Twice at the OB's office yesterday...

cerad5 · October 2009

I was asked if I was still working. Yes still working. Still working full-time? Yes. Granted I only work three days a week, and 12 hour shifts suck, but I want to stay home with my baby for 12 weeks, so I am working until she's here.

Jibbelle · October 2009

I am planning to work up to my delivery (c-section) date. I want to save as much maternity leave for after the baby comes as I can!

MelissaAB5579 · October 2009

I'm working til November 13th the day before my EDD ,but I regret that decision everyday! Coworkers are driving me insane!

sasky · October 2009

I was already asked this a couple weeks ago. I can't imagine how bad it's going to get as I get bigger and bigger.

Sigh... I wish I could afford not to work!

kimberleigh30 · October 2009

Really? What's the big deal? 35 weeks is nothing.

TheAnalyticalMommy · October 2009

I was planning on working until I went into labor but I got put no bed rest and now have an induction date. So much for that plan!

annapolischick · October 2009

yeah why don't people get this? why is it such a news flash for people to try to work until the end if they can? i get many women can't b/c it's too hard and uncomfortable but why are people so shocked you want to spend the most amount of time post birth with LO?

cerad5 · October 2009

annapolischick:
yeah why don't people get this? why is it such a news flash for people to try to work until the end if they can? i get many women can't b/c it's too hard and uncomfortable but why are people so shocked you want to spend the most amount of time post birth with LO?

I know!!

Abinormal · October 2009

I'm a teacher and my due date is the 19th of December. Our last day of school before winter break is December 18th. If I have not gone into labor, been induced or put on bed rest, I will be here on December 18th. Granted I've already planned my lessons to have kids watching movies the last two weeks of school (I'm a music teacher), but I will be here at school.

SLOmama · October 2009

kimberleigh30:
Really? What's the big deal? 35 weeks is nothing.

I think it kind of depends on what you do for a living. If you have a less physically demanding job, then I think working right on up to your due date makes total sense. I am only working until 31 weeks, but my job is kind of grueling. I am an ER nurse and work 12 hour shift where I run my tail off and am pushing heavy gurneys, dealing with combative patients at times and getting hacked on by rude people with nasty coughs that refuse to wear a mask. I think what is tough for some people, is cake for others and vice versa....just my 2 cents.

cerad5 · October 2009

SLOmama:
kimberleigh30:
Really? What's the big deal? 35 weeks is nothing.
I think it kind of depends on what you do for a living. If you have a less physically demanding job, then I think working right on up to your due date makes total sense. I am only working until 31 weeks, but my job is kind of grueling. I am an ER nurse and work 12 hour shift where I run my tail off and am pushing heavy gurneys, dealing with combative patients at times and getting hacked on by rude people with nasty coughs that refuse to wear a mask. I think what is tough for some people, is cake for others and vice versa....just my 2 cents.

I think the people at my office were asking that because I am a nurse, and they are surprised that I am still working. I have to work, whether my job is hard or not, for financial reasons. DH has been laid off for 10 weeks.

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