Comments on: some fire, way more fizzle.

By: Michelle Smiles

Michelle Smiles — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 01:41:31 +0000

I will just say congrats to your hubby for passing the bar and then back away slowly.

By: amy2boys

amy2boys — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 03:38:04 +0000

I’m so sorry – whatever the snafu is. That really sucks. I hope you can figure something out.

By: SciFi Dad

SciFi Dad — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 01:57:51 +0000

I’m confused… what does his employment have to do with your maternity coverage? Also: I thought you were a SAHM, so why do you need maternity coverage? (Or wait… are you talking about paying to have the baby? Because if that’s the case, MOVE TO CANADA. WE LET YOU GIVE BIRTH FOR FREE. Also? My wife and I would make really great neighbours.)

Or just ignore me because I’m a cursing heathen. Your pick.

By: Vickie

Vickie — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:22:14 +0000

Don’t get too excited to have him back. I thought the same thing after watching the hubby go through med school. And then I hoped after residency he would have more time. And here we are one year into REAL employment (and yes barely able to afford maternity insurance) and he still doesn’t come home until 7:00 and then he has to chart and do some reading about the newest technique. Now I’m hoping I’ll get him back in retirement. HOPEFULLY you will fare better and actually get Cody back!

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:34:35 +0000

Congrats on your husband being done with the Bar – I think…

Sorry about the insurance US health insurance sucks – but I wouldn’t want to be without it either!

One question on the swearing -genuinely curious – why, when crap and BS are the same effectively – excrement – is it okay to write one and not the other? It fascinates me when I see this on tv too – I hear ‘crap’ – yet the Sh1t gets bleeped out everywhere – am I missing something?

By: heidi

heidi — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:36:17 +0000

Maternity insurance will cost about as much as just paying out of pocket for the baby…at least that is what I heard when researching insurance for our family last year. We were almost in that boat and were just planning on paying “cash” for the next baby rather than fork over the big bucks for the separate maternity insurance. The regular insurance would cover any “complications” but not any regular maternity cost. However, being self employed = costly insurance. When looking at jobs with big companies my husband and I always look at their benefits packages as closely as the salary. It is almost worth more to me!
Thank goodness we have a pretty good plan at the moment, however, some are super crappy. Unfortunatly I feel that if the government takes over health care it will be even more crappy and inefficient (as it goes with the government-just my opinion- subject to disagreement I’m sure!). It is a big conundrum and I have yet to hear/see a good solution.
And I hear you on the Lawyers coming out of school and not being rich. Such a misconception. It does take a while and people don’t really realize it.

By: rachel-asouthernfairytale

rachel-asouthernfairytale — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:12:51 +0000

love. that’s all.
Oct 2nd. It’s on the calendar.
Until then, make Cody go watch TV so we can Skype ;0)

<3 you

By: Avitable

Avitable — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:53:36 +0000

I’m an excellent midwife and I work for wownies. No maternity insurance needed!

By: Andrea @ MommySnacks.net

Andrea @ MommySnacks.net — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:39:49 +0000

Awww…Casey, I feel for ya girl! We have close friends who went through the law school and hoping to get some great insurance…only to find out it sucked.like.majorly!

But, on the flip after a year there, they did get better insurance through the firm. So, maybe it’s a trend for these firms to know they have to provide an *entire* package for their associates – not just a decent salary.

And, I don’t have energy for negativity either girl. I’ll just say I’m so happy you have your husband back, with a normal schedule for a little while. He’ll be doing what he’s been studying for!

Sounds like you need a trip to Ohio!!!!!

By: Issa

Issa — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:47:56 +0000

Dang it, Greis stole my comment. This is why I shouldn’t read the comments before I post mine.

YAY for Cody for being done. October will come fast.

In Colorado, insurance companies have stopped covering maternity. Like at all. Unless you work for some large corporate co. and they have too. Talk about f’ed up. However, my theory is this, have a kid (cause dang it girl, I know you will one day) and then pay the stoopids like 10 bucks a month forever. Hospitals can’t fault you as long as you pay something. Truly.