Same Boat

[Sidney14]

Yeah thanks you are probably right. I could extend it from 8 weeks to 12 weeks which includes my annual leave. This is my second child. My first one was over ten years ago............ I guess I worried less when I was 23 years old and now at 34 I am more worried about things, i.e money, job security, etc......... plus to be honest I can;t remember how tiring it was. When I had my first I was a teacher at a school which made it easier for me to take leave........ here now at my job they are trying to save money left right and centre and will do anything not to hire a temp or smth, I guess I could always suggest to them that I would be willing to work from home in a zombie mode . Will definetly have to tell them before xmas........no more hiding after.......
that. Thanks for your advice and I appreciate your input.

[satya]

It's best to tell them soon so they can start planning for when you will be on mat leave. If you are that far along there has probably already been some discussion about your pregnancy anyway. I've seen it a few times in my work place where women haven't announced it yet some of the other employees have worked it out but aren't game to say anything to them about the pregnancy until they fess up.

Don't worry about your energy levels now that you are older. You will be fine. I gave birth at 42 & I manage fine.... could be different when I go back to work though.