i hated this appointment :(

vera1127

I'm officially up 30 lbs (double what I wanted to gain, but still healthy so okay with it I guess), my BP was super high for me (136/86), and I was told that working 10 hr days and coming home in excruciating pain isn't enough to get a dr's note to start leave at 38 weeks, even though I know of people who have started a lot sooner on a lot less--oh well. The person who made up that rule has obviously never been pregnant. Baby's heartrate was still wonderful, and my cervix is forward, soft, and still 1/2 cm dilated so all these ctx are doing something, but not nearly enough! I am just so ready to have this baby. Between the exhaustion, cramping, contractions, soreness...I am so done.

MelissaAB5579

Sorry you had a bad appt hun! Nicholas will be here soon & it will all be worth it

ibis

Aw, I'm sorry. I don't know what you do for a living but can you get away with doing less at work? Taking more breaks and so on?

MrsPatterson

How discouraging  You're a teacher, right?  I can't imagine having to do a job like that right now where you have to be "on" all the time.  It's all I can do to stay awake at my desk these days.  I hope your LO doesn't keep you waiting too long!

TheEnglishgirl

Oh Cora you are working 10 hrs a day, that SUCKS. I am so sorry the Dr will not write you a note. That is all a bit too much really. 

Glad baby is doing great and you are on your way. I think 30lbs weight gain is really good. My last 2 friends put on 50-60lbs so I say you are doing great! 

mrshutch

Oh, Cora, I'm so sorry It's rough at the end! Your LO will be here before you know it. I know that doesn't help in the meantime, so if there are any little fun things you can do for yourself, go for it. Is there anything you can treat yourself to, like a mani/pedi or something?

pollykinz

That sucks, I'm sorry they wouldn't give you a note to start your leave now. Hugs!

VanessaRae9608

Hang in there!!! I am so glad that little Nicholas and you are healthy - Try to get some rest when you can!

KRIST4N

Poor thing!  I am surprised they wouldn't give you a note to take leave early!  That just seems crazy to me....I have mentally checked out so guess I am just hoping I can take it early too! haha  Well, hang in there, I hope little Nicolas comes soon for you!

Eviebee

Don't worry about the weight, it's worth it, and you'll loose it.  I gained 45lbs for DD and lost it all in 4 months with the help of bfing (and 9lbs of baby).  Hang in there, it's almost time!  I hope you can find some way to relax and sit as much as you can at work and get something great for dinner.

tiffanylaw06

Cora, Sorry your appt wasn't great. Try to take it easy so that your BP doesn't get too high. Also, have you talked to your work about stopping earlier. Mine didn't need a note. So maybe talk to your HR person. GL!

HisKathy

This last month is rough!  I hope you can take it easy at work the next couple weeks or at least get some help from other people.  (((hugs)))

racer88

I'm sorry your appt wasn't all that you had hoped for, but atleast there was good points to it too! BUT Soooooon your little man will be here in your arms and it will all seem sooooo worth it! Keep going strong Cora, you're almost there! I'm still rooting you on!

melisb25

I'm sorry about your appt. That really sucks that doctor's are so strict about writing you out of work (mine is too) I don't understand why they even care. Hang in there, it's almost time!