Update on my 2nd job

Yesterday was too much for me. I just about left early cause my stomach was hurting. I was getting contractions and then also a weird lower left stomach pain which hurt really bad when I would stand up. Sitting it hurt too, but not as bad. Anyway, as soon as I got into my car after work I just lost it and starting crying and crying. Part of me thinks I shouldn't be doing this cause I might be putting too much stress on my body and I definately don't want to endanger the baby, and the other part of me thinks I am just over reacting and should give it more of a try. Well, I woke up this morning and still had that pain in my left side, so I called in and told them I couldn't work. I feel bad, I mean this would have only been my 4th day and I really hate not being dependable like that. I'm not getting contractions, but this pain comes and goes. Of course I called my doctor to speak to whoever is on call and they haven't called me back, it's been 4 hours!!! Anyway, I don't think I can continue to do this job, I feel like such a flake. 

 I'm sorry you had to leave your job.  But you know your body best!  I left my current job 6 weeks early to go on maternity leave because I just couldn't handle the stress/anxiety and I felt that the money loss was worth the gain of being out of work and not worrying about my boss screaming at me (which she never did, but I would work myself up thinking she was going to) because I couldn't concentrate for more than 10 minutes at a time.

Don't feel like a flake. 

Yeah I was really hoping to be able to save money with this job for when I am off of work with the baby as I get no benefits and will have no income but I don't think I'll be able to.

You have to listen to your body.  The pain is there for a reason.  Think of it this way, if you have to quit, better to do it now as they don't have as much time spent in training you.  Also, if they did interviews, then it's recent enough they can call they next candidate on their list!  Better now than a month in or so.

Take care you and the baby!

I applied for the job back in December when I was just barely out of my first trimester and interviewed early in January so I didn't say anything in the interview about being pregnant. Then I had to take a physical capability test before starting work to make sure I was able to do the job, well that wasn't hard and I passed that. Then there was sit down orientation for 3 days so I didn't actually start the real part of the job until this week. It was crazy how long it took.

Oh sweetie! You're not a flake. Your body just can't handle it. And that is OK! Don't beat yourself up about it. Just think about it this way, you're doing YOU and your baby a favor by not putting your body in jeopardy! Poor thing, I wish I could give you a hug. I can feel how frustrated you are!

I was scheduled to work both saturday and sunday and called in for both days. My next scheduled day is Thursday and if I'm not feeling up to working then, I think I will officially just have to quit.

Sorry you feeling bad, but your at the turning point, where no matter how much you think you can do..you body thinks otherwise.  I still say to myself "going shopping, or grocery store" , etc and make it about an hour and have to take a break.  (Break usually mean, coming home to bed)...even at work with one job, I still go to my car for naps a couple days a week.  As much as a hard worker as you are, you already doing two jobs...(making a baby and other)....so this third one is probably just a bit to much....


I hope you feel better...my dr always tells me, lay on left side and lots and lots of water!

Good luck! Stacey

Thank you.
I guess you're right, I'm getting close to the third trimester and it's just going to get harder and harder to do. I took yesterday and today off and I'm still getting that little pain which the doctor thinks is a pulled muscle or ligament stretching. I don't think I can handle this job. I think you're right, it's a bit too much.

I understand about needing the money...but take it from me(and I just got to third tri not too long ago) there is NO WAY I could stand on my feet that long every day.  Shoot...I got mad waiting in the line for the movies yesterday and it was only a 10 min wait but it felt like forever on my feet.  Man, I'd love more income coming in...but I know I couldnt do it!  I salute you for even trying.  Some days the couch is just my best friend.