Nervous to stay at work?

BabyWOctober · February 2013

Anyone else have a difficult job to complete while pregnant? I am a special education teacher at an alternative school...aggressive students, no breaks-not even for lunch, on my feet all day. Ideas to cope with it?

shanwood · February 2013

I'm a dental assistant for a very busy general practice been hard adjusting with the pregnancy! Good luck to you hopefully it won't be so bad!

ChicagoMrs · February 2013

I'm a teacher's assistant that works closely with a student that has Autism. I do have two 15 min breaks and a 30 min lunch. My lunch isn't until 1:30 which is tough. I have always just eaten my lunch fast on my second break. I am on my feet a lot which is hard even when not pregnant. I plan to get a good pair of Dansko sandals for my second and third trimesters in the spring and summer.

What have you done for meals before? Maybe you could just sort of eat small meals while at school (a yogurt, cheese sticks, fruit, pretzels, almonds, etc.). Also, how is it not against the law that you don't have breaks?

Maybe you could talk to your doctor about these conditions and ask him/her what they advise you do about eating while at work.

BabyWOctober · February 2013

The small meals are a good idea, supposed to help with morning sickness too. So far I've been doing a protein bar and string cheese while I help my kids eat and more food once the school day is over. As far as breaks, I don't know how the school gets away with it, the aides in my classroom do not get breaks either

tuckssib · February 2013

I'm on my feet all day too- I'm an OR nurse and also in a graduate program for FNP, so doing lots of clinical time seeing patients. I'm definitely going to get some compression stockings because of the long hours without sitting down. I also wear good shoes at work which helps.

Your situation does sound difficult! No breaks even for meals? Would you be able to bring small snacks with you to eat throughout the day, or is that not allowed?

BabyWOctober · February 2013

I do keep snacks available for when I can make time. I am allowed to eat; however, it's more of a time issue. My students have a lot of behavioral problems and they can often require constant attention. My biggest concern is the aggression.

Sounds like your job will also be exhausting, good luck to you and I hope you have a lot energy!

tuckssib · February 2013

Thanks, GL to you as well!

chuicafina · February 2013

I'm a SAHM now but I was an SLP in a public school working primarily with children with autism when I was pregnant with DS. There were times when I had to have a paraeducator come into my sessions. I only had a couple violent children but with them I needed an extra set of hands to protect my belly as it got bigger.

Hopefully your team can give you extra help when you need it and make sure to take plenty of time to rest up when you get home. It's not an easy job normally and very difficult when pregnant. Good luck.

KerCo51 · February 2013

I am a school psychologist in a school with aggressive children, also. I am going to do my best to keep a distance from children having outbursts, but sometimes they can be unpredictable. It is easier for me since I am not in the classroom throughout the day.

Jontue · February 2013

I supervise adoptions via foster care, so on top of long hours it is emotionally draining. I told my staff and supervisor already, so they are aware of changes I will be making in my work habits and schedule.

RobinSparkles81 · February 2013

I'm a regular classroom teacher but have several special needs students in my class and one particularly violent and impulsive child with autism (I also have two others though they aren't violent). His new favorite game is punching people in the stomach for fun for no reason other than he thinks he's playing Tongue Tied

We have a "safe pregnancy" program in my province and I've applied for it. The recommendation was that if he is a legitimate threat (not sure who makes that call--not me unfortunately) that at 13 weeks they either need to put him in a different class or place me on a preventative leave.

BabyWOctober · February 2013

Thank you for your input! I think you are right, getting support from my team will be critical.

BabyWOctober · February 2013

That also sounds difficult, I hope everything goes well for you!

BabyWOctober · February 2013

Sounds like your job will be exhausting as well. I should communicate my concerns with my employer so they are aware and able to offer supports.

BabyWOctober · February 2013

I can empathize for your situation I have three pretty aggressive kids, one that specifically targets me. I'd like to look into preventative leave. Thanks for your input and I hope everything goes well for you!

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