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[quote=Anonymous]OP here -- I also had a lot of B-Hs with both pregnancies, starting early in the 2nd trimester. Did a lot of NSTs because of them. I also picked up my kid, ran after him, etc.. BUT, they are my kids. I completely understand why a nervous FTM whose doctor recommends she not lift heavy things would take that as a mandate rather than a "would be nice" kind of thing.

Also, as her employer, I would worry that if she went into early labor, she would blame me, and we would all always wonder whether it would have happened if she were off her feet. I'm also not sure what we could do if she felt she needed to go in to the doctor in the middle of the day for monitoring like I did on several occasions.

She was more open this evening about being surprised by the doctor's recommendations and agreed to think about what she wants to do, and I told her we would meet tomorrow after work. She didn't say much, but I think she was also kind of shocked this morning (she had just come from her appointment, and apparently thought they would give her medicine to stop the contractions). I asked her to think about what she would do ideally and what she will be comfortable with in terms of work. I'm going to do the same, since I'm now more nervous about having her continue than I was. Like I said, I know how hard it is!

I was thinking part time might work since it would be less stress and less physical labor, which might allow her to get enough rest to prevent much in the way of contractions. On the other hand, paying out her vacation and severance and allowing her to get unemployment might be better all around.

I don't like being a boss! I wish we had state disability like they do in California for pre-natal leave.

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