Feeling guilty for taking a sick day.

sdwanchoo · May 2015

Today is my fist sick just for being pregnant day. I'm 38w+1 day. Have had cramping and contractions on and off. I work in mental health so once I'm at work, I can't focus on myself but have to be there for others. Not looking for consolation but just wondering, why are we so hard on ourselves ?
I've heard women talk about how they worked until they popped and wear it like a badge of honor instead of listening to your body.
Granted not everyone has the luxury of taking time off before birth and really I'm one of them, but we need to stop being so hard on ourselves and our bodies.

KaLikeAWind · May 2015

Don't feel guilty for taking a sick day! The world will still turn, ladies. Agreed. Let's stop being so hard on ourselves.

starrysmile18 · May 2015

Ditto. You have sick days to use. Use them.

jamisynr · May 2015

I have been thinking about taking today off too! It would be a first, but I just dont know if I can do it today. I work from home, but I just dont feel up to working mentally. I just feel done today and its only 8:30. I know my bosses would be fine with it, but I feel guilty too. So hard trying to be responsible... ill be 38 weeks tomorrow.

karaelaine1991 · May 2015

The fact that you feel guilty shows that you're not someone who just takes off work on a whim - if you felt the need to take a sick day, you legitimately NEED to take a sick day and you're not just blowing off work. Try not to be so hard on yourself - at this point, it's totally understandable that you might need to take some time off!

sdwanchoo · May 2015

Maybe I'm rationalizing but even biologically all the stress hormones aren't good for you including adrenaline that can actually slow down things. Relaxing at this stage maybe a good thing.
Here's to us \:D/

BabyList · May 2015

I am dealing with this right now. I am almost 38 weeks and I am miserable at work. I am swollen and I hurt and having contractions. I was going to start leave next week, but then I felt guilty for "leaving early" and making things more difficult on my co-workers. This pregnancy had been really difficult physically and I've only taken off one day at the beginning of pregnancy because my morning sickness was awful. I wish women were allowed to be kinder to themselves during pregnancy.

staceyfern · May 2015

Wednesday was my last day of work at 38w 2d and I am so happy I made the decision. This has been a very bad and hard year at work and I am happy I took the time for myself. I had saved up many sick days but due to my due date cannot use many after the baby. So this is my extended maternity leave : ). Currently curled up on the couch watching a movie with my stepson who had a half day of school and couldn't be happier.

upandbelow · May 2015

I called in sick yesterday for the first time in a long time! I'm back at work today and my supervisor and manager both made comments about how I should have called in today and made it a long weekend. I find that this point in the game you know your body best and most people are supportive. I do think it's a mentality thing, we need to admit that even though pregnancy is not a handicap or an illness or any of those other things we're constantly rebuffing, it is hard! and tiring! and it takes a toll on us, so a day or two is well earned!

BabyHarris15 · May 2015

I called in Monday for the first time in 11 months. When I came back to work, everyone asked,"Where's the baby?". Obviously looking at me I am still pregnant and I wouldn't be back the next day after giving birth! I swear my job treats me like a work horse!!!

fishback23 · May 2015

I almost made my last day tomorrow but told my boss I'd go another week and leave when I hit 39 weeks and now I'm kicking myself for it. It's supposed to be almost 100 degrees every day this coming week so even just the thought of the walk in and out is making me groan. Haha.

NicoleBurroughs12 · May 2015

My work doesn't allow me to start my leave until I go into labor. I wish I could take off I am so uncomfortable!

queequeg09256 · May 2015

Me too! Super sucks I would love to have a week off to just chill out.

rockabettie · May 2015

Man ladies...I feel you guys. The closer we get to our due dates, the more uncomfortable we get. I agree with all you ladies. We should never feel bad were growing a tiny human! If that's not a good reason to use a sick day, then I don't know what is..lol

MJMum524 · May 2015

I took off work as of last week (37 weeks). I have a billion sick days and never use them. I let my employer know I was leaving at 37 weeks and using sick time. They were very supportive. This pregnancy has been emotionally, physically and mentally demanding on me. I've never been happier to be at home and spending this extra time with DS and on myself or preparing for LO. I felt guilt but that guilt left after a couple days. I'm happy and I'll be ready for labor when it happens (at least that's the plan, ha!) Take time for yourself, but just be true to yourself and try to avoid any pressure from your outside world/life.

lklatka · May 2015

I work in mental health as well. My first pregnancy 'sick' day was the day I got by BFP! I took off the day to celebrate by myself, go shopping for the baby, and treat myself to lunch! I've since used 3-4 sick days to relax. Don't be so hard on yourself!!!

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