pregnant at work?

Question

i am 1 week shy of 6 months pregnant im taking my 1 year maternity leave oct first, i work at a local zellers (can vers of wal mart, tho we have both) and i work in the electronics dep, i work 5 days a week anywhere between 5-8 hours a day, There is NOWHERE for me to sit and i get in trouble when i lean on the counter, im not very busy all the time so i usually sit or kneel on the floor or bay shelf behind my counter ( lowest shelf to the floor) and i have 3 curves in my spine worst one happens to be in my lower back...and i have a super mild case of arthritist in my knees also not fun im 19 years old, to get to my main point i wanna know whats wrong........half way thro any of shifts i all of sudden get real warm then my hearing and vision goes out for a split second and then my body gets so weak i can bearly hold my head up, my husband and i need the money soooo bad cuz were living in a basement that leaks when it rains...poor condition and i dont wanna tell my suporvisor about my

condition cuz i dont wanna be sent home otherwise my husband gets upset with me, HE DOESNT UNDERSTAND WHAT IM GOING THRU he constantly says i need to strengthen up and push myself harder.......arg sometimes i wanna pull my hair out

they are VERY good empoyers best i have ever worked for i did have a stool to sit on but another worker ALWAYS comes around and takes it on me leaving me stranded....( been working there since sep '04)

Answer 1

You should go see your doctor, just to make sure it isn't a serious problem. As others have said, your problem may be blood sugar levels that are off. Make sure you eat several small, healthy snacks during your shift. Since you are standing for long periods of time, you may have too much blood pooling in your extremities which could throw off you blood pressure. When you need to stand in one place for a long time, move your legs to promote circulation. Wearing support stockings can also help circulation in the lower half of your body.

No matter what the cause, lie down as soon as you feel lightheaded or dizzy, so you won't fall and hurt yourself if you do faint. If you're in a place where it's impossible to lie down, sit down and try to put your head between your knees. Get a note from your doctor advising several short breaks to get you off your feet. Tell your employer of the co-worker that is taking your stool, as well. You have it for a reason.

Answer 2

You may be having some blood sugar problems, which is very common in Pregnancy. You need to see your Dr. ASAP. I also would ask the Dr. for a note that says that during your shift if not busy that you can have a chair to take occasional moments=ments off your feet. The extra baby weight can cause arthritis to get worse. GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

It sounds as if you glucose is dropping - your blood sugar. This is something you need to discuss with your OB/GYN. You should have been tested for gestational diabetes a few months ago. Call and make an appointment. If in the mean time it occurs again try drinking a glass of milk or juice, see if it helps.

Answer 4

Go to the doctor and get a light duty note. Make sure they state that you should be allowed to rest often. That way, if they yell at you for resting against a counter, you can show them the note.

If they are a GOOD employee conscious workplace they will not yell at you, considering you are six months pregnant.

Talk to the coworker who keeps stealing your stool. If talking to that person does no good talk to your supervisor.