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Nicole614 
10:43pm, August 31, 2009
I would like to announce the birth of my twins Matthew Joseph and Gianna Nicole. They were born at 30 weeks gestation on May 27th, 2009. Matthew was born at 11:09 p.m. weighing 3 lbs. 12 oz. and Gianna was born at 11:10 p.m. weighing 2 lbs. 11 oz. Both babies are doing well in the NICU.
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Well I hit the 29 week mark with the twins and so far so good minus the gestational diabetes. I managed to get the diabetes under control so far without insulin and just by taking a pill 2x a day. Here is the dilema that I am now running into with my employer. I stopped working on 4/24 under my Ob's orders because of the diabetes and my hectic work schedule. I spoke to my HR at work and was told to fill out 1 form with my expected Maternity leave which i put for the 2nd week of July. When i spoke to them before I left, we discussed that I was going under short term disability through Aflac (which i pay for every check) and then once the babies arrive starting my maternity leave. I was told there were no papers to fill out for maternity and the only form need was my expected maternity leave dates. Well last Friday, I noticed a check from my employer that was direct deposited. I was confused as I filled out all the paper work for Aflac and was under the assumption that I was not receiving anything from my employer until the babies are here. I called a supervisor whom I also considered a friend (yeah right) and was told oh yeah, After you went out Kerri (another coworker who is due 2 weeks before I am) wanted to take disability 2 weeks prior to her due date and then start maternity leave.. There is a huge difference between her and I . She is having 1 baby and no problems at all with her pregnancy. I am having 2 babies and have been having complications (diabetes) and I also have almost a hour and a half drive one way to work (she does not), which my ob said that will have to stop.So anyway, I find out that the day I left (4/24) started my maternity leave with my employer, however they did not bother to even tell me this at all! So along I thought I was on disability and I am not! Basically my maternity leave will be up before the babies are even born!.. I feel like they really screwed me over with this big time. I have been there for almost 4 years so its not like im new or something..
Well today my supervisors called me and left a message. They want me to work from home, doing clerical work for them, which I think is unfair as I was told by my OB to stop working! They tried telling me that this will help prolong my maternity leave. How can they do this?? I feel like they are discriminating against me and its not right. I did contact the labor board and according to them I have 12 weeks (unpaid ) under FMLA for them to hold my job. Im at my wits end and just about to tell them where to go. Basically what they are saying is that if I do not work from home, I will have to return when maternity leave is up, which by that point I will be ready to pop. If anyone has any advise it will greatly be appreciated. Please do not write back with rude comments or snide remarks, as that is the main reason why I have not been on here that much.
SOrry for rambling on and Thanks for taking the time to read and send advice!
Nicole
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Nicole- check with your aflec rep, you might be able to collect that when you out after having the babies. It might depend on what coverage you have so you'll need to check. I know that the one girl in my office (which we are tiny) resently applied for aflec so when she does get pregnant in the future she will get paid through aflec when she has the baby as our office doesn't even offer maternity leave. I know a good rep if you need to call and bounce stuff off of him...let me know if you need his name/#. He is in the doylestown area but I am sure you could call him.
Good luck- you are right though, it is crappy of them to do this to you.
Chris
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ps- are you really getting rude comments, that is so wrong on so many levels. I love you sweetie!
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O Wow i am sorry your going threw this!
I am shocked that they expect you to come back when your going to be still pregnant an rdy to give birth. I mean rlly what the heck are they thinking. The only thing i can think of is get some legal advice. There is no way they can do this. If nothing else works i would just quit. They would leave you no choice. An they should know you would pick your babies over their stupid job. Maybe you can check to see if there is a law where if a doctor says you need to stop working the job has no choice but to listen? Idk i am sorry i wish i could help more! GL hun i hope you can figure this out an make it work for you!!
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I didn't know that someone could actually do that. I'm sorry that you are going through this. I would say to talk to a lawyer and to call aflac. talk to a rep from there to find out if there is anything they can do. I hope that this all works our for you hunny.
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omg hun thats horrible. im so sorry.
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congrats hun
Kris19
congrats! cant wait to see pics!
erin0718
Congrats!!! Hope you all are doing well!
melissaw27
Congrats!! Glad they are doing well!
StaceyGirl
Oh my goodness! Im so happy they are doing well!!!
AmberR
Thank you Everyone.. Both Gianna and Matthew are doing great! I have tried several times to upload pics but it wont go through. Hopefully I can get them up soon!
Nicole614
Congrats! I will continue to pray for you and your family!
AmberKay3
Awww, congrats!!!
anayan
Congrats! Cant wait to see them... hope all is well
SheriB
Congratulations. May you all recover nicely and may your little ones get stronger and come home soon.
mhartl
CONGRATS!!!! I am so happy to hear they are healthy and they look beautiful!!!
chelkunz
Thank you everyone for all the congrats and wishes! The babies are doing terrific! I will post more pictures when I can..
Nicole614
Holy crap...I leave for vacation on the 30th and come back to this exciting news. I am so happy to see that everyone is doing well. Congrats. I am sure it was scary for you at first realizing they were coming early. They are adorable. Take care of yourself, take care of them...we can be patient for the photos sweetie!
cwagsy
PS- love the names too.
cwagsy