Start maternity leave or no???

chelle828

I had HELLP syndrome with DS - born at 33 weeks.  I'm 32 weeks with pg #2 and having considerable pain.  Started spilling proteins this week and apparently my platelets have dropped.  I haven't been put on bedrest, but every time I'm up and moving around too much, i.e. going to the grocery store, I have pain (Right Upper Quad/rib pain).  I'm a nurse and on my feet for 12 hours at a time.  I am scheduled for this weekend, 2 12 hour shifts.  Am I stupid for going in??

DandR

is it all or nothing?  will they let you work an 8 hour shift, or 6 hour shift?  Or does it have to be complete maternity leave?

Halo79RN

DandR, you're cute.   (j/k)

as a nurse who works long hours and who experienced preeclampsia twice... call in.  they'll understand. 

what unit do you work on? 

chelle828

Halo: This is what's driving me nuts - I'm a NICU nurse.  It's amazing how things change when you become the patient!! 

winomom22

I would call in sick. Can you do that without dipping into your maternity leave? Do you have short term disability? I am having a hard enough time working my 8 hours as an RN and I am not having the same problems as you. Two 12 hrs in a row sounds brutal.