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Maternity Leave
Im starting to panic a bit now-Im due on the 29th July and Im starting my maternity on the 18th July. I thought that would be fine, I have an office job and most of it is spent sat down at a desk, to be honest the hardest (physically) part of the job is walking there and back from the bus stop.
However, a lot of people are telling me Im leaving it a bit too late...its become a bit of a joke in the office that im going to give birth at work. Im not worried about that though-I just dont know if I'll have the energy I thought I would by that time (Im already getting tired all the time)
When I think about it ill be about 38weeks and 4 days when I leave....do you think thats a bit late?
When are you planning on leaving or did you leave in comparison to when your due? xxx
However, a lot of people are telling me Im leaving it a bit too late...its become a bit of a joke in the office that im going to give birth at work. Im not worried about that though-I just dont know if I'll have the energy I thought I would by that time (Im already getting tired all the time)
When I think about it ill be about 38weeks and 4 days when I leave....do you think thats a bit late?
When are you planning on leaving or did you leave in comparison to when your due? xxx
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I am due on July 10th and I plan to start my maternity leave on June 27th. I am a teacher and have the little ones so I am always on the go! People have made comments about me leaving it too late. I will be 38 weeks when I finish, but I see it as if I have to finish earlier then I have to finish earlier! But I hate the thought of being stuck at home for weeks at an end waiting for the baby, so I think this is my compromise. Hubby is happy with it - you can see the hospital from my classroom window and he knows I'm a round people who will look after me. Unlike if I was at home on my own.
I am ignoring people because only I know how I feel.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do.
31+2
They should change it for you if you feel you need some more time- just make sure you give them notice! xx
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It really depends on how you feel, what job you do, whether you have support etc but personally I want to work as long as poss to get the most time off with baby.
Good Luck x
im due july 23rd. my mat leave starts on june 22, but finishing work on 18th may, got 5 weeks annual leave to use before mat leave starts
kerry xxx
I'm due 31 May and don't start mat leave until 26. However, I finished work 23 April, to allow me to get annual leave out of the way.
It's the best thing I could have done, I would never have survived this heat at my work and I am really appreciating some time off before lo gets here. If you can, give yourself a few weeks to enjoy some peace and quiet.
xx