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Maternity leave advice (calling all teachers!!)
Firstly sorry for G/C!
Hi girls,
I was wondering when everyone was planning on starting their maternity leave e.g. how many weeks before??
I am an assistant head and teach 5 - 7 year olds, my EDD is 29th Dec so was planning to start my ML at the end of Nov/beginning of Dec, having roughly 4 weeks before the baby is due.
Hubs agrees with my decision and think I will enjoy being off and won't get too bored as hubs is taking some holiday in Dec so will be around.
My Head has 'commented' to not take too much time before, that I might be two weeks late etc... when I said that I didn't know how tired I would be (first baby!) and that to be honest I can do without the craziness that is the end of the xmas term e.g. nativity plays, parties etc... she said that normally pg woman get a burst of energy at the end, not sure if this is true??!!
I really want to relax and enjoy my ML and of course won't be swayed by what she says as it is my decision but was wondering what others were doing, I personally don't think 4 weeks before is too excessive.
Any thoughts appreciated, will also post in baby.
Love MrsH and little pud 16+1 xxx
Hi girls,
I was wondering when everyone was planning on starting their maternity leave e.g. how many weeks before??
I am an assistant head and teach 5 - 7 year olds, my EDD is 29th Dec so was planning to start my ML at the end of Nov/beginning of Dec, having roughly 4 weeks before the baby is due.
Hubs agrees with my decision and think I will enjoy being off and won't get too bored as hubs is taking some holiday in Dec so will be around.
My Head has 'commented' to not take too much time before, that I might be two weeks late etc... when I said that I didn't know how tired I would be (first baby!) and that to be honest I can do without the craziness that is the end of the xmas term e.g. nativity plays, parties etc... she said that normally pg woman get a burst of energy at the end, not sure if this is true??!!
I really want to relax and enjoy my ML and of course won't be swayed by what she says as it is my decision but was wondering what others were doing, I personally don't think 4 weeks before is too excessive.
Any thoughts appreciated, will also post in baby.
Love MrsH and little pud 16+1 xxx
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I tried to take my time and relax, but wasn't really able to. Did a lot of DIY in april. Towards the end I was sleeping really bad and could not deal with waking up that early to go to work.
25th of april my waters broke and the first of may our baby was born. I was so glad I had a few weeks beforehand before the baby came along. I wasn't bored, I had a lot of things to do. I never had the energy they always talk about towards the end of pregnancy btw.
I agree Breighlin, I am sure I won't be bored, xmas shopping to do (poss online!), wrapping pressies, washing bubbas things, making meals for freezer etc...
Calleigh - you are so right about the xmas play, she even 'joked' about having it in Nov!! We do a joint key stage 1 nativity and my colleague is more than capable!
Think I will stick to my decision, let's hope I make it to end of Nov and my little ones don't wear me out before then!!
xx
I am also a teacher - secondary Pe and HOY so really demanding job. I luckily had a GTP who did lots of my lessons so I went on leave at 38 weeks....... I was so glad not to go any earlier because I went 2 weeks over - fairly common to go early in first preg and I got so bored and fed up 'waiting' for bubs!
I was very anxious to have my boy with me safely and so desperate to meet him I found those 4 weeks really tough as I just sat around the house waiting for labour and I waited a long time! I would even say that I felt a bit depressed which is really unlike me.
Anyway, everybody is different, I would decide nearer the time and if you need to go earlier then do but it is a frustrating waiting game!
Good Luck with whatever you choose
Sarahxx
Good luck with your maternity leave, go with what you think, everyone is different, teachiing is tiring, people really dont realise xx
I love my job and yes it is tiring and often all consuming but on this decision I am going to put me (and my bubba) first.
xx
K x
PS I was 8 days over but I really had only just started to get bored - I always had as much planned to do as I could x
Good luck in what you decide xxxx
It is lovely reading what others have done.
Calleigh - I hadn't thought about groups like that so will investigate what is in my area, thank you.
The thought of being heavily pregnant and a busy end of term e.g. plays, late nights, xmas parties, carol service, and the chn's excitement (which is lovely I know) is not very appealing!!
Thank you for your supportive messages, I definitely feel I will stick to my decision and not be swayed by what my Head wants, which is probably best for the school, not what is best for me!
MrsH xxx