When to go on maternity leave...

[Sunbeam638]

Evening ladies

Last time I worked until due date but this time I just can't bear the thought of dragging myself into work.

I was thinking of going at 37 using a weeks leave then starting maternity leave at 38 weeks?
I carry over 34 days of AL into next year so that seems ok just will have to put this LO in nursery at 8 1/2 months part time unless lO comes earlier.

I'm knackered already compared to last time!xx

 

[Rachel11]

I left at 37 weeks and used 10 days annual leave and started my maternity at 39 plus 1! It was lovely to have 2 and a half weeks off before baby was born. Yes it got a little boring as you are waiting but I would defiantly do it like that again xxx enjoy xxx

 

[Mrs M]

I started mat leave at 38 weeks but also took 2 weeks annual leave beforehand, so finished work at 36 weeks.

Second time I left at 31 weeks and had 7 weeks hols so again started mat leave at 38 weeks. I had a toddler to look after so I definitely wasn't bored! Lol!

The next time all depends on when the baby is due but I suspect I'll start maternity at 38 weeks, and take a few weeks holiday before hand.

I usually add a couple of weeks at the end too, just for good measure!

 

[littlemonkey]

It's definitely harder second time around! None of this napping when your tired like first time around! I'm 30 weeks and I could happily finish now. I'm finding it tough managing work, LO and the day to day running of a house without trying to get everything ready for the baby. I finish in exactly a months time when I'm 34 weeks. I'm using two weeks leave so my mat leave starts at 36 weeks. I definitely won't be bored, baby will be early for a start due to en elective section, plus I have my two year old to look after and sort everything out for the baby.

 

[CARNAT22]

Hi hun,

Gosh is it that time already?

I worked until 38w second time (I am sure you recall my regular moans about it? Lol) and it was too much. I only managed it as my last few weeks fell over the festive period so they were short weeks.

I was incredibly over ambitious! Although now I'm glad I did it otherwise I'd be due back just before Xmas.

I think going a bit earlier this time is sensible.

X

 

[Cakey]

I finished yesterday at 36+4 and I was really knackered, but for my job I am on my feet. I think it depends on your job and how you feel in yourself. Just do what is best for you xxx