I left the day dd was born, well actually i rang and said i wasn't coming in so tech finished the Friday 3days before. I was suppose to have about 3 weeks off and with my first thought this would give me a lovely chance to relax. Well dd decided to cut short my final two weeks at work.

I felt great throughout and i have a desk job so it cetainly made it easier.

This time round i'll probably finish up about 36weeks depending how i am feeling as I am a lot more tired this time around. Plus i'll have a toddler at home who will no doubt occupy me.

Like most people I am required to produce a doctors certifcate if i don't leave 6 weeks before, i am also required to take 6 weeks after. I am probably only taking my 3months paid leave plus a couple of weeks annual leave so it's a juggle about how much before and how much after, but my work is pretty flexible and i can also work from home a bit as well so i don't have to rush it too much.