https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 01 May 2026 01:12:32 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-timing-and-grant-work#post-2833729 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 05:40:25 +0000 Becky 2833729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: The grants are either state or federal so I think this is pretty on point. Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-timing-and-grant-work#post-2833706 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 21:29:24 +0000 Pollywog 2833706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not the same, but I work on federal contracts. My first was born during the proposal writing stage (I'm a fed, so my 8 weeks of quiet time) and my second was born right after award. I typically find it essential for my contractors to be there for the competition and start up. I'd probably aim for next June with an understanding that life happens and your employer will deal. Id just plan not to have an August through December baby </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-timing-and-grant-work#post-2833657 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:53:40 +0000 Ms.Mermaid 2833657@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most people will tell you to just go for it since you may not get the timing you want. I would aim for an April baby and not worry if it ends up being July. Some grants you can get an extension on reporting if the person is on leave, etc. so there may be options. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pregnancy-timing-and-grant-work#post-2833650 Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:42:04 +0000 Becky 2833650@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DH would like another baby, and I’m trying to figure out the timing in terms of work (I’m not sold on the idea). I am on a 2 year grant and will hopefully get another 1-2 year grant after this one. I would like to have a June-September baby, but the grants typically wrap up in September or December so I could miss the last few months of delivery and possibly reporting. I think the best timing would be mid-late June in terms of the programming end. In terms of our family dynamic I think next year would be the best year to go for it, but it would be year 2 of a 2 year grant and it’s a new position for me and a new grant for my employer (I’ve been with the employer for 3 years and have had one baby while with them). Also I’m pretty much responsible for all reporting and programming for these grants. Anyone have a similar type of job (ongoing grants) and have feedback or advice? I’m totally open to someone saying it would be selfish/a bad idea. I would also consider taking a shorter leave (maybe 8-10 weeks) and coming back to work part time for a few months. </p>