Decreasing work hours?

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Its me again. Hoping yall arnt getting tired of "achy" posts. 
As I've mentioned I work non stop 5 hours on my feet at a high pace cafeteria. I don't ever get a minute to sit down through out my work day. 
Its gotten to the point where towards the end of my work day I am having so much pelvic pressure and pain that its hard to walk, and now I'm having period like cramps at night, that go around towards my back. 
I am high risk for preterm labor and get checked every other week and so far everything looks good in that department, but the non stop days are just taking its toll. I'm only 26 weeks but its just getting so hard throughout the day. I've started to get varicose veins or broken blood vessels in my upper thighs, I guess from the pressure. 
I am only part time and my contracted hours are only 3 hours day, but I go in 2 hours early to help out, so a total of 5 hours a day (I know, not that much). Was thinking about cutting back to maybe just 4 hours a day, at least just a couple days a week. But I feel so ashamed and weak for feeling the need to do this. And so early on. 
Is anyone else having a hard time at their work where they constantly stand and run around? How are you coping? I don't know what I should do. Maybe I'll mention it at my next doctor appt and get their advice. I'm just starting to get so physically and mentally drained. And I hate it. I feel so weak. 😞

(Broken veins in my thighs)
What are you girls doing to help get through your day? I do have a belly band, but not sure if I'm wearing it correctly. Some days it helps and others it just doesnt... 
Any advice? Thank you.

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If I were you I would 100% stop going in early to start. It’s nice that you try to help out but in a way it’s a little selfish. What I mean by that is you should be trying “to help out” your growing baby inside if you. Be selfish for him or her. You are already high risk. A nicu baby is not worth the stress and financial burden for those extra 2 hours a day. Not trying to be mean at all here. Your body is clearly taking a beating. You deserve to take care of you and your baby!

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Do you get a break? After 4 hours you should get a courtesy break. I would stop going in early. Every job is different the fact that you don’t sit down at all for 5 hours is hard and will only get harder. Do you do
That 5 days a week? I work 13 hour shifts and I am starting to struggle some days but I do get breaks and I do sit down when I can.

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I don’t blame you! I work 3 12 hour shifts a week and plan on asking my doctor at my upcoming appointment to at the very least modify my work restrictions because it’s just becoming extremely difficult to work. My job is physically demanding and most days by the time I get home I can’t walk.

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My advice, stop going in early. You’re not contracted to be there. Tell your boss that your doctor said you need to stop coming in early due to risk of preterm labor if you’d like but you don’t owe them any explanation.

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Don’t feel bad! At the job I was at I worked 8 hours plus sometimes no lunch fast pace literally all day and unloading trucks and it was also mentally draining. I quit. I couldn’t do it anymore and that was when I was only 22 weeks. I decided to do what was best for my mental health and the health of my baby. Thankfully I found a easier job and got a few weeks off to rest. I also felt useless and that I wasn’t being strong but it’s not about pride it’s about what’s best for you and you sweet baby love ! ❤️❤️❤️

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I agree, don’t go in until your scheduled time. I know you feel like you’re letting them down but honestly, you’re already doing way more than you are required or should at this point in your pregnancy. Try compression socks or compression hose. I’ve heard several moms say they help. Try not to let yourself worry about the extra time at work and spend it taking care of you and your baby if you can! Good luck!