I really like my bosses and so I told them at 5½ weeks. On top of that, there was a little girl at our school with spots and I had to let them know why I was acting like such a freak towards her!

They were both thrilled for me (they're both mums to 2 kids) and started immediately throwing books, advice, funny stories my way and have been very supportive and pleased for me.

We're in a great situation in Sweden with maternity leave. We get 12 months off on 80% salary (payed by the g'ment) and your job is guaranteed for 18 months. Including your 12 months off at the beginning, you get a total of 450 days off for child related care in the 1st 4 years...pretty sweet deal...then again, it's why we pay such huge taxes over here!!!