My goal is to work as far along as possible--right up until labor so I can rack up as much PTO as possible. But it's getting harder each day! Working in the restaurant business and being on my feet for 10-12+ hours each day is exhausting. I even thought to myself at work yesterday how the hell am I going to last? I feel like taking a nap right here on the kitchen floor haha
Dang, props to you. I haven't worked in a restaurant in a few years, but I remember even when I started at 18 being exhausted all the time. Way to go in keeping up while being pregnant!
My goal is to work as far along as possible--right up until labor so I can rack up as much PTO as possible. But it's getting harder each day! Working in the restaurant business and being on my feet for 10-12+ hours each day is exhausting. I even thought to myself at work yesterday how the hell am I going to last? I feel like taking a nap right here on the kitchen floor haha
Giiiiirl I feel you. I bartended during my last pregnancy and it was rough. Honestly I feel like it helped me recover faster, though. So, silver lining???
I had my work base my maternity leave on my adjusted EDD (4/18) instead of my original EDD(4/10), since that is likely what I'll be switched back to once I start seeing my new doctor. I did that so that there's pretty much no chance of me going into labor after my leave starts. I want as much time as possible with my LO.
Last day is this Friday!! I am beyond excited. My EDD is 4/15, but since my FMLA and PTO flows into summer break, I'll be able to use that break to bond with LO. I'm an art teacher and have about 9-10 classes a day where I talk and am on my feet throughout the day (not to mention some more stressful classroom management situations I've had to deal with in my hormonal state lately). So, I decided to take some time to prep for baby and work on some of my own art before things get too crazy.
Been off since the start of Feb per doc orders. Very grateful I can use state disability and the one my company offers. I was able to use some donated PTO to help with the stupid waiting periods. Took a while to get things sorted out but had no other option.
I own my own business and my husband is my partner so I am not taking a "maternity leave" per se - but I am slowing down and doing mostly office work and much less physical work. It is a dog training business so very physically demanding. I have stopped seeing clients for lessons, my husband is doing all of that. I still work with the dogs but if they are aggressive or have the potential to hit me or knock me over, I am stepping back.
Re: When are you stopping work?
I'm an art teacher and have about 9-10 classes a day where I talk and am on my feet throughout the day (not to mention some more stressful classroom management situations I've had to deal with in my hormonal state lately). So, I decided to take some time to prep for baby and work on some of my own art before things get too crazy.