What Divvy said. It's generally suggested to start living on one income whilst you can and save the other, so you get used to it. It may take 28 days, it may take longer, depending on what else Centrelink have on at the time.
Also, dont assume you'll finish 2 weeks before your EDD. I thought I'd finish about 36weeks with DS1, but the SPD was so bad by 25 weeks I was on crutches and finished work at 32 weeks.
Treat PPL like a bonus, which it is, and learn to live on one wage, starting now.
I think L&B makes a good point. I finished much earlier than I anticipated. I think it was 32 weeks. And I had a desk job. From memory you work on your feet??? You may find your job is too physically demanding to keep going until 38 weeks.
I think you should try to save as much as you can. Living on one wage is a good idea.
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