What to do? What to do?

MeggyO

My supervisor just texted me and asked if I would be able to teach the summer camp art classes for the month of August. This would be on top of teaching my after school program. The art classes are 50 minute sessions starting at 9:45 and would last until 2:30. My after school program starts at 2:45 and runs until 6. 

On the one hand, it would be a good opportunity to earn more money, especially since I will be going on maternity leave sometime in January. On the other hand, I am so tired all the time right now. These days, I am working 8-3:30 and then I have to come home and crash for a good 1-2 hours. I don't know if I can handle working from 9:45 to 6 pm with just a short (30 min. to 1 hr.) break.

I am at 12 weeks now. I would be at 14 weeks when this starts. I'm told that's when the nausea fades and your energy is supposed to go up. So maybe I won't be as tired as I am now. It's hard to imagine a time when I'm not totally exhausted all the time!

I asked DH what he thought. He said the extra money would be great but not at the expense of my health. If I thought I would be too exhausted to do it, I should say no.

So, what would you do? Take the job and the extra money? Or pass and just work my regular hours (which would be 2-6)? 

ladipale

hmm.. that is tough. it took me a long time to feel better/more energized. I could probably do the longer days once or twice a week, but everyday would have done me in for sure until closer to week 16!

StefandTodd

Yeah, the whole "you'll feel better in 2nd tri" thing is totally true, and really great, and you WILL get there.  BUT, I didn't feel a lift from my exhaustion until I was 15-16 weeks. 

tri-reader

I'd do it IMO.  Extra money is always a bonus and you could always crash on the couch as soon as you get home.  Plus you may get the 2nd trimester energy surge at that time.

m&m818

I'd probably do it for the extra money. I felt the more I lounged at home, the more tired I was. I definitely started feeling better around 18-20 weeks, and you'll probably get there too. If not you can crash every night (benefits of being your first) as soon as you get home. 

mandy0505

For me personally...I would take it for the extra cash, especially with maternity leave in mind. My all day sickness lasted till about week 16 and then mysteriously went away only to return slightly in the third tri.

With that in mind, you have to do whatever is best for YOUR body. If you think it might be too much then it likely is. Money is only temporary. GL

SarahCee

I wouldn't count on miraculously feeling better by any certain point. I probably wouldn't do it, just to enjoy a little more rest before baby comes, even though it is a long way off. If you guys need the money badly, that is another story. I'm really no help at all, huh? GL with your decision. Teaching a summer art class does sound like a lot of fun.

amyfelice

I worked long days during my pregnancy and I used to lie down on the floor of my office and take a little nap during lunch time. Even 15-30 minutes would energize me for the rest of the day. If there will be any place to snooze for a bit I would go for it.