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Private Insurance
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on October 27, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have a 15 month old and have been struggling ever since I went back to work at 3 months. I hate missing time with him which makes me miserable and hate my...
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- Will your employer let you stay on the plan but PAY for your insurance-through them? Mine used to do this but it was a small company.
- We have BCBS private health. Since we did not have preexisting it was not a bad process. I would suggest if your husband is self employed to see if you can get a gro...
- My husband had private insurance for awhile when he was laid off. PI sucks. The coverage isn't that great and they raise the rates every year. I understand wanting to ...
Need Advice on Returning to Work
Asked by A.W. from Philadelphia
on November 8, 2008
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I have been a SAHM for two years with my son, and am 10 wks pregnant now, but my husband wants me to return to work full time. I wish he would have told me that befor...
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- A., I think it depends on several things. What kind of job will you be after? If it is a career position, I would feel it's ethically right to tell them. If it's a...
- Hi A., I am a mother of two and a ton of my friends are sahm's as well. It's very hard in todays world to be able to stay at home and many who do are very fortun...
- Try seeking work through a temporary agency. That way you have the option of accepting long term assignments to hold you over financially until the baby arrives. Good ...
When Did You Start to Show with Your 2Nd/3rd Baby?
Asked by S.S. from New York
on July 18, 2011
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Just curious, when did you start to show with your second or third pregnancy?
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- My second was a surprise however I was wearing a shirt one day and thought.....hhmm, somethings amiss - sure enough it was a pregnancy belly! After doing some figures...
- Very quickly!!! That is normal. Third is supposed to be even faster than with the second, though I wouldn't know about that : ) I thought I was having twins with m...
- Ugh - immediately - LOL! I could fit into most of my clothes up until 13 weeks with #2, but once I got a clear sonogram/heart beat, I told my co-workers who all breath...
VBAC Vs. Repeat C-section?
Asked by C.R. from Detroit
on June 4, 2008
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I'd like to hear your experience(s) with attempted VBACs. Successes? Horror stories? I cannot find any friends or aquaintances who have had a successful VBAC! Earl...
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- C., My first first delivery I went thru full labor from 6:30 am till 10:30pm and ended up with a C-section (my son got stuck and would not come out). I am due with...
- I had a c/s w/my first, then went on to have 2 VBACs -- the cord was wrapped around my son's neck & I never dilated past 4 the first time. The first VBAC was hard -- ...
- I had a c-section with my first (after a very long labor) and had a VBAC with my second (just short of 2 years later). One of the reasons I wanted to have a VBAC was ...
How to Give a Very Belated Thank You
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on March 2, 2009
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Well I hate to say it but I totally dropped the ball with thank you notes after my baby boy's shower. He is now nearly 20 months old and I just didn't get it done. I...
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- I would still send them. Your heart will feel better afterwards. I too am a little belated since I've had children. Just be sure to express how time disappears when...
- J., It is never to late for a heartlfelt thank you and if it would make you feel better adn not so stressed about the situation, just sedn her a nice note and tell...
- I LOVE the picture idea! Good one, Pam! They'll love that. T.
How Should I Announce I'm Pregnant at Work?
Asked by H.M. from Columbia
on February 26, 2013
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Hi Moms!
I've worked at the same company for almost 7 years and I'm on my second child since I've been there. I've been a remote employee (the only one) for the last...
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- I would just send an email. Maybe tell 1-2 close colleagues in person but no games or anything.
- I like what Rebecca said about the bib thing. My company is *really* weird about this type of stuff. The manager's boss was pregnant, very noticeably I might add, and ...
- Hmmm. I know you are happy. If it was first and family you might want to do something cutesy. However, these are co-workers. I would just send a Note saying there ...
Can You Get Hired If You're Pregnant?
Asked by C.J. from New York
on April 25, 2011
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Added info: I have a 9 year old who goes to school from 8 to 3pm; a 24 month toddler with me at home except two days at a mother's day out type of program (that's the ...
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- It may or may not affect your ability to get a job but you also need to consider the financial impact of going to work while you have a newborn. Daycare/childcare for...
- Many have commented on FMLA and the laws about hiring, so I won't go into that. One of your comments though is that you wouldn't feel comfortable NOT disclosing the...
- I work from home and it's amazing because I'm still generating an income, and I'm able to stay at home with my daughters. I started when I was 37 weeks pregnant with m...
Can't Help but Wonder
Asked by T.H. from Richmond
on June 17, 2010
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Hi,
I recently gave birth to a wonderful baby boy in October of last year. I recently found out that I am expecting again. While I anticipate the trials that come al...
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- I agree with Kaye. I think that the people that you know are probably wondering is she or isn't she.. This is for all levels.. Pregnant and happy? We had a neighb...
- My kids are just about 13 months apart so I felt the same. I just ignored them and enjoyed my pregnancy. You seem very happy about the arrival of your 2nd.. so just ...
- I think that it happens to us all. I have 6 children and am currently pregnant with #7. I have people ask me all the time if they are all mine. I also have 2 girls ...
Child Care Conundrum
Asked by B.W. from Seattle
on June 23, 2010
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We have a great caregiver who has been working with our three kids for a year and a half. She brings her daughter with her to work, and her daughter plays with our kid...
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- I just want to say, WOW! I cannot believe some of the negative responses you have been getting. When you put your child in an in home daycare, you have no right to dic...
- I suggest that you let her try it. Tell her that you're willing to try it. Praise her for her willingness to try it but also suggest that you think she's expecting to...
- It is perfectly acceptable to tell her you are not comfortable with the number of children and she will need to make other arrangements. The people saying this is rud...
Were You Prettier When You Were Pregnant?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on September 19, 2011
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I keep getting those "you are glowing",........... "pregnancy looks good on you"....comments. Id like to think it is all the work ive been doing with nutrition and fit...
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- Umm, I never had any kind of glow. When I was pregnant, everything that makes me pretty went away. My hair was a disaster, my legs turned into log-legs with cellulite ...
- Yes, I felt prettier pregnant. After first 3 months of all day nausea and vomiting, I felt a new appreciation for feeling 'normal". I worked out more consistently, ga...
- ... oh yah, I got those comments too. I was REALLY into fitness and nutrition too, and had the 6 pack abs and tight entire body and perky butt and boobs. Then I got ...
