I've come to the realization that I need to take maternity leave a week or two earlier than I want. Working with swelling, random numbness, Mr. Heavy Baby boxing in my belly, after nights of no sleep, & on-the-hour bathroom breaks is counterproductive. I can't even manage my moods, so managing a whole department/program is not happening. Anyone else in the same predicament?
I'm a teacher and have thought this same exact thing the past few days. I have to push through though. Unfortunately I can't afford to take extra time off and I want to save it all for when baby boy comes. The swelling + heat/humidity + constantly moving around my classroom is killer!

Let's see if we can manage it ladies! No arguing!
Yesterday I went out with my boyfriend went to watch a movie, me and him don't live together yet. but point is yesterday when he was dropping me off his like sleep over at my house witch the mom and dad lives. I said no,
his response was why is everyone deciding or making choices for you and their going to do the same with the baby, when I know that's not true. what he thinks is that my mom tells me not to sleep over. So he left all mad. and I felt in my heart that he went on and cheated on me...
What the hell has happened on here? What with all the drama, all I have managed to find is that someone has said somebody is lying about being pregnant wtf ...... What the hell is going on 😐
Hi
I am into my 15 week now
But since last two days am not having good feeling....I just feel something is wrong inside wid d kid...all my symptoms r too less
Morning sickness is gone....Metallic taste of my tounge is also less....and I feel pain in my abdoman twice or thrice which is very minor though
What should i do i am very confused
Already have gone through 5 scans because of changing gynec
Just feel that untill i hear the heartbeat or see my kid i wont b ok....got sleepless nights
@cartergirl08 I know your struggle. I was teaching when I had my other two & couldn't afford to take off. I'm out the classroom now, with paid leave unlike when I was teaching, which is a HUGE blessing, but I'm afraid I'll lose weeks with the baby if I take off now.