March 2013 babies

[delilahtoday]

Hey march mommas- I have a question for ya'll about MS and work.. and in need of a little advice.

I have been having BAD M/S, its really gained force in the last two weeks. I have an hour and half commute to work (one way) to get to my job. I work at a hospital as an OR technician. I keep puking at work, and they send me home (obviously can't keep vomiting in a sterile environment) but I'm at a loss of what to do. I don't plan on going back to work after I have the baby, but I really like my job and want to leave on good terms. But, I'm calling in a lot because I've been so sick, mainly because It's expensive in gas to drive so long to work just to get sent home :/. My husband keeps telling me I can just quit and stay home. He doesnt feel comfortable with me puking and driving- he thinks thats unsafe. He makes good money, so I don't "have" to work by any means.

I get a lot of pride from my job, and it goes against my plan of working till my 3rd trimester... so just quitting is a hard pill to swallow.

I just started this job 4 months ago, so I don't qualify for FMLA or anything...

Sorry for the novel, but in all honesty, what would you ladies do? I'm at such a torn/lost position right now.

I would speak with my manager and explain that you need a few weeks to sort yourself out for the first trimester and that you really want to continue to work there because you love it and find it fulfilling!
Just talk it out and find out what your managers thoughts are. It gets awkward when there isn't any communication and everyone is reading into things that may or may not be reality.
They might be able to get a temp in for 4 weeks or so..

 

[delilahtoday]

I found out a couple weeks ago that I am expecting. I am due on March 21st though they will take the baby about a week early for repeat c-section (first was breach).

This pregnancy has been really hard on me for some reason. I don't know if it is because I am pushing 34 or just because of it being 5th pregnancy. Anyone else having a horrid time with cramping, 24/7 nausea and gassiness? I feel so bad because I am pretty much useless right now. I've got clients wanting their hair done, kids going crazy and a house that my mom has been cleaning as she just moved in with us. I hate being laid out, lol.

Anyway, just wanted to say hello and see if i'm the only one sailing away in this oh so fun boat of mine. Congrats to all of you!

Hey there and welcome to the morning (all day) sickness club!
Apart from the cramping I'm sharing the same issues as you. I had to stop a massage before I had finished with the client to put my head between my legs and then I broke out in a big gross sweat in front of her. So...if you have to put your clients off until you feel better you are probably doing them a favour haha. I'm just taking late afternoon and early evening appointments now
Hope you feel better soon!

 

[Stelly]

Hey march mommas- I have a question for ya'll about MS and work.. and in need of a little advice.

I have been having BAD M/S, its really gained force in the last two weeks. I have an hour and half commute to work (one way) to get to my job. I work at a hospital as an OR technician. I keep puking at work, and they send me home (obviously can't keep vomiting in a sterile environment) but I'm at a loss of what to do. I don't plan on going back to work after I have the baby, but I really like my job and want to leave on good terms. But, I'm calling in a lot because I've been so sick, mainly because It's expensive in gas to drive so long to work just to get sent home :/. My husband keeps telling me I can just quit and stay home. He doesnt feel comfortable with me puking and driving- he thinks thats unsafe. He makes good money, so I don't "have" to work by any means.

I get a lot of pride from my job, and it goes against my plan of working till my 3rd trimester... so just quitting is a hard pill to swallow.

I just started this job 4 months ago, so I don't qualify for FMLA or anything...

Sorry for the novel, but in all honesty, what would you ladies do? I'm at such a torn/lost position right now.

I would speak with my manager and explain that you need a few weeks to sort yourself out for the first trimester and that you really want to continue to work there because you love it and find it fulfilling!
Just talk it out and find out what your managers thoughts are. It gets awkward when there isn't any communication and everyone is reading into things that may or may not be reality.
They might be able to get a temp in for 4 weeks or so..

That's a good plan. I'm a little afraid they will just let me go and find someone else for the position... but i guess if that happens- I can't really fault them for it

I feel a little better having my hubby's backing... I hope they are amenable to that decision, I asked if they could transfer me to another department for awhile- they just flat out refused!

 

[katyblot]

Just got back from my scan, and it was good news! The baby is measuring right on at 7 weeks, my due date is March 18th, and has a hb of 136 bpm!!! I'm so thrilled I could just die!!!

Congrats wookie, so happy for u!

 

[anna1986]

Hi all
congrats to the new ladies.

AFM - i have my 1st midwife appt today really excited as she was my midwife in my last pregnancy. I will be intrested to find out wats going to happen this pregnancy and weather im going to be monitored more? As i was 5 weeks early last pregnanncy my daughter was small and nearly died during delivery

 

[klaremumof3]

Hi all
congrats to the new ladies.

AFM - i have my 1st midwife appt today really excited as she was my midwife in my last pregnancy. I will be intrested to find out wats going to happen this pregnancy and weather im going to be monitored more? As i was 5 weeks early last pregnanncy my daughter was small and nearly died during delivery

Good luck i have appt on thurs to see what they have planned for me havin 2 prem babies I really would love to go full term just to experience takin a plump baby home with no complications with my hubby (first one was with an idiot) good luck x

 

[wookie130]

Hey march mommas- I have a question for ya'll about MS and work.. and in need of a little advice.

I have been having BAD M/S, its really gained force in the last two weeks. I have an hour and half commute to work (one way) to get to my job. I work at a hospital as an OR technician. I keep puking at work, and they send me home (obviously can't keep vomiting in a sterile environment) but I'm at a loss of what to do. I don't plan on going back to work after I have the baby, but I really like my job and want to leave on good terms. But, I'm calling in a lot because I've been so sick, mainly because It's expensive in gas to drive so long to work just to get sent home :/. My husband keeps telling me I can just quit and stay home. He doesnt feel comfortable with me puking and driving- he thinks thats unsafe. He makes good money, so I don't "have" to work by any means.

I get a lot of pride from my job, and it goes against my plan of working till my 3rd trimester... so just quitting is a hard pill to swallow.

I just started this job 4 months ago, so I don't qualify for FMLA or anything...

Sorry for the novel, but in all honesty, what would you ladies do? I'm at such a torn/lost position right now.

I would speak with my manager and explain that you need a few weeks to sort yourself out for the first trimester and that you really want to continue to work there because you love it and find it fulfilling!
Just talk it out and find out what your managers thoughts are. It gets awkward when there isn't any communication and everyone is reading into things that may or may not be reality.
They might be able to get a temp in for 4 weeks or so..

That's a good plan. I'm a little afraid they will just let me go and find someone else for the position... but i guess if that happens- I can't really fault them for it

I feel a little better having my hubby's backing... I hope they are amenable to that decision, I asked if they could transfer me to another department for awhile- they just flat out refused!

Can you get some sort of note or something from your doctor, and share it with your manager? Perhaps if there's some documentation, your boss would appreciate it more...

 

[Lou1234]

Congrats Wookie - I was so pleased to read your news this morning.

I had my appointment with the midwife this morning. I was in there for over an hour which surprised me! We had a good chat and filled out a lot of forms. I had my blood pressure taken which was slightly low (I was expecting that as I've been getting light headed quite often). They took blood for all the different tests as well.

I have my 12+ week scan on the 20th August and then I need to call up to see the midwife again at 16 weeks.

 

[paula181]

Hi ladies how are you all feeling?

Congrats to all the new Bfp's.

Well today I am feeling sorry for myself I have been having mega issues with constantly needing to drink and not feeling like I am drinking enough (I was not a big drinker before pregnancy) and the past few days I have had a splitting headache. I am trying not to take any painkillers and drink more. Wow its a vicious circle haha

xx

 

[Curliegirlie]

Hey march mommas- I have a question for ya'll about MS and work.. and in need of a little advice.

I have been having BAD M/S, its really gained force in the last two weeks. I have an hour and half commute to work (one way) to get to my job. I work at a hospital as an OR technician. I keep puking at work, and they send me home (obviously can't keep vomiting in a sterile environment) but I'm at a loss of what to do. I don't plan on going back to work after I have the baby, but I really like my job and want to leave on good terms. But, I'm calling in a lot because I've been so sick, mainly because It's expensive in gas to drive so long to work just to get sent home :/. My husband keeps telling me I can just quit and stay home. He doesnt feel comfortable with me puking and driving- he thinks thats unsafe. He makes good money, so I don't "have" to work by any means.

I get a lot of pride from my job, and it goes against my plan of working till my 3rd trimester... so just quitting is a hard pill to swallow.

I just started this job 4 months ago, so I don't qualify for FMLA or anything...

Sorry for the novel, but in all honesty, what would you ladies do? I'm at such a torn/lost position right now.

I would speak with my manager and explain that you need a few weeks to sort yourself out for the first trimester and that you really want to continue to work there because you love it and find it fulfilling!
Just talk it out and find out what your managers thoughts are. It gets awkward when there isn't any communication and everyone is reading into things that may or may not be reality.
They might be able to get a temp in for 4 weeks or so..

I agree, especially since the sickness supposedly gets a lot better after 12 weeks... You might feel like a million bucks soon!

 

[Curliegirlie]

Hi im 20 just got married om march 30th and a on july 12 found out im pregnant with our first. im due somewhere on the 23rd of march but considering the fact that most ppl are at least a few days late i might have one on our aniversary. im a bit scared since the doctor told me i have a threatened miscarriage. has anyone else had the same thing happen before?

Welcome nataliy! I'm afraid I can't help you, just wanted to say hi! Maybe someone else has had this...?

 

[heaveneats]

i have my second ultrasound today, praying all goes well and i can maybe see the heart beat. i'm just very worried at the moment, hoping it all goes well, right now the ms is not helping in keeping down the 4 cups of water i have to drink ugh

 

[skeet9924]

good luck today heaven...I had that issue yesterday too..threw up the first 2 cups..but managed to keep the second bunch down

 

[sequeena]

I was told I was having a threatened miscarriage at 14+6 with my son. Turns out my waters had gone but they rehealed at 24 weeks and now my son is almost 1. Sometimes the worst news isn't so bad

 

[wookie130]

i have my second ultrasound today, praying all goes well and i can maybe see the heart beat. i'm just very worried at the moment, hoping it all goes well, right now the ms is not helping in keeping down the 4 cups of water i have to drink ugh

The ms alone is a great sign that all is going well!

 

[heaveneats]

well ladies i saw my baby and a little fluttering heartbeat, i was going to get a picture but it was 6$ and they only took cash or course i only had enough cash to pay for parking so i said next time i'd pick it up and plus there isn't much to see haha oh and my EDD is March 11

 

[rose.]

Yay congratulations

I'm getting fed up of waiting for my scan, probably got another 5 weeks to wait

 

[skeet9924]

Congrats heaven!!

 

[Kinoley]

Yay congratulations

I'm getting fed up of waiting for my scan, probably got another 5 weeks to wait

Me too! Dr wont even see me until I'm 8 weeks and she said most likely she wont do the scan until 12 weeks. Boooo. I know its normal but everyone else has already seen their little beans. I'm so jealous!

 

[Mrs. AJ]

Hey Kinoley, I just noticed you are in Phoenix, me too!! Whereabouts in Phoenix are you? We are in Central Phoenix. My doctor does a scan at the first appt at 8 weeks, and then an optional one at 12 weeks for NT testing.