I worked till 35wks. At the time my office had no aircon and it was coming into summer, needless to say I was huge due to fluide retention and very glad to be giving up work.

I thought that I would have heaps of time to clean and shop for Christmas but because I was so huge I didn't get as much as I wanted done.

A collegue of mine worked till 38wks and she gave birth the next day..she had no time to prepare.

Personally I loved having the last bout of me time....I don't think I'lll get that back for years to come....I don't mind tough.