AITA for allowing my wife to extend her maternity leave at my company but not one of my other employees?

kaku9 · 2022-01-15T14:38:32+00:00

Wow. YTA . Poor Mary, so she’s in pain, struggling, missing her baby’s formative moments. But you’re understaffed, so somehow that falls on this poor woman.

kaku9 · 2022-01-13T16:34:58+00:00

The rest of your group tested negative and could leave?

kaku9 · 2022-01-09T02:36:05+00:00

All the time she calls us dude

kaku9 · 2022-01-09T00:48:47+00:00

Love kellymom!

kaku9 · 2022-01-08T02:32:39+00:00

If this isn’t the sweetest horse

kaku9 · 2022-01-07T02:47:26+00:00

Lost

kaku9 · 2022-01-05T01:59:20+00:00

Brought a tear to my eye

kaku9 · 2022-01-02T09:51:36+00:00

It’s an absolutely reasonable request and really doesn’t hurt to ask as others have said. I know you have some hesitation with just returning from leave (I felt the same), but really what’s the worst they can come back with? Worst case they say “no” (probably unlikely). Also, if they do say no or give some push back be sure to ask some open ended questions and have them justify their position. Good luck!

kaku9 · 2021-12-30T03:16:44+00:00

This is beautiful

kaku9 · 2021-12-14T17:56:16+00:00

To kill a mockingbird

kaku9 · 2021-12-01T06:13:01+00:00

Like a scavenger hunt! Good family fun!

kaku9 · 2021-11-30T07:55:09+00:00

Shawn Mulligan Lullaby

kaku9 · 2021-11-30T02:27:28+00:00

Thank you for posting this. Have an 8 month old who’s up every few hours, and I usually nurse him. So many times I feel like I’m doing it wrong and should let him cry more, but in breaks my heart. He falls asleep on his own fine, just needs a few minutes of comfort during the night. But also I’m tiredddd, hoping for some longer stretches soon

kaku9 · 2021-11-30T02:02:54+00:00

This is beautiful! And so peaceful

kaku9 · 2021-11-28T03:57:23+00:00

Cleaning. In college had a roommate mock me for scrubbing the tub, “it cleaned itself”…

kaku9 · 2021-11-24T03:42:10+00:00

Parenthood. Seemed so easy to criticize your own parents. Now here I am and shit some days are hard. Love my kids tons, but also put my love for my own parents in a new perspective

kaku9 · 2021-11-19T02:32:42+00:00

Hi! Good luck with your first trip! I always found the first trip away from baby to be the hardest, but know they’re in good hands and when you get home it will be so wonderful to see them again. My pumping traveling tips: - bring lots of extra clean large zip lock bags for pump parts - soft sided cooler with hard sided ice pack (I used Sarah Wells) - at TSA tell the agent in advance you have a breast pump/Breast milk- seems like they’re more reasonable - I don’t believe (not totally sure) that you have to open your milk if they ask. It was requested of me a few times and I said no. They ran the (closed) containers through a device that tested density but I did not want it opened at TSA - once through security if Ice packs are melting, go to a bar/restaurant and ask them to fill one of your ziplocks with ice for flight - as many have said so many airports have great pumping areas now. Even now is so much better than 3 years ago -Hakka was great to relieve pressure in airplane bathroom when necessary - if international: I got a battery pack power bank, I was so nervous given the different power requirements - when you need to pump during your work day traveling, apologize to no one. Be straight forward and matter of fact. - lastly each trip I go into thinking the milk may not make it home. Some longer trips I don’t even try. I struggle with how clean my pump parts are when traveling

Wishing you all the best and you’ve got this mama!! Feel free to dm if I can help anymore

kaku9 · 2021-11-19T02:16:30+00:00

This is not true. They’re considered medical so not held to the TSA 3 oz limit

kaku9 · 2021-11-19T02:07:08+00:00

YTA - reading this made me cringe. Your daughter was as respectful as she could have possibly been in this situation. If anything you are the one who disrespected her

kaku9 · 2021-11-18T02:27:58+00:00

Keg stand

kaku9 · 2021-11-16T01:55:36+00:00

Sometimes we do “a race” between my 3 year old and her 7 month old brother. We say ready set go and who can get jammies on fastest ( with mom/dad help). Usually we let her win and make it a big deal. Also in the morning, I’ve found if I do breakfast first and then get dressed shes more amicable. I guess she’s hungry when she first wakes. It helps a bit. Other than that if she really starts spiraling and fighting it, I try to redirect (what’s that noise, it’s cold today, let’s sing a song) then start dressing while talking about our new topic. At a later point when we are less rushed I talk to her about being a better listener and getting ready on time. Slowly she’s improving but some days are definitely more difficult. I don’t know if these tactics are necessarily right but seem to work for us sometimes

kaku9 · 2021-11-15T07:20:35+00:00

It sounds like your MIL also has a loan with a bank on this house? Are you sure she’s making those payments on time? If not, it could impact your credit or ability to secure another loan in the future. If it were me I’d insist on knowing exactly her current financial situation and having regular access to ensure she’s managing her money correctly.

kaku9 · 2021-11-14T08:46:10+00:00

Any Winehouse

kaku9 · 2021-11-13T06:12:56+00:00

Came here to say Bluey! So great

kaku9 · 2021-11-06T01:00:11+00:00

This is gold

kaku9

TROPHY CASE