Hello Ladies,
I am after some advice etc. I started a new job at 20 weeks so I am not entitled to SSP or SMP, not that (thankfully for us) is a large issue.
I have been poorly with my pregnancy and after a visit to hopsital I was told to not work for a week and at the tail of that week I was signed off a further 2 weeks. I know that I will get signed off further by the Dr as, although one issues passing others are getting worse. I work in retail, on my feet a lot and this is where a great deal of the pain/troubles have come from. I have asked for a stool to work from but I have been told no.
So, I am meant to go on maternity leave at the end of Jan (due date Feb 10th) but I know I cant go back - with about 3 weeks holiday due to be taken before the day my maternity leave is to start - the dates not been confirmed to me.
How do I deal with this? I dont know how to make my boss realise that that Im not going to be 'well' until I have given birth etc.
I feel guiltly for struggling to work - letting the team down, although I know I am doing the right thing for my happiness, health and that of my unborn baby but as you know retail, this is a massive time of year with very late nights too.
How do I make this feel less stressful as its really playing on my mind!!
xx