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How long do you working moms plan to take off of work after the baby is born
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8 weeks then back to work bills have to get paid. I am saving all my hours now.
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I'm hoping to be able to take the full twelve weeks this time - only took eight weeks (two before, mandated for medical reasons, and six after) with my first. My husband will take two weeks this time like he did last time. I wish we could do more. The only person who might not take a whole lot of time out of their normal schedule is our 4-year-old son. Short-term disability will help and we won't need to buy any diapers or formula (yay breastmilk and cloth!) so saving money won't be that tough.
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I'm taking a full twelve weeks, the Dr won't release me earlier then six weeks and I took out short term disability so I'm out of there.
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I was thinking a month too i work in a kitchen so they will work with me but my bills will be piling up as well is i dont work trying to work until my labor day but the time after baby is born is making me wonder idk how much time i will want to spend away from my baby ftm
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I was thinking a month too i work in a kitchen so they will work with me but my bills will be piling up as well is i dont work trying to work until my labor day but the time after baby is born is making me wonder idk how much time i will want to spend away from my baby
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After my first, I only took a week off. I was fine. I get crazy staying at home
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I'm gonna try 4 weeks. I have a sit down full time office job and we don't get paid for maternity leave:( Bills must be paid
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I only get 8 weeks :( but only going back part time
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