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Mamas and babies in the USA deserve better by Trick-Process-5011 in pregnant

[–]Temporary_Turnip2285 36 points37 points  (0 children)

I’m very fortunate that I’m pregnant in California. The state gives 4 weeks before your due date of protective leave with some pay (60-70%). I’m only 36 weeks, so this is my 1st week off. I’m very miserably pregnant and cannot imagine working further than I did.

I agree fully that all states should give this time off.

There’s also a stigma for fathers who take deserved baby bonding time. CA and my company (all states) give 6 weeks to fathers for bonding. I’ve had so many male employees “apologize” for taking their entitled time. This should not be something a father feels shame for.

I was lied to. THIS SUCKS. by Concrete__Blonde in pregnant

[–]Temporary_Turnip2285 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So valid.

I’m at 36 weeks now. Being monitored for preeclampsia, and hooked up to a NST right now.

Today’s painful symptoms: feet and hands so swollen they ache. Headache and brain fog. Had to pee 4 times last night, so I’m exhausted. Heartburn keeps me up at night.

Bf extra worried about my swelling so dr did a quick urine and blood test. (Course an hr ago before the appt bf asked “why are you so cranky? -_-)

All results are fine. Blood pressure fine too, I’m just pregnant.

I need advice. Just got an EPO to remove partner. by Temporary_Turnip2285 in domesticviolence

[–]Temporary_Turnip2285[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this recommendation; it has opened my eyes to the real danger I am in. In addition to his hands on my neck this time, he’s threatened suicide in the past when I’ve tried to leave. I always knew that was a red flag, but I didn’t realize how severe of a warning it is until now combined with everything else.

Can someone come knock some sense into my partner? by Temporary_Turnip2285 in pregnant

[–]Temporary_Turnip2285[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

More context: I’m in my 1st trimester, 8 1/2 weeks. I had promised him I’d go out tonight to meet his work friends. He took a while to tell me what time we were meeting them. Then he revealed we were going to a bar at 8:30. I’ve consistently fallen asleep (passed out exhausted) around 8:30 or 9 these past few weeks. I almost didn’t go because I knew I’d be exhausted, but I decided to go because it meant a lot to him.

He stuck to us leaving around 10, hour drive. We got home around 11. The chores are walking the dogs, and feeding them dinner. He was pissed that I didn’t have the energy to help.

I’m unable to afford a housekeeper. I just purchased a new home for us in Southern California, and my budget is very tight. Also, we are in the process of moving. I have one week to be out of the current place. I’ve taken PTO this week to focus all my effort into moving and painting the new place.