This will be my first baby and I work a fulltime job remotely from my home. Should I need to take time off from work after I give birth? If so, how much seems right to ask for?
2007-01-24 05:57:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Wow I wish I could have had TWO weeks off! I have an in-home daycare and to keep from losing all my daycare kids I didn't have much choice in the matter. I took one week unpaid after my c-section and after that it was back to the kids...all 6 of them. I would say you need to look at how much time you spend working at home and see if you can get at least a few weeks off then start back up part-time and work your way up as you get settled. Good luck to you!
2007-01-24 07:00:09 · answer #1 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in order to bond with your baby, you should definitely take some time off. Does your employer offer a maternity leave package? If not, can you work part-time for a little while? I recently had my first baby as well and I took 12 weeks maternity leave and at the end of 12 weeks I felt like I still needed more time off.
You have to keep in mind that babies are a lot of work. In the first few weeks, your baby will need to eat around the clock, so count on some sleepless nights.
2007-01-24 06:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by Ms_info 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need time off. With my first baby, I felt amazing even after the birth and was go go go, wanting to return to work and be a supermom, too. But I stayed home for 6 weeks and really bonded with my new baby.
You may feel ready to work and even bored at times, most newborns don't do much the first few weeks. However, your body really needs you to rest. You will also need to rest now, because in a few months the baby starts go, go, going and you'll need all your strength to keep up!
I would recommend at least 3 weeks off, then maybe 3 weeks of flex time before you are back to full time work.
BEst Wishes to you!
2007-01-24 06:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by jettyspagetti 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the standard maternity leave is 6-8 weeks. However, if you are working from home and taking it a little easier you may be able to return working faster. I would take at least a month to adjust to your new way of life.
Congrats - I wish I could have done that - I had to settle for day cares and working outside the home.
2007-01-24 06:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, take as much maternity leave as you can. The baby will take up a lot of your time and energy, plus you need to recover physically from giving birth.
2007-01-24 09:12:26 · answer #5 · answered by growing inside 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need at least 6 to 8 weeks. The standard is 6 weeks.
2007-01-24 06:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by cinnycinda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you that your baby will NOT be potty trained @ the age of 3 months. You must've heard wrong....... That would be nice if it were true though.
My son was potty-trained (& never wore a diaper/pull-ups again) 1 week after he turned two.
My daughter is now 2 years & 4months & is just potty-trained... We had a harder time with her than my son...... & I've heard that girls are easier to potty-train than boys..... it was the opposite for me..... he he he.
My husband was potty-trained @ alittle over 1 year
I was almost 2 when I was potty-trained......
You have quite aways away to worry about that my dear.
I really don't think you need to take time off work to potty train your child.
2007-01-28 03:46:01 · answer #7 · answered by surfrat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes take the time off, you'll need it
2007-01-24 06:02:48 · answer #8 · answered by Melissa M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋