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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 7, 2009 3:03 AM
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Hi! I am 26, expecting my first son in June and work on my feet all day too. I'm a teacher. I have had a wonderful pregnancy (minus all the aches and pains that go along with it). I would be careful so that you don't hurt yourself and have to go on bed rest unitl your baby is born. My doc. told me to purchase a pregnancy girdle to wear under my clothes for all of my lower back/pelvic area aches. Although I don't wear it everyday, I do notice a huge difference when I do. Best of luck and take it easy. Now is definitely the time to be selfish!
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 6, 2009 3:25 PM
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Hi I am 29 yrs old and 26 weeks pregnant with my first. I work as a vet assistant and am always on my feet with no time for breaks and usually pinning large dogs to the floor or carry heavy items, I work eight and a half hour days 5 days a week.
I find long warm baths and back rubs form my hubby help with the back pain, and just taking it slow when lifting. Have not spoken to my Doc as worried they will tell me to stop, but i can't its all part of the job and there is already so much i can't do.
would love to hear of any other tips for all the aches and pains.
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 6, 2009 6:15 AM
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Hi I am 34 yrs. old and Yes i do work on my feet and its tiresome!!!! I am 5 months and expecting twins(boy n girl). I work as a caregiver and I love my job. My feet gets swollen but all i think about are the babies needs. My boss is nice enough to let me rest my feet(for only a short time) Other than that i am feeling great!!! By the way, these babies are number 4 and 5. No more for me!!! Take care of you and Happy mama day!!!!
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 6, 2009 5:57 AM
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I am 33 weeks and work as a Bank teller so I am constantly on my feet. We do have stools available to use but they don't offer a whole lot of relief. I was put off work yesterday due to swelling in my legs and feet which made it painful to be on them all day.
I would not be lifting that door by yourself. It's unsafe and puts you and your baby at risk. You are allowed to refuse unsafe work practices as such and can not be penalized for it. you should also not be going up any ladders because your balance is off and your joints are loose when you are pregnant.
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 6, 2009 5:04 AM
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I was working as a full time house cleaner, which was enjoyable since I could make my own schedual, and choose my own clients. Around 5 months into my pregnancy I reduced my work load, cut back on clients, and worked only 4 days a week. but by the time I passed my 7th month I realized the work was getting too hard. I started having braxton-hicks contraction, occasional dizziness. So I stopped working. I'm expecting in 5 weeks, in pregnancy is going wonderfully. I spend my time at home organizing and preparing things I know I won't have time for after the baby comes. and most of all I rest when I'm tired, and take care of myself, in preparation for the big day!
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 10:21 PM
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I am a fulltime nurse so I am on my feet all the time. However,,I do allow myslef some resting time when I am charting. I tend to put my feet up and I dont do any lifting anymore. I do help the aides turn the residents or pull them up in bed, but I dont want to risk harming the baby and I think that if you work somewhere and they dont understand that you are pregnant and need more breaks...its not worth the job!! I know we all have to work but it is really hard on a baby to lift all the time...it could cause some serious things to happen..such as placenta previa, tear your uterus, cause early labor...there are many factors...besides you are carrying a lot more weight in the front which puts pressure on your back...so you dont want to riskk injuring yourself. I dont plan on working all the way to week 40..i think it is better to stop working when your body wont allow it anymore. Give yourself some time to rest and prepare for the baby. We are ALL going to need it!!
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 8:39 PM
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im 23 weeks and i dont have back pains but i called my nurse yesterday bc i felt like i pulled a muscle in my stomach and she said thats normal especially for me being a 1st time mom my muscles are streching more and faster so she said if i have back pains that i should call immediately so im assuming you should becareful especially since its your lower back...
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 6:20 PM
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I am 33 weeks pregnant and wait tables. I stand up for 8 to 10 hours a day. It makes me physically miserable. I don't know how much is too much or when I should stop working. I hear so many different things. And I don't just want to sit around all the time if i stop working..i would feel so lazy.  But I also want a healthy baby. I dont know what to do!
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 6:04 PM
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I work on my feet too, and overweight. Which I didnt have problems before , but I am worried about the next couple months.
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 5:20 PM
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thanks for the quick reply.. 
i go to the doc again the end of the month...i'm thinking about telling him I'm ready for my disability and I'd like him to go ahead and fill out the paperwork.....he had said when I felt like I couldn't do it anymore that he would.....
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Re: Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 4:16 PM
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i'm not pregnant anymore but i am 20 and i have 2 babies they are both under 16 months and i would definatley go on diability asap especially if you are having back pains cuz if you go to the doctor he is probably going to tell you to take it easy you shouldn't be lifting heavy stuff!!! be careful!! i was bad for doing things on my own without help when i was pregnant and my friends and family would always get mad at me lol but you should for sure just be careful!! have a good one and hope everything goes great for you in the rest of your pregnancy!!!!
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Anyone work full time on their feet?
May 5, 2009 3:51 PM
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So...I'm almost 23 weeks and my whole pregnancy I've worked as a retail assistant manager, 40 hours a week, and I can't sit down. I also lift the gate to the store by myself 2 or 3 times a shift; I think it's at least 30 pounds...
The back pain keeps getting worse. I have short term disability and contemplating when I should start it.
So...just wondering if any of you are working in these conditions or what you think...or your doc's have said ?
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