I gave up work on 30/12/05 and am due on 13/2/06, so 6 weeks before my EDD.
Work was a long drive for me and I had 5 weeks of annual leave saved up so it wasnt too bad. Also I hadnt had a holiday in a long time so for me its a rest that has been long-time coming.
It feels great being at home right now relaxing before bub arrives but hard trying not to spend money.
It really is a matter of choice about when you want to work up to.
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