As much as Quebecers complain about high taxes, poor healthcare and other social issues, I must say our parental leave program is a god-send.
Tim was able to take 5 weeks off from work at 70% of his salary and I will be off for 25 weeks at 70% plus another 25 weeks at 55%.
If you're curious to see how the plan works, here's the link to the government page:
Quebec Parental Insurance Plan
I coul not imagine living somewhere where I'd already be heading back to work, having to leave my baby in someone else's care all day long. I would miss him so much.
I am truly cherishing watching him develop, as unobvious as it may be at this point. But I do notice the little subtleties as I observe him for so many hours a day.
His vision seems to be increasing. He doesn't focus or follow anything yet, but you can tell he can now see more of the world that surrounds him.
He also gets quite vocal at times, cooing and grunting and making all kinds of sounds.
No smiles, it's too early yet, but he grins to himself as if he's in on his own private joke. Those looks particularly crack me up and melt my heart!
So, needless to say, I am enjoying motherhood like I never could have imagined.
My little Kieran is an angel and I love him so!
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I am, as ever, astonished at Canada's forward thinking legislation. Maybe the economic crisis will help the rest of us catch up.
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