Maternity Leave Benefits

[Skysue]

I asked this question last year and got some very rude comments. People were saying who wants to take a year off? I took a year with my 1st and wouldn't ever trade that time for a million dollars.

The only stipulation is you need to be paying into it 1 year before you receive it. So if you are pregnant now and sign up you can't use it.

My problem is getting pregnant has been difficult. My white blood cells have been dropping and we don't know why so we are taking a break as it could be due to stress. I need to focus on getting me healthy before even thinking of baby number 2.

[gravy_train]

Thanks, Skysue! So did you already register for the benefits?
I agree, I have been able to stay home with my other children and I feel that my whole family needs that in order to adjust to the new dynamics. I could not properly run my daycare with the ljmited amount of sleep havin a new baby brings. at least when you are home with your own children you Can nap in the afternoons to recharge.
i am not pregnant yet because I am not eligible for EI until June so we are waiting another month or so before we start trying. I also think that it would be really hard to manage several toddlers in the last trimester so I would like to have the flexibility to be able to leve work at around six months prrgnant.
I had no idea tht stress could cause an issue with white blood cell count! It's really amazing how our mental health is so connected with our physical health, isn't it?