How to Store Watermelon. 1  Wait Whole watermelon should be left at room temperature until ripe. 2  Refrigerate Once ripe, place the whole watermelon, uncovered, in the refrigerator. 3  Seal Once cut, seal cut watermelon halves or slices in a GladÂ® Zipper Bag.  Refrigerate Store in the refrigerator.
You might want to start before your due date if you have a complication with your pregnancy, need to be on bed rest or something like that, but keep in mind that you have only 12 weeks of FMLA so if you take a few weeks before the baby's arrival you will have less time with the baby once the baby is there.
Labor Standards -- State Pregnancy and Parental Leave Act, federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 1  The leave must be taken within 12 months of the birth or adoption. 2  Employees must request the leave from their employer. 3  Employees can choose when the leave will begin. Employers can adopt reasonable policies about when requests for leave must be made. Frequently asked questions. Can my pregnancy or parental leave count against my paid leave? Yes. If you have paid leave, including sick leave or paid vacation, the amount of parental leave can be reduced so the total leave (parental plus paid leave) is not more than 12 weeks. Can my pregnancy or parental leave count against FMLA leave? Yes.