re: Rant, probably going to make a few mad

Quoting mommymedic:" <blockquote><b>Quoting A, E & W's mommy:</b>" And how would you pay the bills if your ... [snip!] ... I'm pregnant" attitude. It bums me out that it makes us look weak and like we need people to take care of us and baby us."

Annnd the story changes..  

<blockquote><b>Quoting mommymedic:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting A, E & W's mommy:</b>" And how would you pay the bills if your ... [snip!] ... I'm pregnant" attitude. It bums me out that it makes us look weak and like we need people to take care of us and baby us."</blockquote>




Well apparently your doctor feels differently....and I would too if I was 70% effaced at 30 weeks....I mean really? And that's really strange that your employer doesn't feel like you are at risk being that since you are pregnant you are a liability to the company. Seems that they would want you to lift as little as possible....

Even being used to lifting that much, your body changes so much during pregnancy. Your bones become extremely pliable and everything shifts so yeah, lifting that much is not safe even if you're used to it. I'm used to lifting my daughter, but does it cause more stress on my body being pregnant? Of course it does.

<blockquote><b>Quoting she nan igans:</b>" Seriously. ANd you get SO WEAK. 10 weeks flat on your back KILLS you body. Your muscles end up crap. ... [snip!] ... I don't even want to think about that. It was seriously horrible. Better then the NICU I'll admit, but just barely. *shudders*"</blockquote>




No smurf....nothing is comfortable lol. My chiro even told me not to lay on my back with stretching beforehand because it's seriously painful. I didn't experience back pain this bad with my first. I guess it gets worse with each one. I can't imagine laying down for WEEKS 😳😳😳😳😳

I'm not changing my story at all lol. It honestly makes me giggle when I see posts where women are saying "oh I just don't feel like working anymore, can I go on leave early?" I will say this once loud and clear... If you have complications it is completely different! Otherwise, what ever happened to sucking it up?

Quoting mommymedic:" I'm not changing my story at all lol. It honestly makes me giggle when I see posts where women are saying ... [snip!] ... once loud and clear... If you have complications it is completely different! Otherwise, what ever happened to sucking it up?"

How does it affect you?   That's what I don't get. If they want to complain who gives a smurf? Maybe they do have a lot of pain, their body isn't the same as yours. And since you said "posts" I assume you're referring to BG. Well this is a parenting focused website for the most part, people are going to talk and complain about their pregnancies.

<blockquote><b>Quoting mommymedic:</b>" I'm not changing my story at all lol. It honestly makes me giggle when I see posts where women are saying ... [snip!] ... once loud and clear... If you have complications it is completely different! Otherwise, what ever happened to sucking it up?"</blockquote>




Practice what you preach, honey boo boo child.

Quoting mommymedic:" Ok so I'm a paramedic. I work for a very busy 911 service. We work 24 hours on and 48 hours off. My 24 ... [snip!] ... saying "it was just too hard, i was too tired" and it irritates the crap out of me! Sorry had to rant, not looking for pity."

 
I can't believe you are lifting that much being pregnant.

Quoting mommymedic:" I'm not changing my story at all lol. It honestly makes me giggle when I see posts where women are saying ... [snip!] ... once loud and clear... If you have complications it is completely different! Otherwise, what ever happened to sucking it up?"

Why should someone have to if they don't have to? If I hurt, and I don't have to work, why should I keep doing it just to "suck it up?" That's just stupid. And again, you have NO IDEA what other womens pain is like. For some, it's HORRIBLE. IF they don't have to work, why would they? Just to make you happy? That's dumb.

I have Fibro. That means I am in pain basically ALL THE TIME with nothing physically wrong. I can assure you, even when there are no "complications" pain itself can be debilitating.

And again, why do you care? Because you want to pat yourself on the back for endangering your baby? Way to go! You ignored your bodies warnings about doing too much. You're so tough!

<blockquote><b>Quoting O ♥ G:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting mommymedic:</b>" I'm not changing my story at all lol. It honestly ... [snip!] ... Otherwise, what ever happened to sucking it up?"</blockquote> Practice what you preach, honey boo boo child."</blockquote>


I'm not exactly sure what u mean. I said it was a rant and that I was not looking for pity. I simply don't understand why "some" women feel like pregnancy is a disability and treat it that way. It's completely natural and while it comes with challenges it is not dibilitating unless complications arise. Putting whatever job you do aside, pregnancy isn't a reason to just quit.

Quoting mommymedic:" <blockquote><b>Quoting O ♥ G:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting mommymedic:</b>" ... [snip!] ... it is not dibilitating unless complications arise. Putting whatever job you do aside, pregnancy isn't a reason to just quit."

It can be. If you don't need the job, and you're in pain or feel like you're at risk? Then yep. If I had quit my first job sooner maybe I wouldn't have had a 27 weeker, haha.

Seriously though. Why does it bother you? I mean, as it's been stated, you've been endangering the wellbeing of your baby by continuing to work. How are you in ANY position to criticize others choices? Is it really better to "suck it up" and risk your baby then it is to quit earlier if you don't need to work?

Quoting Smartass *TNTC*:" You shouldn't be lifting anyone being pregnant And sitting in a chair 40 hours a week pregnant is VERY uncomfortable."

   with my second pregnancy I had really bad hip problems and my tailbone was even turned sideways slightly for about a month without me knowing- the pain was inbelievable. There are plenty of conditions that make ANY task in daily life excruciating during the end of your pregnancy. The fact that you lift 400 lb people and put yourself at risk for injury is your decision and you shouldn't dog on other people about what complaints they have. Basically, you shouldn't be doing what your doing so there's no need to get mad about others not putting that much wear and tear on their body.

Totally understandable, I had a job where I did alot of lifting and restraining I was on light duty but by god I would be the first one to jump over a table if i had to restrain.. I also did sweating to the oldies twice daily with my clients and walked two hours with them. Consider your self lucky you might have an easy labor   I believe the more you do the easier its going to be. with this pg I do not work and I can tell the difference, no motivation and lack of anything, even though I get up every am and go out and do "farm chores"its not enough for me.. some womens lives are different we all dont know what they do in a day. Some women might have more emotional stress, mental stress, and not so much physical... regardless everyone feels like poo when they are pg and grouchy  
Take everything with a grain of salt..

<blockquote><b>Quoting she nan igans:</b>" It can be. If you don't need the job, and you're in pain or feel like you're at risk? Then yep. If I ... [snip!] ... others choices? Is it really better to "suck it up" and risk your baby then it is to quit earlier if you don't need to work?"</blockquote>


I'm not endangering my baby in any way. She is perfectly healthy and safe. There have been one or two times at work that I have felt the circumstane could have compromised her safety and have called for assistance. My doctor and I have talked at great lengths about what I do and he said that I can work until 38 weeks unless I pop before then. Lol

<blockquote><b>Quoting mommymedic:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting O ♥ G:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting mommymedic:</b>" ... [snip!] ... it is not dibilitating unless complications arise. Putting whatever job you do aside, pregnancy isn't a reason to just quit."</blockquote>




Practice what you preach and suck it up....some women make the choice to be extra careful and if they can afford to, then why not? You're making the decision against your doctors advice to continue doing your job....therefore, based on your decision you should suck it up too. Sorry but you did not HAVE TO do this particular job while pregnant. In fact, did you even look at other options??

Oh and the situations I referred to were ones I would have called for assistance whether pregnant or not. Just to clarify before someone jumps on that boat.