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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you just man up and get the call scheduled.  If the baby wakes up or starts to cry then that is a good reason to end the call.  In fact, if you decide you need to get off the call then that is your excuse/reason.  I would definitely stop playing this passive aggressive game though.  It is too tiring and distracting when you want to be focused on other things.[/quote]

I don't think it's passive aggressive to say "look, I'm barely a week post partum and I'm not going to participate in a conference call especially not for an hour.  I'm out on FMLA and I'll be available in 12 weeks.  Thanks." [/quote]

No but her comments in her posts here definitely strike me as passive aggressive.  As well as her failure to respond.  I think she should find out what the boss wants and then set out boundaries.  Just because the boss is planning on an hour doesn't mean the call has to last that long.

Furthermore, just because you have a card ("barely post partum") doesn't mean you have to play it.  OP should get this sorted out and make herself appear stronger in her boss's eyes, not weaker, by establishing her expectations going forward.  The more she wiggles and giggles, the more firmly she attaches herself to a hook that says she's a little girl playing games.

FWIW, I'm not a ballbreaker, I'm just a mom who has BTDT and who learned some good lessons watching my mom in the workforce.[/quote]

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