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So, those of you who have had children and have working husbands...is there any sort of benefit you can get through your hubby's job when having a child? What I mean is...is there some fascinating stone that I've not turned with a blinking sign reading "This is where you can get extra funds after your wife delivers your child!" OR is that something that only the Mom would be able to get through her own company? Am I making sense? I know I sound centered around money...but I am just researching to make sure that extra help is not left untouched. So many friends of ours are just taking off and "eating it" and I can't help but wonder if there are some benefits out there. We really don't want money to dictate when we can conceive, but if it will help keep us out of a rut... :dncgbby:

I'm not really relying on short term disability to get me through time off. I just figure it's extra that I otherwise would not have since I will be off during that time without pay. Again, it's just planning ahead, and if this extra cash opportunity is out there, I think I will be thankful I put money toward the plan and actually making money off of it vs. none at all. I'm just not sure of how it all works. Who wouldn't turn down some extra help while you are off enjoying your new bundle :)

I work part-time, just 3 days a week, so I don't really have any benefits, just good hourly wage. I get great medical benefits from my hubby's company.

Hi! My husband and I are looking to start our family soon. I'm very concerned about the time I will be off for maternity leave, as I will not have any paid leave. I've heard about some people getting AFLAC disability plans which pay you for time off. Granted, it does not pay 100% of what income usually is, but every little bit helps. I work 3 eight-hour days a week, so I am not sure if this is a roadblock- maybe you have to be full-time? I know there is a 9 month rule, that states you cannot give birth within 9 mos, thus not being pregnant when applying. So, it's safe to say I can't get pregnant until after the plan has been in effect for a month or so if I want the coverage. WE WOULD CONCEIVE TONIGHT if it weren't for this finance thing! But, we are being smart about it and exploring the options. I CANNOT wait any longer- I am 32 years old and we ARE READY! :) So, if anyone has had the AFLAC plans, or any other genius financial advice- I would GREATLY appreciate it! We're VERY EAGER! Thanks! :dncgbby: