Thanks for replying. It doesn't bother me about how old bubs is after, because the job is quite flexible and I only work when my DH isn't, which gives him time to spend with the kids. Last time I only stopped working 5 weeks prior to EDD and only had 4 months off overall, which I really regretted. I thought this way if i take the full 12 months I can always go back earlier if I want to (if I go back at all).