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.
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was signed into law in 1993 in response to a growing national concern about balancing work and family responsibilities. It was created to protect workers from losing their jobs when they need time off to address critical personal and family matters.