Maternity Leave
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When to Tell Boss I May Not Come Back After Baby #2 Is Born.
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on February 17, 2010
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I work for a small company of mostly men. Until I had baby #1 they had never even dealt with anyone who was pregnant let alone have a maternity leave policy. I've wo...
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- If you don't want to burn any bridges, you need to be honest.
- That's a hard one. I would say ...... think of yourself & your family first. As "bad" as that might sound. You need insurance & the paid maternity leave. And, as far a...
- Gee.... What do you do for a living? Can I take over your job???? HAHA! :) Joking aside.... With you only being 8 weeks along, I wouldn't try to stress about it...
Need Feedback on Second Child for Selling Items
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on March 28, 2011
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Hi, Mamas! I'm nearing the end of pregnancy #3 and am thinking about what to do with some of my nicer maternity clothes. Has anyone used Second Child on Armitage for...
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- They will ONLY take upscale. I had some Motherhood Maternity and they refused them.
- I would suggest selling them as a bulk lot on Craigslist...eBay charges a percentage. You are far more likely to get more bang for your buck if you list it on Craigsl...
- You may wish to try one of the schools clothing resales. You determine a price and give them the clothing they have the sale(if you put a certain color on it they lowe...
Cigna Short-term Disability Insurance for Childbirth/caring for Newborn
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on May 11, 2009
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Does anyone have any experience with Cigna Short-term disability insurance policies? My claim (for child birth/caring for child) was processed fine & I have been rece...
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- Definitely check your plan. Where I work, you have to return to work for at least 6 months after my FMLA time off, or I would have to pay back what my employer paid o...
- I know when you are out on maternity leave you do not have to pay back your health benefits. If the doctor writes a note and says you can not return to work then you w...
- I am currently employed by a health insurance company and what I can tell you is that every plan is written differently based on the needs or requirements of the emplo...
Bellaband?
Asked by A.C. from Springfield
on December 23, 2010
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I'm 8 weeks prego and already showing! I either need to go buy some maternity pants or buy a bellaband. I've never used a bellaband and wanted to know if it's actual...
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- YES YES YES!!!! It costs about as much as 1 pair of maternity pants and will allow you to keep wearing all your regular pants :) I wore mine ALL the time.
- it may work for some people but it hurt my stomach
- I'm 27 weeks pregnant and I wear mine almost every day. I have 2 from Motherhood Maternity, they were about $15 each and I love them. I can still wear my regular pan...
Does Underwear (Panties) Expire?
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on March 28, 2011
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Yesterday we were at the mall and Victoria Secret was having a panties sale (7 for $25). My husband told me I should buy them since he notice I still use my maternity ...
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- I never used maternity chonies. I wear low-rise bikinis, so never had an issue with my belly. I wear mine until the have holes or the elastic wears out. Who cares what...
- I never had maternity underpants. Mine fit all the way through, and most are low-rise bikinis. I retire underwear when it gets frayed or torn or worn out. I do hav...
- Maternity underwear, never had them. I just wore granny panties. Now I wear granny panties when I'm on my period, working out, cleaning... so pretty much always. As...
Preventing Belly Stretch Marks
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2009
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Is it an old wives tale that you need to heavily moisturize your belly in order to prevent stretch marks?
If this is true, what is the best moisturizer to use to pre...
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- Ha! If the solution was as simple as underwear, there would be a lot fewer stretchmarks in the world! You wear whatever underwear you want. It's not the underwear.
- Isn't it nice when people believe silly things and then share them as truth? There is nothing you can do to prevent stretch marks. It's mostly your genetics. The ...
- Sure didn't have the money to buy "fancy maternity underwear"...the regular ones worked just fine. After FOUR births which included a set of twins (and they weighed...
Getting Two Year Old to Nap Again
Asked by J.B. from Rochester
on August 23, 2010
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my two year old son has always has a history of anit-daytime sleeping, but i had been pretty successful at eventually getting him down for a nap. He turned 2 in april...
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- When a kid is 2 years old, sleep/nap tweaks often happens. But if he is tired, and usually a kid is, then they need a nap. By doing a regular daily routine. Als...
- Sorry to say... But both of my sons were done with naps shortly after they turned two.
- If he isn't terribly cranky then he may just be done, so choose something else like quiet play or a childrens movie for some downtime in the afternoon.
Job Hunting While Pregnant?!
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2012
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Alright, this may be a long, whiney post, sorry! I am currently about 22 weeks into my second pregnancy. Money has always been tight, even though both DH & I work full...
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- I got disability when I had my first two. I lived in Cali at the time though. I agree with networking as much as possible. It will be harder for you, but I don't th...
- http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2010/11/09/top-10-part-time-jobs-with-benefits Barnes & Noble & Costco also. If money is that tight I'd babysit, have yard sales, sell...
- Maybe try a life-style change, I'm serious and not trying to be mean or unfeeling. For example, If you drive a lexus trade that in for a toyota. Also look into steppi...
Co-Workers Bash Children, Parenting, Pregnancy, Etc...
Asked by J.P. from Denver
on March 10, 2008
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I have been in my current position for 1 1/2 years and ever since I joined this team, my co-workers continually make negative comments about children, parenting, pregn...
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- I would discuss this with your HR contact. These kinds of negative comments can be considered hostile and/or discriminatory - especially if they are directed toward yo...
- J., People sometimes speak without thinking. I have had negative comments in the office before (previous job) and I got tired of it. Just confront them and respectful...
- I absolutely agree that letting the people who are saying offensive things know that their words are hurtful is a good first step. I suggest speaking to each person i...
Potty and Newborn
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on June 7, 2009
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So I have a lovely nearly 3 year old and an almost 5 week old. I thought I would use my maternity leave to get my 3 year old potty trained, but she is fighting me toot...
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- No you are not crazy, but you should have started sooner. Since you can't go back in time you will have to just let her cry but sit her on the potty. Eventually she...
- FORGET IT! She will do it in her own good time and NOW is NOT the time to worry about potty training. Enjoy your baby!!!!!!
- With so many new changes in your house, right now isn't the best time to potty train. Your daughter is just adjusting to her new sibling and all the changes that go al...
