A little backstory- I started with my current NF in March. They are wonderful and kind to me and I’m paid well with good benefits. My MB knew my husband and I were struggling to conceive so when I told her a few months ago I was finally pregnant she was thrilled.

Her and DB both have flexible jobs (her more so) so she said if I needed anything to let them know. I only have one NK who takes a long nap so I am able to sleep in their guest room during those times.

I was able to work through my entire first trimester- nausea and all. But now that I’m 16 weeks pregnant I’ve been dealing with major insomnia. It’s not every night- but enough to where I’ve had to text in the middle of the night at least 4 times to tell them I can’t come the next day. Because I literally cannot function on 3 hours of sleep. Especially if I have to drive almost an hour in traffic to and from their house. It just becomes super overwhelming when this symptom comes up.

I feel awful about it every time. I’ve always been a super reliable person in my jobs. I know I need to cut myself some slack being pregnant and all, but this job requires all of me. I am the only employee. Therefore if I can’t be there, they are left to pick up the pieces. I’m having so much anxiety over this these days and dread going to sleep in fear I won’t be able to. My sleep aids are getting to a point of not working.

So I guess my question- how lenient would you be if your nanny was struggling to work while pregnant? I’m considering bringing up changing my schedule around or even going part time. But that may not be something they can do. This has brought on a lot of tears and frustration on my end. I’m honestly to a point where I’m over this job and so badly wish I could quit now so I can fully focus on my baby & I’s needs. But it’s just not in the cards for at least another 4 months. Any advice or words from an NP would be appreciated.