Maternity Leave

[hannahfroodoo]

Hi Shannon!

With DD#1 - I worked until 36 weeks (desk job so not too bad). I had no worries working that long - I was uncomfortable and very tired but otherwise fine.

With the twins, I was a SAHM so didn't have to worry about when to go on leave - but let me say it was an entirely different experience from my single pregnancy.

My personal opinion is that you will want to be on leave from about 30 weeks. Remember that you'll be carrying about as much weight as a single pregnancy at full term by 30 weeks. A twin pregnancy is so much more tiring and uncomfortable. the last couple of months I wasn't sleeping, couldn't stand, sit or lie comfortably and honestly couldn't make it through till lunch time without closing my eyes for a quick powernap.

Good luck! Having twins is very busy but lots of fun!

[nagromeyk]

Shannon,

I finished work at 32 weeks. My job requires me to be on my feet most of the time and looking back on it I am soooo glad I finished when I did.

Man if I was expecting twins I'd easily be finishing up work at 28-30 weeks - as hannah said its tough going with a single pregnancy let alone twins

CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck with your decision!