tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post8094831531696790803..comments2023-12-13T08:45:02.282-06:00Comments on On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 6 tips for handling a pregnancy and a careerAnitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-35359733128665009622012-08-03T06:12:27.557-05:002012-08-03T06:12:27.557-05:00hi, that's awesome post So glad i found the us...hi, that's awesome post So glad i found the useful information from your article, thanks<br /><br /><br />___<br />Kate, the founder of non-profit <a href="http://www.plantogetpregnant.com" rel="nofollow">Plan To Get Pregnant</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-46149780893448415072010-01-19T08:34:17.842-06:002010-01-19T08:34:17.842-06:00Kingsley,
Good point...put yourself if the boss...Kingsley,<br />Good point...put yourself if the boss's shoes when thinking of ways to gain his or her trust, and show that you're a key player to the success of the company.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-60654374709035896742010-01-19T06:55:36.762-06:002010-01-19T06:55:36.762-06:00Anonymous,
These are really great points! It's...Anonymous,<br />These are really great points! It's clear that pregnant moms have got a lot of planning to do...and not just for the new nursery. I love the way you also point out that dads are equally responsible for the changes that will be happening. Thanks so much for adding to this conversation.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-37273480979496750862010-01-19T06:41:36.659-06:002010-01-19T06:41:36.659-06:00"Stay on Top of Your Game" is the key wo..."Stay on Top of Your Game" is the key word here. Long before a pregnancy comes on the scene, you should work to be the best employee you can be. If you are working at your peak, your value to your employer will probably be higher than most others when you are pregnant, giving you the leeway to negotiate a flexible work schedule. It will also make it easier for you to be productive during that period.Kingsley Tagbo, IT Career Coachhttp://www.it-career-coach.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-47833604380305532012010-01-18T18:56:22.566-06:002010-01-18T18:56:22.566-06:00A couple of comments from the other side....I work...A couple of comments from the other side....I work in a small office and have worked side-by-side with two pregnant co-workers. The experiences couldn't have been more different. A couple of comments:<br /><br />*Moms-to-be....you reap what you sow. If, over the years, you've gone above and beyond to be there for your co-workers, they'll be there for you when you need understanding during your pregnancy and during your maternity leave. However, if you've always done as little as possible to contribute to the team and gone home precisely at 5 o'clock every day, don't expect your co-workers to support you just because you're pregnant, sick, tired, new parent, etc.<br /><br />*Advice to both new mothers and new fathers: your co-workers don't want to work more just because you have a baby at home and want to put in fewer hours than you used to put in. Trust me....everyone would like to go home at five o'clock. You're no more entitled to this than someone without a child at home.<br /><br />*Most imporantly, pregnant ladies....don't assume that you're going to work up until your due date. The last gal that went on maternity leave in our office delivered three weeks early and left everyone in the office unaware of her project statuses and processes. Sure she meant to do that in the week before her due date, but MEANING to do it and actually having it DONE are two very different things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-82828238142642125832010-01-14T12:10:31.279-06:002010-01-14T12:10:31.279-06:00Rosalie,
First of all, congratulations!
Second, I&...Rosalie,<br />First of all, congratulations!<br />Second, I'm glad you found it helpful. I can tell you that trying to be a supermom will never work...you'll be miserable and so will your family. One of the best things about being a mom is that it teaches you to be flexible and let go of the trivial stuff. You're about to begin a wonderful journey...enjoy!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-24517620944652770852010-01-14T11:46:15.553-06:002010-01-14T11:46:15.553-06:00Thank you Anita! This article proved to be very u...Thank you Anita! This article proved to be very useful as I am currently expecting my first child. With 4 more months to go, I had struggled with the really bad morning sickness and the overwhelmingly tiredness that comes along with the first trimester. I struggled mainly because of myself and my mentality that I shouldn't take a sick day so that I can prove that I can handle becoming a new mom and a career woman at the sometime.<br /><br />Your article gave me a great perspective and something to think about for the remaining 4 months as well as the years to come.Rosaliehttp://www.pivotalsolutions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-17862285590628293952010-01-14T11:01:00.896-06:002010-01-14T11:01:00.896-06:00Barbara,
I remember when I tried to work until my ...Barbara,<br />I remember when I tried to work until my due date, but I was swollen and so miserable that it hurt to walk. Finally, my boss called me at home and said: "Don't bother to come into work. You're making us all feel terrible watching how miserable you are. Just stay home, put your feet up." I thought that was really nice...especially since it was the last time I got to put my feet up once I had kids! :)<br />Thanks for your comments!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-88487073770901490272010-01-14T10:48:54.245-06:002010-01-14T10:48:54.245-06:00Wow Anita! This post brought back so many memories...Wow Anita! This post brought back so many memories of all the feelings I had while I was working and pregnant with my first child.<br /><br />I remember thinking that I had to prove that the physical discomforts of pregnancy were "no biggie" and I tried to work even harder than I had before the pregnancy. I remember delivering a training session on a weekend after working a full work week and being on my feet for 8 hours straight during my 9th month. I ended up with preeclampsia.<br /><br />I should have let my ego take a back seat to my baby's health. I guess the takeaway is do your job but recognize that your pregnancy will affect your energy level and it's ok to adjust accordingly.Barbara Safanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15680175655134079282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-3601266225973933312010-01-14T09:51:42.187-06:002010-01-14T09:51:42.187-06:00Amber,
So glad you found the information useful!Amber,<br />So glad you found the information useful!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-7887792968519921432010-01-14T09:50:40.740-06:002010-01-14T09:50:40.740-06:00BookMark,
Glad you found the information useful. E...BookMark,<br />Glad you found the information useful. Especially for first-time moms, it's hard to know what to expect and how to plan for all the changes.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-52539270943903717682010-01-14T01:34:16.596-06:002010-01-14T01:34:16.596-06:00I don't have kids yet but I found your article...I don't have kids yet but I found your article really interesting. I have only thought about the "after baby" plan. I have never given any consideration to the "pregnant at work" plan that is also necessary. I have plans to have it all someday, the job, the family, and my sanity and I think some of the tips you provided here are definetly things to take with me. Thanks for the new perspective!<br />Amber SosaAmber Sosahttp://www.ambersosa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-72111972111127478952010-01-13T13:02:17.988-06:002010-01-13T13:02:17.988-06:00Very well put together! Though I can not use this ...Very well put together! Though I can not use this advise for myself, it will come in handy when advising some of my clients who are pregnant.BookMark! Onlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699555223472279176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-18674990650220453942010-01-13T09:15:35.871-06:002010-01-13T09:15:35.871-06:00Wally,
I really value input from someone in the le...Wally,<br />I really value input from someone in the leadership field, because I think you add a very realistic view. You make an excellent point about laying the groundwork by establishing yourself as a key player -- a boss would be much more willing to do what it takes to keep you at the company after your pregnancy and make accommodations during it.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673125042097858304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5579284890902840419.post-40056256734864001832010-01-13T09:01:55.573-06:002010-01-13T09:01:55.573-06:00This is very helpful Anita. Let me add observation...This is very helpful Anita. Let me add observations from watching a successful pregnancy-while-working up close. <br /><br />Your employer and the work you do will make a huge difference in how this goes. If you're in retail or nursing or any other job where you have to be at your employer's place of business and on your feet, this will be a lot tougher. <br /><br />If you can work from home, things can go much better. This is not just about energy management. It's also about avoiding the flu and a variety of other bio-nasties that can be harmful to you and the baby. If you're planning children, I'd start teleworking before you get pregnant to establish the pattern. <br /><br />Your employer can make working while pregnant much easier or much harder. Take a look around to see how things went for others. And remember that your employer is more likely to be flexible if you've established the fact that you're valuable. That may not be the ideal world, but it is the real one.Wally Bockhttp://blog.threestarleadership.comnoreply@blogger.com