Maternity Leave
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Nervous About Taking One Year or More Leave from My Job
Asked by S.K. from Seattle
on January 4, 2008
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In 1998, I graduated with my Masters degree and teaching certificate. Since then, I have been teaching and/or working three-quarter or full-time. When my first son w...
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- Hi S., I was in a similar situation (specoial ed. teacher also in a good school district that I worked hard to get into) and I chose to take the one year leave and ...
- I agree with the others- take the year or more off! After 4 months at home with my second baby, I went back to work part-time (I'm also a school teacher). We hired t...
- I graduated from law school with honors and promptly won a huge land mark case and had a phenomenal career at my feet. My son arrived a few years ahead of schedule, a...
Realistic to Expect to Find Another Baby to Care for During Mat. Leave?
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on October 5, 2011
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I am expecting a son in November. My daughter is 4 and attends a part-time co-operative pre-school. I work as a high school teacher, supposedly part-time, but I'm su...
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- I don't blame you for not wanting to leave your baby at only 8 weeks! It's hard to do! If you want to stay home with him, and the only way you can afford to do that is...
- IF you can handle, a newborn and your 4 year old ... then well, try it. Since you are not a formal child care provider... you should look for a child, that is of ...
- I would probably consider you for an occasional sitter or "backup", but not a primary caregiver. For me personally having my job depend on someone with a newborn (know...
Does AFLAC Cover Maternity?
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 11, 2011
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Does anyone know if there is an AFLAC policy that covers maternity leave? I don't get paid maternity through my employer, and was looking for/wondering if there are a...
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- Yes they do have a program (I called about it too). You need to have it for at least 10 months before they will give you any coverage, but they will help to cover bill...
- yes they do - but there is a time limit before it is covered. It is probably different in each state depending on the laws in your state. I think it is covered just ...
- L., my husband has sold Aflac for over 10 years and is currently the #5 agent in AZ. He can help you. I'll PM his email and cell number. You are smart to think ahea...
Can I Just Wear Regular Pants Instead of Maternity?
Asked by A.G. from Pocatello
on July 16, 2010
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So I have had two kids already and now I'm pregnant with my third. I am a very small framed person and with each baby I have gotten thinner. With my first two pregnanc...
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- Lucky you! I have a few small framed friends who never needed maternity pants, just low rise pants. As someone else has suggested you might find dresses pretty comfort...
- Check out Forever21.com they are supposed to be coming out with a maternity line. I bet you could find something there that would work for you! Good luck!
- You sound a lot like me. I am 5'4 and wear a size 1 at stores that run small (in junior's, not women's) and they do not make maternity clothes of any type in my size....
9 Weeks Pregnant - Too Small for Maternity Clothes, Too Big for Regular Ones!
Asked by E.M. from Boston
on October 21, 2008
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Hi fellow Moms out there,
I am 9 weeks pregnant, and too small for maternity clothes, but too big for my regular pants. Help! What do I wear??? I was needing some ...
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- Bella Bands work pretty well. I got mine on www.babycenter.com 's store . They are nice because they help both your maternity and non maternity pants stay up. Also,...
- I did the elastic with the buttons too, and also, they sell Bella band which are basically tube tops for your waist. you can leave your pants unbuttoned, and it acts a...
- I see eveyone already said Belly band. The other thing is just to take a hair elestic & use it were you button your pants( give you a little extra room for a while.
Bella Bands for Maternity Clothing
Asked by L.K. from Dallas
on September 12, 2007
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Hi everyone. Has anyone worn those bella bands tummy tube tops that are supposed to help stretch the life of your pre-pregnancy jeans? I have looked at some on ebay an...
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- Hi Lyn! I asked the same question back in March and here are the three responses I got (I personally ended up not getting one. I bought the tank tops at Motherhood,...
- I got the motherhood maternity one as well, and I'm still wearing my pre-pregnancy dress pants and jeans at 7 1/2 months! I had a hard time finding maternity pants th...
- yes! I ordered a white and a black one and wore them the WHOLE pregnancy WITH EVERTHING. I was able to wear my favorite jeans much longer, and even in maternity clothe...
Is 4 Months to Early to Leave Baby W. Dad for 5 Hours 1 Night a Week.
Asked by S.K. from Los Angeles
on December 9, 2009
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Is 4 months to early to leave baby w. Dad for 5 hours 1 night a week. I have the chance to take a professional training program that lasts for 6 months. Its a lot mor...
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- I went back to work full time when my son was 4 weeks old. My husband watched him all day. I felt guilty but my son didn't know any different and got to spend qualit...
- Daddies are the best caregivers! Leave a schedule if it makes you feel more comfortable. Have a great get-a-way..
- One night a week? That's nothing. It will be good bonding time for baby and Daddy.
Where Can I Find XS or Petite Maternity Pants and Capris
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on June 5, 2008
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Hi my name is M. I'm 3mo and 2w pregnant and my belly started to get bigger but I went to motherhood and try capris and pants on but they are too big for me, I need XS...
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- Walmart, Target, Goodwill, also check out garage sales, and resale shops.
- I too was in the same situation. I found a few "yoga", exercise & lounge type pants & skirts at Target & Old navy. I was able to wear them throughout the entire pregna...
- I was 98 lbs when I got pregnant so I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. Motherhood Maternity is the IDEAL place for you. They are EXTREMELY affordable and you c...
Anyone Know If You Can Buy Maternity Coverage Insurance?
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on January 10, 2012
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Need to see if i can find some that isnt part of a group policy. Every place I check only offers it through group coverage.
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- No, it's not typically available in Texas. Your best deal may be a job with insurance (even if you quit and have to pay COBRA premiums) or paying out of pocket. Home...
- You can't buy individual maternity insurance in Texas. If you could, it would be ridiculously expensive. Best bet is to take a job with insurance - Dollar Generals ...
- I looked a couple of years ago in Kansas and Blue Cross Blue Shield offered it, but there was a 24 month waiting period before any coverage kicked in. And you still ha...
Ways to save or Make Extra Money for Maternity Leave
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on April 19, 2010
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I am only 6 weeks pregnant, but I really want to start now putting money away so that I can stay home with my baby when he/she is born at least for 3 months. I have a...
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- Congratulations! Its great that your thinking of saving now until waiting until a month before the baby is born. I haven't read the other responses ... You can ...
- I would suggest cooking and eating at home more than going out. Also, using coupons at the grocery store. Buying only those items that are on sale that week. you would...
- Consider watching another child while you stay at home, selling things on craigslist/ebay (I did this for a while and really helped make ends meet), or hold a garage s...
