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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Holding off on TTC- F*** you MetLife!
So it's no secret that I'm overweight, but nothing like throwing that in my face! I applied for Short Term disability through my employer for when I get pregnant (so I will still get a check when I'm off work after having a baby). I got a letter from MetLife today saying that due to my weight/height ratio, I'm denied.
Time to get my (fat) a** in gear!!
Re: Holding off on TTC- F*** you MetLife!
BOO!!!
On a related note...can someone explain the short-term disability/pregnancy/maternity leave thing for me real quick? I knew it was an option, but I didn't know you had to apply for it before pregnancy...is this usually when you apply for it? I feel dumb when it comes to stuff like this
Yeah - i have no hope for getting STD b/c of my weight either. just plan ahead with your budget and you can make the 6 weeks unpaid work out ok. You might have to make some budget adjustments along the way - but you can make it work.
Don't let your STD coverage determine when you can start a family. There's never going to be a perfect time. As long as you have health coverage you can manage the rest.
GL!
TTC #1 13 cycles, CP 6/09, TTC #2 1 cycle
CDing, EP'd for 13 months for #1, BFing for #2
Pregnancy Hypertension - inductions at 39w, I grow big babies: DD was 9 pounds 1 ounce 22 inches, DS was 11 pounds even 22 inches - both vaginal deliveries
Hmm, I'll have to look into this. I don't think STD at my job takes weight into account though. A co-worker who is MUCH more overweight than I am just used it while he had surgery.
What I don't understand is how STD works with Family Medical Leave Act. With STD you get a paycheck but with FMLA you don't.
Ok, that makes sense. I know that if I have annual leave, I have to use that up before I start STD. I'll get 12 weeks STD, but by the end of the 12 weeks will only be getting something like 40% of my paycheck (it tapers off over the 12 weeks).
I plan to stay at home after our first child, but I'll have to figure out if I'll do STD and then leave my job. That might not be something you're really supposed to do, but I'd love to still get paid for those 12 weeks.