stopping work at 33 weeks

jab224 · January 2010

Please tell me I'm not being a wimp.. I sit at a desk for 80% of my day. I could probably work longer but I feel torn. I think I'm doing the right thing for the twins by stopping work. Most of the teachers that I work seem to with work longer but that's pg with with one baby. I keep reminding myself that I have two in there, not one, and that it's harder.. right?

nygrl79 · January 2010

A twin pregnancy is NOT like a singleton pregnancy and at this point, you are carrying more baby in you than a full-term woman with one. So do not feel bad for wanting to take it easy. I felt that way too. Then, I admitted to my dr. and to myself that things are just very difficult and I'm exhausted and started to take it easier and it makes a world of a difference. You are doing the right thing for your babies. You have only one shot at gestating them, so please do not feel bad. You are doing the right thing.

lgurian · January 2010

of course being preg. with twins is different. and most people do not understand that, they just think it's an extra baby, but it's not. it's a whole world of possible complications and bigger sizes. when i gave birth at 36 weeks my ute was the size of a 43 wk singelton preg. so you have to take that into account. how many people have 12 lbs babies? not many but thats how much my boys added up to. i sat at a desk too and i stopped working at 32 wks. get your feet up and worry about your babies and not any one's uneducated opinion! youre goal is to keep them out of the nicu not to worry about someone else. GL!

3VIBride · January 2010

I was forced to stop right at 33 weeks but I was going to ask the doc to put me on modified bedrest anyway then so I could stop working. I'm also a teacher and was sitting at my desk doing some work on the master schedule, not even actively teaching the whole time. I was wiped out and just wanted to stay home, rest, and grow my babies as long as I could. I was actually put on terb and strict bedrest that day and my water didn't break until I stopped the terb at 36 weeks!

Don't feel like a wimp, follow your instincts.

beth2626 · January 2010

I'm a teacher, and stopped working at 28 weeks. I was so DONE at that point. Now, at 32 weeks, I cannot imagine working with so much discomfort. At times it is unbearable. So do a little funny math, and figure that if I had to stop at 28 weeks, then you get an extra month because you get to sit for most of the day, and now is your time to be done. Don't feel guilty at all.

sawyer918 · January 2010

I was thinking I would ask them to put me on bedrest somewhere around 30-32 weeks. I have a desk job as well, but it's stressful and I hate it. Don't feel bad. I really hope they put me on bedrest so AFLC can pay for the full 12 weeks of short term disability!

BelleBaby · January 2010

I was forced into bedrest at 35 weeks. I should have probably stopped sooner. Thankfully, my babies kept cooking until 38w2d, but I was completely exhausted. It took everything I had to get to work by 9am and everything I had to stay there until at least 3pm. I was so tired.

You're doing what's right for you and those babies. Don't ever feel badly about that.

FWIW, I also sat at a desk most of the time, but it was still exhausting. And you're WAY past carrying what a singleton would be at full term with 33w twins! Don't feel badly and don't let anyone else make you feel badly either.

weemodin · January 2010

I worked through 35 weeks at a desk job with my twins, and from 30 weeks on, it was absolute torture. I was so, so, so uncomfortable. I should probably have stopped sooner; luckily everything turned out okay.

33 weeks is a great time to stop working!

kimarino13 · January 2010

Had I not been taken out at 20 weeks for a kidney issue, I am fairly certain I would have asked to be written out at 28 weeks. I have a desk job, but sitting upright was uncomfortable and I was just plain achy and tired.

AlexPuppy · January 2010

I stopped working at 33 weeks also, and I work from home on a computer all day. Seriously, I can't imagine an easier job as far as physical needs. BUT, the stress of being 'on' and thinking all day didn't allow me to relax like I need to in order to take care of these little girls while still in my belly. I felt bad at first, too, but now, about 2 weeks later I realize it was the absolute right decision. Don't feel bad about not working. Do what is best for you and your babies.

jbl126 · January 2010

Dont feel guilty at all. I wished I stopped working but I never had the chance because my girls arrived at 33 1/2 weeks. I sit behind a desk and I was very swollen towards the end. I tried to keep my feet up and my walking to a minimum. I think if I stopped working earlier, I could have kept the babies in longer. Being pregnant with twins is harder on the body than you think. Take care of yourself and stop working. Enjoy the downtime

ervin412@gmail.com · January 2010

I went through the same feelings as you, about being a whimp and such, but my doc definitely put it into perspective for me. He told me the longer I force myself to work, the shorter my pregnancy would be. I work as an RN on a busy OB floor, I was doing 12hr shifts on my feet all. day. long. It is also a very stressful job at times. My last few shifts working, my BP was way up, I was having pitting edema around my ankles and my heartrate was around 119bpm. My body was def telling me that enough was enough. My doc put me on modified bed rest last week at 26 weeks. I know it'll be worth it in the end!

blossom · January 2010

You are not being a wimp, you are trying to have a healthy pg with twins!!

I left work at week 33 also, and I have a desk job. It was a great decision for me as I got to relax and concentrate on prepping for the babies. Even with desk jobs, you still have to go through the effort of getting reading for work, commuting, be actively engaged in your job and all the stress related to working.

I had a complication-free pg but each week got progressively harder to move around and be on my feet. I made it to 38 weeks before giving birth, much to everyone's surprise and delight. I attribute it to going out of work early. This is the one shot you have at giving your babies an opportunity to grow and stay inside as long as possible. If you can manage it, I'd highly recommend staying home.

RobynK · January 2010

You are NOT a wimp. You need to bake those babies as long as possible and trying to relax at home certainly can't hurt! I was out of work at 34 weeks and I only had to come into the office 1x per week and I WFH the other 4 work days....you are a champ for still working as long as you have!

kristyn&ken · January 2010

When I think about how miserable I am already and how far away the 33 week mark is for me I think there's no way I will even make it that long!!! I'm going into week 14 thinking I may drop my hours to part time at work (I have a desk job as well) because I am just so exhausted every day. I go to bed early and try to take it easy when I am at home but working a full 8-hour day plus 2+ hours of commute every day is making me so tired in the evenings that I am not able to start doing anything to get ready for the babies!

jab224 · January 2010

Thanks everyone for the replies- it really helps me to feel like I'm doing the right thing. Kristy- If you're ticker is right, and you're at 13 1/2 weeks, hang in there, you may feel a little better as you get into the 2nd trimester

Kacsurc · January 2010

I am so glad you posted this because I feel the same exact way. I am a first grade teacher and I am stopping this week @ 30 weeks. It is definitely hard especially when you feel like you should be able to do more. I know that it is best for the babies and I wish you lots of luck!

CateElizabeth · January 2010

I could have written this post. I'm 31 weeks and I finally just got the okay from my doctor to start working part-time. I am a teacher, too, but I work in a room with 2 other teachers, so I can adjust my schedule so that I only have to work mornings. I plan to do this through the end of week 33, and then we're on February vacation, and I plan to stop for good then. Seems like a logical stopping point, as I'd be 35 weeks the week after vacation and the babies really could come any time after that.

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