Letting Off Pregnancy Steam Posted: 09-15-06 17:23pm
I'm starting to pass a little bit more
mucus than usual. It's not a lot, but
just a little more. I'm sure this is
normal, but i'm nervous. I'm 60-80%
effaced as of tuesday and i've been having
braxton hicks. I'm just panicking I
guess. What can I expect? I only have
6 weeks left. I have 2 weeks left to
work, but i'm thinking of stopping sooner.
My job requires me to be on my feet for
most of the day and I don't want things to
get worse and possibly have her early. I
just want her to stay in for another 4
weeks and I don't want anything I did to
make her come early. I'm feeling guilty
b/c I know i've been overdoing it. I
could barely walk on my left foot today
b/c I went to walmart last night for
groceries alone and it took almost 2
hours. I guess I need to start asking
for help. It's just so hard to realize
that you can't do it anymore and need the
help.
Thanks for listening.
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BrianBaby
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 1383
Posted: 09-15-06 19:01pm
Does your doctor seemed concerned about
you working? Maybe give him a call and
explain the stress your having and see
what he thinks. Even if you don't call
him, if you think work is too much to
handle, let them know. You and your
babies health are more important. Get
lots of rest and try to relax :) you'll
be fine.
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AyaMiyaki
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Posted: 09-15-06 20:34pm
My doc was awesome. I was having serious
pain in one of my hips when I was 7 1/2
months, and she immediately put me on bed
rest. When it didn't improve after a
week, she took me off work completely.
Talk to your docs. They probaly won't
have a problem giving you a doctor note
saying you need to go on leave now. Heck,
they'll probably encourage it! I know
mine did. :)
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Tazzy D
Advanced Support Team
Joined: 30 Oct 2004 Posts: 3718 Location: , va
Posted: 09-15-06 20:54pm
Yep I would def. Talk to the doc. Also
if you do alot of weight bearing or
standing ask for a stool or something now.
They can not deny you of it, or ask for a
light duty note either or. Good luck to
you.
