Going back to work tomorrow - what did you tell people?
Hello ladies.
After thinking hard, getting bored out of my mind stuck at home and seeking the advice of you guys I have decided to go back to work tomorrow after my ERPC on 26th May. My medical cert has not run out quite yet but stewing at home is not doing me any good. I have the added complication of having a suspected molar pregnancy so am anxiously waiting for the results of that (expected back 2 days ago) and I need to fill up my time!
I spoke to my boss and she says she has not told anyone where I have been just that I was unwell so I am not sure what I will tell them - what did you guys do when you went back? Did you find people supportive or just gossips?!
Am dreading it in some ways although at least going back on a Friday means I have the weekend to get over the first day!!
xx
After thinking hard, getting bored out of my mind stuck at home and seeking the advice of you guys I have decided to go back to work tomorrow after my ERPC on 26th May. My medical cert has not run out quite yet but stewing at home is not doing me any good. I have the added complication of having a suspected molar pregnancy so am anxiously waiting for the results of that (expected back 2 days ago) and I need to fill up my time!
I spoke to my boss and she says she has not told anyone where I have been just that I was unwell so I am not sure what I will tell them - what did you guys do when you went back? Did you find people supportive or just gossips?!
Am dreading it in some ways although at least going back on a Friday means I have the weekend to get over the first day!!
xx
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I was like you, sitting at home not doing alot except thinking, I went back a week after ERPC and am so glad I did, I found it a first step at getting back to 'normal' and a definate distraction.
I'm sure you will be fine whatever you chose xx
(Does your work have a HR dept?) I know my old boss wouldn't let people back if they were signed off.
I am a SAHM so didn't go back to work afer ERPC but I told all my friends and people at groups etc the truth why I hadn't been out and about. Like starry_eyed said you might be suprised how many ppl you know have gone through the same. Others won't know what to say so they will prob say 'sorry to hear your bad news' and then carry on as usual.
HTH
Am feeling so crap about things and now not sure if I will make it through next week without having to go to my GP to get signed off with stress. Sorry to moan, I just hoped things would get better now it is nearly 2 weeks after the ERPC although unfortunately still waiting on test results so is hard to move on until I have these.
xx
Just wanted to say you are not alone in finding it difficult to return to work, I think we expect to go back and be back to 'normal', my first week I only lasted 2 mornings but I found it got easier, take one day at a time and enjoy the weekend
take care
daisyx
I went to my GP 3 weeks after my ERPC with a list of questions and I ended up crying! But it helped! Go to your GP if you feel you need to - it will prob help.
Take care xx
I hope you're ok - look after yourself xx