Mommas to preemies - General Parenting

autumnh · 07-08-2008, 07:05 AM

When did you go back to work?

I know I have a little while left on my maternity leave but I don't know that I will be ready to go back to work.

Actually, I KNOW I won't be ready

I started my new job not long before I went into labor so I hate to take more time off than my leave or even leave because I

it!

Potatocup · 07-08-2008, 07:13 AM

I didn't have a preemie, but I can't imagine going back to work while they were still in the hospital. Sounds like it would be too hard. I don't know what you do, but my company gives unpaid leave, which still holds your job. Or you can work out a part time arrangement. The best thing to do is talk to them. Most places are pretty understanding about those situations.

Navywife85 · 07-08-2008, 07:23 AM

my sister went back to work asap after she had her preemie.. my sister did that cuase she had to do something to keep her mind busy. it was like maybe a week after she had my niece.

Navywife85 · 07-08-2008, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by Potatocup

I didn't have a preemie, but I can't imagine going back to work while they were still in the hospital. Sounds like it would be too hard. I don't know what you do, but my company gives unpaid leave, which still holds your job. Or you can work out a part time arrangement. The best thing to do is talk to them. Most places are pretty understanding about those situations.

my hubs sister job gave her 2 months off paid leave when she had her baby i was like no way i want your job

autumnh · 07-08-2008, 07:29 AM

I work for an accounting firm - I haven't worked for them very long at all and I'm afraid to ask for a lot of time off!

I'll be meeting my boss for lunch later this week so I'll bring it up then. I know I don't want to go back while they are in the hospital but I don't wanna go back when they are home either cause DF will most likely be in Iraq in the near future and the thought of a sitter at that age just makes me cringe!

The job is important to me though, so we'll see!

Navywife85 · 07-08-2008, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by autumnh

I work for an accounting firm - I haven't worked for them very long at all and I'm afraid to ask for a lot of time off!

I'll be meeting my boss for lunch later this week so I'll bring it up then. I know I don't want to go back while they are in the hospital but I don't wanna go back when they are home either cause DF will most likely be in Iraq in the near future and the thought of a sitter at that age just makes me cringe!

The job is important to me though, so we'll see!

the babies will be fine.. when my sister got my niece from the hospital the whole family had to be taught how to feed her, hold her, change her diaper, and on what to do if she had a brady (when she forgot to breath) i was her babysitter when she brought her home.. so if you do get a babysitter i would recommend that you have the hospital teach the babysitter how to handle the your adorable babies...

your babies are so cute.. hope you get them home soon...

Kelly Michelle · 07-08-2008, 07:35 AM

I was a premie. 2 months early over here! I wanted OUT!!
I did gymnastics in there & wraped the umbilical cord around my neck 3 times.
But my mom didnt go back to work for an extra month after I was stable.
I was good to get out of the hospital about a month after birth, but most daycares are incapable of dealing with premies or aren't even willing to take them.. Too much of a risk.

autumnh · 07-08-2008, 07:48 AM

Originally Posted by Navywife85

the babies will be fine.. when my sister got my niece from the hospital the whole family had to be taught how to feed her, hold her, change her diaper, and on what to do if she had a brady (when she forgot to breath) i was her babysitter when she brought her home.. so if you do get a babysitter i would recommend that you have the hospital teach the babysitter how to handle the your adorable babies...

your babies are so cute.. hope you get them home soon...

awww

Thank you!

I can't wait to have them home

NobodySpecial · 07-08-2008, 08:28 AM

How long have you been working for that company? You should be entitled to something like 26 weeks of FMLA with your babies being sick (that is what I am on right now). It will be unpaid after your mat leave runs out, but it is available. You should look into it.

autumnh · 07-08-2008, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by FTCWifey

How long have you been working for that company? You should be entitled to something like 26 weeks of FMLA with your babies being sick (that is what I am on right now). It will be unpaid after your mat leave runs out, but it is available. You should look into it.

I've been with them since late May. I'll definitely have to look into that!

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autumnh Amor Vincit Omnia Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,390 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 34%	Mommas to preemies When did you go back to work? I know I have a little while left on my maternity leave but I don't know that I will be ready to go back to work. Actually, I KNOW I won't be ready I started my new job not long before I went into labor so I hate to take more time off than my leave or even leave because I it!

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Potatocup Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 2,564 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 91%	I didn't have a preemie, but I can't imagine going back to work while they were still in the hospital. Sounds like it would be too hard. I don't know what you do, but my company gives unpaid leave, which still holds your job. Or you can work out a part time arrangement. The best thing to do is talk to them. Most places are pretty understanding about those situations. __________________

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Navywife85 luvin my Sailor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 4,749 Blog Entries: 4 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 3% Longevity: 35%	my sister went back to work asap after she had her preemie.. my sister did that cuase she had to do something to keep her mind busy. it was like maybe a week after she had my niece. __________________

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07-08-2008, 07:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
autumnh Amor Vincit Omnia Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,390 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 34%	I work for an accounting firm - I haven't worked for them very long at all and I'm afraid to ask for a lot of time off! I'll be meeting my boss for lunch later this week so I'll bring it up then. I know I don't want to go back while they are in the hospital but I don't wanna go back when they are home either cause DF will most likely be in Iraq in the near future and the thought of a sitter at that age just makes me cringe! The job is important to me though, so we'll see!

07-08-2008, 07:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kelly Michelle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Plant City, Florida. Posts: 959 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 35%	I was a premie. 2 months early over here! I wanted OUT!! I did gymnastics in there & wraped the umbilical cord around my neck 3 times. But my mom didnt go back to work for an extra month after I was stable. I was good to get out of the hospital about a month after birth, but most daycares are incapable of dealing with premies or aren't even willing to take them.. Too much of a risk.