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Single Mothering (Doctor appts and taking time off after birth)

ctinayctinay Member Member
in Single Mothers
Hi there. I'm going to be undergoing IVF real soon and I'll find out if I'm pregnant Christmas Day! Just wondered how other single mothers have handled taking time off for doctor appts and after giving birth? I am going to be starting a new job so I don't qualify for FMLA, worried I'll get let go, and not sure when to tell them I'm pregnant (as soon as I find out or at 3 months). Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you! Christina :)
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  • Anne72Anne72 Senior Member Senior Member
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  • ctinayctinay Member Member
    Hi Anne. Thank you for the response. I do contract/consulting work at I'm always "at-will." I read to qualify for FMLA you have to work for an eligible employer, the employer has to have at least 50 employees, and you have to have been working for the employer for 12 months. And, well, starting a new job means I don't qualify. I also read that an employer can let you go if you decide to take a leave (can't remember exact wording). Ugh. I'm hopeful the IVF will work and then I'll just figure out the rest later (I hope). :)
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  • kelsiekelsie Junior Member Junior Member
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  • ctinayctinay Member Member
    Hi Kelsie. I was pleasantly surprised as everyone has been super supportive. I told my currently employer right after they made the offer. I actually gave them the opportunity to take the offer back which I don't think many would recommend. I was soooo worried about their response but it was nothing but support (from the COO who is who I told) and now that I'm on board, support from everyone else at the company. I don't know how many of them know I'm single though. If you want a baby, don't let fear of losing your job stop you. Of course, that's easier said than done since I was sick about it. But knowing what I know now, I worried unnecessarily. Now it'd be a different story if they weren't so supportive but you have to take that chance. Do any of these males have kids? If you are a good worker, they should know that yes, you'll be out for leave, but you will continue to do your job well up to that point and when you return. Not sure if I'm helping. I was super depressed my first tri worrying about all of this and how friends/family would react. Once I started telling people, my depression lifted and I've had nothing but great support. Keep me posted. :)
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