CHATTY Q+A | returning to work, birth plans, labor signs?

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Today we are catching up with a chatty q&a where I update you a little bit and answer some frequently asked questions!

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[WinterWind]

The US does not practice what it preaches re family values 😪 12 weeks is so short and being unpaid is ridiculous. We get 52 weeks of which 26 are paid and my union tops up the payment to salary pay for 14 weeks. I feel so awful for new mamas just barely getting to know their babies and then having to make such a difficult choice 😔

[britney]

It’s okay to go with the flow with your decisions about your family. I had mixed feelings about returning after having my first baby. I had fully planned the whole next year after my baby was born. When the time came to return to work I cried constantly and just couldn’t do it. Don’t feel guilty about choosing family over teaching if that’s what you want. After having two children and staying home for 8 years I’m ready to go back and see how it goes. And the time has literally flown by!!! 8 years has been a blink!!!

I hope you have a safe and peaceful birthing experience!!! Good luck girly!!! Wishing you the best.

[AnnaVsVlogs]

you are so calming and relaxing, good way to start my sunday.

[hannagretzl]

this is so insane!! I live in Austria (Europe), where you HAVE TO get off work when you are seven months pregnant. And after your baby is born, you get two fully paid years to stay at home with your baby.
I just can`t believe how the system in the US works..this is crazy!

Emma, what are you going to do with your baby when you go back to work in March?

[starrydreamer]

Sorry, 12 weeks mat leave is RIDICULOUS. In Canada (where I'm from) it's a year PAID through unemployment insurance. I'm stunned that's all you get.

[ClaudiaSanchez-]

Good luck to you and your husband with the birth of your baby girl!! My daughter adores her dad!! She is 27 and she is still Daddy’s girl!!

[abbigorman]

Girl, you GOT THIS. Birth was such an amazing, wonderful thing for me. Keep your eyes fixed on the kind face of Jesus and crank up that Mav City! Can’t wait for baby girl to be here!!

[kristenwestelaken]

12 weeks?! That's no where near long enough. In Canada we get one year. That's just rude.

[AnnaVsVlogs]

i think that baby j is going the be born on december the 15th.

[aidenwest]

Omg! I love your channel, especially with the new baby on the way! I would love to see some birth/baby vlogs. We are all gonna support you through the time you have your birth.
When are you having the baby?

[kelliharlowwatson]

I'm thinking your daughter will be born on December 17th. Looking forward to your birth vlog/instagram post. All the best!

[eclecticsoul]

You might be like me. Random rapid labor. Legit went from nothing at all to boom 6cm and active labor in high gear. lol

Hoping it’s this week!!!!

[abigailmorgan]

Emma,
You’re thought on teaching really validated how I’ve been feeling this year. This is my first year teaching special Ed preschool. I have 18 students 8 with disabilities and 12 general Ed all in one room. I worked as a para for four years before getting my degree and I loved it. I have decided that I am going to step back after this year and be a behavior coach which will be a pay cut, but also a cut in stress. The number one thing this first year of teaching has taught me is that no job is worth your mental health.

[paisley]

My daughter was born on Dec. 14th! So that’s my guess, mainly cause it’s a great day to be born 🤪 Wishing you a safe delivery! ❤️

[PM-uupy]

I pray that you have a safe, and healthy I love your attitude! This year has been A I took my first day off Friday...my kindergartener's I love, but they are A LOT this year!!!!

[mariemolloy]

I´m guessing the 16th of December. I will be praying for a safe, quick delivery and a super healthy baby girl!

[chattychanny]

You are wise beyond your years! Seriously, you are so level headed.

It’s crazy to me that teachers don’t get maternity pay, yet we have to plan for the time we are gone. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[caira]

Loved this video! Praying for your sweet family! This video spoke to a lot about how I feel as an educator.

[keeleysanchez]

We’re you able to get a long term sub? I’m due in March and no one will sub for my class ☹️

[calemcherry]

Loved the video and I just wanted to say that you look beautiful!!!! 🥰 Goodluck with labor!