I used to scoff at the fact that maternity leave was treated as short-term disability. I mean, you’re getting the six weeks to feed, bond with, and otherwise take care of the baby, not because it’s a medical condition, right?
After having been through the birth, however, I think that kind of “pelvic floor trauma” definitely counts as a major medical procedure and weeks of recovery are indeed warranted.
6 weeks is not enough! So glad you’re taking 12.
Comment by Ele — March 16, 2008 @ 9:05 pm
Damn dude. Dook gives you 3. Then you have to use sick and vacay time. Lamez. Enjoy it though. Henry and you need to have lovely bonding time.
Comment by Cristin — March 16, 2008 @ 10:50 pm