I work in a group home with people who have developmental disabilities, most of them also have behavioral issues due to their disabilities and it's a very strenuous job, constantly on my feet and lifting people and getting swung at. I work 75-80 hrs a week and I'm scared that I'm not going to be able to handle this job once I get a little further along and it sucks. I love my job, but how do I balance 80 hrs a week and being sick and the size of Texas? And trying to protect myself and my baby? I need opinions please. I'm stuck.
@beebaby, thanks for the advice, I appreciate it!
I would suggest talking about a change in position. I personally do 12 hours days but mine is mainly patient care. If I have kids to give shots to, I ask someone else to do it if they are older or fisty. 80 hours is a lot to be on your feet. Around 20 weeks you will start to feel the true effects of the pregnancy. For you and your babies safety I would say you need a different position once your farther along.
So My coworker does not get vaccinated for anything due to religious practices and she’s worried about our job making it mandatory since they discussed it earlier this week. It’s crazy how when vaccines even started or came about we were told it would be voluntary but now it’s mandatory and people need a verification card to go certain places. We even have certain states doing lottery drawings just to make people get it. people shouldn’t fear losing their jobs or having to go against their relig...
Birth Plan Rant
I used to be all about getting an epidural, but after research and thinking about it more I want to have an unmedicated birth (this is my first baby). What annoys me is when I say that I'm going to TRY my hardest to have a natural and unmedicated birth people always feel the need to say that I'm crazy or that I'm going to change my mind when I get in that position. Or that epidurals are the best. I do realize that plans change, but why can't people be supportive and encouraging?
called hr at my job to find out about paid maternity leave. they basically told me I'm ineligible for a paid leave (short term disability) but that I can do a "job protection" leave that's unpaid and I have to use my vacation hours. this is exactly why I will not be returning to taco bell after I have this baby! been working there for almost 3 years, been a manager for almost a year, and I have to use vacation hours for maternity leave!?
Hello , my name is kie & im a FTM (first time mom) I'm 19 years young & im not crazy in love with my boyfriend but I do love him a lot . No this pregnancy was not planned &I I honestly didn't want any kids , I'm blessed to be pregnant but lately people have made me feel like shit because I'm young & live at my moms house & don't have my license or a degree. Although I do have my permit & I am working on getting my license & I do work a full time job. I just need to hear the truth ladies . Am I ...

Bump pic. 14 weeks 2 days ! I'm showing alot earlier with my boy than I did with my girl !excuse the background, I'm at work, im a painter, and one of my workers said boss you're getting pudgy !! 😋😋 so I had to go take a look in the mirror!
No problem.