I have four weeks left of this term and I’m thinking of asking my GP to sign me off.
I’m in my second trimester of pregnancy and getting here was a very difficult journey. My husband and I tried to conceive for two and a half years and finally fell pregnant with the help of IVF.
I was very unwell with hyperemesis during part of my first trimester so had no choice but to be signed off for a few weeks.
My boss has been fantastic and so supportive.
We’re also in the process of building a house - just to add to things!
This term is just mad - there’s so much on and I’m struggling. My boss has suggested that I get signed off on reduced hours. Whilst initially I thought this would be enough, the more I think about it, the more I think I need to be signed off full time. My family are worried about me as I’m extremely emotional/upset and I think it all boils down to work and pressures there.
I don’t want to end my final term before maternity leave by letting my team down and my class of wonderful children down but I also know that stress will not do my baby or I any good.
I feel like a failure for feeling the need to be signed off.
Advice welcome.