I am really struggling with how to handle work right now and could use some advice. I work as a school social worker full time at an elementary school and middle school, and I am a child therapist 4 days a week when I get out of my school job. The school is my main source of income, while I am paid only for my individual sessions a therapist.

I am pregnant with my first baby and struggling to keep up with my new job (school). It has been difficult to learn so many new things and be in frequent stressful situations (suicide risks, threats, personal situations, IEPS, meetings, etc) while also trying to balance my therapy clients.

I am not sleeping well at all and I am stressed every day. My body hurts and even the occasional prenatal massage doesn’t seem to help. I have taken advantage of my sick days/hours (I think I have about 15 per year) mostly for doctors appointments and days off when necessary.

I’m at the point where I’m afraid I’m pushing it with taking time off, but I also just don’t feel like I physically/mentally have it in me to do it all. I am having horrible dreams, not sleeping well, feeling like my body is constantly tired and sore, and the stress keeps piling on. But I want to push through to make enough money for when baby comes so it’s not all on my husband (who is also working/going to school right now).

I don’t know exactly what I’m looking for but felt like writing it out may help. If you have any suggestions or have been in a similar situation please feel free to share 😞❤️