Early pregnancy waiting game

After that period, she might need to transition to long-term disability LTD if she continues to be disabled beyond that period. But wait — after 12 weeks, her job would no longer be protected, right?

Not necessarily. However, if a complication should occur, the condition would likely rise to the level of a covered disability. Also, in many states, including New York, reasonable accommodation of pregnancy-related conditions is the law. In that case, April could be provided with leave as an accommodation, as long as there is some evidence she could return to work in the near future.

After a baby is born, many parents seize the opportunity to bond with their new child. Increasingly, employers are offering paid parental leave to bond with children. And, some states offer job-protected leave beyond the 12 weeks FMLA guarantees. There is good news, however; in , New York will provide paid family leave of up to 12 weeks to cover care for family members and to bond with a new child.

Remember, fathers also are entitled to time for bonding with their new children. The Waiting Game share. Limit activity for the first 24 hours after transfer. Gradually increase activity over the next few days to non-strenuous non-aerobic activity and return to work when ready — your treating specialist will guide you if you are unsure. Eat healthily and stay hydrated. Keep busy by planning meaningful or fun distractions.

Practise your favourite relaxation activity to keep stress levels down. Set aside a time slot each day minutes to think about your journey and write down your thoughts or discuss them with someone.

This may help you to stay aware of and process the range of feelings i. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the range of emotions, or are finding it exceptionally hard to deal with the stress of waiting and not coping, you are not on your own.

Call your treating specialist, IVF nurse or counsellor for help. You can also get in touch with support groups such as Access Australia www. Make an appointment Request an appointment with one of our specialists. It seems that only God knows when your plane will start boarding. At this point, only God knows when this baby will decide to get the party started. The only thing that I can do is try as best as possible to get on with life, and be ready.

My organized self has prepared as much as possible. Other than that, the only thing you can do is distract yourself. Because, what could go wrong, right? The Brain In Jane works mainly in the rain. It's always raining somewhere. Your email address will not be published.

Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. What is going on in your body during these two weeks The hormone medication given to you to optimise your body for pregnancy may be having an impact on you emotionally and physically. You may feel more prone to tears, anxiety and irritability. You may also experience some cramping, spotting or light bleeding, abdominal bloating, fatigue, and breast tenderness. While any change can be alarming, they are normally fine and do not indicate whether you are pregnant or not.

However, any extreme symptoms should be reported to your doctor immediately. What should you focus on in these two weeks? If you are pregnant, what is next? With your obstetrician you will determine the expected birth date for the baby.

This is determined from the start of your last menstrual cycle.