I worked up until 35.5weeks with DD2 and had her 6days later. This time I plan on working up until atleast 38weeks or until signs of labour start if all goes well. I don't get paid maternity leave this time as I resigned from my permanent position which affects my finance which is why I'll be working as long as I can. I want to keep my savings going as long as I can after bubs is born so I don't have to return to early.

I perhaps will request to not work on the PN ward or delivery suite as I find them more physical then the SCN so there is every chance I'll be staying in the nursery for the last fortnight. I guess because I work in a maternity hospital also if I do happen to go into labour at work I won't have far to go. If bub comes early I'm sure they can replace me at short notice.