Never posted in the work threads but hoping for just some advice or support...
I'm 25w pregnant and been working as a PA for a director for over 2 years. Our relationship was always very chilled and he was approachable, we had a great way of arranging everything and working together even with him being out of the country a lot.
When I told him I was pregnant everything changed. He commented how he thought I was a bit young (I'm 25) and just hasn't made me feel great. Never asks anything about the baby and hasn't even discussed my plans for coming back. He went as far as telling me he almost 'forgot' about my pregnancy when I was 18w into it. I found out on Monday he has appointed my maternity replacement and requested her start date to be 9th December, only a week away. He originally said I'd get to help with the interview process or at least meet the person first, none of which had happened so I just feel awkward about it (probably just hormones ?!)
Anyways I haven't been sleeping properly, I dread going to work, he hardly communicates with me anymore, it's like he's almost put me on the shelf. He treats me like an idiot essentially.
Today I went to the doctors and they were really concerned about my low mood and self esteem regarding work and have signed me off under 'pregnancy related complications' as to not rock the boat. He advised me on taking long term sick and he was happy to do a note for a month, I was against it and said 2 weeks at the absolute max. But even with this sick note for 2 weeks, how do I even approach this? I mean, he's starting my replacement on Monday and he isn't around so I NEED to be there to train her, get her up and running. I feel riddled with guilt and I worry it's making my anxiety even worse!
Sorry that this is long, but if anyone can help me on just how I go about it or what they would do in this situation. I was thinking I can tell him about the sick note, try explaining how I'm feeling and that I'll be there for replacement starting as I just can't see any other way forward. Maybe things would improve if I tried to approach it