First year, babies, orientation

[Fraggle]

Thanks for any responses. I'll be graduating in May. I'll do my orientation at the hospital where I already work as a student tech. Hopefully that will start in July and be finished in mid-October. But I've been waiting a while to start a family. Hopefully we will start trying in January or Feb. Which would put the earliest possible due date right after that.

Is that a terrible idea? I just can't imagine waiting any longer. I'm sure I'll get the ":uhoh3: look at her. I can't believe she'd go out on FMLA right after orientation!" etc.

On the other hand, I'm not against working hard to do well, either. The other problem: they always say not to tell people you are expecting until you have the written offer. How does that work when I already work there? Do I just not tell my coworkers? I'm not new to the working world, but I was always corporate before this is a whole new arena for me. It's a supportive place, but I know I'm under the microscpe as a new nurse, too.

[sjrn85]

Make sure you know the rules for FMLA; you have to meet the required number of hours before you apply. I believe it's 1250h over 12 consecutive months prior to applying for FMLA.

Here is a link that explains FMLA.