Nov 16, 2007
Torn
Right now I am torn between Jay and school. I cannot seem to decide when to return to school. I was planning on returning after the Christmas holidays, but Jay decided to come two weeks earlier than I had planned. My c-section was planned for Nov. 1st, and he was born Oct. 18th. Therefore, my maternity leave will be up before the Christmas holidays. I keep going back and forth. Do I take an extra week or return before Christmas. If I return I will be going back two weeks before the break. However, I would love to stay home with Jay a little longer. On the other hand, I know that my students aren't getting what I could be giving them. At the moment they have a sub who is not a certified teacher. She does have a degree in English, but I teach math. Also, she has not gone to school for teaching and has not had the classroom experience that you receive from college. Justin and I have talked about it and he says that it is my decision. I have considered all of my options and still cannot decide. If I go back that means that I would have to pay day care over the holidays to save Jays spot even though he will not be attending. Then again, I will make more money if I return. The difference of what I would make minus day care costs is several hundred dollars. The money would really help with all of the dr. bills that I have incurred lately. The thing that stinks about my insurance is that it starts over every year on Nov. 1st. Which means I am going to owe for both his birth and his surgery! He was born in Oct. and his surgery was in Nov. Stinks huh? Atleast I think so!! Is it worth it? Should I really be considering my students needs above my own? Aaaahhhh...I just can't decide!!! Even if Jay were to go to day care for two weeks before the break, I would be able to pick him up somewhat early b/c my school ends at 2:30 and his day care is about 2 minutes from my school. I also need to let the day care know ASAP when he will start. They are very sweet and accomodating, but I feel like I am putting them in a bind by not knowing when I will be returning. I know I am rambling, I am just hoping writing all of this will help me decide. At this point it doesn't look like it will!
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Just to put in my two cents, I totally think you should take the extra time and go back to school AFTER Christmas break. It would be worth it, in my opinion, just to be able to spend that time with Jay. It sounds like Justin is really supportive of whatever you decide. Just try to make the best decision for you and your family! I'm glad to hear how well things are going since Jay's surgery, and I hope ya'll have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! Love ya!
Jennifer W.
Any way to tell your insurance company that the surgery was a result of the birth that happened in Oct? That seems like a load of you know what. I am just guessing that you had a deductible to be met before insurance kicks in? Praying for you guys.
Yes, unfortunately we do have a deductible to meet before the insurance pays. So that means, we have to meet our deductible twice. Like I've said before...that's just our luck. :)
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