question fr wrking mommies

[proudmomma91]

When is the right time to go on maternity leave

[proudmomma91]

O ok thnks u guys..... Very helpful

[lgreen6201]

I'm a teacher and two of my three pregnancies were planned strategically.  My first one, winter break started on December 22nd and my son was born the 26th, so I got a few days to rest before he was born.  With my second, the timing wasn't as good.  I was going to work up until my due date of October 8th, but I hurt my back chasing my toddler, so I stopped working about a week early.  She wasn't born until the 11th.  This time, my summer break started on June 13th, and I'm due on the 24th.  So I worked until close to the end with all of them.

[showard022]

I personally waited until I started do laying and didn't actually ask off. I told my manager I thought I was going to have my son that weekend and had him the next day at 37 weeks. I didn't end up going back though...

[GeekMom1213]

I understand how it feels to be on your feet all day - I'm a nurse. If I get more than two pee breaks in nine hours I'm thrilled - sitting down to eat is nearly unheard of. I don't see myself as deserving of any more breaks or any special treatment - I knew what would happen to my body and my stamina when my partner and I planned this pregnancy and we did it anyway. When I give birth I'll take time off to spend recovering and bonding - until then, as long as I'm healthy, I see no reason to sit around at home.

[proudmomma91]

Well im on my feet like 8-9 hours a day sometimes longer  working in different areas so my body is so sore

[shib181]

I work in daycare in the 2 yearold room I am hopefully working until week 38 well the Friday is the end of the 37th week I guess

[bubbles_baby]

I'm trying to work up to that day to be honest. I do customer service and sit at a desk all day so I just want all the time I can with my little one

[Julybby7]

37 weeks tommorow is my lasts day I just can't take being in my feet at all times

[MomsDoItBetter]

Im 38weeks. Im letting Saturday be my last day

[proudmomma91]

I thinking about going a month early to so i could get prepared

[Apriljae]

I went on leave just after 36weeks.

[c_woody91]

I was pulled out for medical reasons with my first a month before me due date but I plan on working until I can't anymore. I work at a coffee shop in a very busy mall so it is constant moving.

[Mother_of_3_]

Personally I plan on taking off a month ahead jus to allow myself get fully prepared and get as much rest as possible. Having 3 kids will b a challenge for me

[proudmomma91]

Ok i was wondering cuz ive usually jave my babies a month  or two early

[GeekMom1213]

I went to 38 weeks last time before I was pulled for medical reasons by my midwives. Planning on going that long or longer this time around as long as baby and I are healthy. Everyone is different but I don't believe in treating pregnancy as an illness or a disability so I'm going to keep doing my job until I can't anymore.

[knufrio]

I am gonna try to hold out til 38 weeks