I'm 30 weeks pregnant and have been off work for over a week with rib pain. I'm unable to drive or walk for more than about twenty minutes and I can sit for longer than about that time.
I've never been signed off in my life and I am getting really worried about it. I've been having Physio (Nhs) and osteopathy (private) and it's not made any difference yet.
I have three weeks left til the Christmas break and then I am thinking I'll start my maternity leave after the break. I had wanted to go on longer but it's clear I can't.
I'm so worried about everyone at work thinking I'm just skiving off and about not being able to do a proper handover. I could go in on Friday and see how I cope. It's not that I don't want to work -I would really love to be able to go in. It's not like I'm home having fun -I'm just in pain.
I've booked a doctors appt for Thursday as my sick note runs out on Friday.
Is anyone else in this situation? I know that this pregnancy comes first for me but I am feeling so guilty. I hate that people might think im a fraud.
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makeitabetterplace · 25/11/2014 14:07
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