Hi, I am at a point where I am really struggling at work and doing the right thing by my family and would love to hear from others wo may be able to help or give me some advise on the best course of action.
I am only 7 weeks pregnant and work as a home Carer, I am experiencing lots of nausea and I am constantly exhausted. I am currently taking ginger tablets and using sickness bands which seem to keep the sickness at bay however no matter what I try I cannot control the nausea.
I work evenings and weekends and look after my 1yr old son during the day, so I go out to work when hubby gets home from work, The sheer thought of going to work now fills me with dread and makes me feel sick! Most evebings before I leave I am in floods of tears. In the nature of my work there is no getting away from the fact that I have to change incontinence pads, empty commodes etc. It never used to bother me before but I cannot stand it now :-( on top of the sickness and tiredness we both also worry about me driving around in the dark and with the winter on its way I will have to go out heavily pregnant all sorts of driving conditions.
my husband is very supportive and has told me to give up work and we will manage, but I know it will be a huge struggle dropping my wage as we will not be entitled to any smp or MA. My dilemma now is what to do for the best for our family.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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Lillyaid12 · 20/10/2014 13:24
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