@kvacmak, @dkizz82@tmk0325 I'm a bit concerned about this leave this time around. With DD it worked out so that I worked until May 13, took the last four weeks off (at 60% pay), got payed over the summer, and then used 8 more weeks of FMLA time (unpaid) when school started in the fall. I ended up getting to be home with her for 5 months, but coming back was still very difficult for me. My husband and I are trying to see if we can swing me not returning after this baby is born in December. But, I agree, our leave in this country is a joke.
How old are your other kids? DD will be 3 next month
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? My DD decided to give up naps! I'm so upset over this! She was such a good napper for so so long. It's going to be tough when the next one comes.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : I'm excited for DD to have a sibling.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ I'm happy to have a 4 day weekend next week! Took off Friday and Monday is Memorial Day. I plan to go shopping for new clothes on Friday.
GTKY: What kind of car do you have? Do you love it/hate it? Do you plan to get something new to accommodate your growing family? I have a Ford Escape. I love it. My DH's car is on its last leg so he is going car shopping this weekend and he's going to look at larger SUVs like Ford Explorer or Mazda Cx9 so that there's more room for 2!
Re: STM+ Check-In 5/17
How old are your other kids? DD will be 3 next month
Current challenges/concerns about being a STM or questions about things your children are going through now? My DD decided to give up naps! I'm so upset over this! She was such a good napper for so so long. It's going to be tough when the next one comes.
Current joys/successes/or happy thoughts about being a STM : I'm excited for DD to have a sibling.
Rants/Raves/Randoms/Questions/ I'm happy to have a 4 day weekend next week! Took off Friday and Monday is Memorial Day. I plan to go shopping for new clothes on Friday.
GTKY: What kind of car do you have? Do you love it/hate it? Do you plan to get something new to accommodate your growing family? I have a Ford Escape. I love it. My DH's car is on its last leg so he is going car shopping this weekend and he's going to look at larger SUVs like Ford Explorer or Mazda Cx9 so that there's more room for 2!