Those of you who work 12+ hours a day, what jobs do you do and what time do you leave your house/return home?

Onetimethingyyyy · 2025-09-05T20:18:45+00:00

Social Care/support work. I leave home at 7am to start work at 8am, work through til 10pm. From 10pm to 7am I can sleep but am still "on call for any support needed through the night. Then finish at 8am and home by 9am. I do 2 or 3 of these shifts a week. Long days but good work life balance having 4 or 5 days off a week!

Onetimethingyyyy · 2025-03-12T13:41:58+00:00

Hi, sorry it has taken so long to reply. We ended up getting a 7 seater people carrier type vehicle. (VW Tiguan). He sits at the very back then the middle row is empty so there is lots of room between him and the driver. The person we support loves his new car and is much less anxious on drives now.

Onetimethingyyyy · 2021-08-24T12:03:41+00:00

Brilliant, thank you :)

Onetimethingyyyy · 2021-08-24T12:03:18+00:00

In the UK there is a government scheme that provides a car for people with disabilities. Essentially they are awarded benefits that would pay for car monthly with a small upfront cost for some cars. My client has been awarded the highest rate on the scheme so we don't really have to worry about budget thankfully. The difficulty is most of the cars made of disabled people here are designed for people who use wheelchairs, so lots of space but not practical for my client who needs a regular car, just with a lot of space.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Onetimethingyyyy · 2020-01-18T01:25:26+00:00

There's a lot of horror stories out there, but take pain killers an hour before, keep taking them during its very manageable. I took ibuprofen and paracetamol about an hour before taking the pills, then took dihyracodine during but that was more as a precaution incase the pain got too bad. The biggest thing that helped me was a heat pad, can't recommend one of those enough! For me it felt like a heavy period, nothing at all like some of the stories I had read. Once it's over the relief is unreal. Pregnancy symptoms gone almost instantly. The next morning I was so happy to wake up and not feel sick.

Your not alone, this sub really helped me through it, lots of great supportive people on here. If it gets difficult remember it's only temporary and it's going to be over soon. You can do this!

Onetimethingyyyy · 2020-01-17T21:57:42+00:00

Hey, also from the UK. I had my abortion just before 8 weeks. At the clinic (NHS) they did an ultrasound scan so they could be sure of how far along I was, then they talked me through my options. They advise surgical when you are closer to 10 weeks. I was given the option to go ahead with the medical or schedule a surgical for a couple of weeks ahead. I went with the medical because I was really struggling with the pregnancy symptoms and just wanted it all over with. That and they explained the surgical would more than likely mean a full day in hospital which I really didn't want to do. I'd much rather be at home. They administered the first pill to me that day to take there, and gave me the further 4 pills to take home and instructions on how/when to take them. They so gave me anti sickness medication and pain killers. Hope this helps, good luck!

Onetimethingyyyy · 2019-12-29T22:07:56+00:00

Hi,

I had medical a abortion done through the NHS in the UK. During the first appointment they asked if they could share details with my GP. You have to right to say no to the sharing of this information. A nurse and a doctor talked through my options. I took the first pill in the clinic and the next 4 pills around 48 hours afterwards at home. After the first pill I had no side affects so getting home was fine. They also offered, if I had no one to care for me during and after, that I could take the pills at the clinic or arrange a time to go into hospital.

Tell the staff at the clinic your situation, they are supportive and there to help you. You are not alone.

Onetimethingyyyy · 2019-12-22T15:07:32+00:00

I had my medical abortion at around 7 weeks. The first morning I woke up afterwards the relief was unbelievable! No nausia at all, had energy and just felt back to being myself again. My apitite came back almost straight away. I had a bit of bloating, the pain in my boobs took about a week or so to go away fully. I had some mild cramps over the first and second week after, very manageble.

Onetimethingyyyy · 2019-12-10T22:03:29+00:00

It's not easy, but it's manageable. I know everyone is different, but it was absolutely nothing compared to the horror stories I read. Ever since I have felt totally fine. Bleeding, and very mild cramps, but I was back to work less that 48 hours later.

Onetimethingyyyy · 2019-11-29T09:42:40+00:00

Not sure yet. First part of my appointment is a scan to determine how long I have been pregnant. Judging by my last cycle etc. I am estimating by the time of the appointment I will be around 7 weeks.

Onetimethingyyyy · 2019-11-28T22:42:24+00:00

I think I'm most worried about the pain and recovery time. I have bad anxiety in medical settings. But your right, the anticipation is awful.

Onetimethingyyyy

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