I’m currently 38weeks being induced at 39 weeks which is this coming up Monday. I sadly do not qualify for short term disability insurance since I didn’t sign up for it the beginning of the year, I also do not qualify for any government assistance. Since I work for a growing company, management has been stringing me alone with the potential of a maternity leave plan for me. Not exactly promising, more so “don’t stress, we got you!” Well that had me with tons of hope for months now, but I only have 4 days til my induction and management is dead silent about the conclusion. So I have zero hope. I only had 2 days of PTO to cover, which will leave me no choice but to return that same Thursday. I am struggling to pay bills as is so FMLA is completely out of question.

My concerns are: - how do I mentally prep myself for this? Im working til my induction later that afternoon and I’ve been struggling to keep my tears in all 8 hours at work. - is breastfeeding (pumping then bottle feeding) still a possibility? Could I feed baby with both formula and breast milk ? -how should i prep my work bag? Extra undies? Peri bottle? This is my first baby so I have no idea what to expect