Fathers specifically, how did you use your parental leave?

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I took 4 weeks at birth. Then waited till my wife’s leave ran out and used my remaining 14 weeks. Saved a couple months worth of daycare costs.

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I used it to care for my child, but I know at least one couple that used their combined leave to travel Europe (in some states you can choose to take it anytime within 12 months of DOB).

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If you can break it up into chunks, you should take a bit early (to enjoy the newborn stage) and then more later on (when you can be helpful). If I’m being honest, as a Dad, there isn’t that much help you can provide the first month or so because the Mom has to do all the feedings (unless you’re going straight to formula).

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My husband is an attorney as well. He took 2 weeks at birth and then the remainder in a big chunk a few months later when I returned to work. We split the nights even from early on and it was a huge help for me. I think he valued the time at home too and it gave him a chance to decompress from billable hours for a little bit.

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I’m on my second kid - doing the same thing each time - my wife’s leave ends mid-May. I’m going to start mine middle of May so we have an overlap and could “transition” effectively [and also get to hang out for a minute]. I’m taking all three months consecutive

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We’re taking our three months simultaneously in one block. I know most dads can’t do much the first month or so baby-wise but you can definitely do A LOT (and by a lot, I mean everything else) for the wife. Im of the thought that if she’s doing so much for our baby, then I need to support her in every and any way I can to make this time a little easier on her.

Also I have been dreaming of the day I could take three uninterrupted months away from work lol

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I got 10 weeks and used it all consecutively from birth. Had some friends break into chunks and they enjoyed that too. Think it depends on personal situation, how many times you want to ramp down/up, etc. Use it all though.

I took 6 weeks at birth. Couldn’t split it up.

I took two weeks to help my wife. I built a deck.

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