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January 2014 Moms
cpm1223
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Getting laid off...
cpm1223
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Got an email from my boss today asking if it would be ok to call me to talk about a few things. I figured he needed some help with figuring out how to do my tasks since they didn't hire anyone to temporarily replace me. He called and informed me that they'd be laying me off. They'll be giving me a severance package (whoop dee freaking do), paying for my health insurance through March, and I can start collecting unemployment now instead of waiting until the end of my maternity leave. I wasn't getting any of my mat leave paid, so by doing this now, I can at least collect right away..that was his way of making me feel better :::eye roll:::
I am a wreck. It's not that I loved my job, but it was a job with a paycheck and I've been there for over 6 years...plus I wasn't expecting this at all.
I have a document from my boss that I'll be having a lawyer look at so that I don't get screwed over.
Seriously, who the eff does this to a woman who JUST had a baby? His reasoning for not mentioning it before is that he didn't want to upset me or stress me out while I was pregnant...but hello asshole, now I'm 1000X more stressed because in taking care of a human being instead of just carrying one inside of me! I'm pissed, stressed, crying hysterically thinking about all of the bills we have and wondering how they will get paid....
Missing Our July Sparkler
BFP#1-11/12/12, MMC 1/16/13-baby stopped growing @ 9wks, found out at 13wks, D&E 1/25/13
BFP#2-4/23/13 EDD-01/02/14 baby BOY born 12/31/13 Michael Cameron 
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Re: Getting laid off...
Edit: stupid words
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alexander patrick : bfp 1.16.12, born 9.20.12 @ 39w1d, 7 lbs./11 oz./22 in.
scarlett irene elizabeth : bfp 5.24.13, born 2.3.14 @ 41w2d, 7 lbs./13 oz./19 in.
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I'm sorry. I wish there was some advice that could help.
I feel like there are legal ramifications for this activity
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((hugs))
Take the time to bond w/ baby and use it to your advantage to polish your resume, and find a great opportunity. Perhaps this is a blessing (that you don't see now of course, but will pan out later). Easy to say I know, but I've had setbacks that lead to even better comebacks in life.
Missing Our July Sparkler
BFP#1-11/12/12, MMC 1/16/13-baby stopped growing @ 9wks, found out at 13wks, D&E 1/25/13
BFP#2-4/23/13 EDD-01/02/14 baby BOY born 12/31/13 Michael Cameron
Ugh, so sorry! That definitely stinks (my DH was laid off the week before Christmas) so I definitely understand your frustration and stress level. Sending good throughs/vibes your way.
Side note: Does your company have enough employees to qualify for FMLA and are you currently out on FMLA leave? FMLA is job protection - while it doesn't guarantee you can return to your exact position it does hold a place for you in "a similar and like position".
I can't wait to meet you Neva Margaret Rebecca
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Cycle#1-3 Clomid 50mg + TI= No response
Cycle#4-5 Clomid 150mg + Metformin 1000mg + TI= BFN, but finally ovulation!!!
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Hugs!!