To be wanting to skip ahead

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I'm currently 6 months pregnant with my second, my first pregnancy was very straightforward with no issues. It was also during COVID so I didn't have to go to work, or really do anything. Ended in a pretty hectic c section.
This pregnancy, my DD is almost 3, I'm working full time hours across 4 days mostly in an office, and I've had issues such as a subchorionic hematoma and hemorrhage at 14 weeks, some mild spotting after sex, and now a concern about my placenta being too close or even attached to my scar. If I'm at work and worried about movement I can't just lie down and count movements like I used to during my first pregnancy. I just feel like I'm in a constant state of worry and I just want to get to July and have him here safe and sound. Not really looking for anything I don't think just ranting 😂 anyone else feel like this with their second+ pregnancies?

With what you're going through this makes perfect sense. Imo second pregnancy so much harder regardless as we've already got our first to look after so not so easy to just relax when needed. I'm desperate to get through first trimester to hopefully stop feeling so exhausted with a 1yo running around. Can't imagine what you're going through having to work so much with these complications. Can you take sick leave for a few weeks to have some time before ds arrives? I know in the later stages sick leave will just trigger early maternity so could be worth doing now!

You can stop and count movements at work. Alternatively if you are finding this difficult - it sounds difficult - you can ask the GP to sign you off work.

Take good care

Thank you both! My plan was to work right up until the week before my c section, so I can use my mat leave for when he's here. But my line manager is very understanding so I might drop to one day in the office a week and rest at home at least, the job itself isn't stressful which isn't stressful. I did take a few weeks sick leave during the bleed and my daughter was in nursery so was able to rest and recover. Spa day next week so hoping that will help as well 🫠
@Optimisticpessimist1 hope you start feeling better soon, that first trimester is super draining!!

Thank you! It seems to be getting better right now but tbh I am off work and I think it's the only way I'd manage I can't lie! I just looked any anything up to 4 weeks before due date is still considered sick and shouldn't trigger any mat leave (if in the UK) so don't be worried to take it if you need. Sounds like you already have a good plan in mind too.

Honestly you're doing amazing and hopefully these next couple months will fly by for you 🤞

That's good! It does help not having to be out the door for a certain time and you can stay in comfy clothes! Thank you for checking I am in the UK so will look into that just to have some R&R!
I also think the thought of a baby is much less daunting second time around so I feel a bit more mentally ready and prepared so I guess I'm just excited for him to be here, definitely the last pregnancy I'm doing as well haha!
Thank you so much 💕sounds like you're doing amazing as well! Take care!