Hi again, all. I have a question that I never thought I'd have to ask.
I am currently 8 months' gestation with my first child, and had a scary time last night. Contractions at work, dizziness, 2+ pitting edema to my legs, headache, etc. I received 3 doses of terbutaline in hospital, but I am still having intermittent ctx. The doctor took me off work for a week and told me to cut my hours. She's worried about pre-eclampsia.
Work has been great about this, the boss that originally gave me such a hard time has done a complete one-eighty. They've adjusted my schedule to 2 days a week, 3 if I feel froggy, and after last night, everyone's going to be watching me like a hawk.
My question, can I and how do I file FMLA if I am unable to do even 2 days per week? Is there a form that I have to get from work? Does my OB fill it out? How long will it allow you to be off? I'd ask there, but they're nervous enough about my water breaking in the middle of a shift without me adding to it right now. I feel just terrible about leaving them in the lurch, but I've had my meltdown (all over DH's new shirt) and have come to the realization that I'm going to have to relax more if I don't want a 32-weeker to fret over.
Thanks in advance, and sorry if it's a dumb question. I've just never had to deal with it before and have no clue how to proceed.