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really struggling with work these days and feeling down (mainly a vent)

kak808kak808 member
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I'm lucky that I have a desk job with fairly flexible hours. However, I'm still finding it exceptionally difficult to make it through these last few weeks. Between tons of dr appointments, baby-related commitments in the evenings (classes, meeting with pediatricians, etc.), and hardly sleeping, I feel like I am *never* at work. While my management is pretty supportive, I'm upset that I'm eating away all of my sick leave before the baby even gets here. Today, for example, I was supposed to go into work late after my OB appointment, but between being at L&D until 4am Tuesday, only sleeping a few hours last night, and then having to get up pre-6 for this appointment, I just couldn't do it. I got back around 11 and slept for almost 4 hours instead!  

My plan was to work as long as possible in order to have as much post-baby paid leave as possible (about 12 weeks), but I'm just using more and more leave every week and not being very productive when I am at work. 

This is more of a vent than anything else, but I just hate that I'm struggling so much already!  I probably have another 4 weeks before the baby comes and I don't know how I'm supposed to keep up with work in the meantime :(  I just feel like I'm being weak and am letting myself and my baby down by not being able to push through.
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  • MissDemeanorMissDemeanor member
    I truly admire you for sticking it out. But getting some rest before baby arrives is nothing to beat yourself up about, you need it!
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  • cksmith29cksmith29 member
    I can sympathize with you. Finishing this pregnancy while working seems like a constant uphill battle. I'm ready to throw in the towel, but I know I can't. ((( hugs ))) to you. I'm sorry your going through this.
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  • nebraska84nebraska84 member
    You are not alone, hang in there. I am due Saturday and teach the 3rd grade. I just need my kids to sit down and do things the first time, which doesn't happen. Know that you are doing everything you can....hang in there and LO will be here before you know!

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  • littlepig2littlepig2 member
    You're not alone! I was originally going to work until the end of this week or next since my EDD isn't until the 18th and this is my first baby. (I was assuming based on the FTM part that I'd go late.) Then I ate away 4 days when I was put on modified bed rest and put myself out of work this past Friday because I was so uncomfortable and having so many contractions again. I can't stop thinking about all these days that I'm using that LO isn't even here to enjoy it with but I'm happy with my decision. I kept my original return date but this just means that I won't get as many paid days once the baby gets here.

    It really sucks and I understand where you're coming from but I think it was a smart idea to take that day and get the rest you needed. You don't want to push yourself too much and cause complications or make yourself so run down that you're unable to do anything. You're almost there, mama!!
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  • Breeze1107Breeze1107 member
    Hang in there! I'm due in 9 days and I'm still working. Every day is a struggle but I know it'll be worth it when LO gets here and I can spend 12 weeks with her.

    Don't beat yourself up for taking time for appts and to rest. You deserve it!
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  • BB0214BB0214 member
    I get it! I feel tortured everyday I'm at work now. I'm due on Sunday and I will feel really disappointed if I have to begin yet another work week next Monday!
    Hang in there! Working at this point is awful!
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  • courtls22courtls22 member
    I feel you, it totally sucks! I worked up until my due date which was Sunday.  So I've been off work for 3 days and I feel guilty that I haven't had my baby yet, but I really don't think I could have taken another day at work.
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  • sweet*18sweet*18 member
    It's hard. Try not to feel bad. You did what you needed to do. I am now 3 days overdue and I thought I could work until my due date and then my hip popped out of place and it was painful to be at work so I started my leave today. I'm disappointed in myself but after sitting for 9 hrs yesterday and being in alot of pain, I know it's what's best for me. Hang in there you're almost there :-)
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  • kak808kak808 member
    Thanks to all of you for the reassurance :)  My husband is also trying to convince me that I'm doing the right thing, but I just feel I should be able to man up more effectively!  Also, since I'm so behind everyone else, I just feel like I still have to work FOREVER, which is not a good feeling.  Good luck to everyone who is going through the same thing!
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  • Magnolia+MamaMagnolia+Mama member
    I'm 38w5d (EDD next Saturday 2/15) and still working. In the past couple of days I have been feeling a lot of pressure "down there," general soreness and moving really slow. I also have a job where I work at a desk/computer for 9-10 hours per day and it is getting tougher to make it through the workday. Hoping I can make it to delivery without taking any time off...hang in there mamas!!
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