OHbaby! Forums : Am I just a big wuss? https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:17:35 +0000 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:53:15 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22434 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Yay Rachel!! That&#039;s awesome...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=549034&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#549034 Author: lovingmummyhood
Subject: 22434
Posted: 21 November 2008 at 10:53am

Yay Rachel!! That's awesome news!!

I like Kelly's idea if they bug you about anything else he he ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:53:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=549034&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#549034 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Oh nice, I like the sounds of...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548926&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548926 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 22434
Posted: 21 November 2008 at 9:31am

Oh nice, I like the sounds of this new Christmas party much better.

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:31:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548926&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548926 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Rachel that&#039;s great news ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548887&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548887 Author: TraceyA
Subject: 22434
Posted: 21 November 2008 at 9:04am

Rachel that's great news ]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:04:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548887&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548887 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I had to take leave now because...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548323&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548323 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 20 November 2008 at 3:26pm

I had to take leave now because apparently I'll have 25 days accrued by Dec 31st and we're only allowed to have 20 days in one calendar year. I thought it could have waited one more month as well but hey, just means I'll finish work on Feb 5th instead of Jan 30th!

But about the Amazing Race, it's fallen through!!! Turned out it was going to cost too much money, so now we're going on a cruise to Soames Island and then lunch in Eastbourne instead! YAY so happy about that!

Thanks so much for all your advice ladies, you've all been great ]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:26:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548323&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548323 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : What was your boss&#039;s reasoning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548146&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548146 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 22434
Posted: 20 November 2008 at 12:37pm

What was your boss's reasoning that you had to take your leave now? Do you have a heap outstanding? I would have thought that you saying that I'm going to take my leave before my Maternity leave would have been fine.

But I wouldn't do that race either, I'm not big ie belly wise, but that would still be a strain on me.

Can you get a med cert from your MW?]]> Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:37:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=548146&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#548146 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : .....orrrrrr, even more fun ....you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547475&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547475 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 3:31pm

.....orrrrrr, even more fun ....you could have a full on tantrum !
you could start screaming "I DONT WANNNNNNNAAAAA!!!" and bag your fists on the ground and scream and stomp your feet....that would scare them so much they will definelty leave you alone .....til your'e due to go on maternity leave probably ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:31:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547475&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547475 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Aww you ladies are great! Yes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547243&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547243 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 12:53pm

Aww you ladies are great! Yes I really do need to start standing up for myself / baby already! Writing an email will be a good start. I also decided that if the race does turn out to be in the week I have taken off, I am not going to come in for it because I didn't choose to take leave now, I wanted to save it all for the start of my maternity leave, but my boss said I have to take a week off this year! So I'll just say that DH and I have decided to go away afterall so sorry I won't be here! (pleeeeeease let it be scheduled between 1st and 5th Dec hehe) ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:53:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547243&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547243 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Grrrrrr, Rach your workmates are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547238&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547238 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 12:49pm

Grrrrrr, Rach your workmates are making me angry too!!!

If it were me, and they weren't getting the hint after you CLEARLY don't want to do it then I would just not show up on the day. Their problem. It's not like you haven't told them you're not going to be there.

Mrs Mojo's advice re the email is great, and that way it's in writing too. You can even CC your boss

Good luck xx]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:49:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547238&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547238 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Easy phone them on the morning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547220&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547220 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 12:37pm

Easy phone them on the morning and say you had a fall and midwife has sent you to the hospital for a scan right away.
Edited to add that if you don't want to lie to them get your DH to phone them.

Edited by cuppatea]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:37:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547220&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547220 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : or as Jo said , write them an...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547001&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547001 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:44am

or as Jo said , write them an email /letter .

Stupid people ! ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:44:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=547001&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#547001 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Rach , just keep saying no , the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546997&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546997 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:44am

Rach , just keep saying no , the more you say it , the easier it will be .....they can nag you , they can't physically make you do anything .
They are not being work "mates" they are being bullies, do not give into them .
Your'e the one who will have to suffer the achyness later, not them while they enjoy their glasses of wine .

As scary as it is ,look stupid cow in the eye , (put your hands in your pockets if you feel all shaky ) and say "ive said no Im not doing it , this is the last time I will say it " then frown at her and walk off to the bathroom and throw up from nerves if you need to
You can do it , and as I said ,once you say it once, saying no becomes a lot easier ....think of it this way , when your child is here, you are going to have plenty of times when you need to stand up for them , your motivation for this, is that you are standing up for you AND your child ...getting some early practice in .

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:44:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546997&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546997 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : How about you write your work...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546994&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546994 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:36am

 

How about you write your work colleague an email with all the reasons why the race is not a good idea for you while pregnant.  Let her know you've discussed it with specialists (aka us) and been advised against it. 

If you do it in a nice why saying something along the lines "I just wanted to let you know now that I won't be participating so that the race people don't adjust the challenges just for my benefit but look forward to hearing all about it afterwards" or something along those lines she really can't complain.

If you do it in writing you can get your point across without her cutting in trying to argue or pressure you.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:36:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546994&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546994 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Oh Don&#039;t cry Rach! Do you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546993&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546993 Author: Mum_mum
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:35am

Oh Don't cry Rach! Do you want all us feisty chicks from Ohbaby to give your work mates a call and a rark up for upsetting you?!?!?! ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:35:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546993&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546993 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Argh my boss asked me to take...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546982&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546982 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 19 November 2008 at 9:21am

Argh my boss asked me to take a week's leave before the end of the year because I have some outstanding, so I've taken off Dec 1st - 5th. My workmate (who is organising the race) came up to me just before and asked if I was going away, and I thought she was just being friendly so I told her no I'm not going away, and she said "good so if I hear back from the race people and it has to be in that week then you can still come!" to which I replied that no I can't do the race anyway because I'm pregnant and I get exhausted just walking to the train station and have a lot of aches and pains (etc etc), so there's no way I will be running around town for 4 hours! And she said "of course you can do it! I told them there would be a pregnant person doing it so they are making sure it's suitable for you, and other people will be doing all the challenges so all you'll have to do it cheer us on" So there goes trying to stand up for myself (I've never been very good at that). Not sure what else to do, I'm not planning on doing the stupid race, it's just a matter of *how* I'm going to get out of it!
Time to go have a wee frustrated cry in the loo again ]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:21:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=546982&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#546982 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Rachel, if someone else put up...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=545086&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#545086 Author: Danaj
Subject: 22434
Posted: 16 November 2008 at 4:53pm

Rachel, if someone else put up a post about this, what would your advice to them be?

Aside from it being inconsiderate of them, like many of the ladies here have posted, it is not healthy and you could cause you or bubs serious harm. What would happen if you fell and you lost bubs? Horrible thought I know but we're all told that we have to be careful and be aware that our bodies can't do what they usually would.

I imagine at 6 months you will find over exerting yourself quite painful. The ligaments on my right side are in agony when ever I walk too fast for too long. I don't actually think you will be physically capable of this race even if you were a looney tune and wanted to do it. Your body really will make the decision for you as it's just not a viable option. ]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:53:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=545086&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#545086 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : No one can get you to do anything,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=545057&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#545057 Author: xox6Girls1Boyxox
Subject: 22434
Posted: 16 November 2008 at 4:12pm

No one can get you to do anything, Are your workmates blind or something, can they not see that you are pregnant... Just say no...You do not have to justify yourself to anyone by getting a note to take to work so you dont have to do those activities. Just keep in mind that if they keep going on at you about doing it with them it could be classed as a form of harrasment. You have the right to say no or is it stated in your contract that you have to participate in those sort of activities? You have yourself and your unborn childs well being to think of so dont stress yourself out over this to much...Your the boss of you and your baby.... Chin Up hun and stick to your guns...]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:12:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=545057&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#545057 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I don&#039;t even think that it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=545055&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#545055 Author: tiptoes
Subject: 22434
Posted: 16 November 2008 at 4:10pm

I don't even think that it matters if they don't have kids.   I don't have any and would be easily able to see that a 6 month pregnant woman wouldn't want to do that!! I did one of those amazing race things and it was fun but you are in and out of the car and running all over the place and it just wouldn't be suitable for a pregnant woman. Tell them the day off instead would work well for you! ]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:10:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=545055&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#545055 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : similar thing happened to me when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544883&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544883 Author: pomikiwi
Subject: 22434
Posted: 16 November 2008 at 8:31am

similar thing happened to me when I was pregnant with DD, i was about 7 months pregnant and the xmas party was at an outdoor activity place doing rock climbing, paintballing and heaps of other cool stuff and I couldn't do any of it. I was really annoyed and spent the whole time sitting around watching.

DOnt do it if you dont want to, they can't make you. Silly work people!]]> Sun, 16 Nov 2008 08:31:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544883&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544883 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Um, are your work&#034;mates&#034;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544822&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544822 Author: Troods
Subject: 22434
Posted: 15 November 2008 at 9:21pm

Um, are your work"mates" high or something?   You are definitely not being a wuss! They shouldn't be pressuring you or telling you to "harden up"!. Just plain tell them you're not doing the blimmin' race - no argument about it, end of story. You and bubs health is top priority, not some stupid work function race thingy. ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:21:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544822&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544822 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Geez, your workmates are bonkers!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544756&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544756 Author: Shezamumof3
Subject: 22434
Posted: 15 November 2008 at 7:06pm

Geez, your workmates are bonkers!!!

I wouldnt do it hun, at 6 months pregnant all you want to do is rest lol, epecially in this heat. Me and DF went for a walk to this light house up on a hill when i was roud 6 months pregnant and I thought I was going to die LOL

Thats really not fair on you saying "harden uup"!!!]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:06:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544756&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544756 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Your work mate people are making...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544753&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544753 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22434
Posted: 15 November 2008 at 7:01pm

Your work mate people are making me MAD!!!!

give me their numbers , i'll give them hell ]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2008 19:01:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544753&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544753 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Dittoall of the above - gosh even...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544273&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544273 Author: Blankney94
Subject: 22434
Posted: 14 November 2008 at 8:29pm

Ditto all of the above - gosh even reaching for the low shelves at work when I'm doing the filing is becoming a bit of a hassle, so how you could run around town for 4 hrs is beyond me, not to mention the "fear factor" food. 

Put baby and yourself first. 

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:29:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544273&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544273 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : If you did that I would think...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544228&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544228 Author: pikelets
Subject: 22434
Posted: 14 November 2008 at 7:37pm

If you did that I would think you were wonderwoman!


I wouldn't/couldn't do that at 6 months pregnant and I wouldn't have any earlier in the pregnancy either.

I missed my work party last year as they went to a buffet and I didn't want to eat there, so no I don't think you are a wuss at all.

If they don't understand, then so be it - they will one day when they are pregnant.

You and your baby's health is more important. They don't sound like very considerate work colleagues to me.

Good luck hun (with getting out of it I mean, not good luck for the race lol!)

Edit - after posting this I was just thinking how freakin ridiculous it is that they expect you to do that! Gosh! Some people!

Edited by Star]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:37:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=544228&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#544228 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : You&#039;re no wuss!!!! I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543800&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543800 Author: Ella1
Subject: 22434
Posted: 14 November 2008 at 10:45am

You're no wuss!!!!

I'm 6 months pregnant now, and I would be very unhappy having to do something like this. I still exercise, but it's all way slower. So when you have to cycle in a gym during this race I expect you have to go hard out. Which will actually be unhealthy for you baby as you have to keep your heart rate below 140.

Then the food challenges, what are they thinking????!!!! According to my mw you shouldn't even be eating a subway sandwich, so what's the food like that they want you to try.

I say get your ob to write that note, and don't get yourself pushed into something that you really don't want to do. Your health and wellbeing and that of your baby are way more important than a Xmas do.
Good luck!!]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:45:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543800&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543800 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I would get your OB to do that....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543773&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543773 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 22434
Posted: 14 November 2008 at 10:23am

I would get your OB to do that. He'll think they're all nuts too. What a@#$%% thinking that a pregnant woman could do that kind of stuff - they obviously have no clue.

I would point blank refuse even if I wasn't pregnant.]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:23:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543773&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543773 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Only two of them have kids. The...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543696&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543696 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 14 November 2008 at 9:17am

Only two of them have kids. The one who's youngest is 10 doesn't want to do it either, but the other one's youngest is older than I am and it was her idea! I'm the youngest worker here, the next oldest (the only guy) is 15 years older than me and I think they assume that as I'm a lot younger than them I should be able to do the things that they do too. And seeing as the majority of them (including my female boss) don't have kids they probably think it's as easy as just putting on a few pounds for 9 months till the baby pops out! I honestly don't mind missing out on it, I don't want everyone to have to do something that is "suitable" for me, I just don't want to be made to feel like an idiot for not feeling up to running around town for 4 hours! (I already get sore legs from walking to the train station!)

I wonder if my obstetrician could write me a note to get out of it, lol! I'll seriously ask him at my next appointment if my colleagues are still hassling me about it!]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:17:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543696&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543696 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Rachel, I agree with everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543492&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543492 Author: whitewave
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 9:41pm

Rachel, I agree with everyone else, your workmates are mad!! Hope you can do something so that you're still involved somehow.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:41:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543492&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543492 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : If it&#039;s against some companies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543477&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543477 Author: Paws
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 9:22pm

If it's against some companies OSH regulations for a pregnant woman to even walk downstairs unaided in a fire drill....why the heck should anyone expect you to do a physical Amazing Race?

Your work people are nuts!

Edited by Paws]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:22:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543477&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543477 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I wouldn&#039;t do that even if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543393&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543393 Author: busymum
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 8:10pm

I wouldn't do that even if I wasn't preg!!! Just put your foot down and say you'll be 6 months preg and don't want to. End of story. Surely not all other seven of them really want to, do they?!

Danaj why can't you at least join them for dinner?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:10:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543393&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543393 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : If you could walk around for 4...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543365&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543365 Author: Mel&Kel
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 7:36pm

If you could walk around for 4 hours at 6 months pregnant I would be amazed, it is hard enough walking to meet DH for lunch everyday... hee hee

I hope your boss is understanding and comes up with something that you can do and enjoy as well!!]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:36:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543365&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543365 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I definately wouldn&#039;t do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543343&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543343 Author: Huggles
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 7:01pm

I definately wouldn't do something like that. do what is what you think that you think that you can manage.
By the sounds of it - its a noo noo on your behalf! Good luck babe on your decision]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:01:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543343&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543343 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Rachel are the other workmates...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543289&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543289 Author: TraceyA
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 5:47pm

Rachel are the other workmates all guys or women who have never been pregnant? I can't believe they would even give this a second thought! Hell if your not supposed to be eating undercooked eggs or deli meats what makes them think you can eat "fear factor" foods! Idiots! I think even if you aren't in the game and they all are, then the idea of them all having to drink a liter of water an hour and carry around a watermelon or bag of oranges strapped to the stomachs is a great one.

Tell them your OhBaby! buddies all said to go jump and if they have a problem with it see how the deal with talking to several hundred hormonal, opinionated women! grrr!]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:47:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543289&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543289 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Rachel- I&#039;ve been pretty...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543242&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543242 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 5:01pm

Rachel- I've been pretty hormonal all week- you wanna sic me onto them?!  lol

Good on ya girl for sticking up for yourself. Jeez some people have no clues aye.

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:01:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543242&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543242 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : My work do is a day at the races...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543236&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543236 Author: Danaj
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 4:59pm

My work do is a day at the races with drinks and a buffet dinner all of which I can't have. I told them i'm not going but I kinda guess it's my thing to have to deal with as i'm the one who's up the duff.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 16:59:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543236&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543236 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Thanks so much ladies!!! So glad...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543123&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543123 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 3:27pm

Thanks so much ladies!!! So glad it's not just me who thinks it's not a good thing for a preggie lady to do! I have lots of ideas for how to bring up the subject with my boss now hehe, and I love the idea of making them all wear fake bellies and weights!!

I told my mum and my hubby about the race and they both said "There is NO WAY you are doing that!" so I can always say "mummy said I'm not allowed"

And yup, I wouldn't be doing the challenges anyway so basically I'd have to run around for 4 hours but not participate in anything. And just quietly, I'm not into these sort of things anyway! But that's not the point!!

Thanks again for all your advice, you're all so lovely ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:27:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543123&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543123 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I had to go up to Auckland last...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543019&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543019 Author: Spirals
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 1:35pm

I had to go up to Auckland last year for a big team meeting type thing with my old company and we were split into teams and did the amazing race. We had a girl on our team who was 6 months pregnant and I have to admit she held us up quite a lot.
It probably didn't help that she was wearing small heels and we'd all been told to bring running shoes. But she was out of breath a lot, and going very slow and admitted later on that if she'd known what it involved she wouldn't have taken part, it was way too much for her. ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:35:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543019&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543019 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : would they expect you to do it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543003&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543003 Author: peanut butter
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 1:14pm

would they expect you to do it if you had the flu, broken ankle etc?  Probably not, so why expect a preggy lady to do it.

 

Unless you can get them all wearing the preggy bellies (I really like that idea) then say NO!!!!

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:14:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=543003&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#543003 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : Aside from the physical strain...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542995&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542995 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 1:07pm

Aside from the physical strain and peeing, you really can't be eating any "dodgy" foods. Perhaps you could suggest that each team is allowed to use a car and you could be your teams driver, organiser, navigator type person?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:07:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542995&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542995 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : haha, great minds and all weegee...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542987&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542987 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 1:01pm

haha, great minds and all weegee

I think the word your actually looking for is sensible, not wuss, your doing what is the safest thing for you and baby , and that is much more important than what your work"mates" want . ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:01:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542987&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542987 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I pulled out of the Round the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542982&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542982 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:59pm

I pulled out of the Round the Bays at 6 1/2 mths preg because there was no way I could walk anywhere without making toilet stops every 10 minutes. 

Nah, tell them to get stuffed.  Love Weegee's idea about getting them to wear preggy bellys though (and make sure they also drink a litre of water every hour).

]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:59:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542982&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542982 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : No way are you being a wuss....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542980&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542980 Author: febbabe
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:57pm


No way are you being a wuss. I've never done one of those days before but I've seen groups running through town doing them. They aren't walking slowly and taking their time thats for sure!
I personally couldn't think of a worse way to spend my day being pregnant.
As kiwisj has suggested could you be involved in the planning side of it all?]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:57:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542980&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542980 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : lol snap Kelly ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542978&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542978 Author: weegee
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:56pm

lol snap Kelly ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:56:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542978&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542978 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I&#039;m with the others. By...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542977&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542977 Author: weegee
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:55pm

I'm with the others. By the time I was 6 months pregnant just walking from the train station to my work had me completely knackered (usually a 3 min stroll, turned into a 10-15 min trudge when I was plus belly).

Put your foot down - or tell them you'll only do it if the rest of them wear 15kg weights and fake preggy bellies! (Hey - it could be a team theme...)]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:55:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542977&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542977 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I wouldn&#039;t do something like...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542976&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542976 Author: caitlynsmygirl
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:55pm

I wouldn't do something like that even if I wasn't pregnant (because I just couldn't be assed)

Tell your workmates to go jump, and if they insist on you doing it (And unless its in your contract they cant really ) then you insist that they must do it your way ...with a watermelon tied to their stomach ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:55:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542976&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542976 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I wouldn&#039;t do it. You have...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542968&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542968 Author: Flutterby
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:42pm

I wouldn't do it. You have to think of your self and the health of your baby. Just see if you can get involved in another way.]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:42:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542968&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542968 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I don&#039;t think you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542964&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542964 Author: kiwisj
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:36pm

I don't think you're being a wuss. I'm just over 6 months now and there's no way I'd be doing something like that! Specially round Wellington! If you don't want to miss out completely could you be more involved in the planning side and perhaps be at a couple of different points during the race? Then at the end to dissect it all with them and have a drink?

Even if you're pretty fit I think you'd be wrecked the rest of the week if you did something like that. 4 hours of running around would be crazy - and I don't think you'd be doing the challenges either?

Are you showing much yet? Perhaps they just haven't quite realised how pregnant you will be by then ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:36:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542964&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542964 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : I definately wouldn&#039;t do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542955&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542955 Author: Mrs_B
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:24pm

I definately wouldn't do something like that at 6mths pregnant! Tell your workmates to get stuffed! That is ridiculous for them to even think it would be an appropriate thing for you to do!

Tell them you'll be waiting for them at the pub at the end! With a lemonade on ice of course!

Edited by Mrs_B]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542955&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542955 <![CDATA[Am I just a big wuss? : In my work&#039;s staff meeting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542951&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542951 Author: rachelsea
Subject: 22434
Posted: 13 November 2008 at 12:22pm

In my work's staff meeting today, we were talking about the Xmas function, and two of my workmates have decided we are doing the Amazing Wellington Race for it. (There are only 8 of us at my work and they want to have two teams of 4.) I pointed out that I'll be 6 months pregnant by then and likely not be able to keep up with everyone else; it’s 4 hours of running around town finding things and doing challenges like rowing or biking in a gym, shearing a sheep (!), eating nasty food (like in fear factor i think). I really don’t want to do it, I’ll be sore, tired, uncomfortable, needing to pee all the time, but basically just got told to harden up and get over it!
Has anyone else done something like this while pregnant, and was it ok? I feel quite upset about it (damn hormones) and really not sure if I'd cope doing something like this! ]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:22:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22434&PID=542951&title=am-i-just-a-big-wuss#542951