Work

WOW you are a superhero, i couldn't imagine doing a 12 hour shift right now!. I work in an industrial laundry and get 10 mins to sit down in a 6 hour shift and I'm struggling like crazyyyy. Where i do a lot of walking back and forth and pivots in the same 3x1 meter space I'm getting super dizzy/motion sick, and arms getting super tired because im constantly moving them to press and fold repeatedly for hours. But it is the ONLY job I can do due to chemicals or heavy lifting being the only other options. And I cannot afford to start my maternity leave any earlier already moved it to the 17th May (due 12th June). Looking at takes 2 weeks holiday before my mat leave now as well. I just want to be done 😴 it doesn't help my hormones are getting me frustrated so quickly and I work with my mum who isn't the nicest of people and 2 of my sisters who I don't always get on with (more than just 'sister squabbles' I promise) 😂

What a champ you are! I could not do 12hr shifts whilst pregnant. I used to work them as a mental health practitioner, but thankfully now have a job working in student wellbeing so much more flexible which has really helped me during my pregnancy

You're doing amazing! Weldone! I work as an optometrist, so I've been doing 8hrs, 5x a week and it's so exhausting especially on day 3 upwards.

I've had to reduce my hours from this week going up gradually till due date June 17th. By May I'll do 16hrs a week as my strength can go.
Review your work schedule if you need to. Weldone momma!

That’s so weird I’m also a nurse and work 12.5 hour shifts I’ve just done 3 days on have one off and back for 2😂 this is my third baby I have a 4 year old and just turned 2 year old I was thinking I was going to work until 38 weeks like previous times but I’m not so sure now 😅

I also do shift work and before I had my son it was hard I still did nights til the end too. This time I’m still exhausted but I’m part time and do set shifts so I don’t think it’s as bad. Check your maternity leave policy and what they base your maternity pay on if it’s past the point they count it for your pay maybe considering reducing your hours? Although obviously this will increase your monthly pay now x

I’m a self employed dog groomer, working long days 4 days a week. I feel ill at the end of the day I’m that tired 😴

I'm in the same boat as you, but I'm a carer. I've just done 3, 12 hour shifts, off today and back in for another 3 😴 I'm absolutely knackered and with me not sleeping at the moment either 😴

The only thing I can say is listen to your body and give it what it needs.
Im a primary school teacher and was signed off a few weeks back firstly for rest but then had a few complications whilst off. By the time it would get to Wednesdays I was shattered. Had to spend the entire weekend basically doing nothing and sleeping to be ready for the next week. I’m due back next week and even bigger and tireder then before!
Xxx

Hey! Also a nurse here :) do you work for NHS? They should be accommodating if you’re feeling knackered or overworked to adjust your shift times if you mention it. Also, might be time to use that annual leave before maternity!

Shift work & full time is a killer especially when you already have a little one! I work for the amb service & it’s too dangerous to be front line so I am WFH at the moment doing something else which I am very grateful for as it’s so chilled.

Just remember to use up your annual leave before taking maternity leave & also that pregnancy related sickness does not count! Take some time off girl. You must be exhausted!