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By el-e-e

Sick Days for Mental Health
Late last Wednesday, I got the dreaded phone call:"Hi, Mrs. Thrash? It's Darby at (my son's daycare center)." Darby's the front…
Would I work if money were no object?
In short, no.In my heart, I would much rather be a SAHM. I have this idyllic picture of it, where I invite other kids over to play, and go on lunch dates…
Practical Magic: Step Away From the Stove!
I've been under this grand assumption that "It's a school night" equals "home-cooked meal by mom" (or at least "home-served…
Let's Talk About Maternity Leave
I'll admit it: I haven't yet done my maternity leave paperwork... though I know February will sneak up on me like a run in my pantyhose, right…
Freelancing and Maternity Leave
Freelancers are notorious for not being able to "turn off" work. The talented and pretty Mir talks about this all the time -- the fact that,as…
While on Maternity Leave, Keep Your Foot in the Door
Today in my OB's office, I overheard a 38-weeker scheduling her next visit. She could do morning or evening, she said, because she was on leave now.…
T-Minus 84 Days and Counting...
I can't help counting days when I'm on maternity leave. I start the moment the baby arrives, because it seems like infinity is not enough time…