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noworlater
LIF Adult
Member since 2/11 1528 total posts
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Now!
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when to stop work?
I work full time..mostly office work..hour from home/hour and twenty minutes away from hospital.. My first was induced month early but this time not having complications. Dr says up to me. I feel if Ileave too soon it takes away from time home with baby. Family trying to get m e to stop week or so before due date...?
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Posted 12/23/13 8:40 PM  |
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ChristinaM128
LIF Adult
Member since 8/12 4043 total posts
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Christina
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Re: when to stop work?
I worked up until the day my water broke (which happened to be my due date).
1) I'd rather use my fmla with the baby, not before
2) movement is good for you!
3) time will drag if you are home!
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| Posted 12/23/13 8:44 PM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
Member since 2/09 20494 total posts
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Me
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when to stop work?
I am planning on working til I pop. I want to use all of my time off for when she's here and not before.
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| Posted 12/23/13 9:35 PM |
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wingsofsong
My 3 little loves <3<3<3
Member since 1/09 7395 total posts
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Maureen
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Re: when to stop work?
Posted by ChristinaM128
I worked up until the day my water broke (which happened to be my due date).
1) I'd rather use my fmla with the baby, not before
2) movement is good for you!
3) time will drag if you are home!
ITA with all these reasons! With my first 2 pregnancies, I worked until I went into labor. With my first, I was 4 days past my due date when I woke up early in the morning in labor, so I didnt go to work. Had my son that night. With my second, I was 8 days overdue when I got up to get ready for work and realized I was having some contractions, but no pattern yet. I went to work, and my boss sent me hone an hour later. Had my son the next day around noon. Wouldn't do anything differently this time!
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| Posted 12/23/13 10:05 PM |
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MrsG72907
Mommy of 2 girls!
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Re: when to stop work?
With both my girls I worked up until the day I gave birth. Dd #1was born at 40 weeks and Dd #2 was born 37w3d. I delivered them both on a Thursday and worked the Wednesday before. I agree with the reasons above. Unless you are physically unable or there is some complication I would work as long as you can.
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| Posted 12/24/13 6:42 AM |
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MrsW326
LIF Adult
Member since 11/10 1132 total posts
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Re: when to stop work?
My job gives us 2 weeks prior to due date, if I didn't have that I would probably work from home those 2 weeks.
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| Posted 12/24/13 6:45 AM |
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missfabulous
#mommyneedswine
Member since 6/09 10031 total posts
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Colleen
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when to stop work?
With my DS I worked up until the 2 days before my scheduled c-section. I plan on working until this one comes out as well. I have a 45 minute commute home and hospital is about an hour away. It's never concerned me.
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| Posted 12/24/13 7:03 AM |
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
Member since 5/11 7619 total posts
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Momma <3
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when to stop work?
I plan on working until I have the baby. My job is probably 45 minutes away from the hospital.
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| Posted 12/24/13 8:38 AM |
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NervousNell
Just another chapter in life..
Member since 11/09 54921 total posts
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..being a mommy and being a wife!
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Re: when to stop work?
It really depends on how you feel and what your dr thinks.
I worked up until the day I gave birth.
That Monday I was having mild contractions- but wasn't sure if they were contractions or not- so I worked from home all day.
Tuesday morning I went to the hospital and had her that day.
I felt fine though- I wasn't uncomfy or anything and I really had no reason to stop working early.
I also had no paid maternity leave so I wanted to save my time for after she was here.
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| Posted 12/24/13 11:19 AM |
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babyvibes
LIF Adult
Member since 7/13 1350 total posts
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Re: when to stop work?
I'm in a different situation because I am a teacher and due 4 weeks before the end of school (June 1). I will probably make the week of Memorial Day my last week. We're off that Friday so May 22 will most likely be my last day. I have around 90 days in my sick bank and will be going back in September when school starts up again (around 13 weeks after my due date) but would only be using 22 days from my sick bank, due to summer vacation.
Message edited 12/24/2013 12:00:53 PM.
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| Posted 12/24/13 12:00 PM |
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Maestra821
LIF Infant
Member since 6/13 248 total posts
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Alida
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when to stop work?
My job gives us 4 weeks before. This is my last week and I can't wait to get to stay home!
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| Posted 12/31/13 1:19 PM |
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ac13
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/09 745 total posts
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A
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Re: when to stop work?
with my first i worked up unitl my due date, then stayed home until the baby was born (1 week late). I liked having the time home to relax and prepare. it was the last time i was home alone! LOL
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| Posted 12/31/13 1:59 PM |
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JME78
LIF Adult
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Re: when to stop work?
I worked until I went into labor - which was 5 days past my due date.
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| Posted 12/31/13 2:33 PM |
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