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Advice please

I have been on bed rest for the last 5 days and have missed a lot of work, after being on bed rest a few weeks ago too. My paycheck was not too good and had to borrow money from someone just to cover my rent. I have an appointment tomorrow with my doctor to talk about whether i can go back to work or not. I need to be working since i am the only form of income.
I don't know if i should say what they need to hear and get cleared for work, or if i should speak the truth and take the chance that they leave me on bed rest.
I wouldn't worry about money so much if it were just me but i have two other children and they are gonna be in need of new clothes, etc

Please no hateful or mean things please
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Hi I'm a second time mom and I'm 19 week's pergnant.. i haven't been to work in almost 2 months and I'm currently out via fmla (family medical leave act) it covers your job for 3 months and it is unpaid but I also paid for short term disability so I'm still getting paid. . Maybe you should check into that. Also check out eeoc.gov on the pregnancy discrimination act to see if that could possibly be beneficial to you. . Good luck mom. . Hopes this is helpful. .
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I got cleared to go back to work but not at the position that i currently am. I have to be demoted and take a big pay cut but i guess it is better than nothing!
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Be honest.  I understand what it's like not having any income and other kiddos. Honestly do what's best for you and your baby and everything will work out
Feel free to message me if you'd like.
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Yes im with the dad and he has been trying to find a job since we found out i was pregnant but there are so few jobs around where we are. If im not working there is no money and our state doesnt do unemployment or disability so it feels kinda hopeless
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Id be honest with them, i know its hard when ur single, but they put u on bed rest for a reason hun, if u lie it could b dangerous to the baby
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are you with your partner?
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