will probably only have 2-3 weeks paid. I am taking off and going back in sept. The rest will be unpaid.
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:33 PM |
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wishing2012
My heart is full
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
12 weeks is what i'm planning at this point.
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| Posted 8/22/12 6:40 PM |
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WannaBeAMom11
LIF Adult
Member since 1/11 7391 total posts
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
8. 6 weeks paid 2 not paid
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| Posted 8/22/12 7:04 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
Member since 8/08 7878 total posts
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Mama mama mama....
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I'm still technically out on maternity leave with DD and she's 20 months old... but I was only paid for my sick days.
FWIW, there is a difference between a 6-8 week old and a 12 week old. By 3 months, BFing was well established, she was sleeping in longer stretches, and I physically felt much better. If you can afford to take the extra few weeks, IMO it's worth it to do it.
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| Posted 8/22/12 7:41 PM |
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Sparrow
LIF Adult
Member since 11/10 6826 total posts
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I plan to take 12 weeks as long as I'm able to work until the end. Last time I lost 4 weeks due to being put on modified bed rest. I hated that I had to leave DD at 8 weeks and asked work for an extension but was denied.
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| Posted 8/22/12 8:01 PM |
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Samira0407
Love being a Mom
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How much time are you taking off from work
I will be working until the very end and taking off 12 weeks with LO. 8 will be paid (10 if I end up getting a c section). I will be home 4 weeks unpaid. I started saving when I got my BFP, hopefully we'll be ok financially those 4 weeks.
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| Posted 8/22/12 8:15 PM |
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Cheeks24
Living a dream
Member since 1/08 8589 total posts
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Cheeks
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How much time are you taking off from work
14 weeks. I only get paid for 3.
ETS: this is my saved up sick time and vacation.
Message edited 8/22/2012 8:20:05 PM.
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| Posted 8/22/12 8:19 PM |
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BBin2012
Full heart!
Member since 8/11 1835 total posts
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Ka
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
12 weeks paid, plus 8 vacation days on either end that I have saved up.
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| Posted 8/22/12 8:23 PM |
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jams92
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How much time are you taking off from work
im taking 12 weeks...i will only getting paid for 6, and plan on using vacation/sick time for 4 weeks so I will have 2 unpaid weeks
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| Posted 8/22/12 8:44 PM |
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jerseychick
LIF Adult
Member since 4/09 3923 total posts
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
10-11 months depending on when the baby is born. With my first I took 6.5 months.
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| Posted 8/22/12 8:55 PM |
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jus183
LIF Adolescent
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I'm taking 12 weeks...4 weeks maternity, 4 weeks vacation time...4 weeks unpaid, taking money out of savings, but I think its worth it to spend more time at home bonding with my baby :)
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| Posted 8/22/12 9:18 PM |
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evenedan
Need a little sunshine
Member since 9/05 3843 total posts
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D
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I'll be taking about five months. 12 weeks maternity, two weeks vacation and the rest unpaid.
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| Posted 8/22/12 9:30 PM |
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gdubs
This baby is awesome!
Member since 11/10 2467 total posts
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Gina
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I'm going to take the full 12 weeks. It won't be paid other than STD and 2 weeks of parental leave but it's worth it to have the time with our LO.
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| Posted 8/22/12 9:33 PM |
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EBG10
LIF Adolescent
Member since 1/10 642 total posts
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Erin
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I will be out of the office 3 months. But will prob start working from home part time after a couple weeks since I won't be paid anything over my saved sick/vacation time. My job is flexible and will allow me to put in scattered hours throughout the day. Figured working at least part time was better than filing for disability.
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| Posted 8/23/12 1:17 AM |
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GenLCSW
Baby # 3 is here!!!
Member since 7/05 21138 total posts
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Genna
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
I plan on taking 4 months off. 6 to 8 will be paid by disability and the rest by vacation days that I have saved.
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| Posted 8/23/12 7:47 AM |
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babyfever08
Love my babies!
Member since 11/08 3938 total posts
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Antonella
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How much time are you taking off from work
I will take 12 weeks, and hoping that I can work till my due date.
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| Posted 8/23/12 8:08 AM |
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
Member since 3/09 4739 total posts
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Christine
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Re: How much time are you taking off from work
10 weeks. 8 for disability (basically unpaid) and 2 vacation. I have to use all of my vacation by Dec anyway.
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| Posted 8/23/12 8:29 AM |
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