My husband thinks that after our son is born he's going to have to go back to work right away…
My husband thinks that after our son is born he's going to have to go back to work right away because his work won't pay for him to have time off with us. I know we need the money but I'm going to need his help more... How am I supposed to just get home from the hospital and have one day with him before he goes back to work the next day? How am I going to handle being able to take care of a newborn while I'm recovering with no help? His mom has cancer and she'll be starting chemo and so she won't be able to help and my mom lives an hour away and so does my sister. I don't have anyone else that could help me... I'm freaking out and I don't know what to expect and how I'm going to handle it if he has to go back to work right away...
tabbitha·
Мама троих детей, ждёт четвёртого
tell him to ask about paternity leave it's an actual thing and can get paid for it Google it
Samie Thomas·
Мама дочки-младенца
i didn't even have 1day. we got home around 8pm on a Sunday and he was at work at 3am Monday
tabbitha·
Мама троих детей, ждёт четвёртого
this is for Florida but u can loom for ur state
tabbitha·
Мама троих детей, ждёт четвёртого
but that's crazy he shoulda took the time but u can do it
Alyce Curtin·
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@maddoxmommie0127, He works for the Post Office and the requirements for paternity leave include working there for a full year or for 1250 hours and he doesn't meet either one of those yet. He started working there in August... I just googled it myself... 😢
Alyce Curtin·
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@_akgirl, Thats crazy... how did you do it?
jennylynn·
Мама сына-младенца
My boyfriend wouldn't take off either I had to actually find someone else to take us home from the hospital it sucks but you can do it! I was so worried but it comes natural
Samie Thomas·
Мама дочки-младенца
lots of tears. lots of snuggles. lots of telling myself i got into this I'm going to make it. lots of telling myself i have to be strong for my baby girl. lots of time making myself interact on here.
Megan·
Мама дочки-младенца
i had 1 day with my husband too...my family lives in ohio & his mom is legit crazy.....i was scared shitless but youve gotta do what youve gotta do. the first 2 weeks were really hard for me..penelope had jaundice but just breathe...remember to eat & drink water! if you can..sleep when the baby sleeps! housework can wait for awhile! you CAN do this! and always remember the preggie community
Alyce Curtin·
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@meganeileen6 @_akgirl @lucassmommy Thanks so much ladies... we'll just have to see what happens I guess. At least I know I have everyone here to talk to. Its just going to be a bummer for him too not being able to experience and cherish those first few days home with his son. I'm so afraid that he'll end up working too much eventually and miss out on a lot. I'm really hoping that doesn't happen.
Julianna·
Мама сына (2 года), беременна (18 нед.)
I know seems like it's going to be hard but you will be okay :) I had to do it alone I was so scared that I wasn't gunna do something rite but I did pretty good :)
Alyce Curtin·
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@jujulove13, I'm mostly just afraid of what if I'm in too much pain that I can't get to him to feed him or change him? I'm probably gonna put him on the bed next to me in his snuggle nest when my hubby goes to work so he's near me but idk... I could just be overworrying...
Julianna·
Мама сына (2 года), беременна (18 нед.)
Omg yes I totally understand cause I had to get cut open down there sorry tmi and I had alot of stitches and omg I could barely walk I had to waddle to the kitchen to do his milk and everything
Alyce Curtin·
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@jujulove13, omg how did you manage?
Julianna·
Мама сына (2 года), беременна (18 нед.)
it was definitely a struggle lol I was in alot of pain but I sucked it up lol @missyowl92