Advice Please

adorsey2000

I just started a new position on Aug 31st (I accepted the job offer the day before I got my BFP).  I am in special events which can require lots of moving things/hauling things/etc during an event and we have one this weekend.  I just helped my boss load an entire 16 foot trailer with all of the event supplies (I work for a not for profit...hiring movers is not in the budget). 

I don't want to tell my boss or coworkers yet but I am nervous about this weekend.  The event is all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday (I will actually be staying up at the camp - its a cycling event).  It is early to tell anyway and I just started at the agency but I don't want to jeopardize anything by having to lift items that are too heavy or too demanding...

Thoughts??

lovesinthehouse

I'm not one for lying, but could you avoid doing any real heavy lifting by blaming something else, like your back or wrist or something?

pinkpuffyhearts

I would tell your boss and emphasize that you are available in all other capacities until you go on leave.

LC0479

pinkpuffyhearts:

I would tell your boss and emphasize that you are available in all other capacities until you go on leave.

I agree with this. I told my boss last week, because I was supposed to travel to Berlin still in the first Tri and I wasn't comfortable with it. She told me she was very appreciative of my being up front and honest.

I think you'll be fine to tell your boss, but if not pp's idea about blaming a back /wrist injury will work too!

PSU Export

I wouldn't do anything you're uncomfortable with.  But with that said, I'm a physical therapist for children and I do lifting allllllllll day long.  I spoke with my OB about this and she said try not to lift anything heavier than 20-40 pounds.  I just laughed.  She said though that low risk women can lift, when properly done, throughout pregnancy.  Good luck and remember proper body mechanics.  Lift with your legs.

Anna&Matt

Will it involve lifting more than 20 lbs? If so I'd definitely tell your boss. I think she'll appreciate the honesty.

I told work very early on because I had severe m/s and it was effecting my performance at work. They were very supportive and understanding.

adorsey2000

Judging by the stuff I moved today it will probably be items up to 30-40 lbs - banquet tables, tents, etc.  I don't want anyone to feel like I am trying to get out of anything b/c I am pregnant but after two losses you ladies all know how nervous you can get.

PurpleK26

lovesinthehouse:

I'm not one for lying, but could you avoid doing any real heavy lifting by blaming something else, like your back or wrist or something?

This was what I was going to suggest!