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January 2013 Moms
STM's who are still working
I was planning to work until I'm 39 weeks.. I'm a first grade teacher. But in the past 3 weeks I've had to be home with DD1 for 5 days since she's been sick, 3 separate times. I just feel like this is too much for me to handle. My job is demanding, my child is demanding, and my pregnancy is demanding. Is anyone else feeling this way? I feel like I'm giving up if I stop working sooner, but after a sleepless night last night with DD1 having the stomach flu and me just having insomnia during the bits of time that I could have slept, I just don't know how much longer I can handle working. Maybe I'll go back just for a couple of days after winter break?!? Sorry about the rant.
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Re: STM's who are still working
I definitely get how you are feeling, and I sit at a desk all day! I can't imagine being on my feet all day. I was so upset the other night because all I can think of is I get such few hours with DS each day and he is getting the worst of me since I feel exhausted in the evenings.
I have been holding onto the fact that I have six days off starting tomorrow, then go back to work for two days, then off for another four days. Then, it's a short week after new years, and all I have to do is get through is two more 5 day weeks after that, then I'll be done. (most likely being induced at 39 weeks again).
I also just don't have the option to go out early. I want as much time as possible after baby is born.
Hang in there mama! Hopefully you'll be recharged after your winter break!
You are NOT alone... I'm so tired. Exhausted. Moody, lol.
My DD was sick all week and I felt so bad. I work part-time but coming back to work has been SO hard... and I'm at a desk all day.
I'm done January 4th and have a scheduled C-Section January 14th so I'll have one week off in between. I'm counting the seconds!!!
Thankfully I can't remember the last time my kid was sick & I needed to be home with him. Yes, he is a lot of work and I'm also lucky enough to have a husband to help pick up the slack behind me. My last day is tomorrow, 38w1d. But that is because my office is closed Mon & Tues. I have pre-op stuff on Wed & my c/s is scheduled for 8:45am on Fri. So There is no need for me to be at work - other wise I would have been until like Wed next week.
I can't lose time before this baby comes for no real reason - like bed rest. I lost 3 weeks of FLMA to bedrest (pre-e) and it sucked having to go back that much sooner after my first.
I get what you are saying & if you have the time and are willing to use it, I can see why you would.
Yesterday ended up being my last day (maybe). I'm fighting a painful sinus infection, and then starting Friday, work is closed for the holidays. So today is a sick day, then its paid holiday, and my mat leave starts when I have the baby.
I was scheduled to be induced next week, so I wouldn't be coming back after the holidays. Now I'm not so sure. My OB called yesterday afternoon, after I had left work, and explained my induction is on hold because my pre-e symptoms aren't high enough for an induction at 38 weeks. If my symptoms don't increase, and I don't go into labor on my own, I guess there is the possibility I will come back to work after the holidays. Everything is really up in there air.
I'm struggling, and I have a desk job! I can't imagine being a teacher. My problem is that the more days I take now, the less I have later after baby is here. I'm sticking it out at work as long as possible. I have some vacation time I'm taking next week so I can spend time with DS#1. My dr is thinking our DS#2 may be here sooner rather than later, b/c he's super low and I'm 3 cm dilated. So I'm hoping I won't need to go back to work after Christmas.
If you can still take the same amt of time off after your baby is here, I'd stop working sooner if you feel you need to!
I'm only 31 weeks (ignore ticker, it's wrong - due date was wrong, but I still like you gals!), but I totally understand! I'm also a first grade teacher. This pregnancy has been more difficult than my first, coupled with a toddler at home and I'm about done. I keep telling myself that at least I get a two week break starting next week! I still have almost two months to go though! Ack! My class this year is by far the most demanding group of little people I've ever taught too. I've been teaching almost ten years and they win. Each year, it gets a little more difficult. I'm going to try to stick it out to the end though because 1) I want the full maternity leave with the baby and 2) I don't want to have to come back this year. If I wait, I get to be out until the end of the year! I've been leaning on other people more and more though and learning to let some things go. I had a parent volunteer do some of my seasonal projects with the kids that involved me crawling on the floor to trace them like Emperor Penguins, etc. I also have called on my parents and in-laws (who live close by) to take my toddler a little more often than I would like. My poor DH has had to pick up a lot of slack too. I just don't have the energy right now and feel like crap. We eat a lot of take-out. I guess I'm just going to pick my battles until this baby gets here.
I feel your pain! I teach sixth grade and have an almost two year old. I am due January 24 and scheduled to work until January 18. I think I may die! Lol
I'm an elementary special education teacher and was thrilled to finish work today. I'm 37 weeks and ready to stop having to dress nicely every day. I will miss the kids since I've had a fantastic crew but yikes, I'm just done. They just hired my replacement so I've had two days if training her, not nearly enough.
when your body is done, it's just done. Enjoy the long break.