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Baby oh baby
By gemini61 » Posted Nov. 14, 2015 7:52pm - 362 views - 2 comments
My little bean has been so good so far. Although I am exhausted all day, the morning sickness hasn't kicked in, instead bouts of nausea that come and go. I am 9 weeks now, my date was adjusted back 1 week after my first u/s, but it was lovely to see my little teddy gram's heart beat pounding at 140 bpm. I didn't get to see my son on u/s until 13 weeks.
I have been very anxious and having trouble sleeping lately. I started a new job last month right before I found out we were expecting. I'm a baker, which is something I have always wanted to do. Specifically become a pastry chef. Not quite there yet, but I am finally breaking into the industry I am passionate about. The timing isn't the best, but I am working my hardest. I am on my feet all day which isn't easy even when you aren't pregnant. In addition I am in and out of a sub 0 freezer, often lugging heavy boxes in a hurry. It's a fast paced bakery, and I have to make sure everything on my list gets baked by the end of the day. I enjoy it, and I am learning and doing well as all my managers continue to say.
But I lack energy and my head feels cloudy at times. The headaches come and go. I know I am not 100% and won't be for awhile. I decided I had to tell my employer I am pregnant, and they were very nice about it. My manager and her manager congratulated me immediately and said they can make accommodations for me including not having to lug heavy items, ensuring I take my 2 ten minute breaks (which I never do due to lack of time) and that I will have options including going on disability or working part time, and shorter shifts as my pregnancy progresses. I told them I want to continue working full time and that I will let them know how I feel as I progress.
Fast forward less than one week to yesterday. At work, I had to unload nearly 100 boxes that weighed up to 40 pounds into the freezer, some on high shelves that required me to stand on a step ladder 6 feet off the ground. I was really upset about this, since they had JUST told me the week before that I wouldn't have to be doing this. My manager did hurt her finger, so she couldn't do it. But really? You're going to make the pregnant woman lug boxes for 2 hours? After I had completed this task, I took my break and went to the bathroom where I notice I spotted after wiping. I believe it was due to the strain of lifting that day, and plan to ask my doctor on Monday. I also plan on speaking to my manager this week about modified duties, as I cannot do something like that again. Not risking my baby's life for this. I don't know what to say yet, I just worry they are going to go back on their word and try to fire me. I hope they weren't jerking me around when they said they would make accommodations. I looked up the PDA and know my rights. It just really sucks having to worry about my job that I can't even focus on my little growing bean. Praying he/she is doing well and staying strong in there. <3
Just had to rant....I'm done now.
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Baby oh baby
By gemini61 » Posted Nov. 14, 2015 7:52pm - 362 views - 2 comments
My little bean has been so good so far. Although I am exhausted all day, the morning sickness hasn't kicked in, instead bouts of nausea that come and go. I am 9 weeks now, my date was adjusted back 1 week after my first u/s, but it was lovely to see my little teddy gram's heart beat pounding at 140 bpm. I didn't get to see my son on u/s until 13 weeks.
I have been very anxious and having trouble sleeping lately. I started a new job last month right before I found out we were expecting. I'm a baker, which is something I have always wanted to do. Specifically become a pastry chef. Not quite there yet, but I am finally breaking into the industry I am passionate about. The timing isn't the best, but I am working my hardest. I am on my feet all day which isn't easy even when you aren't pregnant. In addition I am in and out of a sub 0 freezer, often lugging heavy boxes in a hurry. It's a fast paced bakery, and I have to make sure everything on my list gets baked by the end of the day. I enjoy it, and I am learning and doing well as all my managers continue to say.
But I lack energy and my head feels cloudy at times. The headaches come and go. I know I am not 100% and won't be for awhile. I decided I had to tell my employer I am pregnant, and they were very nice about it. My manager and her manager congratulated me immediately and said they can make accommodations for me including not having to lug heavy items, ensuring I take my 2 ten minute breaks (which I never do due to lack of time) and that I will have options including going on disability or working part time, and shorter shifts as my pregnancy progresses. I told them I want to continue working full time and that I will let them know how I feel as I progress.
Fast forward less than one week to yesterday. At work, I had to unload nearly 100 boxes that weighed up to 40 pounds into the freezer, some on high shelves that required me to stand on a step ladder 6 feet off the ground. I was really upset about this, since they had JUST told me the week before that I wouldn't have to be doing this. My manager did hurt her finger, so she couldn't do it. But really? You're going to make the pregnant woman lug boxes for 2 hours? After I had completed this task, I took my break and went to the bathroom where I notice I spotted after wiping. I believe it was due to the strain of lifting that day, and plan to ask my doctor on Monday. I also plan on speaking to my manager this week about modified duties, as I cannot do something like that again. Not risking my baby's life for this. I don't know what to say yet, I just worry they are going to go back on their word and try to fire me. I hope they weren't jerking me around when they said they would make accommodations. I looked up the PDA and know my rights. It just really sucks having to worry about my job that I can't even focus on my little growing bean. Praying he/she is doing well and staying strong in there. <3
Just had to rant....I'm done now.
Comments for this Journal Entry
 | Comment from gemini61 » Posted Dec. 1, 2015 7:32am I am actually off from work right now and on workers comp...I wound up falling off a ladder about a week after I posted this entry (I knew it was bound to happen) and bled a bit, but thankfully the baby is still going strong at 12 weeks. When I do go back, I will be on light duty and no more ladders! Thank you for your post. I hope everything goes well for you with TTC this winter :-) |
 | Comment from ericalee » Posted Nov. 30, 2015 8:36am How did everything end up with your job?? Did they keep their word on modifying your job duties so you don't have to lift such heavy things? Hope so!! |
