Try to schedule gynae visit in the weekends in possible to avoid taking too many leaves during first trimester. I also try to book weekends appointment for all my followups so it won't disrupt work schedule. I think if effort is made on my part in terms of such arrangement, my colleagues and boss also see that and will also be fair to me and see that I am not using pregnancy to avoid taking up more work. I still have to admit there are times I am so unwell due to morning sickness. On those days I will inform my boss I will need to wfh but will join all meetings online.
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