Maternity Leave
Results 171-180 from 2,524 articles
First-Time Pregnancy: Need Tips and Advice
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on March 2, 2008
-
Hi Everyone -
I am pregnant for the first time and am almost 12 weeks along. I have found a doctor that I am very happy with, as well as baby books for me and my ...
Answers
- Hi A.--I'm in the same hood and expecting my first in August. I'm starting maternity wise with Target as they're reasonable with cost and have some mix and match you ...
- Congratulations A.! How wonderful for you! I hope you are feeling well at this point, you did not quite mention that? What a terrific time for you to hit your secon...
- We too were first time pregnant parents in Chicago...My husband and I took the "expectant parents" class at the hospital (Northwestern Memorial), and that was great fo...
2 Weeks Notice Advice, Please
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on April 26, 2011
-
I currently work part time as a leasing maanager for out loft building as well as a part time personal assistant to a lady who lives in the buiding. My boss of the lo...
Answers
- I would certainly give her a few weeks notice and also talk to her. She will need to find someone else. Congratulations.
- Giving notice is a courtesy. Pursue the full-time assistant manager position with the regional manager, find out the details, how long you will have to consider it an...
- Your HR department would likely have guidelines you should follow.
Need All the Mama's Help Deciding Which Daycare to Chose!
Asked by K.W. from Chicago
on August 7, 2008
-
Hi! I have narrowed my choices down to two daycares. Daycare A is 15 minutes away and in a nice area. It has good structure. Daycare B is 7 minutes away and doesn't ...
Answers
- I would go A definitely. Better program, more attention, tax write off. I hate it when daycares don't do things above board!
- Hi! I would personally go with the Person you are more comfortable with! Noone else can make the decison for you of WHO you want to care for your kids. That is the ...
- Daycare A sounds like she is licensed which is always a plus in my book. Although if she is licensed she will not be able to care for her newborn and your to be 2 and ...
Stepmother Expectations
Asked by M.L. from Indianapolis
on September 26, 2008
-
I have a seven year old daughter from a previous marriage and my husband has a three year old daughter, which we have every other weekend. Every weekend we have her I ...
Answers
- Hi M., Some of this may be due to the fact that they are girls and the other that his daughter is still young and he just doesn't know what to do with them. Lucky you...
- i have two step children as well, he deals with ur seven year old daily so why can't u deal with his three year old on the weekend. u have to ask urself would u rather...
- I feel your pain, i don't have any good answers but i can tell you this, this situation and the way you feel will quickly tear you both apart and in the end your resen...
Seeking Organization to Donate Baby Clothes
Asked by C.N. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2009
-
Hi there
I'd like to donate some used baby and maternity clothes. I usually give my old clothes to Salvation Army or Goodwill but for baby clothes I would rather gi...
Pants Don't Fit- Only a Few Weeks Pregnant!
Asked by M.M. from Duluth
on November 1, 2011
-
We just found out we are pregnant with #4! We are very excited to be having a baby.......but I have always HATED being pregnant. All I can remember is being uncomforta...
Answers
- With my third I was noticing my pants felt snug and was ready to get all upset that I was putting on pounds for no good reason. Then I took the test. Within a week of ...
- I also an pregnant with #4 and only 11 weeks. I have been in pregnancy clothes for weeks. I still fit into my normal clothes but its uncomfortable. I hate this part...
- Hmmm...with my third, I took the test and went home and put on maternity pants. LOL - maybe it was mental, but it is what it is. Maybe it took a few weeks, but it was ...
I'm Pregnant with Twins!
Asked by H.D. from Sacramento
on September 12, 2010
-
We just found out that we are pregnant withTWINS!! We feel very, very blessed. We have one close family member that recently went through an emergency c-section with...
Answers
- I myself didn't have twins, but I'm a peer counselor with Nursing Mothers Counsel in the Bay Area, and we have several counselors who have worked with moms of twins. W...
- H., I so Congradulate your family for the new babies that will add so much love to your lives but little sleep! My neighbor has twins and my daughter in law is a twin...
- Congratulations! I had my B/G twins at 37 1/2 weeks vaginally, worked up until about the 35th week and nursed them both but did need to supplement. I was fortunate a...
Gifts for Daycare Providers
Asked by K.A. from Pittsburgh
on September 29, 2010
-
Since the Holidays are right around the corner I wanted to get a head start on some of my shopping to make it a bit easier on myself since we'll have a newborn in the ...
Answers
- Instead of giving each caregiver a gift, I scheduled a date with the director when all would be there so I could bring in lunch. Since I was working, I ordered lunch f...
- Of the 17 teachers, how many of them actually have major interaction with your son? My kids went to day care full time from about 9 weeks old and the most teachers I e...
- I've done dollar store coffee cups with $5 coffee (Dunkin Donuts ,WAWA etc) gift cards. But 17 teachers seems like a bit much. My daughter was in daycare and we did ...
In-Home Childcare Question
Asked by N.J. from Dallas
on January 11, 2009
-
We are expecting our first child in mid August. Fortunately, I get a full 12 weeks maternity leave with an additional 12 weeks option to work part-time. So, in mid N...
Answers
- I recommend Care.com you can pay for a month subscription (only $25) and research any one you want you will also receive background checks. This might at least be a go...
- N., Congratulations! I would ask friends, family, co-workers, etc. for referrals. However, keep in mind that what one person likes, you may not. My son is 18 now...
- Sometimes you can find someone that might take a deposit to hold a spot and sometimes you really might want to look and interview and then make your final decision abo...
Day Care
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on May 11, 2011
-
I am 6.5 weeks from having baby (C-sect) #2. With my son, I could barley move for several weeks. I am trying to decide if I want my almost 3 year old to go to daycare ...
Answers
- My boys are 4 years and 1 month apart. I had a c-section with both. I kept my oldest home with me for the 4 months I was on maternity leave.
- in MO, it's one adult per 8 2-3yos in daycare. Most daycares have 2 adults & 16 kids in the group. That # fits nicely in a classroom. As for home vs. daycare: ...
- During the first couple of weeks, definitely have yoru older one in daycare. He will be with his friends and have a sense of routine and quiet while he's there. When...
