3rd pregnancy (my 2nd was ectopic). I’ve been at high risk of preterm birth throughout and was having weekly hospital appointments until 23 weeks. Emergency stitch at 17 weeks. But I’ve made it to 29 weeks.
Going on maternity leave at 36 weeks but using 2 weeks holiday as well so I can finish at 34 weeks.
I’ve been feeling super guilty as this seems really early, especially as I didn’t take any leave until 38 weeks with my first. But now I’m struggling to cope, even though I’m working from home, and still have 5 weeks to go.
I have some pelvic pain that makes moving around and sitting at my desk too much difficult. It’s not really bad pgp but it is a struggle. I’m now getting daily headaches (blood pressure checked and it’s fine). I’m exhausted all the time and feel really stressed and low.
I can make it through though can’t I? It’s only 36 days to go. I really want to just get through it rather than have to take sick leave. I hate dealing with the GP and HR and maybe I can manage if I just try to chill out a bit.
I don’t know what I’m asking really. Any tips for making the next few weeks a bit easier?