*~* May 2013 - Spring Babies*~* 117 Jelly Babies - 22 Boy's & 19 Girl's - 5 Babies :D

[TTCBean]

Maybesoon, I don't qualify for WIC but I'll look into CHIPS... thanks! I will be calling the pediatricians next week to see what my options are too...

 

[jtink28]

maybesoon, my boss just sent me an email saying, "i noticed you met with HR. is everything ok?"

seriously? i'm not allowed to have a private meeting without you wanting to know my business? agh!!!

 

[Courtney917]

TTC Bean: Why won't they let you add your child to your insurance??? I have always added my children to my health insurance and this has been through 4 different employers (2 of mine, 1 of ex husband and 1 of DH). I know I have 30 days to add the new baby, they just want proof of social security number.

I think it's the type of insurance I have. I was denied from every company I could find because of a medical condition I have (Glaucoma), the only company I could find that would cover me only accepts people with conditions that get you denied from other companies. So that's why they won't add him... they said only if he has a medical condition and gets denied coverage from other companies. It's pretty messed up, I have no idea what to do.

That's insane. Look into the state, sometimes (I know in PA they do) they have programs for people with various incomes. I thought under Obama's new healthcare laws, each state has to provide affordable healthcare choices for families regardless of income?

 

[jtink28]

TTC Bean: Why won't they let you add your child to your insurance??? I have always added my children to my health insurance and this has been through 4 different employers (2 of mine, 1 of ex husband and 1 of DH). I know I have 30 days to add the new baby, they just want proof of social security number.

I think it's the type of insurance I have. I was denied from every company I could find because of a medical condition I have (Glaucoma), the only company I could find that would cover me only accepts people with conditions that get you denied from other companies. So that's why they won't add him... they said only if he has a medical condition and gets denied coverage from other companies. It's pretty messed up, I have no idea what to do.

ttcbean, Obamacare has made it illegal for insurances to refuse you because of a pre-existing medical condition. you should research this and look into the legality of what they are saying. do you have any lawyer friends?

 

[Courtney917]

I thought there were some laws under Obamacare!!!! I am pretty sure they have to allow you to add your child to your insurance. I'm gonna look that up right now. I'll post if I find info.

 

[Courtney917]

Here's some info on health insurance laws: The baby should be able to get coverage under either yours or husbands insurance:

https://echealthinsurance.com/laws/newborn-mothers-protection/

 

[TTCBean]

I got on my insurance before Obamacare... I might have to look at different insurances, though mine is really good ($190/month and covers vision and all obgyn stuff is free to me) so I don't really want to switch. This is so stressful!

Thank you Courtney!!! I will definitely be making more phone calls to my insurance and DHs!!!

 

[Courtney917]

Good luck!! Hope it all works out

 

[pinktiara]

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fyi, America SUCKS at maternity leave. NOT COOL.

Wow we get the most weeks in canada I think its actually 52 but its not all paid its like 50 or 60 percent of your income which wasn't much for me when I was on it. Its not bad enough that they make you pay to have a baby in the states you also get no mat leave that is sucky. Everyone says we get "free medical" here in Canada but we pay about 150 a month for medical its only free if your literally poor. hubby has extended benefits through his company so that will cover a private room if im lucky enough to get one which would be nice

 

[maybesoon]

wow jtink!!! That is bullshit!!! But then again it really doesn't shock me at all..... I would be pissed!

ttc hope it helps!

AFM well......... ok so I get home from work & change into my pjs out of my work clothes. DH: Audry has a banquet tonight for making the A Honor Roll.... Me: oh ok, I'll go get dressed. DH: Well Lindsey (his ex-wife) filled out the reservation with only me, her & the kids so there's no reservation for you at our table. Me: ummm ok....

SERIOUSLY???? WHAT THE FUCK!!!

He left it at that & left for the banquet. I'm so upset right now.... It really pisses me off because I have already bought crap from her twice this school year for crap she has sold for school & now she is (or rather dh is) raising money for Jump Rope for Heart. When the time comes & he asks me for a donation I'm so telling him that since I'm not worthy of being a part of "their little family" for school purposes, don't ask me to donate or buy anything anymore.......

 

[Sass827]

Oh JTink! Do not reply to that email. that is no good. Your boss obviously is a coward, bully, a-hole.
The us is so screwed up for health care. Who ever made our health a for profit business really threw us all under the bus. I get my health care from DH's work. It's an uber rich company, so it's great health care, but the take a few hundred out of his pay every month, then we have to meet the $3500 deductible each year. So because we got pregnant in 2012, but will deliver in 2013, we pay twice. a $7000 baby, just to walk out of the hospital. The last bill I saw was last year from our 8 week appointment. $5000 for that one appointment. Cleared our deductible right away, but come on! do you ladies remember your 8 week? They do nothing but talk to you. It's such bs!

 

[CupcakeBaby]

JTink - that email from your a-hole boss is a good thing I think!

She obviously realises she's been a total idiot and you aren't letting her get away with it.

And is now really scared that you've been to HR!!!!

I'd just stay completely silent on it and see how you get treated the next few days!!

Hahaha. Im glad the bully is scared!

 

[CupcakeBaby]

Ignore the mess all around. Still got loads to do in the nursery.

But last night DH put the wardrobe together and I put the CD rack together and have put some nappies on it!!

https://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii495/cupcakey-me/D0675C81-A793-4DFE-9A7E-EF733EB661C9-14976-00001E39043E8208_zpsbfb342c0.jpg

 

[julesjules100]

Jtink, I'd be inclined to email back with "It was a private discussion". I think if you don't reply she's just going to ask you outright and that will be more difficult to say to her orally. She doesn't seem very professional! x

 

[missmayhem]

Ignore the mess all around. Still got loads to do in the nursery.

But last night DH put the wardrobe together and I put the CD rack together and have put some nappies on it!!

https://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii495/cupcakey-me/D0675C81-A793-4DFE-9A7E-EF733EB661C9-14976-00001E39043E8208_zpsbfb342c0.jpg

I SEE FLUFF!!!!

yeahhh! hoping to get DD back in fluff next week after we move. she came out in a rash in fluff so i switch to horrid sposies. turns out it was a food allergy causing the rash.

i may be MIA for a few days ladies, removal lorry arrives tonight and by tomorrow night nearly everything will be on it, with just a few last bits to go in on sunday, tv last sofa, our bed and the stairgates. starting to get very excited now!

 

[Hann12]

Wow looks good cupcake, I just have ours in a drawer but then ours are pretty boring neutral colours!

Hope the move goes well missmayhem!

Jtink - I agree with jules, I'd give a very genetic response to your boss's email.

Feeling much happier today so must have been mainly hormones yesterday! Funny what a difference a day makes in pregnancy!

Hope everyone has a good weekend, mines not going to be very restful unfortunately but at least it's a weekend anyway!

 

[jtink28]

thanks for the support, ladies. could not believe she had the gall to email me. i responded with, "everything is fine, thanks. i had some general HR questions about leave."
which is still none of her business, but if she asks anymore about it, i'm going to let HR know.
plus, i have my yearly review with her today. blagh! hubby and i agreed yesterday that as soon as baby is born, i will be looking for a new job.

cupcake, looking good! can't believe how much you ladies have gotten already. i'm such a procrastinator. i have his swing, bouncer and crib. nothing else! no clothes, nothing. good thing my baby shower is next saturday! after that, i'll probably go nuts and spend all my money on this boy

 

[jtink28]

hann, i seriously agree - one day, i feel like everything is bad and wrong, and i can't make myself happy no matter what.
the next day, i wake up and i feel like god himself is shining down on me, full of rainbows and puppy dogs and gummy bears. haha!

pregnancy hormones are wacky!

 

[missmayhem]

thanks Hann, the lorry is about to arrive now getting nervous still so much to pack but i love my bnb lol

 

[TTCBean]

I woke up this morning feeling super anxious and impatient... I feel a little scared to be a Mommy! It's hitting me like a ton of bricks! I am so over joyed and happy that I get to be a Mom but then I have no idea what I am doing! How am I supposed to know how to raise my LO? Yikes... I hope I do a good job and not completely mess up. Ahhhh. Pregnancy hormones have the best of me this morning I think.