Should I keep working??

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Ok ladies I’m 15 weeks pregnant and I’m not sure I want to keep working! I have to be standing up for 8hrs and constantly carrying things or bending down! My back and hips hurts all the time and obviously I’m always tired to the point I’m not even hungry sometimes! But I don’t want to leave my husband paying everything even though he said he can do it with out my help!! What should I do!!!!!?????

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if your work knows your pregnant then talk to them about it or get a doctor's note. 15 weeks is to early to not be able to work.

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Hey lady I work at a liqour shop. And basically do everything you detailed. I'm currently 18 weeks. What used to take me about hour now takes me 3-4 because I refuse to exert myself. And sit down often. Boss is very understanding, especially with my medical certificate 😉

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Have you thought about seeing chiropractor for regular adjustments during this time? If you’re in that much pain it might be worth getting them 🤷🏼‍♀️ 
I go & I’m 29 weeks, I would be in complete agony if I didn’t.

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My husband took over when I was 20 weeks because I was so sick. I physically couldn’t work because I’ve had extremely low blood pressure and I had HG and was hospitalized 4 times for dehydration. My job was also not giving me breaks and my doctor told me i could go into labor early 🤷🏼‍♀️ everyone is different. I wish I could have worked longer but the risk was just to high for us .

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The way I see it and the way most companies see it, is that everyone is replaceable. But your baby is not. If your husband is comfortable taking over and working to supply you both then go for it! I had a similar job when I was pregnant with my daughter and I had just accepted a promotion. I started having contractions really early and I had my doctor write a note saying that I couldn’t lift over a certain amount and that I needed to be able to sit an take breaks often. If they would have given me any problems about it I would have politely told them to go F themselves. If they fire you, you could get unemployment for a bit, Or possibly a severance pay. Either way you need to do what is best for you and your family. But you never know how your boss will react unless you tell them what your needs are. They may be really receptive! Good luck!

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When I asked my obgyn about working out in the first trimester she made it very clear to me to not do physical activity that includes bending down and picking up heavy things ... i dont think you should be taking this risk. If your company doesnt care about your wellbeing while pregnant, and you dont entirely depend on the job, i would say to quit. Or request becoming Part Time... with no physical labor

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I spoke to my doctor and she said if she gave me a note that most likely I would get fired that my manager can do that

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Talk with your boss to see if there is other light work that you can do. 15 weeks seems a bit too early to stop working. If your husband can financially support the both of you and doesn’t get too worn down, then go for it. But I do think there should be an alternative

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My doctor gave me a note to go on very light duty & my job has been very accommodating.

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I'm 34 weeks and wished I could stopped working sooner. If you have a steady income you can stop working or maybe try to cut hours down at work and maybe try to work 4 days a week instead.

Should I keep working??

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