Comments on: Now why don’t he write?

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:09:55 +0000

Thanks for sharing, actually. It’s nice to get the personal side once in a while, and your story points to the serious issues with the FMLA. I’m curious to know how many fathers out there (non-self-employed) were able to take paternity leave. I was entitled to it under the FMLA, but ended up negotiating a two-week absence from work, and feeling lucky for it, rather than risking being on my employer’s “naughty” list forever. It wouldn’t have bugged me so much if my wife hadn’t had a lot of post-op complications with an unplanned C-section. She could barely pick our daughter up when my two weeks were up – made for some interesting weeks for us all, even with a local grandmother’s help.

By: Diana (Ladybug Limited)

Diana (Ladybug Limited) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:48:48 +0000

Your absence was noted! Blessings to you and the thing-fam as you weather stormy times.

By: Dani

Dani — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 02:04:54 +0000

Sorry to hear that things are topsy-turvy. At least you have an endpoint in sight. We’ll all survive while you get your house in order. Good luck to you and all of the thinga-household!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:03:45 +0000

I work for the Federal Government. I’ve got stories. Sending Thinga-love to your family during this crazy, crazy time.