https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:50:04 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2145594 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 22:20:16 +0000 meganmp 2145594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wish I could have! I would have had to write sub plans, which is sometimes harder than teaching. I puked at work many times, unfortunately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2145501 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:22:34 +0000 matador84 2145501@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sucked it up because I didn't want to take any days off because it came off my maternity leave. It sucked throwing up and being so nauseous at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2145246 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 16:06:10 +0000 MrsH 2145246@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Only when I was in the ER for HG. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144411 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 06:39:38 +0000 anbanan15 2144411@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made my own schedule so just didn't schedule on days I felt bad with my first two. This time around I'm not working.</p> <p>I feel the same way you described. I feel like I have been living on a boat for the last 2 weeks and it is non-stop. I wake up in the middle of the night still feeling like this. I haven't contacted my doctor yet because I hate taking medications during pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144380 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 05:48:56 +0000 blackbird 2144380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I left a couple days early before I started diclegis, which really helped me keep it together at work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144295 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 22:38:53 +0000 Keybee 2144295@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for all of the responses! I feel much better. Pregnancy is a lot harder then I thought it would be. :meh: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144223 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:17:02 +0000 MrsRcCar 2144223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My job was super flexible. I worked from home sometimes, worked in the office sometimes. Other times I wouldn't work for a couple a days. It just depended on how bad the day was. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144221 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:16:06 +0000 Rockies11 2144221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sure did! I took off/worked from home at least one day a week for a lot of my pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144217 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:14:06 +0000 turquoisemama 2144217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I was really sick and ended up cutting back to three days a week starting at ten weeks. I actually called in sick twice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144212 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 21:11:57 +0000 simplyfelicity 2144212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took half days off. I think I took 2 full days off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144205 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 20:55:05 +0000 BSB 2144205@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did. I'm only at 13 weeks and I have been in the hospital twice for hyperemesis. These twins are kicking my butt.</p> <p>So far I've taken 7 days for 'sick' but didn't have to officially use my actual sick days. I had unofficial work from home or past weekend travel to not use my sick days. I think I have used 4 sick days. </p> <p>My boss knows and approved my time card. </p> <p>I am afraid of going back in the hospital and using sick or might have to use vacation days. Though my boss was going to ask HR about short term disability and hoe that works considering I'll have to use STD for my Mat leave </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144114 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:36:16 +0000 Anagram 2144114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't, but I thought about it every single day for 4 months. I was on three anti-nausea medications though, so it made it slightly more bearable. Slightly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2144099 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 19:29:28 +0000 cornucopia8 2144099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took naps at lunchtime either in my car, in the gym lounge, or at home. Deep breathing got me through some of the rougher early days too when I felt horrible. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143524 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:31:25 +0000 ValentineMommy 2143524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a flexible job and have definitely asked to work from home on days that I don't feel good in the morning. It really helps. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143514 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:28:54 +0000 Berly 2143514@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely talk to your doctor. MS hit me last week and working was horrible. My doctor recommended Unisom and B6 which has helped take the edge off. I've considered taking time off work/leaving early but I'm afraid if I start taking off when I feel gross that I'll never be going to work.<br /> Hope you start feeling better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143341 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:47:50 +0000 mrsrain 2143341@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, but I did end up leaving my job, in part because of morning sickness. I wasn't happy with my job, and we already knew I was going to be a SAHM, so it made sense. Looking back I am SO GLAD I did. I had a rough pregnancy, and it was worthwhile to be able to really take care of myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143338 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:45:48 +0000 Keybee 2143338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you for the reassurance! I think I will contact my midwife and ask her what she reccomends so that I can feel better. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143333 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:40:43 +0000 mrsjyw 2143333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I worked from home a ton. (more than my usual flex schedule). I think I took a half day once just because I needed to just shut down for the day in bed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143325 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:36:46 +0000 autumnlove 2143325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A couple times for LO 1. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143317 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:33:14 +0000 kick641 2143317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! I ended up taking a few days. I had hypermesis, and ended up getting unbearable headaches when I vomited for several weeks of the pregnancy. It felt like my head was going to break apart. It was nice to just lay in bed in the dark and not stare at a computer or smell anyone for a while. I don't think anyone should judge if you're having a rough day of sickness and you need a break. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143294 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:23:31 +0000 edelweiss 2143294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i didn't, but there are differing degrees of nausea and if you need the physical/mental break, then i say go for it and take the sick leave. also, have you talked to your OB about any medication? zoloft, diclegis and others may help take the edge off so that you don't feel so horrible. it's a really gross feeling, i'm sorry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-ever-take-sick-time-for-morning-sickness#post-2143285 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:18:16 +0000 Keybee 2143285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This is my first pregnancy and I have been feeling quite green. I am nauseous all day everyday, sensitive to smells, and can only stomach bland foods. I've read lots of tips on morning sickness, but I just can't focus on doing my job, or anything else, right now. I was thinking about taking a sick day or two, but I feel like such a baby. Has anyone else had to take work off for morning sickness? </p>