At what point did you start to find it hard to work full days?

[LaDeeDa]

Hi Guys,

So I just shot down to the shops and bought myself a oblong pillow and we'll see if that makes it any easier ... I'll keep you updated

I think partly the biggest prob I have to which is contributing to my crankiness and tiredness is mentally I've already left I'm just here going through the motions until the 19/12

I am sure we are all feeling the same way though - especially with Christmas almost upon us!

[fionas]

I have an office job too but have never been a morning person and that was 10 times worse when I was pregnant. I was basically comatose till about 11am and then came good. Ended up working till I was 37 weeks pregnant but I didn't have to endure the train commute as work paid for taxis to and from because I had pelvic instability too so couldn't really walk without being in agony. So all I had to do was shuffle to the loo and people brought me lunch/tea/coffee to my desk. Easier than being at home!

[LaDeeDa]

hey fionas -
your lucky that work paid for taxi's
I drive everyday and as I live in Boronia being on the eastern twice a day in peak hour is a pretty scary experience
I don't want to be at home because I would be bored ****less but I would love to be able to do shorter days so that I don't feel quite so shattered
Fingers crossed....

[Shanti]

I think it also depends on what kind of work you do..... I am on my feet alot of the day, serving customers etc getting up and down and it takes it out of you....

[Skyeblue]

I was on my feet alot in my job too. I found that by 34 weeks I just couldnt go on. I was soooo tired and over the work. I finished up at 34 weeks and being home is wonderful. Im sleeping heaps and relaxing and just having a rest before bubs comes.

[Ezz]

I finshed at 36.5 weeks & I was ready. That said, I was SOOOO bored waiting for DS to arrive (I had been so organised with the nursery etc that there really was nothing left to do!).

I am a teacher, so stand up a lot, and am able to walk around. I was really uncomfortable sitting from 20-something weeks. Are you able to kneel & lean up onto the chair/a fitball (I know it would look funny - but having a fitball at work might be more comfortable, because you could roll around, lean forward, crouch up onto it etc)

[LaDeeDa]

Hi Ezz .... no unfortunely due to OH & S I can't have anything other than the standard issue chairs!!! GRRRR!!!

The pillow seems to be help today :fingerscrossed:
I know I won't want to be home all day as I too would go brain dead but it would be nice to have a little more flexability in going home if I am really struggling to get through the day