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I am pregnant, possibly with more than one, and the doctor told me I should try to rest and keep my feet up. I told him I'm a nurse and that would not be likely he said he could write me a note for work to work fewer days or hours. I can't afford to take a pay cut, and can still use my mind as far as I'm concerned. Does anyone know any types of jobs (or companies) where I could do desk work or anything involving less standing? I need to keep working - those bills don't take a break when I do!!!
Thanks for any ideas you can give me:)
Right, you get your 12 weeks of FMLA, but then you only get 6-8 weeks after the baby is born if you used that time up.
We have had girls intermittantly use their time durining their pregnancy to go from 40 hours a week to say 20 and then when their 12 weeks is gone they change over to medical leave and then they have to come back in the 6-8 week time frame after the baby is born.
I remember just feeling like a human at about 6 weeks, I can't imagine having to come back then!
The good old USA is not nice to new moms....there are countries where they get a year off work to stay home with their little ones! Wouldn't that be awesome! :)
I had to go right back to work after my baby in 1981..no such thing as FMLA back then. But...my hubby was laid off so he stayed with baby while I worked.:)
Wish I could have afforded to take some time off. I have heard too that many European countries protect the rights of the baby and Mom, so Mom can stay home awhile and can't get fired...I think that's nice!
I am also pg and I had PTL with my last child. This time I decided to be more careful.
If your doc says put your feet up, u have to listen. Usually OBs are not in a rush to tell you to rest.
If your doctor gives you a note for work, whcih says no lifting, no standing for long periods of time, your employer either has to find you a position that is suitable or they will put you on disability leave, and the others are right, it is the law.
What I would suggest, if you have any loans like a car loan , call the bank and try to get disability insurance .
Should u go on disability soon, your bills will be taken care of.
I don't know if this can still fly, because u know u are pg, but i would look into it.
Please, take care of yourselg. Having a premature baby is the last thing anyone needs to go through.
best wishes.
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NicuGal...I wasn't sure if you were saying that FMLA only covers 6-8 weeks for child birth...
(copied and pasted, link is at the bottom):
The FMLA provides an entitlement of up to 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid leave during any 12-month period for the following reasons:
Birth and care of the employee's child, or placement for adoption or foster care of a child with the employee; Birth and care of the employee's child, or placement for adoption or foster care of a child with the employee;
Care of the employee's own serious health condition.
the link: http://www.dol.gov/asp/programs/handbook/fmla.htm
If you belong to a union I would suggest talking to them about what protection & benefits your contract gives you (if any).