December 2007 Weddings
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I can't believe that you're starting the school year so close to your due date!! I think I would've been really tempted to just not go back until after maternity leave. Of course, I understand that this way, the kids get to see who you are before you leave...but still!
How long is your maternity leave?
~~~~Carrie & Shawn~~~~December 21, 2007~~~~
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Re: **Jessica
I get 6 weeks off for maternity leave. We have a fall break the first full week in October, so that's like a bonus 7th week for me. I will only have to go back for a couple of days at most between the 2 breaks.
I could take longer, but I would have to take it unpaid and then without insurance, and we can't afford that right now. And, if I take days off now before he's here, I would have to use sick days. I've been home with John since early July, and he'll be home with me for most of my leave, so it's nice to get some time away from him. lol
Today was the first day with kids, and it was fine. My sub is coming to shadow me tomorrow, and she's getting student teaching credit rather than money to be my long term sub, so she may start student teaching on Friday or Monday.
Thanks for asking!
(sorry for the long post...but that should be expected from an English teacher)
Maternity leave for teachers sucks. I hate that most schools/districts only give six weeks.
It'll be great if she can start teaching this week already!
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Baby #2 - D&E - 10/1/10 @ 19w2d - thanatophoric dysplasia confirmed.
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