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Help with the Baby Shower Registry
Asked by S. from Dallas
on April 9, 2007
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Ok
Here is my problem.
I have a baby who will be 2 in June and i am expecting my second baby in June ( actually on my DD birthday) So pretty much have all the b...
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- S., How about having a "sip and see" tea party after the baby is born. That way, guests will know the gender. If you have another girl, the hostess can then sugge...
- Just politely tell the person who is throughing your shower that you would greatly accept giftcards but are not in need of anything inparticular since your daughter is...
- I would register for dispensable items. Diapers, baby wipes, desitin, mylicon drops, baby shampoo... You can just drop your boss a note that says something like, "I...
Starting New Job and Pregnant...Now What??? HELP!!
Asked by Y.Z. from Philadelphia
on August 1, 2007
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I just finished my job hunt, starting a new position within a school district, which I am really excited about. A couple of weeks ago, after I got the job, I found ou...
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- I don't know if you've already told your employer, but I would wait until you are in the 12th week for security issues. Also, keep in mind that it is illegal for them...
- Y. - Congratulations!! In my experience, it is best to let them know as soon as possible in order for them to plan on your time recovering. Most people are very unde...
- Congratulations....My husband has been able to stay home with our baby after she was born. Our baby was born 2 months early and daycare was not an option for us, but m...
Heath Insurance Advice PLEASE!
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on July 19, 2007
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My husband's employer has been covering us for almost 4 years, but this is getting ridiculous! Paying close to $600/month for insurance that has no office co-pay and n...
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- AE, I am a broker for AMeriplan USa. It is a discount plan. For the entire family you will only pay 39.95 a month. I have enrolled several people and they are thri...
- My family is on BCBS & have been for about 20 yrs., since I was a child. When I got pregnant with my first child my husband & I were not married & so we thought his i...
- We've been using Unicare for over 6 yrs and have never had a problem. (We are not sick often) However, they do raise their rates every 6 months...but are still cheaper...
Pre-term Labor Took Our Daughter, NOW They Say We Missed Insurance Enrollment!
Asked by J.L. from Grand Rapids
on November 9, 2010
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I was pregnant with twins, and due to complications from the twin pregnancy I went into pre-term labor at 24 weeks. We lost Isabella to still-birth, and Phoebe made it...
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- It's been many years since I worked in HR, but agree with Abbie in that regardless of subsequent enrollment, coverage for the first 30 days is automatic. Call them ...
- Sounds like AAA is not listening to you and doesn't give a flip about PEOPLE - they're trying to do everything by the book and forgetting that this is someone's LIFE t...
- the medical bills that piled from day 1 to day 30 are automatically covered by your insurance. so we're only talking about 10 days (day 30 to 40), but you should not h...
Can I Accept a New Position in Good Faith?
Asked by H.R. from Minneapolis
on July 27, 2006
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I've been in the process of interviewing for a new job, and feel fairly certain it will be offered to me within the next few days, if at all. Today I randomly took a p...
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- If you want the position, you should absolutely take the job. Your employer cannot discriminate against you because you are pregnant - it is a protected class. The o...
- I was in the exactly same position last year before I had my second child. What I did was to let them know that I was pregnant AFTER I signed the acceptance letter but...
- Of Course! You are not required to divulge that type of information to an employer at the time of an interview - in fact that is to protect your rights! I was lai...
Too High Maternity Deductable but Wanting to Have a Baby... Advice?
Asked by M.A. from Salt Lake City
on June 16, 2010
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My husband and I are wanting to have a baby, however, our insurance deductible is $6500 and we just cannot afford that. We are trying to be responsible and not just g...
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- When my kids were born we had crappy insurance (self employed) that paid $500 for maternity care. The doctor gave us a discount for cash up front and the hospital set ...
- My entire birth and prenatal care didn't add up to this. I had a midwife and a vaginal delivery at a hospital, no anesthesia and left the same day my daughter was born...
- You can try and save money for a year, or alot of hospitals will let you set up a payment plan of 50.00 a month. I feel God will provide for you if you trust in him.
Kaiser Insurance
Asked by R.C. from San Francisco
on May 5, 2008
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I have been insuring my family through my employer with a PPO plan. However, I am looking to become a stay-at-home mom and will need to switch insurance coverage to m...
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- Hi R., Our family has been with Kaiser for the past 6 years. I have not complaints. It's no longer like the days of old. You can pick and keep the same doctor. ...
- Hi R., We switched to Kaiser because the Blue Shield PPO was getting WAY too expensive and this was the next best offer through my husband's work--I'm a SAHM. I wa...
- I've had Kaiser most of my life and haven't had any problems. It is really convenient not to have to worry about insurance forms and who's covered and who's not. I...
Husband Being Deployed
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on January 9, 2008
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We just found out last night that my husband (Army Reserves) received his orders to be deployed in a week and half. We are expecting our second child in March and have...
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- I am sure you are overwhelmed. I am sorry this is happening to you. I am a labor doula and I could offer you support or find you someone that can help. If you want t...
- L. - I can't even imagine. Just try to take things one day at a time.
- I agree with the post that another mom put on. You never know you might be in a town where a lot of other stay at home moms or working moms that might be willing to he...
At a Crossroad
Asked by S.M. from St. Louis
on January 15, 2008
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I have been married for 4 years. I had 2 kids prior to meeting my husband, and we have one together. I am currently pregnant with the fourth. I don't know what to do a...
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- My ex was exactly the same way - I left with one (thankfully) and we made it just fine. My credit went in the can but we were so much happier. Now remarried and have...
- S., Many of us who are divorced felt trapped financially and by the overwhelming idea of being on our own with kids. But whether you manage to save your marriage o...
- I don't even know you, bu yet i am worried about you. This guy sounds like a real "winner." I don't think it's possible to tell you what to do, b/c this is your situ...
Have You Read Either of These Books?
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on February 1, 2009
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Hello Mamas! My 5 year old is very strong-willed and thinks he is boss! A friend suggested a book called "Love & Logic Magic For Early Childhood Practical Parenting ...
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- Good morning, M.! I have not read either book, but just had someone recommend, "Love & Logic...." to me just this week. She really likes it! Think I'll check it out...
- I read 1-2-3 Magic and found it fairly helpful with my very willful four year old (now almost 5). I usually don't even have to count to 2 now and she behaves. The ke...
- I have not read the Love & Logic book, but we took 2 different Love & Logic classes. They were both weekly classes for about 4-6 weekes. One was specifically geared ...
