3rd Trimester
In need of encouragement
I only have 2 weeks 6 days until my EDD. I am still working. I work in a mechanics shop where I distribute the necessary parts to fix the vehicles. Which wouldn't be bad because I get to sit at my desk most of the day but we don't have much air conditioning in here. It is usually between 90 and 100 degrees daily. I've talked to my DH about going on leave early because the heat suck the energy out of me, not to mention the size of my ankles by the time the work day is over, he says I can do whatever I am comfortable with. Our problem is if I stay at home we live in a tiny town outside of any "real" town so if I were to go into labor I would be at home alone. It would take DH about 20 minutes to get there then another 15 minutes back into town to the hospital. So I've been telling myself to suck it up drink tons of water and continue working until I go into labor so I don't end up in a bad situation. I can do this right? It's only 20 days away....
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Re: In need of encouragement
Take leave seriously.. If your that concerned about your DH getting there.. You have nothing to worry about.
My DH works 24 hr shifts and isn't taking leave till im in LABOR.. and he work 1 hr and 15 mins away.. your not gonna push that baby out in an hr.. and most likely you will know your contractions are about 6-7 mins apart then you can call your DH to come home.
Noel - August 2010
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I would take the time off. I stopped working at 38 weeks & it's so worth it. Like the others said 35 minutes isn't bad & if you were to progress really rapidly & DH wasn't home you could always call an ambulance.