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WWYD?
So I have the worst morning sickness- I wake up in the morning, as soon as I wake up I throw up. Then I shower and throw up- literally all day till about 5pm. Anything I ingest, I throw up. I know it's awful, and I'm getting dehydrated, but there is nothing else I can do besides wait a full 12 hours and go to the Er and get an IV with fluids.
Well my boss brought this up to me yesterday because he knows it's been rough on me while at work- I seriously throw up every 1/2 hour or so. He said he knows I feel like garbage and he was talking to his wife (who has had 4 kids) and she gave him the idea- if I can take a medical leave for a week or 2 until I feel better. He said he knows it's hard for me to be productive while running to the bathroom all day and he feels bad. So today he researched it for me - I took a sick day, and I can take a leave, but it will cut into my maternity leave (FMLA) 12 weeks. So if I take 1 week, I can only take 11 when the baby is born. I think I am ok with that, but the other thing is my doctor has to fill out the medical release form. I don't know that my doctor will release me for this because from what she has said to me over the phone, just suck it up, drink as much as you can, and if you vomit, at least you will be keeping something down. I have seriously tried everything and nothing works. I can't even take my zofran anymore because I throw it up instantly. So should I even attempt to ask my doctor? By 5pm, I am usually able to keep some food and gingerale down, but the majority of the day (my whole work day) I can't.
I know tons of women go through this, but I cannot keep throwing up my entire work day. I spend more time in the bathroom than I do at my desk.
WWYD?
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Re: WWYD?
HI vmgetl!! I remember seeing you on the D&R board! I havent been on lately due to my little one on the way
I am really sorry that you are going through this. I would personally take some time off now. Try using a week and go from there. I think some FMLA's allow more time IF there is issues which this sounds like one.
Good luck! I am thinking of you!
I would talk to your doctor and see if s/he could suggest something else to help with your morning sickness. When do you take the Zofran and how often? I would def. take the Zofran at night when you are feeling better and see if it helps.
I am sorry you are feeling so bad and I hope you feel better soon.
I don't know. I would say just deal with it and save that time until your maternity leave, but I don't know how you feel, so that isn't really fair. It sounds awful. If you are throwing up the zofran, have you talked to your doctor about the zofran pump?
No advice, but I hope you feel better.
My doctor prescribed zofran- I can't take it because I throw it up instantly.
Biggest question - is the leave paid or unpaid? Does it matter to you? Do you have a certain amount paid and then more unpaid? Can you afford to take vacation or sick time? Is it possible to work from home at all? Could you change your work schedule to work noon to 8 or 9pm or even later? At least then half the time would be feeling more like yourself?
Secondly, hopefully, it will start to get better soon. Usually, the worst is around 10 or 11 weeks (I think) and it should start getting better soon. Do you feel better on weekends?
If you possibly can, I would save every day of paid leave that you can get. If you can afford the unpaid leave or if you're not planning on going back after the baby is born or something and you think it's going to get better, then totally take it (if you can get the doctor's note).
On a separate note, make an appt with your OB about this. If they're still saying to suck it up, you might want to find a new OB. My cousin had the worst m/s with her girls to the point where she lost 15-20 lbs and was in the hospital a few times with each because she got so dehydrated. It's not fun and very serious. They should be taking it seriously!
I agree with pp, talk to your doctor and see what she says. She should be able to see how awful you are feeling and how unproductive you are at work. Yeah its m/s, but it is disabling you from doing your job, that's what leave and sick time is for. I would try to take the time now, then worry about the time after the baby comes when its time.
Your boss will respect you for it and you will get the rest you need.
Sorry to hear its so bad for you. Good Luck!
You mentioned you were able to keep food down in the evening...have you tried taking the zofran then, or perhaps right before bed so that it stays in your system and has a chance to work?
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Can you split the difference and go part time or take a couple of days off for a week?
Also, if your doctor has no sympathy...maybe a different doctor is in order.
The first thing I would do is switch doctors. This medical professional is basically telling you to suck it up and deal. She is your doctor. She should be trying to help you. When I read that, it made me very mad that she would say that. Hormones, I guess
If you are feeling really bad, I think maybe part time for a couple of weeks is a good idea. Is there maybe a way to do your work from home? I sincerely hope you feel better soon.
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