Being back at work is RUBBISH! - *I think I have a plan!*

[Annie050408]

I should be starting maternity leave, not starting back to work on a project for the next 3 weeks!! I suspect I might only do 2 more weeks as I've only been back for 2 days and already am feeling knackered!

 

[emz1980]

I have been back for 2 PD days and Im back tomorrow for the kids 1st day back then Im on leave. I thought I would be ok, but im shattered and reali achey! xxx

 

[all_iz_well]

You should see how your health is...if your too tired hun put ur health first!! xx

 

[isobel84]

oh dear.. just take it nice n slow and sit down as much as possible xx

 

[Annie050408]

I'm going to see what the consultant says next Wednesday and then make my decision from there. I just wish I knew how imminent the birth was. If I go overdue then it could still be 6-7 weeks and that would feel crazy to take that much time off before she is here. Hmmmmm we'll see. x

 

[sexyamy2005]

i kninda kno how u feel, im at work for the next 8 weeks, and am dreading it!!

but cant really afford to leave much before then so am gona try and battle on, sheesh it sucks doesnt it!!

xxx

 

[Annie050408]

It sure does! To be fair, I've only been sitting planning and will be doing the same tomorrow too but it's more that as I'm talking to people I can feel pressure against my cervix and it constantly puts me off whatever I'm talking about and makes me nervous my waters are about to go!

 

[sexyamy2005]

oooh

im just tired and want to nap all the time, lol not good when the boss sits infront of me :-/

xx

 

[Annie050408]

Urgh I HATE it - I usually love my job but I just want to be at home getting ready for bubs to arrive and enjoying the last few weeks of 'me time'. I am feeling completely resentful of being at work up until 38 weeks even though it was my own stupid decision

 

[isobel84]

well when your finished time will FLY by! Im dreading sitting here for 5 weeks on my own but i cant wait either as work is really taken every little bit of energy i got

 

[serenitylove]

will they not let you go earlier hun

 

[Annie050408]

They would I'm sure but it's a combination of the extra 2 weeks money and it still being potentially 7 weeks until bub is here.

 

[JJ Mum]

If you have too much time off Annie, and your already organised, which you sound like you are really organised, then the days will goo soo slowly. I have holiday and hate my job and not going back to that same job, so based on that I am leaving early ,using holiday first then mat leave, but I will be sooo busy as so much DIY to do - if that makes you feel beter?

 

[berit87]

Blimey, you girls are good! I already left at 29 weeks! I work in hotel industry and even though I was doing office work there was still a lot of running around and organising and standing up... Just the thought of it exhausted me! Well done you lot though! xxx

 

[NicciLove]

Urgh I HATE it - I usually love my job but I just want to be at home getting ready for bubs to arrive and enjoying the last few weeks of 'me time'. I am feeling completely resentful of being at work up until 38 weeks even though it was my own stupid decision

I did the exact same thing! I initially was meant to leave 6 weeks before to enjoy the last of some me time but ended up working until a few weeks ago. I was so peed off and annoyed with myself because i decided to go back to work to help out but then i had bleeding and decided enough was enough and i am sooo glad i did.

See how your feeling and dont work if you can, im sure they would understand, im 38 weeks now and my god i would hate to be at work right now!!

 

[Annie050408]

I am having my growth scan and seeing the consultant tomorrow. I am going to speak to the consultant and tell him how stressed I feel with regard to still being at work and that I am starting to get dizzy spells (prob through lack of sleep) and hopefully they will sign me off - do you think it's likely to work?

 

[NicciLove]

I think if your sick within the 4 weeks leading up to your due date your company can automatically start your maternity leave, is it worth holding out a week?

Unless you get sick pay, then defo worth a try!!! xxx

 

[isobel84]

sounds like a plan hun! dont wanna do anything to stress that little girl

 

[Annie050408]

I'm not sure I'm too bothered about the pay now- I'm just struggling so much with the whole thing and just can't relax at all at the moment as it's always in the back of my mind. I won't feel too bad as it would mean starting maternity leave at 36 weeks rather than 38 weeks so only 2 weeks difference. I'll see what the consultant says generally tomorrow and take it from there I think.

 

[louise280981]

oh i hope you can finish earlier lovely so you can get some most needed rest before your little girl arrives x