https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 10:45:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000855 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:30:50 +0000 lilyofthewest 2000855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: I get some of this to. My care providers schedule the next visit at the current one (up until they are weekly, then they just set them for the same day &amp; time each week). </p> <p>I'd rather not use my vacation or sick time at all for midwife appointments, but they don't seem to get that if I'm using leave for non-urgent reasons I have to schedule it at least 6wks in advance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000785 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:36:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 2000785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked Friday, got induced on that next Monday. Took 12 weeks off and returned fulltime after that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000777 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:33:36 +0000 LBee 2000777@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was on hospital bed rest at 33 weeks and then on modified bed rest at home (working part time as I have a sedentary job) from 35 weeks on. I returned to work FT, but I changed to working from home two afternoons a week.</p> <p>I worked PT up until the day I delivered (c-section). Had I not been on the bed rest, I would have been working FT. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000774 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:31:46 +0000 MapleMoose 2000774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked full time at the office right up until my due date. I was induced 10 days later but had stopped working on my due date. I now work part-time from home nights and weekends and care for LO during the weekdays. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000762 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:24:49 +0000 ShootingStar 2000762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>None of your options in the poll fit me. I worked full time until about 2 weeks before my due date when I got put on bed rest. Then I went back to work full time after maternity leave.</p> <p>I found pretty much all of my healthcare providers were pretty...disrespectful? about the fact that I had to work. I was asked occasionally if I had stopped working during pregnancy (uh no, need my paycheck to live, I don't work for fun :-/) and I was expected to drop everything to see them any time of day. They always made me feel like crap that I valued not getting fired. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000760 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:22:47 +0000 Mae 2000760@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked full time until 41 weeks pregnant. But unfortunately I lost my job at that point (very sudden/unexpected) and I haven't found a job yet. So I've been SAH for the last 7.5 mo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000754 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:20:42 +0000 yellowbird 2000754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mamasig: that would be my ideal too!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000752 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 09:19:18 +0000 Mamasig 2000752@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked FT until I delivered, took 12 weeks of maternity leave, and back to FT after. In a perfect world, I wish I could work 30 hours a week for the same pay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000677 Mon, 29 Dec 2014 08:22:06 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2000677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@fussygal: I know what you mean! I'm part time too (30 hours/week) and finally had the discussion a few months ago with my employer that I'd like to keep doing PT indefinitely. Originally I thought I would do it a year then go back full time, but my working part time has worked so well for our family that I really have no desire to go back full time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000376 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:19:09 +0000 blackbird 2000376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: ha then that's a win! I think I'll do shortened days mon-thurs and half days Fridays for awhile....I'm up for whatever and DH thought that would be easier than full time mon-thurs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000349 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 21:03:32 +0000 fussygal 2000349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked FT (from home) until a week before my due date, 16 weeks off, then returned at PT (60%). I've been PT for five months and it's a great balance for our family. I think my employers are ok with me staying PT for as long as I need, although we've never discussed how long and I fear it will come up at my review next week. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000327 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:48:00 +0000 jetsa 2000327@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: oh I have my benefits! They're a dealbreaker for me too. I think they're allowing me to not follow the manual because they're afraid I'll quit :silly: I dont work Fridays lol, we ran the #s for me to work on Fridays is pointless bc we'd have to pay for full time daycare instead of part time </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby/page/2#post-2000323 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:45:18 +0000 blackbird 2000323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: ugh. Benefits are such a dealbreaker for me. 36 hours would still be better than 40 lol! Half days on Friday! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-2000312 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:35:03 +0000 ElbieKay 2000312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked from home until a week past my due date. I took a 12-week maternity leave and then worked in the office three days per week and from home two days per week until my son was six months old. Now I am working from home one day per week. I have maintained a full time schedule though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-2000303 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 20:26:01 +0000 jetsa 2000303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I'm soo jealous that's considered FT. It's what I work and I love and though they've allowed me to keep my benefits per the manual it's 36 hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-2000199 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 19:06:16 +0000 blackbird 2000199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Full time before and after E. I'm asking to drop to 32 hours/week in May (considered full time at my company. I ain't losing my benefits). Probably for a year.</p> <p>I just want to cut ourselves some slack for a bit. I can get off at 3, work out, start dinner, and our evenings will be less hectic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-2000125 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 18:15:47 +0000 looch 2000125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked up until 6 weeks before my due date. When I went on maternity leave, my plan was to take 6 months off and then go back at 80%. That didn't work out and I ended up resigning 6 weeks after my son was born and I stayed at home for 2 years. I returned to work full time just after my son's second birthday. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999997 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 16:42:35 +0000 chanada 1999997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Worked full-time up to close to due date and then after one-year mat leave (Canada) returned to full-time work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999934 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:45:08 +0000 MamaCate 1999934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked FT until right before my due date, took my 12 weeks, and returned FT as i was the breadwinner at that point. </p> <p>There were six of us pregnant at the same time however, and only two of us came back full time. Of the other 4, one quit to stay home, one came back at 32 hours until quitting a few months later but finding another job elsewhere, one went to 20 hours and the other to 30 hours. </p> <p>With this pregnancy, I am now at 30 hours since DH is now in a paid position, and I plan to continue that schedule as long as possible, pre and post baby. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999921 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:22:51 +0000 Astro Bee 1999921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>2/3 of the way through my first pregnancy, but I plan to work ft right up to the end. I'll have 9-10 months of maternity/parental leave, and then will return to work ft, at which point DH will take 2-3 months parental leave. He'll also take a few weeks of annual leave at the beginning, and then a few weeks mid-way through the year for a small vacation. We both make good salaries (about the same, actually), but enjoy our careers and both plan to work ft after returning to work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999917 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:19:09 +0000 shellio 1999917@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: @macintosh: @autumnleaves: Yes, hard to be the breadwinner! My DH is a SAHD, so I didn't really have a lot of options but now we've gotten our finances into better shape so I can go to part time. I feel really lucky. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999914 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:13:18 +0000 dc yoga bee 1999914@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@macintosh: Yes! I went to law school, and have the license so it's kind of expected, but sometimes I don't think DH understands the pressure of having a difficult pregnancy and being expected to perform up to standards and bring home most of the income :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999910 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:09:57 +0000 jetsa 1999910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lilyofthewest: we went with an inhome specifically bc she did pay for 1, 3, or 5 days. I love her now and can't imagine him elsewhere. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999909 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:07:58 +0000 jetsa 1999909@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I chose "worked ft through pregnancy and went back pt" BUT I only went down to 32 hours and it actually started prior to delivery bc I was on pt bed rest </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999905 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:07:10 +0000 autumnleaves 1999905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My husband is going to be a SAHD now with LO turning 4 months. I had 8 weeks mat leave and my husband took 1 month off after that. LO has been in daycare for the last month. It has been a good experience but we are going to try having one of us stay at home and since I am the breadwinner, my husband will stay at home. If my husband was the breadwinner, I would try staying at home or working part time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999903 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 15:05:54 +0000 Coffee-lover 1999903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have mot given birth yet, but plan on leaving around 7 months and returning full time when my maternity leave is over. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999896 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:59:40 +0000 TheReelDeal 1999896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked up until my expected due date. My plan is to return to work full time once my 8 weeks of maternity leave is done. I am considering a new job that is closer to home and more family friendly though. Now that baby girl is here I really want to spend as much time with her as I can but I don't want to cut my work hours. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999893 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:57:12 +0000 macintosh 1999893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dc yoga bee: glad I'm not the only one. It's a lot of pressure, isn't it? :goodluck: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999892 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:54:14 +0000 macintosh 1999892@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't given birth yet, but I plan to work right up to delivery if possible. I'm lucky that I can do a lot of my work from home. After delivery, I'll take as much time as I need and work from home as much as possible. I'm the breadwinner, so I don't have a choice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/change-in-work-status-during-pregnancy-or-wbaby#post-1999857 Sun, 28 Dec 2014 14:03:58 +0000 Beth24 1999857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Worked full time up until the day I went into labor. The plan was to take 2 months maternity leave and go back part time for 1 month until going back full time. That 3rd month is now over and I'm staying part time (35 hours/week instead of 40). My mom watches my daughter and it's been a challenge for her so she really pushed me to not go back full time. If my daughter was in daycare I would be at work full time. </p>