I am a first time mom working as a cabinet maker. My job intails lots of heavy lifting and carrying awkward cabinets and sheets of plywood alone. I'm on my feet the whole day on power tools like table saws and other specialized equipment. I dont know what to expect and how long I can expect to work before the pregnancy starts to effect my work.
Re: Any other moms in the trades or a physical job
older siblings: ds 16 dd 14 ds 13 dd 11 dd 7
Married: 5.27.16
Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
Married: 5.27.16
Baby Boy Due: 3.18.18
As PP said, listen to your body and your doctor and you will be fine. Don't overdo things, but you can likely continue your normal workload for a little while.
My last pregnancy, I worked part time at a fairly easy job, but was on my feet during my shifts. That alone KILLED my back. So I just wanted to pop in and say props to you mamas who take on such physically demanding jobs. It can't be easy! Lord knows I couldn't handle it.