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Early Mat Leave

mrssscott28mrssscott28 member
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Slightly freaking out - just came from a routine check up with my OBGYN, I've been told that I may have to take an early leave from work due to high blood pressure and to just take it easy. The doctor had me do some blood work to see the extent of how much oxygen and blood flow is going to the baby. Anyone experiencing something similar to my situation? I have to do what's best for baby and I, however just overwhelmed and not ready to leave corporate just yet.
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  • brookie727brookie727 member
    In most cases you can also be put on sick leave if your health could affect the baby. This means that you are off and you don't have to take early leave ask some more about it :) I can't fly after 30 weeks so this is something my doctor and I have talked about
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  • leenziepopsleenziepops member
    How many weeks are you OP? Taking maternity leave this early would bother me as well. Could you take 2-3 weeks off to see how your BP goes and then resume work? Or maybe even talk to your boss about coming back on a part-time basis? Just wondering if it has to be so black and white. There could be some in between solutions for you that will keep your health in check, and keep both you and the OB happy. 

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  • mrssscott28mrssscott28 member
    Hi @leenziepops‌! I'm currently 17 weeks and 6 days pregnant. Our office is closed for the holiday season and will reopen on the 5th. I am going to schedule a meeting with HR first to see what viable options I have and then approach my boss with the best possible solution that works for me.

    Thanks so much ladies for your input. Your feedback and support are very much appreciated. Xoxoxo
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  • leenziepopsleenziepops member
    Good luck and look after yourself! Let us know how you go with your boss. Enjoy your mini break. 

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  • mrssscott28mrssscott28 member
    Just an update - My OBGYN has taken me off of work for the remainder of my pregnancy. I am currently 22 weeks and 2 days. I have been advised that I am eligible for Short Term Disability. I have serial ultrasounds scheduled every 2 weeks. This is going to be a major but welcome change. I'm currently researching things to do while I'm off of work - any suggestions?
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  • aliciac2008aliciac2008 member
    Learn to crochet and start making stuff for baby! Or anything crafty. I started a scrapbook last week to document my pregnancy, and plan to do one for the babies first year at least.
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  • ElRubyElRuby member
    mrssscott28 said:

    Just an update - My OBGYN has taken me off of work for the remainder of my pregnancy. I am currently 22 weeks and 2 days. I have been advised that I am eligible for Short Term Disability. I have serial ultrasounds scheduled every 2 weeks. This is going to be a major but welcome change. I'm currently researching things to do while I'm off of work - any suggestions?

    I would use the time to do some serious netflix watching....but the crafts sound fun too!
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  • Cateash77Cateash77 member
    This happened to a friend of mine at work and she was able to reduce to 3 days per week using sick leave and annual leave. Perhaps this could be an option for you? I think this would be advisable over daily reduced hours because if your job is anything like mine, you could get stuck there even with the best intentions of leaving early!
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    Knitting the stabby motion helps with stress!
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  • ChrisLipstickChrisLipstick member
    How high is your blood pressure if you don't mind sharing? Mine was 137/80 and my doctor is worried about hypertension which I developed at 38 weeks last time. She has put me on baby aspirin. Has your doctor recommended any meds or just rest?
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  • mrssscott28mrssscott28 member
    My blood pressure has ranged from 140/80 to 175/100. At my appointment yesterday it was 166/90. I currently work(ed) in the Oil and Gas industry and it's definitely a stressful time with the low price of oil. As far as it stands right now, my OBGYN has advised me to take it easy. Step 1 for me starting Monday, will be to purge my closet and house of clothes and items we no longer need.
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