First off, I never even knew this board existed! But what I really wanted to say is that after seeing all the mat leave posts by American moms and seeing that they all only have 6 to 8 weeks (and only paid if they have medical coverage at work) I sure am thankful for our health care! Thanks Tommy, John, and Lester!
I 100% agree. I just read a post on BOTB about a women whose m/c bills cleaned out her entire savings.
I can't even really wrap my head around having to PAY for your delivery when things are fine... but how do people manage if they have a NICU stay? I've seen women on the Preemie board discussing costs of things DD had. We would have lost our house.
Go Canada!
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have
I hear ya! I love the fact when I'm hopefully KU soon, I'll be able to spend a year with my child before having to go back to work, And that U/S and bld work is all free!
I think its insane that people have to pay to deliver a baby, or worry about medical expenses if their child is sick.
So glad we get a year. I registered DD for daycare a few weeks ago and I am dreading going back to work in September and leaving her. I can't imagine leaving her when she was only a few weeks old.
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Agreed! I can't even imagine having to go back to work after only 6 weeks. I was still trying to get the hang of things myself at that point without having to worry about work and child care. We are very lucky here in Canada.
well ill just put it out there, so glad to be canadian! LOL so glad i dont need to deal with the stress of paying and coverage and what not on top of everything else!
I am American, but have been living and working in Canada for 3 years. I always thought the year maternity leave was incredible, I actually thought people were joking when they told me mat leave was a year here! Now that I am pregnant, none of my American friends or family can believe I'll have a year of leave. My sister gives birth in July and will be back at work in September. Absolutely no time to adjust or enjoy! I love Canada!!!!
I do agree that a year is awesome, but my year is gone and I'm so sad! Thankfully I have a job where I can choose my hours, so it's not so bad and we are well set financially, so it's not essential that I work at all. Comparatively, we've got it made!
Re: Glad to be Canadian...
I 100% agree. I just read a post on BOTB about a women whose m/c bills cleaned out her entire savings.
I can't even really wrap my head around having to PAY for your delivery when things are fine... but how do people manage if they have a NICU stay? I've seen women on the Preemie board discussing costs of things DD had. We would have lost our house.
Go Canada!
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have
I hear ya! I love the fact when I'm hopefully KU soon, I'll be able to spend a year with my child before having to go back to work, And that U/S and bld work is all free!
I think its insane that people have to pay to deliver a baby, or worry about medical expenses if their child is sick.
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I am American, but have been living and working in Canada for 3 years. I always thought the year maternity leave was incredible, I actually thought people were joking when they told me mat leave was a year here! Now that I am pregnant, none of my American friends or family can believe I'll have a year of leave. My sister gives birth in July and will be back at work in September. Absolutely no time to adjust or enjoy! I love Canada!!!!