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Q: My Heels!
asked by: BaByMaMa2005 on January 29th, 2005
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Oh my heels hurt so bad! I was wondering how everyone delt with having their heels feel like they are going to fall off? I stand on my feet for 8 hours a day at work and I have to walk about a mile to get to school. So I was wondering what type of shoe ya'll wear, I usually wera flats because im not allowed to wear tennis shoes to work, or sandals. Is there any end to my heel anguish?
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jessamyn
replied on January 29th, 2005
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I dont know if they have this name brand where you are but I bought rocket dogs (shoes) I tried my adidas running shoes, ugs everything while at work but the rocketdogs were uber comfy!.. Can you get a stool at work? Although working is good for you standing on your feet for long periods of time is bad and you are retaining alot in your legs and feet and that is one of the reasons your heels hurt... And have breaks every 2 hours and when you do have breaks evelate your feet... And the walking s good for you!... How far along are you? You can try a maternity belt to keep some weight off your legs
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l2at24
replied on January 29th, 2005
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Yeah, you shouldn't be standing that long. The walking is good though. Where do you work? How far along are you? Your job should be able to relieve you of some of that standing.
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BaByMaMa2005
replied on January 29th, 2005
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I work at a retail store and I am not allowed to sit down. One day when everything was really slow I went in the back where the dressing rooms are and had just sat down when my boss came around the corner and about had a heart attack! She told me that it made me look lazy so no I cant get a stool and I only gets one break half way throught that day. Is this bad for the baby too or just me?
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l2at24
replied on January 29th, 2005
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babymama2005 wrote:
i work at a retail store and I am not allowed to sit down. One day when everything was really slow I went in the back where the dressing rooms are and had just sat down when my boss came around the corner and about had a heart attack! She told me that it made me look lazy so no I cant get a stool and I only gets one break half way throught that day. Is this bad for the baby too or just me?



it's not good for either of you. If it's just retail, I would look for another job. Your boss should be more understanding.
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Tazzy D
replied on January 29th, 2005
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You need to get ahold of the labor board exceptions can be made... You need to get a note from your doctor telling them you need light duty. They can not deny you that. Also if they give you a hard time you can always file for unemployment until after the baby is born if they fire you..
Who do yo work for??
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jessamyn
replied on January 29th, 2005
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I dont know about where you are but in cali its a state law for 10-15 minute breaks every 2-3 hours... So figure it out hun

it strains on the baby too!
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BaByMaMa2005
replied on January 30th, 2005
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I work at agaci too, and I really need the money or else I cant possible pay for the baby. Im a little concerend because after a long day at work if I keep my feet up the whole next day the baby's movements a limited. My doc says it is because she is tired but im worried that I am stressing her out and if I am how do I find even ground with my boss and my needs?
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l2at24
replied on January 30th, 2005
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Look up some of the laws for your state as far as preg women and working. Like tanya said have your doc write you a note. They may be upset when you let them know you know your rights, but you have to think about you and the baby. It's just a job. You can find another one. Don't stress about it. Have you looked into wic or any other programs that can help you with the baby?
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