the still pregnant and working check-in 10/21

jennlin · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling?

when are you plans to stop working?

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today?

what's your plan if you go into labor at work?

anything else you want to talk about?

jennlin · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling?
38w6d. feel like hell.

when are you plans to stop working?
my hub wants today to be my last day..but i have a huge project i'm working on, and need to obtain approval tomorrow. i don't want people to think i'm skipping out on that.....but i also don't really want to do it!

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today?
i've got most my stuff closed out, but not all of it. if i left now, they'd probably be upset that i'm not done with stuff that should've been done by now!

what's your plan if you go into labor at work?
several people have volunteered to drive me to the hospital. the biggest issue is the parking lot is a 10 minute walk from my desk.

anything else you want to talk about?
i'm soooooooooooooooooooooo done!!!!!!!! but not really.

megs1409 · October 2013

39w6d and feeling ok. I mean, at 39+ weeks I'm not comfortable or anything, but nothing I wasn't expecting to feel!

I'm working up until I go into labor. Everything is in order for me to be out, so it's really just day-to-day stuff I'm still helping with.

I'm working from home now so I don't have to worry about commuting in 2+hours of traffic a day and my fear of my water breaking at work!!

I really wish EDD's weren't "estimated" and it really was the eviction date. The control freak in me is having a hard time coming to grips with the fact there are some things that can't be controlled! And yes, this is a GREAT preview to the rest of my life with children. I'm not confused about that!!!

kimbo1216 · October 2013

39 weeks tomorrow. I work from home and will continue to do so when LO arrives. But my actually paid work is only a couple of hours a day. The rest is taking care of DD1 and the house. lol

MtnChickaD · October 2013

40w 2d here! Feel like crap.

Will keep working until this child comes out.

Honestly no one here expected me to show up today so my absence will not disrupt anything.

I work in the hospital i will deliver but depending on how I feel I might go home for a little while, we live really close.

Just went to the Dr and he actually said to me "I can't believe you aren't in labor". I am 3-4cm 80-90% effaced, baby is really low....lots of BH. Soooo...yea.

Suzi-G- · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling? 39 weeks 4 days. I worked until 41 weeks on the dot with DS1, a Friday. He was born that Sunday night.

when are you plans to stop working? Regardless of when this baby comes this will be my last week. Generally I need to work right up until the end because I can't afford to take unpaid leave. BUT my PTO rolls over on Nov. 1 and I can only roll over 21 days, I have 25 saved so if I don't use those 4 days before Oct. 31, I'll lose them anyway. But every morning I wake up hoping for contractions so I can call in. LOL

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today? Eh they'd be fine.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work? I really feel like this is a non-issue. I think it's highly unlikely that BOOM I'll be in hard and heavy labor. If it did, I'm right across the street from the med center so I'm actually much closer to the hospital than my house is. But most likely I'd drive myself home, finish packing my bag, wait for DH, make arrangements for DS1 and then probably labor at home for awhile before driving back into town to the hospital.

anything else you want to talk about? I'm totally over being pregnant this time. I'm also totally over working. With DS1 I had infinite patience and wasn't particularly uncomfortable. This time I just want him OUT. He's big, I'm uncomfortable and the longer I go the more I worry about my VBAC chances.

sfshorter · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling? 40 weeks 4 days... feel good at the moment, but my energy is running low for the day.

when are you plans to stop working? when I have my baby

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today? I'm caught up on all projects and just helping with day-to-day work at the moment, and will be back working from home in about four weeks, probably checking emails in the mean time, so I won't really ever fully break from my job.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work? If my water breaks, probably just run home and grab a few things, get DD situated, then head to the hospital. If I start having contractions, I'll stay for awhile and finish up what I'm doing, set my phone and email messages for my leave, then go home to labor until things progress more.

anything else you want to talk about? Doc said at my appointment Friday my cervix might be a fingertip and wasn't favorable at all. Since my due date was a week off between my LMP and initial u/s dates, he said if I am favorable at my appointment this wednesday, he would induce me Thursday if I wanted (40 weeks according to my initial u/s). He is comfortable letting me go one more week though. When I told him I was slightly concerned about Cooper's size, but wanted to avoid induction if possible, he said, "well who knows what size babies most women can have these days. If all doctors induce at 39 weeks and your body isn't ready then you get a section, no one will ever know what you can or can't do." I like him.

Just trying to stay somewhat positive and not curl up in a ball of tears at every waking moment like I'd like to do.

shelley1002 · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling? 40w today and feeling pretty good. Tired and some aches and pains but nothing to complain about.

when are you plans to stop working? When I have to go to the hospital

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? They'd be fine, stressed, but fine.
what if you left at the end of today? everything is done so it would just be the day-in-day-out stuff for them to worry about.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work? Go to the hospital or home depending on how it happens.

anything else you want to talk about? Just need him to hang in there 2 more days and I will miss my most stressful thing of the year - physical inventory (and I run it). Not what I was looking forward to going back to on the day I returned if the baby came before today.

Arya207 · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling?
Today I am 38 +6. Feeling tired, sore and frustrated that I haven't even felt a single contraction or anything to indicate she is ready to come. Although I am not overdue yet so I really shouldn't complain.

when are you plans to stop working?
This is my last shift rotation. Only 2 12 hour day shifts and 2 12 hour midnight shifts left.

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today?
Wouldn't be an issue in my line of work if I had to leave today.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work?
Head home and have DH meet me there. Gather our stuff and head in

Amjoy25 · October 2013

39w5d...I feel nothing. My last day was last Friday. I'm just waiting....

CousinVicki · October 2013

1) 39 weeks 2 days. i have awful insomnia, back pain and terrible cramping (that goes nowhere)

2) this will prob be last week, and i will just use vacation time if i go overdue. i am now working only from home, i have to go to two separate offices which are a good drive away, i wasn't risking it, nor am i remotely comfortable for long commutes.

3) fine, it's all been worked out the past couple of weeks who is taking over.

4) n/a

5) i have to finish one big project and i have NOTHING left to give mentally. i keep hoping i go into labor ASAP so i can say "oops didnt have time" lol

hlb622 · October 2013

1) 40w0d and I feel like a heaping pile of trash that's been sitting out in the sun.

2) I reluctantly dragged my ass into work today, tying up loose ends and whatnot. I don't have enough time off to use any pre-delivery, sooo I'll be in the office...in yoga pants. Sorry, not sorry.

3) I'm totally prepared to be off for 6 weeks. Major things are taken care of, minor stuff has been farmed off to the interns. I'm basically just maintaining status quo at this point.

4) Squeal, and then get someone to drive me the 5 minutes to the hospital.

5) Last week, I was at a 1 and 0% and today I'm at a 4 and 70%, but still at -3 station, so we scheduled induction for Thursday, if he doesn't arrive on his own by then (I've had numerous abdominal surgeries and my OB/midwives don't want him to get much bigger and elevate my risk for complications).

I've been prescribed lots of sex and walking (which exhausts me just to think about), so when DH gets home from class, it is ON.

Icarriedawatermelon · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling?

I am currently 38 weeks and 4 days. I am feeling alright, getting pretty uncomfortable. I don't think I've experienced any true contractions yet.

when are you plans to stop working?

This is my last week of work, so Friday is my last day!

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today?

If today was my last day, things would be alright. I have not met with my long-term substitute yet (that's happening on Friday, my last day), but I have everything prepared for him.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work?

Honestly, I am terrified of this happening in front of my students. That's the major reason why I decided this will be my last week of work.

anything else you want to talk about?

Just want to congratulate all the new mommies from October. I am super jealous of your beautiful babies!

MtnChickaD · October 2013

Amjoy25 said:
39w5d...I feel nothing. My last day was last Friday. I'm just waiting....

Wait a second...your last day was Friday?

Bakeshan28 · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling? 39 weeks today!

when are you plans to stop working? I actually stopped today- so uncomfortable and not sleeping!

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today? They are freaking out- I'm a manager so someone has to step up to the plate and cover and I'm not sure how well she is going to cope.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work? n/a

anything else you want to talk about?

Heather91011 · October 2013

how far along are you, how are you feeling?

38w 3d, feeling achy, tired and ready for little one to be here

when are you plans to stop working?

My plans were to go out about 2 weeks ago then I realized I'd be entirely too bored. My last day will probably end up being this Friday unless I go into labor before then

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today?

They have been freaking out since I found out I was pregnant lol

what's your plan if you go into labor at work?

GTFO as soon as possible hospital isn't far away so I'd drive there if I could if not my husband works 4 minutes away he could swing and pick me up.

anything else you want to talk about?

only that this is how I feel about almost every person I cross now

Lesley0228 · October 2013

How far along are you, how do you feel? 40 w 4 d, I've felt better but I'm sure I could feel much worse
when are you plans to stop working?
I hope everyday is my last day. Everyone was shocked I was back today. I plan to stick around until I deliver.

if you left at this moment, how would your coworkers deal? what if you left at the end of today?
It would be fine. I leave every night like I'm not going to be back the next day, so my desk is clear and all my cases/notes are caught up. I'll be available by email if they have any questions.

what's your plan if you go into labor at work?
I work about 2 minutes from the hospital, so if something urgent happens I'll just drive right over. I'm figuring on going home, changing clothes and picking up my bag and DH first though if my water breaks and otherwise laboring at home a bit.

anything else you want to talk about?
Nah, I just don't want to go back and listen to all of the "you still haven't had that baby yet" tomorrow. I'm glad my coworkers care, but they are driving me crazy.

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