TW: Pregnancy complications. Got laid off in BigLaw late January. Found out I'm pregnant mid February. Been interviewing like crazy. Finally in the final rounds for a few roles and I find out the NIPT is atypical and I need an amnio to confirm. I can barely focus on these interviews because I'm such an emotional wreck but I can't afford to lose these opportunities. One wants me to visit the office Monday or Wednesday but amnio is Monday and I'm supposed to take 2 days off. My head is spinning.

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I’m sorry, that’s so hard. Ask to schedule later in the week. Firms are used to lateral candidates having conflicts, it’ll be okay. I’ll be thinking of you

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Sending positive thoughts!! Just had a baby myself and I had a lot of baby stress while pregnant along with a fear of losing my job for a while there, so I relate to some degree and know how hard it can be to focus on work. On the bright side, sounds like you’re very close to an offer so hang in there ❤️ hoping everything is okay with baby.

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I am so sorry. You can push the office visit to another week and the lateral firm will surely understand. I hope everything is ok with your baby.

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Reschedule until you feel more calm. I had an amnio with my first, the procedure itself was super simple. Waiting for results is the hardest part.

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Ugh I’m so sorry. It’s hard enough to focus on anything when you’re pregnant, let alone having complications. Could you potentially schedule the interview in the morning and do amnio in the afternoon? Then you can hopefully just focus completely on baby after? Hope everything is ok. Sending virtual hugs.

I’m really sorry you are going through this. I would see if you can reschedule your office visit. That happens often and may even make them think you have competing interviews.

Thank you for putting a TW on this. Been seeing a lot of pregnancy questions come through and it always makes me upset. I lost my firstborn at 28 weeks pregnant. I hope everything works out for you.

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