i believe you'd only be classified as service from the date you became permanent - but you'd be best to check with the education department in your state.
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Me 29  DH 44 welcomed Emerald 29/05/09
it took 43 months to TTC#1, 3 clomid, 6 IUI, 1 stim - 1 fresh & 2 FETs  29/04/05, 03/12/05, 12/08/07, 13/05/08, 24/07/08  IUI #7 - Success!!!!  |