President Trump has already demonstrated he doesn’t care about immigrant children seeking refuge at our nation’s borders. But what about the unborn children of federal workers whose lives and futur…
Like many expecting moms, I spend a lot of time reading anything I can to prepare for my babies to come.
I’ve found a great community of moms online from around the world who are due around the same time I am. On internet message boards we share recommendations for baby gear, philosophies on parenting and a whole lot of “is it normal when my body does x, y or z?”
The discussions are generally supportive and never political – just moms-to-be sharing their swirling questions, fears and hopes before they bring new lives into the world.
It was in that same spirit that some U. S. federal workers and spouses of federal workers began posting about the government shutdown on one of those boards.
With babies due in a month or two, many expressed deep fears about how they would be able to put food on the table or pay rent or their mortgages without receiving a pay check.
Additionally, when the government is shut down, some said they (or their spouses) are not eligible to receive pay for time off they have already planned to care for their babies. In fact, many are working now for free because their jobs are vital for the safety and security of our Country.
