when did u/are u leaving work

[lindsaymaree]

I worked untill 38 & 1/2 weeks, I'm employeed as a florist and would generally spend long days on my feet.

Not having any option of paid leave I really needed to work for as long as possible. I was really nervous about how my body would handle working untill late in the pregnancy and was really scared about approaching my employers. However my employers were great, we sat down and I explained my need to work as long as possible and they tailored different jobs for me that meant I could spend the majority of my time at work off my feet. They were also really flexible with me cutting back my hours as needed.

[Ellee05]

I finished up at 34+3. Purely because we are not allowed to have babies where we live and must be out of town by 36wks. So in the week and a half I had to fly down and back for extra doc appointment, pack etc and we drove 2 day to get to Perth. I was in perth for 1 wk before DD decided she'd be born at 36+6. I think as others have mentioned it depends on your work, how stressed you are (mine was quite stressful and demanding), how organised you are for bubs and most of all - how YOU feel.

Best of luck with your decision.

[fionas]

I finished at 37 weeks but I had pelvic problems and was in a lot of pain. It was actually easier for me to go to work than be stuck at home, wanting to 'nest' but being unable to because I wasn't meant to stand (so no cooking), bend or lift (so no getting the room ready for baby). Being at home was just frustrating because there were so many things I wanted to do but physically couldn't. Having said that, I was completely buggered so being at work wasn't easy either though they did pay for taxis so at least I didn't have to walk to/from the train station every day.

[mitzy81]

I finished at 36 wks and I am glad I did (Christmas Eve). I work in an office, people told me 'you are lucky you can sit, you could work longer' but no way. All I have done is sleep since I finished, I was nearly asleep on Christmas day! I think it varies on each person.

[GabberQueeN]

I finally got my mat leave appoved, so i'll be finishing up at 39 weeks I'm struggling tho it's just so painful.

[~Phoenix~]

I handed in my mat leave form last week - was a great feeling I'm finishing up at 37 weeks, was going to finish at 38 but decided to finish the day before my birthday