anyone pulled out of work NOT due to PTL or PIH?

Shelley-Bean · August 2010

It seems like alot of people are pulled out of work early due to preterm labor, or elevated blood pressure. Anyone pulled out of work early due to back pain or just plain old maternal exhaustion? If so, when?

I'm 26 weeks now, and I'm really having a hard time moving around the office. I am the busiest provider, and I'm literally having a hard time walking around and keeping up with my schedule (a new patient every 15 minutes). I'm not ready to go out now, but I can't see being 36 weeks and keeping up this pace. My OB has already told me when I'm ready to go down to part time or be taken out, just let her know and she'll write for it.

Just wondering what others have done. Thanks!

Temp159135562506975 · August 2010

my OB told me to expect to leave work between 24-28 weeks, even if all was going fine --- b/c he simply didn't want me working past then and RISKING ptl.

I left work at 27w ... i was feeling fine- no issues- but he wrote me out for "risk of PTL"... which all twin pg's have.

I was so glad i had that time to relax and do pretty much nothing. I carried to 38w with no signs of labor - it was great.

mbjmaybebaby · August 2010

My doc didn't want me working after 24 weeks so I didn't go back this past week (I'm a teacher). I have no signs of PTL nor do I have high blood pressure, he just wanted me to take it easy. I am so glad I'm not working bc I really need to just relax during the day.

OrangeSmoke · August 2010

I had a lot of BHs - so while it's not technically PTL, my doctor pulled me out when I asked at 32 weeks.

Best thing I ever did for my babies and myself.

Ruby_Tuesday · August 2010

It might be different with triplets but my doc had me stop working at 23 weeks as a precaution. I had some cramping at that point but that was it.

mrs.cb · August 2010

I'm glad you posted this! I've been dealing with this same issue as well....no PTL or high blood pressure, but a lot of pelvic pressure (cervical length is fine) and extremely exhaustion/discomfort. I'm wondering how long I can work as well. So glad I'm not the only one going through this dilemma.

jackieb3858 · August 2010

I did at 33 weeks

MrsAmyB · August 2010

I was pulled at about 28 weeks. I was embarrassed to confess that I still lifted my 3 year old from time to time. My MFM told me that sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day is MUCH more stress on my body than occasionally lifting (and even carrying) my 34lb child. I told him that I was really tired all the time and he said he knew it was time by the look in my eyes. It was so nice to be at home and nap with DD during the day.

stephdgatslu@yahoo.com · August 2010

I am still working full time so far, I have a pretty physical job too as I am a physical therapist and on my feet all day, but I have not had any signs of PTL or high BP, only a few braxton hicks here and there. It is definitely getting much harder lately but I am determined to stay working as long as I can so that I can have more paid time off with the babies once they arrive. At my 30 week visit, my doc did mention to me that most of her twin moms are on bedrest by 28 weeks but since I have been doing alright so far she said we would re-assess at my 32 week check-up (next week). Has anyone been able to work up until they delivered??? (I'm keeping my fingers crossed) Smile

shellyrn · August 2010

I am also glad you asked...I feel like I just take up space at my job (RN in oncology clinic) after about 6 hours. I feel like we can't afford for me not to work and the whole FMLA issue, but when do you say "OK, I can't keep doing this!!"???

Shelley-Bean · August 2010

I do know of a NP who posts here who worked up until 36 wks and delivered at 38 weeks.

I've talked to my boss and COO of the company and they both said I can take as much time off as I need before the babies come, and then 12-13 wks after the babies come, which is very generous of them. If I didn't have such a tight patient schedule I could do it, but even if I slow down, all I'm doing is leaving work late because of the patients will wait. I've asked them to lighten my schedule, and they said no. In fact, they said they need us to see more patients, so started double booking me last week, and increasing our patient appointments. 3 out of 4 days I didn't get a lunch break, and all 4 days I stayed 45 minutes later just to finish seeing patients.

I'm thinking 32 wks may be my magic number

ihendrix06 · August 2010

I'm 34wks 4days and still working....Its getting really hard for me to get around and I'm so tired but I am trying to hang in there as long as I can. OB said that everyone is doing good and she is not inducing me until Sept 7th so I am going to try to keep working for 2wks more..I hope I make it that long....

Good luck with everything...You can do it....

hopeful34 · August 2010

I am still working..i have a desk job. My feet are very swollen by end of the day and i'm very sore but i will only have 12 wks off when they come so i don't want to waste the time being home without them.

In saying that..i'm prob going to go out at 34-35 wks. I have had a feeling they will come at 36wks. It really depends on what's going on at my 34wk appt. If they think they'll come soon then i'll got out. If all is holding strong still i'll continue until i can't take it anymore.

McKenna04 · August 2010

Me!! I asked him at my 28 week appt when he thought I would be done working, & at my 30 week appt I told him that I felt I physically couldn't work anymore cause of how tired I was when I got home, and I literally was in pain. So he wrote the note then & there!

browneyedgrl4282 · August 2010

i was pulled out by 12 weeks due weight loss. i think by 12 weeks i lost 18lbs.

blondek8 · August 2010

Goldie_Locks_5:
my OB told me to expect to leave work between 24-28 weeks, even if all was going fine --- b/c he simply didn't want me working past then and RISKING ptl.

I left work at 27w ... i was feeling fine- no issues- but he wrote me out for "risk of PTL"... which all twin pg's have.

I was so glad i had that time to relax and do pretty much nothing.

This exactly. My OB pulls all his MoM's at 28 weeks for precaution regardless of complications or occupation. I don't have PTL or PIH (knock on wood) just feeling tired and big.

cocojack10 · August 2010

Honestly, I would LOVE to, but the only thing holding me back is the fact that my job is only guaranteed for 12 wks, no matter when "maternity leave" begins (including bedrest). My goal is to work all the way up until I give birth to spend the most time w/ my boys (unless doc decides otherwise). GL

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