Advice needed about stopping work.

[hi725]

I had planned on working until the last minute, which would be next Tuesday. I've been high risk all along, but not really uncomfortable except for sciatica.

My OB wants me out of work, but I've been fighting her on it, successfully so far.

Things have changed a little in the last few days. Sunday started horrific back spasms, which only go away if I'm standing. I got put on high doses of steroids on Friday for my blood issues and I am not sleeping more than an hour or two each night. I saw my hematologist on Monday and he's talking transfusions because my platelets are not nearly high enough for a csection or vaginal birth.

I see my OB again tonight and I know she's going to flip out. Is it worth the fight, or should I just stop working? I feel like with 4 days left I should just suck it up. I feel like maybe I can push through to Friday, that way my job can get settled with patient coverage. Then again, if I were to just go into labor, they would have no warning anyway.

I don't know how to handle this. With as much pain as I am in, I wouldn't mind being home, but I feel like I also need work as a distraction right now. Ugh!

[hisno1girl]

Ditto Sue x 100!

Stop Working. Your job will wait, you need to get as comfortable as you can. They will figure it out

[speckledfrog]

There is absolutely no reason to work that is worth risking your health. You need to stop now. They'll figure a way to manage without you. Yesterday should be your last day.

[hisno1girl]

DON'T MAKE ME COME DOWN THERE!

lol

[hi725]

OK, I concede. I just needed to hear that I wasn't being crazy with only 4 days left.

I'm here already for the day, but when I see my doc after work I will get the note from her. I guess today will be my last day until September!

[hi725]

I would, but I commute with H and he has meetings all day. I'll be okay until 4. :-)

[iamgrace]

I think it's time to stop working. You need to rest. It's only 4 days!

[hi725]

And second question; do I give them warning today, or do I call out tomorrow after I get the doctors note?

I hate feeling so guilty about stuff like this. Why can't I just not give a flying fuck?

[iamgrace]

I would talk to them today. Don't worry about it! You're having a baby!!

[mssaint]

Stop working! They will get along fine. I went on bedrest at 32 weeks, back to work at 35 weeks (doctors predicted I'd go to at least 38 weeks) and then had my baby at 36 weeks. All unanticipated.

Work got along fine without me for 16 weeks. To be honest, a few things fell between the cracks but it all worked out ok.

[interro]

Stop working!! Just go with your doc on this. You are high risk and you need rest, don't try to power thru any longer! No job is worth risking you and your baby's health, they will manage.

[muffin0]

Jun 27, 2012 6:07:36 GMT -5 @cse1960 said:

and ((((hugs)))) congratulations on the baby! you are going to be a great mom. this is such an exciting time and I understand completely the urge to get everything done, to not let anyone down, not be any trouble. You are making a human; you get to be some trouble.

They can manage the three extra days.

Fel better

[tulip]

Stop working. Please relax, rest & zone out. You won't be able to soon!!

[eddy]

Stop! I ama big fan of work until I drop a baby but those are all signs you need to rest. Take care you are so close!

[Deleted]

STOP WORKING!!!!

4 days is nothing, they'll live.

I hope you feel better and your blood does its job!!!

[ECB]

Everyone has already said it - but stay home. You have to put your health and your baby first. FOLLOW DOCTORS ORDERS.

And yes, I'd let work know today that you probably won't be returning.

[mrsjuleshs]

Why is it even a question? The doctors want you to stop working and you are in physical pain. Stop working.