How in the world am I going to be able to work until labor?
I work at a convenience store. I have to do some cleaning and such but overall it's more of a standing around kind of job. The only downfall is that it's standing for 8+ hours straight. This has been my first week there and I swear, it is kicking my butt. I'm able to sit when I can but it's not very often that I'm able to. Because I just got this job, I don't think I'm going to be able to take any time off before LO is born(besides days here and there) unless for health reasons. Then I'm only out for 6 weeks and then I have to come back 
But this job leaves me immobile for hours afterwards because my whole body aches, my fingers are stiff and slightly swollen and same with my feet. I also have that god awful pain in my crotch that's my pelvis moving and shifting. It feels like working 32 hours a week like this is just making it worse. Any tips on home remedies to avoid making that pain worse and worse?
Anyone else working a semi physically demanding job while pregnant? How are you feeling at the end of the day?
Re: How in the world am I going to be able to work until labor?
I worked a much more physically demanding job when I was pg with DD. I work 8.5 hour days, very rarely with a break, running up and down hospital hallways and lifting patients that many times weighed over 500 pounds. I also would work doubles when needed.
Even with a prior back injury I was fine. Wear compression stockings to help with the swelling. Take some tylenol, and FFS, SUCK IT UP. You've been whining about how hard your job is since the day the test turned positive.
MrsGo4Hockeychick: my goodness.....
Can you invest in a pregnancy massage?
I haven't thought about a support belt, I think I'm definitely going to do that and a massage
Thanks girls
And MrsGo4Hockeychick, so sorry to annoy. I guess we all have those things that bother us. I haven't flipped out about slight bleeding or cramping or weight gain. Mine has been my job. Everyone has their problems. I guess personally, I just think I would be more sympathetic towards others. Especially since this is my first pregnancy, I have no idea what I'm doing and it's all such a huge adjustment and change for me. I'll be better at sucking it up next time.
I think bottom line, there may be a point that you simply can't be on your feet for 8 hours a day. Yes at that point I'm sure you can get a doctor's note excusing you, but its still not going to pay your bills.
What about starting to look for a job that isn't at a gas station convenience store? Maybe check with a temp agency to see if there is any admin assistant jobs that you could just sit and answer phones?
I waitress and am on my feet running around carrying heaving plates for about 6 hours a shift. However, my doctor is probably going to write me off work 6 weeks before I'm due at the latest. All the girls that have had babies at my work usually get written out around that time. What state do you live in? You should double check the maternity leave. I live in CA and, although you wouldn't qualify for FMLA, you should get some other type of leave. I get paid maternity leave and can take up to 12 weeks off.
Maybe you can work shorter shifts? Warm shower right when you get off work too! And some comfy, comfy shoes.
- Comfortable shoes (I highly recommend SAS shoes! They also have work boots at Target.)
- Drink a lot of water.
- Prop up your feet as often as possible -- while sleeping, eating, bathing, on your break, etc.
- Invest in a heating pad.
Is there any way to get a stool at your register? If not I don't see you working for the next 3-4 months without being ridiculously effing miserable. I already stopped working. My back pain was so bad I was hefting my entire leg into the drawers under the register for relief. Then I blacked out. At some point enough is enough, and you will know when that is.
Wow...totally uncalled for. If you don't like her posts, then don't read them.
OP, I understand your feelings and a couple posters made some really good points (that I plan on using myself and have found myself using to cope). Sadly, I feel run down at the end of the day and I'm a nurse but not on a floor at a hospital. I thank god that when I got laid off in Jan, the first job I was offered came before the hospital one did because frankly.....I don't think I could do what these other amazing women do. Use some of the techniques and let us know how they work for you.
I'm sorry, but I agree. I think it may be time to find a different job.
Totally agree. This is the 3rd post regarding this that I've read from you.
Look into finding some temp jobs and then a perm job after LO arrives. I totally understand not being able to just not work, but if you cannot physically do it, then you can't physically do it.
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I agree with the other ladies on here that if your having such difficulties with your pregnancy and this job that you should find a job that allows you to spend more time off your feet.
I work 12-13hr shifts as an RN in the ER. I run non-stop all day, push heavy stretchers, and lift patients that can weigh up to 400lbs. Yes I am sore when I get home. Yes my legs, back, and belly ache but it's all part of being pregnant I think. When I'm working I make sure to take my breaks and put my feet up during them. Even having your feet up for 5 mins can feel great! When I go home I put on my comfy PJs, put up my feet, and have a cup of tea. Try a warm bath, that should help relieve some of your discomfort. I also have started going for pregnancy massages and they have helped alot.
I'm late to the game, since I'm just now seeing this post, but AMEN to everyone, especially MrsGoForHockeychick--I almost didn't open this post b/c you are seriously ALWAYS B!TCHING about your job. I worked up until the day before I delivered DS and that included throwing huge bags of coin into a vault, constantly walking around, etc--but I took a job knowing the physical requirements, and I had a responsibility. Suck it up, or quit. Please.