treetops,

I worked up to two weeks before bub was due. DD was a few days late and it was very very hot. I got bored. Possibly because all I had done for the last 20 years was work.
One thing I would suggest is check out when public hols are. Reason is depending on employer most Mat leave is paid as weeks so even public holidays are counted. So just say you begin your leave just before Easter if you take Rec or holiday leave all you use is the actual work days therefore extending your leave. You need to check limits around when Mat leave needs to be taken my employer states must commence within six month after birth. I found the time spent after DD was born was far more precious than the time before DD but that's me. I would not be rushing back to work unless you have too.