Bisha

How precious!!! Congratulations!!! I cant wait to have a house so that we can get a second dog!!

I figured this thread needed a bump! So how are all the mommies to be and the new mommies doing? How's everyone feeling?

Just got to work after the gym. Did 30mins of pretty intense cardio. I've been careful in increasing the intensity for the obvious reasons:) So my BF and I decided to increase our workouts to 5X a week. M-F with M,W,F cardio and T, R weights. We start next week.

Quote: Originally Posted by YoursTruly Bisha, First, congratulations on your pregnancy. Yes you are correct with the 6 - week timeframe. Depending on the company, they are required by law to keep your job, however, the longer you are out, your role could change when you come back (bummer). I think the most direct thing to do is call your outsourced maternity leave customer service line and ask them specific questions and also your HR department. They should know this information cold. Sorry this did not directly answer your question but between those two, you should find out what you need. Thank you! Well, I know for a fact that I have total job security with no possiblities of any kind of change for at least 12 weeks; unpaid. I do get STD for 6 (or weeks paid. But, I keep reading about something with an extra tax you pay when you work in NJ and this new law that is supposed to go into effect some time in 2009 that is cover paid leave for up to another few weeks but I cant find anything definite. The best thing I found was a NY times article and they were not specific at all. Quote: Originally Posted by JoLo908 We get screwed as women... it's not fair... like, we have to plan pregnancy around our jobs... I bet if men could get pregnant, things would be a lot different. Such crap! I would talk to your employer and see what they say. Best of luck to you, but don't worry, things will work out, they always do! I couldt agree with you more!!!! 6 weeks is NOTHING! Quote: Originally Posted by dolfinluck My company lets you buy extra short and long term disability because after a certain amount (i think around 40-45K) your STD check will be less than your regular pay check so the extra insurance picks up the difference. Enrollment was once a year but you could buy it one year and drop it the next. One of the women here signed up for it when she was 5 months pregnant to help cover the difference in pay. They do offer that for Long term disability but not short term in my company Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa interesting! my DH works in NJ but for a German co. and he gets 6 months of paternity leave - 3 of it paid - WTF!?! i hope that doesn't change before we have a baby. europeans know how to live! lol Get this, my husband's family is from Russia and mine is from Ukraine. Well, we were talking to his g-mom over the weekend and she asked about leave from work. I told her what we get and she was shocked. In Russia, they get a year and a half; PAID!!!!!

Hello ladies. I kept searching the web and can't seem to find anything concrete and since my dear BDW ladies know everything, I was hoping you could help me out:) So, I discovered some disappointing news yesterday. I dont know how but, I was under the impression that maternity leave = short term disability and my company allows for up to 6m paid. I guess the "if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" statement applies here! It's 6 weeks paid for normal delivery and 8 weeks paid for a C-Section and of course the unpaid 12 weeks federal FMLA that runs concurrently. I was also told that right now, the state of NJ also provides it's own 12 weeks that start after STD ends of unpaid leave that is simply a job security. So, the benefits guy tells me that there is a new law going into effect next year (2009) that will provide more paid leave in NJ than just STD and I didn't think of asking for more details I found a few things here and there on it but, nothing concrete. If you know anything about this new law, please reply!!!! I know I'm due end of May but I feel like I really need to start thinking about this stuff!

I did a painful 30 mins on the eliptical this morning. I dont know why it was so tough. I'm thinking of taking my friend up on the offer and going for a spin class this weekend. Since I just started back into it, I'm trying to take it easy but I think it's time to amp up my workouts a bit.

My cousing just went there for a mini honeymoon in August. They said it was beautiful but be prepared to pay for EVERYTHING. I mean $5 for a bottle of water, etc., etc. For me that was kind'a shocking since when I go to beach vacations, we do all inclusive. And another thing is that outside the resort, there is nothing to do. I mean no excursions, nothing at all. You're stuck in there

Quote: Originally Posted by kevsgirl It is cute. It made me laugh It's so true how you often wonder if someone's just packed on some pounds or has a little bun in the oven Congratulations and it's so great that you don't feel gross and are able to excersize. I hope I have a pregnancy like that when it's my time! Thank you! For the most part, I really can't complain! I wish for everyone to have it as easy as I have it now! Hopefully, it will continue this way. Yesterday was a bad day for me though. I ate something at breakfast that didn't agree with me the rest of the day. My stomach blew up and hurt soooo bad. It sort'of stopped after lunch and then once I got home, it started again. Super weird! Needless to say, I barely slepped the night and didn't get up for my morning work out!

Quote: Originally Posted by BachataBride Good for you!!! I wish I was that motivated...prego or not!! LOL Love your ticker by the way!! Thank you! I dont know why it's off though. I guess it goes by the due date but I know that I'm at 15 weeks 2 days

Quote: Originally Posted by SheaS We still have not decided on a name.... I think Jada Marie is at the top of our list though. I love the name Jada! If I didn't have a fur-baby with that name already I'm sure it would have been on our list too!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly C my morgan is 9 and i think maureens is 12. Well, I was the only child until my brother was born and I was very excited to have a sibling. Everyone I knew had a sibling except for me. I did have a little bit of a jelous fit at first but, got over it very quickly. I loved having a baby brother! It was the best thing ever. I taught him to crawl and walk and talk and ...... I can honestly say that I feel more prepared to become a mom having 2 young siblings. I almost feel like it gave me the experience none of my friends had the privilage of having! I'm sure your Morgans will be very happy to have a brother or a sister and it will be a wonderful sibling bond! Look at it this way, you'll always have a free sitter! My parents sure did!

Quote: Originally Posted by jkcz0702 Look at you go & your pregnant!!! Congrats! I give you lots and lots of kuddos! Thank you, thank you! I feel very proud of myself! But, I dont feel or look pregnant at all so does it still count? LOL

I can proudly answer this post as YES! It's funny that I couldnt get my butt to the gym before getting knocked-up and now I'm there before work which is unheard of for me since I have never been a morning person. I have to give a lot of credit to my BF, I only get there b/c I know I have to meet her! Today was only my 3rd time but I feel like I can really keep this up as long as my BF sticks with it too. It feels great! I feel so energized!

Hey Kelly and Maureen, how old are your Morgans? As the oldest of 3 children with 12 years between my brother and I and 18 (yes 1 years between my sister and I (oh and we all have the same mom and dad!!!) maybe I can help out the two of you!

I was complaining to girls at work today that I dont look pregnant and that I've been super bloaded. They told me I dont look any different so I guess the fat thing is in my head. I have a co-worker who's about 4 weeks ahead of me (due beginnign of May) and she's been showing for a few weeks now. I told my best friend that I want to show and she said that I'll have plenty of time for that so I'm waiting!

Quote: Originally Posted by Angel I haven't been on here in a while but congrats Bisha and GiminiLibra. Thank you! How are you feeling? What's your due date, if you have one already?

Beautiful mommy! Fantastic pics! I sooo wish I lived near Tammy!

Okay, so I just read my ticker and I sooo wish it was true. I'm actually at 15weeks, 2days and not showing at all!!!! I noticed a teeny tiny bump on Thursday morning but you can't see it in clothes at all We took the first bump picture but I just look fat, not pregnant!

Quote: Originally Posted by GeminiLibra I am so excited to be a part of this forum. We just found out that I am 4 weeks pregnant!!! We were married Nov. 15th (what a wedding present!!) and didn't realize we would get pregnant as quickly as we did, I was pregnant for the wedding and I didn't even know until yesterday! We are so happy and I can't wait to be a Mommy! It's a bit early to tell friends and family but I feel like I might burst if I don't tell anyone so here I am. Congratulations to all of you! That is wonderful!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! You have a due date yet? probably not from the doc but, I found out those online calculators (the ones that ask how long your cycle is) are very accurate!

Quote: Originally Posted by KarmaB Yay, Congrats! That is awesome news. You are already 14 weeks, you can find out the sex soon. Do you plan on finding out ahead of time? Thanks Karma! I have my second u/s on January 9th when I'm 20 weeks and DH and I are really hoping to find out. I've been getting mostly boy forecasts (everyone has their own weird system on guessing) but some girl too. lol I told them all they have a 50/50 chance! LOL Either way, it really doesn't matter as long as it's a healthy baby! I still wanna know sooner rather than later though

Quote: Originally Posted by Kelly C Congrats!!! When did you decide to tell work? I haven't told mine yet. Im alittle nervous. I haven't been here that long and I dont want the to freak. I did tell them that we were going to try and have one. So I've laid the ground work when I finally do spill the beans. I have my first unltra sound to night so after that I will start my ticker. I told at work on Monday. I wanted to tell my manager before I told everyone else and it was just perfect timing b/c I had a meeting with her. I've only been at this job 5months but, felt pretty comfy telling and everyone responded very positive. I figured I was at 14 weeks and had my first u/s and got the results of my sequel screen back so decided it was safe the spread the news. I'm sure you'll figure out when it's ok for you to tell. For me, it just felt right:)

Quote: Originally Posted by Jacqueline DIDO! and congrats to you, thats exciting! Thank you!

Quote: Originally Posted by Kat81 Congrats!!!! Thank you!

Congratulations to all the newly knocked-up! I am soooo happy I can finally post here! I felt a little awkward posting before telling most my friends and people at work and now that's out of the way and I'm glad to speal the beans! I'm at 14 weeks (althought the ticker says something different! ) and due May 30.

Congrats lisa!!! Luke is adorable!!!