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Time off work - severe guilt!

RobynLouise30RobynLouise30 member
in March 2016 Moms
Hi everyone! I'm just wondering if anyone has had time off work in the first trimester. I was signed off work last week as the fatigue I'm experiencing is dreadful and I just don't know how I'm going to do it this week! I'm actually off today with a migraine but I'm so worried work will think I'm pathetic and need to just deal with it! What has everyone else's experience been?
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Re: Time off work - severe guilt!

  • BridgetQuinnClineBridgetQuinnCline member
    I had a full week off a couple weeks back and certainly could of used more! Don't sweat it girl, I haven't felt like my self in over two months and I am just hoping this is over soon! Everyone has been super sweet and understand. I have really appreciated that!
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  • klantzer21klantzer21 member
    I just had a week off vacation (9 days) and I'm exhausted. I have another week off in a month and I can't wait ;;) then a mini 5 days off in november. I know I need it and I have the time so I take off
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  • irenewsleeirenewslee member
    No need to feel guilty!  Your body needs rest!  It's very common for pregnant women to take time off during the first trimester because they are feeling ill or tired.  With my last pregnancy, I told my boss at 8 weeks so he knew what to expect.  I didn't end up taking that much time off because I was feeling ok for the most part.  With this second pregnancy, I did a few days WFH where I'm really taking the lunch time opportunity to take a power nap, or just a break in general.  As long as you do good work, I am sure your boss will understand your need and that you're doing your best to get work done.  
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  • bethgrillobethgrillo member
    I'm in the same boat. I'm home sick today with a sinus infection and it's likely I will be tomorrow, too. I've gone home early a bunch this summer. I feel really bad about it, like I'm lazy and unreliable, burr I just feel so, so bad physically that I can't help it.
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  • FlipFlop1025FlipFlop1025 member
    I've managed to stay at work for my 8 hours/day, but my productivity has dropped severely! I have been so exhausted this week. I'm hoping to work a few hours this weekend to feel caught up. Do the best you can! Hopefully we get more energy! 
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