My maternity cover starts in a few weeks, but my leave doesn't start until October! They've recruited already as I had hyperemesis gravidarum up until 14 weeks and am still suffering from the effects (tiredness and muscle loss due to not eating for 2 months!). They bought in my 'replacement' already so I have some help, especially as my role is organising a Conference for over 300 people, so welcome the extra hands!