Stress

[ctberalmu]

I have to deal with so much stress on a daily basis.... I'm almost 14 weeks along and some days I just can't take it.

My dad passed away 3 months ago and I'm in charge of his three business. Since my dad had been sick for a long time, he hasn't been taking care of them lately. So everything is a mess over here, employees think they own the business, the defy every single thing I say and ask for.
My hubby is helping me out A LOT. He hates to see me stressed, and more than once has told me to just hang the 'Closed for ever' sign and live a peaceful pregnancy. My mom works this business also, but she is about to retire, and mostly, she parts with the employees cause she has known them for a long time. She says they just want to help and make things better for business.

And all I can think about is if my baby will feel the stress, if it will harm her...

[ctberalmu]

Thanks both of you!
@lilmummyems that gave me some peace of mind :)
@firstat31 I'll keep your advice in mind. I didn't think about that they would be worried about the future too, it's a totally different point of view.

[firstat31]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Are there any employees you do trust?I know it's hard to relinquish control...especially pregnant, and with you're recent loss...But maybe if you notice a specific employee at each location that you trust, and the other employees respect, make them a manager so you don't have to go in as often. Depending on what they're not listening to that you say, if you haven't been working with them, and they've been there a long time, it's hard for them to respect someone that just comes in. I'm sure they all loved you're father too, not on the same level, and I'm sure they're all worried about they're future too. Take sometime, talk to them, communicate your plans, this goes a long way. things will get better. I tell you this as a business owner and a ftm. Good luck.

[Lilmummyems]

Jeez I know nothing about running businesses, but my first partner passed away when I was 9 weeks pregnant with our second child. She's now 6yo and was born perfectly healthy but during my whole pregnancy I was scared I would loose her or damage her somehow from all the stress and emotions I was going thru. Try to rest and eat as well as u can, I'm sure bubs will be fine best of luck