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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

Struggling @ 28w5d

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allenbee · 19/10/2021 10:39

Hello peeps, don't really know what I expect from writing !! But just wanting to see if anyone else is feeling the same or maybe its just so I can get out my feelings and have abit of a rant to you all !

Im due to work up to 34w5d pregnant at work. I have been redeployed due to COVID into a much easier/boring role. Since my redeployment into a office base role happened at 16w I have been struggling with back aches and swollen ankles from sitting down all day. Doesn't help that the desk or chair I still on, is not well fitted to my size! I have had several days off work with back ache, and on return, no one asks how my back is or if im ok (possibly cos im addition to the numbers being redeployed) When I bought it up with my redeployed acting manager that its my desk and chair that is contributing to my back ache she said there is nothing they can do as a referral to occupational health will take too long and ill be gone on maternity leave.

Im now 28w5d and I am extremely emotional and bored at work, and just have no energy to be here. Got to work this morning and cried because I felt so tired and the heating felt like it was on 40degrees! I have just over 6 weeks left here, and not sure how am going to get by feeling like this. I feel exhausted and dont really want to bring my mat leave forward.
Is anyone else in the same boat? Or am I just dramatic ?!!

OP posts:
Tina8800 · 19/10/2021 11:50

I am so sorry, I understand how hard it is. I'm in a similar situation, 28 weeks pregnant and they put me in an office for safety. I have no energy, feel extreamly tired all day. You are not dramatic, I also want to cry every morning. Not sure how others can handle it but I find it really difficult too. I was planning to stay here till December, but now I changed to start my maternity in 3 weeks. Can you talk to hr about your situation? 6 weeks is a very long time and it's only going to be harder on your body. Maybe you can start your leave early or go on sick pay? The least they can do is make sure you are comfortable, your chair and the office is suitable for you! Do not feel bad to complain!

tashx · 19/10/2021 14:04

I'm 28 weeks
I am on annual leave for two weeks then my maternity starts
I couldn't do my job any longer
My health was suffering and so was the baby's
Only been home 3 days and already feel better
Tho this pregnancy has been awful and I just want the baby out now

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