i would imagine if you have enough annual leave days, it should be ok, like tk1999 said, if they know you wont be there on wednesdays, they could get someone else in and work would get done!
i can relate to the morning sickness thing. i finished up work at about 27 weeks (i was only casual in a take away shop) because i just couldnt cope. we are now so horribly broke, becasue i thought i would last longer at work.
it cant hurt to try. i would say speak to your doc, if you have a supporting letter, it might help your case!
RUTH!!!! i was wondering how u are going! im on the zofran too on and off it doesnt help me though and im still vomiting daily! its awful isnt it! and i see we are both having boys too! i was also on maxalon and the two combined hasnt affected bubs at all. i dont have much advice about work as i ma student but i hope it works out for you and we miss you in the preg after LTTTC!!!
Hi Ruth,
Hope that you have gone well in your negotiations. I think that if you present a resonable case, and have the leave owing, and advice from a medical person, then you should be able to negotiate a good arrangement.
I just organised for a girl working for me to reduce her daily hrs as she was having trouble coming in by 9, and by 4pm is looking very tired and ill - and taking public transport when it is crowed is a real struggle for her due to her MS. We have arranged that she will take the balance of her days hrs as sick leave, and we will review the situation every fortnight. I have also stopped her undertaking any long distance travel by herself as I was afraid that the MS was keeping from getting enough sleep and that her driving by herself while tired posed an unacceptable OH&S risk.
I think that if you are also willing to review the situation freqently so that your mgr knows how you are travelling, then it is a bonus. Also, is it an option for you to do any work from home? If so, would that help.
Good luck and really hope you MS improves soon!
FG
Well thanks for all your support and encouragement. With your advice, I did get the guts to ask my manager for 4 days a week. I wanted a Wednesday off, but they said it had to be a Monday or Friday (as these days are quieter than Wednesdays) and also I don't start my part time until Week 31 (so I will have 4 weeks of 4 days a week). I'm happy with that - better than nothing! Most days are still a struggle and I have decided that I'm not very good at being pregnant! I've been having a nap at lunch time to help me through too.
Thanks again for your support - I was very nervous about asking!
yay im very happy for you, i know how you feel i vomit just about everyday aswell! also we havent seen you in the preag after long term trying to concieve thread for a long time! hope to see you there again soon!
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